Herbed Chevre Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Herbed Chevre Stuffed Chicken Breasts We made a new friend at the Murrieta Farmer’s Market, her name is Vivian of Drake Family Farms and she sells some of the very best quality goat cheese we’ve ever tasted. Patti was planning on making chicken breasts this week and the idea of stuffing them with some of their Herbs de Provence flavored goat cheese made it extra…

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Thai Salmon over Spicy Fettuccine

Thai Salmon over Spicy Fettuccine As a special gift Patti received Spicy Thai fettuccine noodles, so we had to think of a special way to serve them. Patti came up with an interesting Thai sauce and bought some fresh salmon to make a low fat, healthy and quick dinner. Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night.…

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Pacific Living Outdoor Oven Review

Our Pacific Living Outdoor Oven Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night. We usually put something special on our Pacific Living Outdoor Oven, but sometimes we cook inside. We always eat outside on our patio where it is very comfortable with a rainforest theme. Wood burning stove, little lights, candles, lanterns and surround sound. We enjoy…

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Philly Mac & Cheese

Philly Mac & Cheese Patti was born & raised in Philadelphia, so she knows something about cheese steaks. Ken was born in Texas so he knows something about big beef. We were both craving comfort food and macaroni and cheese fills the bill. But, not with the shaved meat you get in Philly cheese steaks. We wanted a big, beefy cheese steak taste. Sunday at…

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Lemon Rosemary Spatchcock Chicken

Lemon Rosemary Spatchcock Chicken We love grilled chicken; it’s economical, easy and full of flavor. We grow our own rosemary and have a lemon tree…an “aha” moment. It was simple enough for a weeknight dinner and pretty enough for company. We served it with our garlic mashed potatoes and fresh steamed green beans with a bit of butter. Easy and so simple on our Green…

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Smoked Spaghetti Squash Carbonara Style

Smoked Spaghetti Squash Carbonara Style It’s summer squash season! One of favorites is spaghetti squash. It’s so versatile for any spaghetti recipe and has no carbs, so it’s healthy, easy and delicious. We get ours at the Murrieta Farmer’s Market because it’s “from the farmer” fresh and they’re happy to share recipes. We got this one from Engle Farms changing it just a bit because…

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Birds Nest Garlic

Birds Nest Garlic I love roasted garlic, add a little rosemary and things just get better. The trouble I have is in finding garlic big enough for the grill. The only time I see the big stuff is on TV. We cook a lot with garlic and buy it by the 5 pound bag already peeled. Not having any big bulbs for the grill I thought…

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Crab Stuffed Catfish Pesto Glaze

Crab Stuffed Catfish with Pesto Glaze Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night. We usually put something special on our Green Mountain Wood Pellet Grill/Smoker but sometimes we cook inside. We always eat outside on our patio where it is very comfortable with a rainforest theme. Wood burning stove, little lights, candles, lanterns and surround sound.…

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Matambres

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http://youtu.be/VRIhQVxO5gI Matambres, on Date Night Doins BBQ For Two. We did 4 different versions starting with the traditional to what I call "Free Style". Where we did one with Jalapeno and Bacon, then the last one was Peanut Butter and Bacon. The Peanut Butter and Bacon stole the show.... You can see the written recipe on our web site. http://datenightdoins.com

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Teriyaki Game Hens on Tropical Rice

Teriyaki Game Hens on Tropical Rice Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night. We usually put something special on our Louisiana Wood Pellet Grill/Smoker but sometimes we cook inside. We always eat outside on our patio where it is very comfortable with a rainforest theme. Wood burning stove, little lights, candles, lanterns and surround sound. We…

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South of the Border Sausage Bake

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South of the Border Sausage Bake Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night. We usually put something special on our Pacific Living Outdoor Oven, but sometimes we cook inside. We always eat outside on our patio where it is very comfortable with a rainforest theme. Wood burning stove, little lights, candles, lanterns and surround sound. We…

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