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Recipes
Mac and Cheese, Smoky Four-Cheese Version
This is a different version of the original Mac & Cheese recipe on the Cooking Dude website. It is slightly more work, but, according to my taste testers, is well worth the extra effort! John McLemore’s Mac and Cheese recipe in his “Dadgum That’s Good” smoker...
Shrimp Vera Cruz
Here's a delicious shrimp recipe that's fast and easy to make. Use medium to large shrimp, and to save time and trouble, you can usually buy them peeled, de-veined, and frozen. One bag of 15-20 shrimp is enough for four servings, unless there's a hog at the table....
Chicken Loco
This grilled chicken recipe came about as I was trying to come close to the flavor of Pollo Loco's grilled chicken. It's citrus-based, like theirs, but not quite the same. I have a hunch their recipe is simpler, but what the heck, this recipe turned out so good I may...
Barbequed Spare Ribs
Most people confuse barbequing and grilling. This page is going to cover both, so you will know the difference and can do either. Grilling is what we do over charcoal or gas, directly over the heat, like cooking hamburgers or steaks. Real barbequing is not done...
New York Steak (New York Strip)
As I have mentioned elsewhere, the New York steak is our favorite compromise of the best steaks. The filet is more tender but with less flavor, and rib eye steaks are more flavorful but with more waste. The New York cut wins by being second in every category. But we...
Lasagna
Lasagna is always a crowd-pleaser, and this recipe, from my sister-in-law Sherry, is about the best. Buy either dried lasagna noodles or the newer pre-cooked version. If you use dried, boil them according to the package directions and set them aside to assemble the...
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Sauce by the Cooking Dude
This book describes how you can make delicious sauces that will dress up nearly any dish. As you would expect from the Cooking Dude, this book is fun, informative, and will teach you techniques as well as show you recipes. Each recipe is accompanied by a photo, so you can see what the results should look like. Recipes include tomato sauces, remoulade, bbq sauces, and cocktail sauces. Learn to make foolproof delicious gravy, with or without meat, for any occasion.