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Braised Lamb Shanks

Braised Lamb Shanks

It was a dark and stormy night….well, it snowed about 1 foot last night, and I was in the mood for a warm hearty stew. When I looked in the…

Patrick Travis
Jan 2012
Intermediate
2 votes
2964 views
Oven BBQ Chicken

Oven BBQ Chicken

It was a dark and stormy night….NO, NO, NO!! Sorry, I just started my last diatribe with that line but it’s still winter and the ice where my wife…

Patrick Travis
Jan 2012
Intermediate
3 votes
7003 views
Tamale Pie

Tamale Pie

This is one of my comfort foods for a cold winter day. This is a mildly spicy dish. If you are not into a little heat, or are serving this to…

Patrick Travis
Dec 2009
Intermediate
3 votes
5370 views
Portobello Mushrooms with Balsamic Reduction

Portobello Mushrooms with Balsamic Reduction

This is a great vegan dish that even meat lovers can enjoy

Patrick Travis
Mar 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
2465 views
Beef Marinade

Beef Marinade

I love to grill during the summer and one of my favorite meats to grill is a tri-tip roast. At first the ingredients didn't sound very good but…

Patrick Travis
Aug 2009
Intermediate
1 vote
3662 views
Scallops & Prawns Especial

Scallops & Prawns Especial

This is a blend of scallops, prawns, and mushrooms in a rich buttery sauce. It is excellent for that special occasion or when you just want to…

Patrick Travis
Oct 2009
Intermediate
1 vote
2596 views
Southwestern Chicken

Southwestern Chicken

This is a favorite way to prepare chicken. It’s very versatile and can be served over lettuce as a taco salad, in a taco shell, or wrapped in a…

Patrick Travis
Jan 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
2236 views
Shredded Beef

Shredded Beef

This is a braised shredded beef that makes a great sandwich or use it for a tex-mex taco salad.

Patrick Travis
Aug 2009
Intermediate
1 vote
3269 views
Southwestern Rib Rub

Southwestern Rib Rub

This is a very simple rub that takes only a few minutes to put together. I use it on pork ribs but it’s excellent on beef also. Rather than baby…

Patrick Travis
Apr 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
2834 views
Southwestern Pork BBQ Sauce

Southwestern Pork BBQ Sauce

This is my favorite BBQ sauce for pork and beef. Normally one would just make the sauce when they want to grill but since I grill a lot during the…

Patrick Travis
Feb 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
2258 views