Monthly Archives: January 2011

SoupBrrrrr Soup

Posted on January 29, 2011 by chefjeff

I just returned home from the SoupBrrrrr soup contest in Forest River, N.D. I was one of three judges (along with Lynette Dickson and Liz Grzadzielewski) for the event, which was a kickoff fundraiser for the town’s 125th birthday celebration … Continue reading →

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Guilt-Free Coconut Shrimp

Posted on January 28, 2011 by chefjeff

I’ve been on a bit of a shrimp kick lately. That’s because there have been some good deals on the tiny crustaceans at my neighborhood supermarket recently. So far, I’ve made a soup and a curry featuring shrimp. But I … Continue reading →

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Spicy Shrimp Curry

Posted on January 27, 2011 by chefjeff

A friend of mine, Bettye Salisbury, likes deep-fried shrimp. But don’t try give her any “naked”ones. That’s what she calls shrimp that aren’t deep-fried. I’m a fan of deep-fried shrimp, too, but there a lot of other ways to prepare … Continue reading →

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Mac, Ham and Cheese Hotdish

Posted on January 26, 2011 by chefjeff

I would like to be in U.S. Sen. Al Franken’s office today. The Democrat is holding a friendly hotdish contest for several members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation, which will include Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann, Franken and four other Democrats, including … Continue reading →

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Bake ‘Em Twice

Posted on January 22, 2011 by chefjeff

Potatoes are a pretty versatile vegetable. That’s one of the reasons I really like them. My favorite way to have them is mashed. I guess that’s because my mom made that variety a lot when we were growing up. But … Continue reading →

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Italian Sausage Minestrone

Posted on January 21, 2011 by chefjeff

There aren’t many kinds of sausage that I don’ like. I could probably count them on one hand. That’s why I’m once again really looking forward to being one of the judges at the annual Harvey Avenue Saloon’s Bologna Cook-Off. … Continue reading →

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White Chili Soup

Posted on January 20, 2011 by chefjeff

There’s no doubt this is soup weather. The temperature is 10 below zero and falling. It’s expected to get down to minus 19 tonight. And that doesn’t take into account wind chill. I’ve already made soup three times this week. … Continue reading →

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Creamy Chicken and Rigatoni

Posted on January 19, 2011 by chefjeff

I like to have a plan for supper. Most of the time, I have my mind made up well before it’s time to start fixing something. Of course, there are days when I struggle to figure out what we’ll have. … Continue reading →

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Hickory-Smoked Baby Back Pork Ribs

Posted on January 15, 2011 by chefjeff

Baby back ribs probably is my favorite cut of pork. I’ve often fixed them with homemade sauerkraut and at times slow-cooked them with my favorite barbecue sauce. One way I haven’t tried them is in the smoker. I’ve smoked numerous … Continue reading →

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Chorizo Chili

Posted on January 14, 2011 by chefjeff

It’s snowing as I sit at in front of my computer, looking out the window, contemplating what to cook. I can’ think of anything better to fix than chili on a day like this. It’s been awhile since I’ve made … Continue reading →

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