tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-114952792011-06-25T21:32:43.585-07:00Creative Cooking provides fully-tested awesome home cooking ideas. I personally guarantee that these recipes will be worth their effort to make and follow because I will not post anything that I haven't already prepared myself. When I create recipes for Creative Cooking I don't look for a particular cooking style or theme... just good food.Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.comBlogger701100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-41777278224395376342008-11-01T12:50:00.001-07:002008-11-01T13:00:14.611-07:00

We just "field-tested" this one and it came out wonderful! Aunt Linda loved it, and she doesn't like mushrooms!Ingreedients:1 lb assorted mushrooms, sliced1/2 onion, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1 shallot, chopped4 oz panchetta, chopped2 Tbs flour, sifted1 Tbs assorted minced savory herbs (example: rosemary, thyme, and sage)2 Tbs butter1 Tbs olive oil1 cup beef broth (or any other broth)1

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-51160198571167151542008-02-13T07:26:00.000-08:002008-02-13T07:28:42.182-08:00

I gotta tell ya, this was JUST AWESOME and full of flavor! Who cares that it's totally vegan??? It's a dish even a meat-eater would love!I must confess, though... I did spread it on a steak fajita!Ingredients:1 cup Silken tofu1 Tbs Olive oil1 Tbs Flour, sifted fine1 Tbs Tomato paste1 shallot, chopped1/4 cup cilantro, freshSeasoning, to taste:CuminSaltPepperChili powderOn stand-by: arrowroot

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-49786702956913594892007-09-13T08:29:00.000-07:002007-09-13T08:35:37.582-07:00

Grilled Lasagne? Absoloutely! Okay, you have to take advantage of a cooking vessel too (I use a cast iron skillet) but by grilling the components first you'll get a great flavor!Ingredients:Assorted peppers and tomatoes, enough to make a good source of sauce1 bunch of basil4-6 Italian saussage linkssmoked mozzerella cheese (enough to fill your lasagne)fresh lasagne noodles (not dried pasta,

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1155921788212410602006-08-18T10:20:00.000-07:002006-08-18T10:23:08.230-07:00

Did this one this weekend, it was absoloutely awesome! Ingredients:5-6 Button Mushroosm1 Tenderloin steakPizza doughBlue CheesePizza sauceBlack Pepper and Salt, to tasteDirections:Take some mushroom caps (button mushrooms work well) and take the stems off. fill the stems with italian dressing (I used homemade, but you could use prepared). Take a tenderloin steak and cover it with olive oil,

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1146187982250986892006-04-27T18:30:00.000-07:002006-04-27T18:33:02.263-07:00

Made this just a few days ago--and the leftovers were just as good! This is really simple to make and really easy to get creative on--add or subtract small-cut veggies as you see fit!Ingredients:CornSunflower oilButterJalapeno Pepper, choppedChili Powder, pinchSalt, pinchBlack pepper, pinchDirections:Put the butter and oil in a hot skillet to melt the butter and combine. Toss in the corn

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1139327552777027642006-02-07T07:50:00.000-08:002006-04-23T19:14:41.416-07:00

This was fabulous! We made it for breakfast and dipped it in gravy, but it could easily be used as a soft tortilla shell... next time we make tacos on the grill, we're using this to make the tortillas! I think it would be great for venison tacos on the grill with hot grilled peppers and onions!Ingredients:2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out the dough 2 teaspoons baking powder 1

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1135959548172606312005-12-30T08:15:00.000-08:002005-12-30T08:19:08.186-08:00

Okay, this stuff is just the best! The peanut butter and chocolate combination is just great! I like to use crunchy peanut butter, but do whatever works! Oh, and it's incredibly simple to make!Ingredients:1 cup peanut butter1 cup chunk chocolate1 tablespoon whole milk (don't use skim milk, the fat is needed)Directions:Toss all the ingredients in a double boiler and melt slowly, stirring

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1134943829302631742005-12-18T13:46:00.000-08:002005-12-18T14:18:05.693-08:00

Okay, so yeh I'm of Irish and Scottish descent ("McDonald")... but I married a Polish girl... which gives us access to the best pieroge recipe in all the world! Kristine's dad makes pieroges every year and they are fabulous!For those of you not familiar with the term "pieroge" it's simply a polish dumpling, but man are they ever awesome! Normally a pieroge's filling comes in three forms: potato,

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1134360945401547802005-12-11T20:14:00.000-08:002005-12-11T20:15:45.420-08:00

submitted by and thanks to Fabian ChizmadiaThis is my recipe for perfect gravy every time. Even the most culinary inept can make a wonderful, perfect gravy evey time!Ingredients:3 tablespoons corn starch1/3 cup cold water3 teaspoons Better Than BoullionDirections:Combine in a small container with a lid; plastic or a jar with a screw-on lid. Add 3 t. Better Than Boullion to 1 2/3 cup simmering

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1132422095207872942005-11-19T09:36:00.000-08:002005-11-19T09:41:35.206-08:00

This is an excellent and easy marinade for virtually any red meat like beef, lamb, or even venison... but don't be afraid to use it for mushrooms too!Ingredients:1 cup red wine 1/4 cup oil1/4 cup lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons bottled steak sauce Generous dash hot pepper sauceDirections:Combine all ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Poke roast with long two-tined fork in several

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1131306784737416122005-11-06T11:15:00.000-08:002005-11-06T11:53:04.756-08:00

I found this one in a recipe book and just HAD to include it!Ingredients:1 elephantBrown gravy2 rabbitsSalt and pepper to tasteDirections:Cut elephant into bite-sized pieces (this will take about four months). Cook over kerosine at 525 deg F until tender (about 5 months). Add salt and pepper and cover with brown gravy. This will serve 3,800 people. If more are expected, add 2 rabbits (do this

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1127932612476415542005-09-28T11:22:00.000-07:002005-09-30T14:37:16.676-07:00

Acorn Squash Dumplings, these are awesome!! Alton Brown did a variation of this recipe using butternut squash and potatoes. I used acorn squash (which I personally happen to like a little better) and skipped the potatoes. Because of that, I got more squash flavor but had to use a lot more flour!I have to tell you though, this is absoloutely an increadible snack or appetizer, or even a main course

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1128116589277766092005-09-02T14:40:00.000-07:002005-09-30T14:43:09.276-07:00

I love mustard! Nothings better on hot dogs! Nothing makes onions on burgers so good! Nothing stains a shirt or tie quite like a blob of cheap, yellow mustard! Okay that last one isn't exactly a "positive" now is it...Sure, you could buy your own mustard, but where's the fun in that?Ingredients:1 cup hot mustard flour/powder 1/4 cup cold water 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup honey 1

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1125252302954849022005-08-28T10:56:00.000-07:002005-08-28T11:05:02.956-07:00

Okay, I stole the jelly recipe from Paula Deen (who is just awesome) and then doctored it up. Her recipe was for just plain old pepper jelly. This is for straight Jalapeno jelly, and it is absolutely the sweetest thing next to honey itself! You can eat it on bisciuts, use it as a glaze to bake a ham, pour it over a brick of cream cheese and go after it with crackers, or many other ideas! It

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1128216513522696102005-08-22T18:18:00.000-07:002005-10-01T18:28:33.533-07:00

Y'know, I say "zuchini" but you can use yellow squash or green cherry tomatoes just as easily on this! I tell you what though, when I make these things they always disappear, and they disappear quick! I like to mix all these in the jar to really suprise everyone.Oh, you can pickle just about anything: cucumbers, squash, carrots, even beef (but we call that "corned beef") ...Ingredients:1 zuchini,

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1131304073493722632005-08-17T17:27:00.000-07:002005-11-06T11:07:53.493-08:00

These are soo good! I think that maybe you should just go to the Emergency Room and eat these things there to save the ambulance a trip! If you really want to try something fun, substitute bacon for the ham! If you want them spicy, use pepperjack cheese.Ingredients:1 cup water1/2 cup butter1 cup flour1/2 tsp dry mustard4 eggs4 oz sliced ham1/2 cup shredded cheeseDirections:Grease and flour a

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1131303755837908822005-08-12T10:56:00.000-07:002005-11-06T11:02:35.856-08:00

Who doesn't love hot wings? Well, just a little spin on hot wings and you've got some sweet, hawaiian wings! I like to serve them up with pineapple chunks just for good measure. You can eat these by the pound, they taste so good!Ingredients:2 lbs small chicken wings and drumsticks1/2 cup flower, enough for dusting the chicken1 cup soy sauce (recommended: Bragg's liquid aminos)1/2 cup brown

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1131304407193133612005-07-23T11:09:00.000-07:002005-11-06T11:13:27.196-08:00

Ever been hungry but had no plan on what to cook? Got some bread? A few ingredients in the pantry? Try this! Or try a variation on this... do some real "Creative Cooking" !!Ingredients:1 slice BreadAssorted frozen vegetables (peas, carrots, gree beans, whatever...)Shredded cheeseolive oilApple cider vinegarsalt, pepper, other seasonings to tasteLeftover meat chunks of just about any kind...

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1127957811191049852005-07-15T18:32:00.000-07:002005-09-28T18:36:51.200-07:00

My wife love this stuff! It's best if you use all-fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs. If you really want to have fun with this, use a "pineapple" tomato--it is a special heirloom-type tomato that is part yellow tomato and part red tomato. When you cut it up in chunks, it really does look like a pineapple!Ingredients:2 large pineapple tomatoes or other heirloom, cut into small chunks2 peaches,

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1127934404555471772005-07-12T13:20:00.000-07:002005-09-28T12:06:44.563-07:00

"Meatloaf Night" now has new meaning! Pack this together tight and cook it low and slow! This slices well for sandwiches or can be served as a main course, but you'll never want to have meat loaf any other way ever again!Ingredients:6 ounces garlic-flavored croutons (make your own)3-4 teaspoons Barbecue Rub (suggested: Gonzo's Magic Rub)1/2 onion, roughly chopped 1 small carrot, peeled and

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1127933057150393202005-07-09T11:40:00.000-07:002005-09-28T11:44:17.153-07:00

This is the most awesome (and probably most fattening) sauce I've ever had! The fat could be reduced by using milk instead of cream, or pureeing potatoes that have been boiling in broth... but that's another recipe.You can vary this recipe also by using different kinds of peppers: yellow bell, purple peppers, jalapenos, you name it! Based on the peppers and spices you put in it, it can work

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1125251760980058712005-06-03T10:37:00.000-07:002005-08-28T10:56:01.000-07:00

Okay, here's the final secret to "Gonzo's Series" of ribs. Learn this trick and you'll be the envy of all your friends! Can I let you in on a secret? If you don't have a grill, they're really darn good just in the oven under the broiler! While I firmly believe that on the grill over mesquite chunk wood is best, you can still make darn good ribs in your kitchen.Ingredients:1 or more slab(s) pork

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1117725105114175032005-06-02T08:04:00.000-07:002005-06-02T08:11:45.126-07:00

Here it is, the sauce that compliments the rub! This is by far my favorite BBQ sauce. I'm pretty much revealing a trade secret here... it's great on ribs!Ingredients:1 12-oz can salt-free tomato sauce1/2 cup apple cider vinegar1/4 cup worchestershire sauce1/4 tsp hot sauce (optional, season to taste)1/4 cup Gonzo's Magic Rub (see below, season to taste)3 tsp honeyDrippings from whatever you are

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1117664984762218702005-06-01T15:22:00.000-07:002005-06-01T15:29:44.780-07:00

Great barbecue begins with a great rub. There are many different styles of rubs, usually named by a series of numbers like 4-4-4-4, or, like this one, 8-3-1-1.Each number represents a part of measurement. It's 8-3-1-1 for brown sugar - kosher salt - chili powder - miscellaneous. Literally, the last "1" part can change depending on your mood. Here's a mix that I've found has worked great for

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1117595066379402402005-05-31T19:53:00.000-07:002005-05-31T20:04:26.393-07:00

I made this bread in a hotel kitchenette while traveling on a recent project. It turned out so great that I wanted to be sure to include it here! It's so simple! I didn't even have a bread pan... I used a cookie sheet and just mounded it into a big mound of dough and let it rise and popped it in the oven like that. It was wonderful!Ingredients:2 cups stone-ground wheat flour1/4 cup of sugar1

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1117139466832290572005-05-26T13:27:00.000-07:002005-05-26T13:31:06.833-07:00

I've been travelling lately and made this one in the kitchen of the hotel I'm staying at. I've been eating it for lunch the last several days, it's delicious!Ingredients:Bowtie pasta1 chopped red pepper1 chopped yellow pepper3 cooked chicken breasts (see recipe below)green olives, to tasteolive oil and vinegar, to tastesalt and pepper, to tasteDirections:Cook the pasta in boiling water and drain

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1117139243904287362005-05-24T15:26:00.000-07:002005-05-26T13:27:23.906-07:00

Okay, so many times a recipe calls for a cooked chicken breast. I like to do "brick chicken" on a grill, but sometimes that just isn't possible. So here is something that you can use every week of your life when you cook chicken...Ingredients:A chicken breastcooking oil or butterDirections:I usually like to add flavors and spices when cooking chicken, and you can certainly do that. For this

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1115057841164396182005-05-02T11:12:00.000-07:002005-09-30T15:07:09.890-07:00

You'll never buy from a store again, this is the best! I put some on my "Grilled Burgers Done Right" along with the homemade hamburger buns, and it was literally the best hamburger I have ever had!Ingredients:1 egg yolk1 tsp salt1 pinch sugar1 tsp ground/powdered mustard2 tsp vinegar2 tsp lemon juiceabout 2 cups of sunflower seed oil, more or lessDirections:Combine everything but the oil in a

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1114804093490748182005-04-29T12:41:00.000-07:002005-04-29T12:48:13.493-07:00

Hey everyone! I'm back from a much-needed break! Thanks to all who voiced concern... next time I'll put a notice up on the blog before I go somewhere!Look, I've been working with bread a LOT lately. Here's my latest move for homemade hamburger buns. These were so good and so easy to make, I don't think I'll ever buy hamburger buns again!Ingredients:2 cups sifted white flour1/4 cup whole wheat

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1114109625555316902005-04-21T11:48:00.000-07:002005-04-21T11:53:55.033-07:00

There are so many different ways to grill burgers. This is by far my favorite!Lots of people like to put stuff in the meat, and I'll admit that at times I do to. Onion, garlic, herbs, whatever... but for "Done Right" burgers, it's different. Only season the meat with salt. Any other flavors, mix into the mayo dressing for the bun.Here's a clue on toppings, "less" is "more" for this burger! I like

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1114034326776698812005-04-20T14:52:00.000-07:002005-04-20T14:58:46.776-07:00

This incredibly simple dish has such a flair to it! It makes people think you worked really hard, and I do admit that its fancy name and combination makes it seem like you went to culinary school just to be able to make it! Ingredients:2 sweet potatoes1 package active dry yeast1/2 cup warm water5 Tbs brown sugarzest of 1 orange4 Tbs unsalted butter, softened1 tsp salt2 eggs, slightly beaten3

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1113925061333232702005-04-19T08:32:00.000-07:002005-04-19T08:37:41.333-07:00

WOW! This was so unique that I had to post it! I found it on a new cooking show (at least, new to me) on a channel called "RFD-TV"--the show is called Campfire Cafe. The host, Johnny Nix, is about as much of a complete "redneck" as can be, and I thought "Y'know, a lot of people won't want to watch this because he's just too much of a redneck" and then I tried this recipe... I think everyone

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1113516002425392352005-04-14T14:56:00.000-07:002005-04-14T15:00:02.426-07:00

Okay, this is really simple, but I gotta tell you, they look and taste fantastic! They make an excellent side dish for a formal dinner! This simple side dish enhances the vegetables and shows you pay attention to cooking methods.Ingredients:Green beans (fresh is best)1/4 tbs chopped red pepper1 clove of garlic, finely mincedZest and juice from 1 lemonDirections:Place green beans, garlic, and

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1113429855228539172005-04-13T14:59:00.000-07:002005-04-13T15:04:56.163-07:00

Of course, we can make our own croutons! They are so much better than the stuff out of a can with preservatives! Make your salads come to live with homemade croutons!Ingredients:Day old bread, several slicesPinch of saltOlive oil in a fine mist-spray bottleAssorted herbs to match the salad dressingDirections:This is simple! Cut the bread into small cube-sized chunks that you would like for your

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1113395048557344052005-04-12T17:17:00.000-07:002005-04-13T05:24:08.556-07:00

Okay, this one is really simple... but I really enjoy it! Harry Morgan made one on an episode of Dragnet. Jack Webb's character didn't seem to be too interested in it, so my friends Carson, Chad, and I got to cracking on it just to see what all the fuss was.I have to tell you that we did like it with garlic, but that really should be optional. We also tried them with bacon and that was fun, and

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1113248478870590882005-04-11T12:34:00.000-07:002005-04-11T12:41:18.873-07:00

I learned this trick by watching Barbecue University hosted by Steven Raichlen. If you ever get a chance to watch this show, do it. I tape it and re-watch it for learning new tips. It's worth the research!These are exceptionally quick and are rapidly becoming my favorite grilled snack! I've varied his recipe a bit by changing the cheese (I find Muenster is great for melting) and modified it

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1113060483134030022005-04-08T13:51:00.000-07:002005-04-09T08:28:03.136-07:00

Hey, if you've got some leftover pasta this is an excellent salad--or even a meal in itself because it is so full of flavor! I love the taste of olives, the zing and zip that they bring! Of course, you could cook the pasta yourself if you want too!Ingredients:Cooked pasta (any type)Drained canned tuna (or use freshly-grilled tuna)Olives, black, green, or kalmatoCucumber, choppedlemon juice, to

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1113060196615536242005-04-08T08:17:00.000-07:002005-04-09T08:23:16.616-07:00

Hey, who doesn't love eggs for breakfast? And when you mix in the avocado, you get an incredibly healthy snack--especially if you leave the cheese out! A small amount of cheese can add to the flavor, but because of all the veggies too much cheese is possible. If you want a lot of cheese for breakfast--heck, make a cheese omlette!Ingredients:1/4 avocado, diced1/4 tomato, diced1/2 cup mushrooms1

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1112908591320071232005-04-07T14:12:00.000-07:002005-04-08T09:59:34.463-07:00

Oooh, these are absolutely fantastic! You can cook these in an oven, a toaster oven, on a grill, in a campfire... whatever you have that's hot! And the WOW factor from the wonderful flavor is an added plus!Ingredients:1 applePeach PreservesNutsWhipping creamLemon juiceCinnamon, to tasteDirections:So simple to make! Core the apple and cut it in half from top to bottom. We want them to lay "

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1112881344207999832005-04-07T06:36:00.000-07:002005-04-07T06:42:24.210-07:00

Hey, I got a request for another grilled vegetable recipe. Here's an EASY one! You'll have to fight people off with this one!Ingredients:1 large russet potato1 large sweet potato1-2 cloves garlic1 rosemary sprigsalt and pepper, to tastebutter, to tasteDirections:Slice the potatoes lengthwise in about 1/2 inch thick cuts. Put the butter, garlic, and rosemary into a saucepan and melt for a

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1112715609585817462005-04-06T12:57:00.000-07:002005-04-06T12:57:33.450-07:00

Okay, so this is the natural extension of "Gonzo's Magic Rub" because you gotta have the rub to have the sauce, and I'm telling you this is a great sauce! You might want to make a double-batch and keep some in a mason jar in the fridge!Ingredients:2 cups tomato sauce (no salt added)1/4 cup apple cider vinegar1/4 cup worcestershire sauce1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar2 Tbs cheap yellow mustard1

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1112715323842319162005-04-06T08:28:00.000-07:002005-04-06T12:57:05.583-07:00

Who doesn't love barbecue? This rub is great on anything barbecue, but I like it best on pork tenderloin. Rub generously all over the tenderloin and barbecue low and slow with some mesquite wood chips for smoke flavor, I'm telling you this is absoloutely wonderful!Rub recipes are always given in a "parts" component rather than actual measurements because we never know how much you'll need.

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1112750761293548822005-04-05T18:18:00.000-07:002005-04-05T18:26:01.293-07:00

Man, oh, man! Does grilling fruit ever work for me! I especially like strawberries, because when the heat of a rocket-hot grill starts to work its magic on the sugars in the berries, it's just amazing! Peaches also work great on the grill! Use your imagination on this one, because you will never be disappointed!Ingredients:Assorted fruit chunks (strawberries, bananas, apples, pears, peaches,

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1112714832961335072005-04-05T08:22:00.000-07:002005-04-05T08:27:12.963-07:00

Why are they called "Graduation Beans" ?? I think because my Aunt Marilyn made them for my Uncle Carl's high school graduation back in 19-whatever, and they've been called that ever since. Of course any time someone "graduates" from a school we serve them--and believe me, these beans make school worth taking!Ingredients:2 lbs hamburger1 onion2/3 cup brown sugar2/3 cup white sugar1/2 cup catsup1/

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1112650252705474342005-04-04T14:20:00.000-07:002005-04-04T14:30:52.706-07:00

My Dad's cousin is owner and president of Boulevard Brewing Company in Kansas City. Whenever I cook with beer, I use only Boulevard's products. Okay, it's a family thing, but it's great beer for drinking and cooking!Beer bread is easy to make and tastes so wonderful! You can mix all kinds of herbs, spices, cheese, or whatever. Here's a basic recipe that you can build off of. I usually use

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1112642128694656982005-04-04T12:13:00.000-07:002005-04-04T12:15:28.696-07:00

My Mom makes these all the time! They are sweet and unique, and probably my favorite cookie of all time. She actually got the recipe from Peg Loveland, who taught Kindergarten in Concordia, Kansas for many years. So if you are related to the McDonald's or the Lovelands or otherwise hung out with schoolteachers in Concordia, then this recipe is something that you know and love. Ingredients: 1 cup

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1112366749662630902005-04-01T04:35:00.000-08:002005-04-01T06:45:49.666-08:00

We used to make this all the time on campouts when I was in Boy Scouts. It's excellent! We had 5 dutch ovens going for our troop and always ate all of it! Want to see a bunch of kids clean their plate? Make this stuff. It also has a unique cooking process, in that you actually bury the dutch ovens in the ground for the cooking process!Ingredients:Beef stew tipsCarrots, choppedCelery,

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1112304546673081362005-03-31T13:17:00.000-08:002005-03-31T13:29:06.676-08:00

Winter Squash is great! When I first started to make this, I used a nice acorn squash. As I experimented, I found that summer squash, zuchini, and even pumpkin were a lot of fun to add. So if it's a squash, use it!What I really like about squash is that when you eat it you KNOW you are eating something healthy! I never really liked just plain squash, but I've found that by adding a few simple

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1112280982349987682005-03-31T06:49:00.000-08:002005-03-31T06:56:22.350-08:00

Sweet Taters are great! Did you know that technically they aren't really a member of the potato family? Who cares, right?Sweet Taters are great with butter and cinnamon and brown sugar (and more butter) but this recipe goes a different direction--more savory and hot. Their unique texture once mashed and the right spices make for an attractive side dish or even a dip if you want!Ingredients:2-3

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1112215514902854032005-03-30T12:39:00.000-08:002005-03-30T12:47:23.120-08:00

Yeah, this is an extension of the "Yummy-Fresh Salsa" recipe I just posted! What's Mexican food without guacamole, anyway!?!Whenever my wife is in a grumpy mood, I just make her some guacamole. It doesn't fix everything, but at least you get Yummy Guacamole!!Ingredients:1-2 perfectly-ripe avocados1 lime wedge1 orange wedge1-2 Tbs sour cream1-2 Tbs "Yummy-Fresh Salsa"1 pinch salt, to taste1 pinch

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1112206514398529562005-03-30T10:07:00.000-08:002005-03-30T12:45:35.296-08:00

My wife loves salsa. Usually I make a big batch for her on Sunday and we keep it in the fridge throughout the week. It's always ready to be pulled out for a snack or to mix in to other recipes! We even have a dedicated "salsa bowl" that we store it in. And this stuff is so easy to make that I think everyone should have it around, ready to go!The most important part is to use as fresh and ripe of

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1112132739826122702005-03-29T13:34:00.000-08:002005-03-30T08:21:04.396-08:00

This is a great spread! Hot dog buns, hamburger buns, sandwiches... spread it on top of steaks or vegetables or whatever!Ingredients:1 bulb of garlic1 stick of unsalted butter1-2 scallionschopped basil, to taste (or herb of your choice)black pepper, to tastekosher salt, to tasteOlive oilPreparation:Cut the top off the bulb of garlic to expose every clove. Loosely wrap the bulb in aluminum foil

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1112109236987124252005-03-29T05:04:00.000-08:002005-03-29T07:13:56.993-08:00

This isn't really a "breakfast" pancake but a variation of the German "potato pancakes" that Sgt. Schultz always savored over in "Hogan's Heroes" ... "I know nothing. Nothing!"These are really, really savory! I really enjoy making and eating them, and they last several days and get better for leftovers too! It takes a bit of work to make and you need to watch them while they cook, but HEY most

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1112025943989877282005-03-28T07:58:00.000-08:002005-03-28T08:05:43.993-08:00

Venison (yes, that's deer meat) is often mis-understood. Many people do not know how to cook it and mis-understand the process. Ground deer meat works great in chili, and you could mix ground deer meat with hamburger to make good burgers, too... but this is about a deer tenderloin.I have found that using a simple marinade for the deer meat works great. The sweetness of the brown sugar and the

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1112020136020762262005-03-28T06:18:00.000-08:002005-03-28T06:28:56.026-08:00

Brick Chicken? What? Am I kidding?Abosloutely not! This is a terrific way to make chicken on the grill! The brick is double-wrapped in clean aluminum foil and placed on top of the chicken breast. The weight and pressure from the brick helps the chicken cook faster so that it stays jucier and really helps make the grill marks look good and deep.You can go lots of directions with this idea:

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1111778742912350252005-03-25T11:22:00.000-08:002005-03-25T11:26:25.226-08:00

Please, no one visit it... especially children.Creative Cooking can be read at http://creativecooking.blogspot.com/. We are in no way related to creativecooking.com.

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1111765651747000672005-03-25T07:38:00.000-08:002005-03-25T07:47:31.750-08:00

This is something easy to create and really wonderful--it looks like you spent so much time working on it and tastes great! It also is open to so many variations that I can't even count them! After this, try using cilantro, cumin, and lime juice to make it Mexican--or ginger and soy to make an Asian dish.Also, this can be done in an oven or just as easily on a grill. The flexibility of this

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1111683564781231302005-03-24T08:51:00.000-08:002005-03-24T08:59:24.783-08:00

This is a fun salad dish for a formal dinner. Don't expect it to be a "huge" salad--this is a different kind of salad--one that has as much eye appeal for plating as anything else. When I have served it, everyone has really felt like they are getting the royal treatment--and it does taste great!Ingredients:1 avocado1 red pepper, sliced thin1 yellow pepper, sliced thinjuice of 1 limea few red

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1111590607456162442005-03-23T07:01:00.000-08:002005-03-23T07:24:48.590-08:00

Key lime pie is just awesome! If I could only have one dessert for the rest of my life, it would probably be this--and that's saying something because I know I really love ice cream! But there's just something about the zip of key-lime pie.I pretty much stole this recipe from Emeril Lagasse on Food Network. He actually made the pie crust from scratch, but I prefer to cheat and use a ready-made

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1111527026016800172005-03-22T13:12:00.000-08:002005-03-23T07:25:48.630-08:00

Hey, has everything I've been posting lately been "grilled" whatever? Well, not really, but a lot sure has! What can I say, I love the taste of grilled food! And when I learned how to grill pizza a while back I knew I was on to something!This particular crust is a fairly thick sourdough-based crust. You could use a regular pizza dough crust if you want, but I like this variation.The toppings here

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1111501918839827692005-03-22T06:26:00.000-08:002005-03-23T07:26:09.650-08:00

Who doesn't love fajitas? They always taste great and are fun to eat because you get to build them right there at the table, just like you like them! Want more veggies? Go ahead! Extra meat, hey you're building it! Cheese? Sour Cream? Guacamole? Olives? Whatever you want!This recipe is for making the meat of the fajitas. The rest of the fajita, I leave up to your imagination!Ingredients:American

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1111416605687905342005-03-21T06:41:00.000-08:002005-03-31T08:47:55.516-08:00

Have you ever cooked food in a cardboard box? I have, and it made the best smoked salmon I've ever tasted! It quite possible was the best food I've ever had. I enjoyed the process so much that I put a "chronicle" with pictures and stuff on the web at http://cardboardboxsmoker.freehosting.net/ .Y'know, most people get "smoked salmon" and it just tastes like raw fish to me, and I really don't like

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1111372731478206482005-03-20T18:30:00.000-08:002005-03-23T07:19:19.743-08:00

Oh, my! I love ginger! It is such a unique flavor, and it goes so well with pork kabobs! Kabobs are especially fun because you can vary them based on what you have. Don't have tomatoes, use onion... or squash... or whatever!This also works well with chicken, but I prefer to use pork chops and cut them into kabob-size pieces.Here's a note on the product "Bragg's Liquid Aminos"--we use that

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1111372101186866562005-03-19T16:39:00.000-08:002005-03-23T07:26:37.130-08:00

My Aunt Marilyn and Uncle Dick live outside of Topeka, Kansas in a town called Silver Lake. They're awesome! Sometime I'll get her recipe for "Graduation Beans" that is really wonderful, but now it's time for a really good salad. Hey, any salad that has cheese and bacon in it has got something going for it, right??Ingredients:2 cups Mayonaise1 1/3 cup sugar4 Tbs vinegar1 head cauliflour, diced

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1111173002374727472005-03-18T10:56:00.000-08:002005-03-21T11:12:55.030-08:00

This is my favorite grilled dessert. The grilling of the strawberries really excites the sugars in the fruit and makes it so incredibly fully of intense flavor. It's also a lot of fun for a party because people can "build thier own" after you have completed the basic preparations.Ingredients:1 bunch of bananas1 basket fresh strawberries1 small package frozen strawberries1 bag chocolate chips1 cup

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1111152955452294662005-03-18T05:29:00.000-08:002005-03-23T07:27:03.710-08:00

This is a real quick recipe to make a very tasty snack or lunch. You can vary it as much as you like with all kinds of pizza toppings, but I'm showing my favorite of canadian bacon, pineapple, and onion. If you're only cooking one or two, use a toaster oven.Ingredients:1 pita2-3 tablespoons tomato sauceseveral small pineapple chunks3-4 slilces canadian bacon3-4 onion rings, or chopped onion1/4

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1111084070470056382005-03-17T10:17:00.000-08:002005-03-23T07:27:20.893-08:00

This is by far my favorite grilled vegetable recipe. Asparagus is just such a fun food, and it is so easy to make. The grilling carmelizes the asparagus just a bit, the parmesan adds a simple texture and the spices really excite the entire dish!Ingredients:5-10 Asparagus spearsJuice of 1 lemonFresh basil, finely chopped, to tasteFresh grated parmesan cheese, to tasteFresh ground black pepper, to

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1111070952834524212005-03-17T06:42:00.000-08:002005-03-17T06:49:12.836-08:00

This one is just fabulous!Ingredients:1 cup Orange Juice1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard1/2 cup Soy Sauce (or Bragg's Liquid Aminos)1-2 cloves garlic, chopped1/2 onion, minced1 or 2 strips BaconPork Chops1/3 cup FlourCreate a mixture of the OJ, mustard, and soy sauce for a marinade. Rub the chops with the minced onion and chopped garlic. Marinade the pork chops for at least an hour.Cook up bacon in

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1111007089501041462005-03-16T12:55:00.000-08:002005-03-17T06:49:40.846-08:00

This is absoloutely delicious and incredibly easy to make. It's a variation of a recipie that I saw Alton Brown make on his show Good Eats (see links). Technically, it's not really fudge but it sure tastes great!INGREDIENTS:1 lb of powdered sugar1 cup of creamy peanut butter1 cup of unsalted butter1 cup of chocolate chips1 teaspoon vanillaVARIATION:Chunky peanut butter can be used instead of

Paul McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02828543002128557210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11495279.post-1111005829756541202005-03-16T12:38:00.000-08:002005-03-16T12:50:37.890-08:00

So here's a Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup that everyone will love. It takes some time to make, but it is WORTH IT! I actually lick the bowl with this stuff!INGREDIENTS:1 lb Smoked Chicken Breasts (prepare in your smoker, cut into small pieces)1 small bag frozen corn (or fresh would do too, if you have it!)1 Red Pepper, chopped1 Yellow Pepper, chopped1 jalapeno, chopped1 small yellow or white onion

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