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Mississippi Mud Cake

Oh so muddy! Ingredients 1 yellow cake mix; prepared as directed 1/2 cup cocoa powder 2 cups brown sugar 10oz semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup hot water 3/4 cups chopped pecans 2 teaspoons vanilla powdered sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Directions 1. Line the bottom and sides of a 12″ Dutch oven with heavy foil. The Cake: 2. To the oven add prepared cake mix. The Mud: 3. In a separate bowl combine all “Mud” ingredients and stir until well mixed. 4. Pour mud mixture over the cake batter. Bake: 5. Cover Dutch oven and bake using 8-10 briquettes bottom and 14-16 briquettes top for 60-90 minutes replenishing coals after 60 minutes if cake is not done. 6. Sprinkle chocolate chips …


Dutch Oven Pot Roast

Ingredients 2 tablespoons bacon grease or olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons dry rosemary; rubbed 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 medium yellow onions; sliced 1 tablespoon soy sauce 4-5 cloves garlic; sliced 1 bay leaf 3-4lb beef chuck roast 1 teaspoon black pepper To taste salt and pepper 1-2lb baby carrots 1 teaspoon hot beef stock or broth 6-8 medium red potatoes; skins on, cut into chunks 1/4 cup honey barbecue sauce 1 teaspoon thyme 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon parsley flakes Directions 1. Heat a 12″ deep Dutch oven using 20-22 briquettes bottom until oven is hot. 2. Add bacon grease or olive oil, rosemary, and onions; cook 2-3 minutes until you start to see …


Turkey & Balsamic Onion Quesadillas

This delicious, low-calorie quesadilla recipe makes for a healthy winter meal.


Mango, Orange & Avocado Salad

Ever just feel “not in the mood” to cook? Yeah… us too. We’ve found the DELICIOUS recipe that’s filling, refreshing and easy! Whip it up next time you are looking for a fresh healthy dinner salad! Serves 2 Ingredients: Juice of 1 lemon ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon agave nectar (could use honey)  1 shallot, microplaned or finely minced Salt & pepper 1 orange, segmented 1 mango, chopped 1 avocado, chopped 6 oz baby lettuce blend ¼ cup cashews Directions: Combine lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, agave nectar, shallot and salt & pepper in a jar or bowl. Shake or whisk to combine. Toss orange segments, chopped mango …


What’s the Deal with Kale?

Many consider kale to be the most nutritious vegetable, with powerful antioxidant properties.