Are you looking for something to do with your Turkey leftovers? Getting tired of microwaving the same plate of Turkey for days? If so why not turn that leftover Turkey into some delicious Turkey Pot Pie Soup? It will be something your family will enjoy instead of those boring leftovers. Very easy to cook as well, let me show you how. Ingredients: 6 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced into rings 2 celery sticks, finely chopped 8

If you grew up in the late 1970's into the 1980's you probably have had the Classic Onion Soup Burger. Adding a package of Lipton's Onion Soup mix to a couple pounds of ground Beef not only added some flavor, but helped stretch out the Beef to feed more people. This recipe is super easy and only requires a few ingredients. I also grilled up some Onions to add on top of the Burgers, as well as added some Swiss and Provolone Cheeses on top. Simple, easy and delicious! Ingredien

Do you like a Chicken Caesar Salad? How about Tacos? Today I combine those two to make some Chicken Caesar Smashed Tacos. These are so easy to make. Simply pick up a Caesar Salad kit, some ground Chicken and some Tortillas, and you are ready to go. A delicious meal that is easy and fast to make. Your whole family will love them! Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken 6 (6 inch) flour tortillas 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 packa

One of my favorite things to cook on my Smoker is Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers. When I serve them when I have friends come over they are always a bit hit! Since it is Winter I don't want to cook outside in freezing weather. So today I will try to bring all the classic flavors of Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers together in a warm bowl of Chowder. Nothing is better than a big bowl of soup on those cold days! Ingredients: 12 slices bacon, diced 1/4 cup butter 1 large yellow oni

One of my favorite things to smoke is Ribs. My go to is Baby Back Ribs, as they are lean and meaty. But this time I decided to try St Louis Style Ribs. They are fattier, but when cooked properly can have more tenderness and flavor than Baby Back Ribs. Today I cook a couple of racks of St Louis Style Ribs on my pellet smoker. To add some more smokey flavor I decided not to wrap these, but instead to cook them the whole time unwrapped on my smoker. Although this process can tak

One of my favorite things about Wisconsin is that it is the largest cheese-producing state in the U.S., and also known for its Outstanding Cheese. Wisconsin produces over 600 different varieties of cheese, with a significant focus on specialty cheeses known for their quality and unique characteristics. Today my family and go to visit the Marieke Gouda Dairy Farm and Cheese Factory. First we ate lunch at Cafe Dutchess. After that we took a tour of the Dairy Farm and their Cows

Are you looking for the flavor of a smoked Brisket, but don't have the money to invest in a full packer Brisket, yet alone the time to smoke one all day? I have the perfect solution for you. Smoke a Chuck Roast. Despite being smaller and being a completely different cut of Beef, you can smoke it low and slow just like a Brisket. It will take on all the smoke flavor of a Brisket, and you also can slice it like a Brisket. In fact many people might not be able to tell the differ

What do you do in late October when the whole family is busy with other things? Go for a hike to check out the Fall colors, that's what you do! Today I go check out Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area. It has 700 acres of preserved and restored wooded hills, wetlands and prairie traversed with hiking and cross-country ski trails. The highlight of the area is a 60-foot-high observation tower, that is one of the highest points in Dunn County, offering spectacular views of the s

Are you not looking forward to cooking a whole Turkey for Thanksgiving, as you only have a few people to feed? Why hassle with that, when instead you can just cook a Turkey Breast? Using your Slow Cooker also makes the whole process very simple and easy. Simply place your seasoned Turkey Breast in your Slow Cooker with a few other ingredients, and let it do all the work for you. You will be amazed with the results. Let me show you how easy it is. Ingredients: 5–7 pound bone-i

The French Dip Sandwich is one of my favorites. Tender Juicy Meat piled high on a toasted roll with melted Cheese, and served with some Au Jus on the side for dipping. Absolutely Delicious! Cooking this sandwich couldn't be easier. Throw a few ingredients into your Slow Cooker, and let it do all the work. It also will fill your kitchen with a wonderful smell. The perfect thing for a cold Fall or Winter night. Ingredients: 2 cups Beef Broth 1 small yellow Onion, sliced 1 packe

If you enjoy cooking food outdoors on your Smoker or Grill, a Wireless Meat Thermometer is a necessity these days. Why spend time and money on food only to have it overcooked and dried out, or worse yet under-cooked, and risk people getting sick? This is where the benefits of using a good Wireless Meat Thermometer becomes clear and obvious. You always cook to temperature and not to time, so making sure you food is properly cooked and not overcooked can make the difference bet

Today I take a break from cooking to join my family on a Homeschooling field trip to Crystal Cave, located in Spring Valley, Wisconsin. Crystal Cave is Wisconsin's longest cave. We took a guided tour that took us more than 70 feet underground. We learned about the history and geology of Crystal Cave, which was formed 485 million years ago. The commonly accepted theory of the cave's formation is that it was formed by a weak carbonic acid solution formed from rainwater and snow

If you enjoy cooking outdoors on your Grill or Smoker a Wireless Meat Thermometer is a necessity these days. You always cook to temperature, and not to time. In order to guarantee your food has reached the proper temperature you need a way to check it that is reliable and accurate. Why would you risk the embarrassment of inviting friends and family over to a BBQ only to serve them food that is dried out and overcooked, or worse yet under cooked, and risk that they get sick? T

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