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One of my favorite times of the year! Thanksgiving, Turkey Trots and TURKEY! I like doing different things with Turkey, and I don't always know why. Last year, I brined my turkey with Simply Organic Turkey Brine, used Simply Organic Turkey Rub and used the Spatchcock method on my Green Mountain Grill. Here is how I did it: First, let's talk about brining:   Brining is a marinating process resulting in a juicy and flavorful turkey. Brining draws out the turkey's juices — which are then reabsorbed — producing succulent, tender meat and gloriously crisp skin. Directions: 1. Empty contents of...

Sauce Ingredients:  2 teaspoons of olive oil (get it from the Calico Bean Market:)) 1 can of tomatoes (1 lb 4 oz) 1 6 oz of tomato paste 1 tsp basil 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tsp Italian seasoning  1 onion 1 tsp garlic Meatballs 1-2 lbs ground beef 1 Egg 1 tsp basil 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp garlic breadcrumbs Process: 1. Brown the onion in olive oil, place sauce ingredients in a crock pot.  2. Ball the Meatballs and throw in sauce (raw) 3. Cook for 6-8 hours 4. Watch the Iowa Hawkeyes...

I think it's about time we do the right thing and legalize marinara sauce. Teri seems to think it's a good idea too.  At the Calico Bean Market, we sell the most amazing sauces. The Carfagnas sauce will make your life easy. People will think you spent days making the sauce!  https://www.calicobeanmarket.com/collections/sauces

About the star of the show:  Sichuan peppercorns hail from China and are the cornerstone of authentic Chinese cuisine. Personally, I love the bouquet of sweet, sour and peppery flavors. Once will dining at my favorite hot-pot, I consumed one accidentally. They can make your tongue and mouth go numb:) Holy SMOKES!  This Sichuan stir fry recipe is from Frontier Co-op and the image is from their website (check this link:https://www.frontiercoop.com/community/recipe/homemade-sichuan-peppercorn-stir-fry) This recipe is vegetarian and gluten free and you will LOVE the flavor!   1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Root  2 teaspoons Garlic Powder  2 teaspoons Arrowroot Powder  1 teaspoon Sichuan Peppercorns...