Where Work and Passions overlap

Recipes

Carne Asada NachosThese nachos hit the spot! Loaded up with all the toppings I need to pack every bite with flavor! I made baked chips using @guerrerotortillas zero net carb tortillas, simply sliced, tossed in olive oil and baked at 325 till crispy. The pico is a mix of diced jalapeno, Roma tomato and onion, tossed with some lime juice and salt. Of course the @brandingironranch carne asada brought the flavor! Cooked over medium high heat in a pan with a bit of butter and olive oil. For the cheese I went with @caciquefoods quesadilla cheese and some white queso. Everything gets layered together in a pie pan and baked at 325 till the cheese is all melted. To finish it off it gets a bit more pico, some fresh avocado, and a drizzle of @terrapinridgefarms chipotle sauce. #nacho #cincodemayo #loadednachos #carneasada #mexicanfood #lowcarb #steaknachos

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Smoked Chuck RoastThis is a @butcher_box chuck roast, seasoned with @neilsarap Jamaican rub and smoked low and slow all day! I cooked it similar to a brisket, low and slow when it got the rich color and internal temp stalled I wrapped it in butcher paper and bumped the temp from 225 to 275 to finish. Then it rested, wrapped for an hour before slicing. You can clearly see those @bearmountainbbq apple wood pellets put in some work! Look at the color and that ring! I paired this with some blue cheese and let's just say I was very happy! #chuckroast #smokedbeef #beef #bearmountainbbq #delicious #yummyfood #bluecheese #smokering

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Food and Wine are just made for each other. First thank you to @lloydcellars for sending this exceptional Pinot Noir. The aromatics on the nose are some of the best I have ever experienced! It paired wonderfully with the fresh cracked pepper from the @hexclad peppermill pepper and highlighted the dishes' flavors overall. When the wine and food are in harmony and both at the top of their game you are in for a treat. Not only was I excited to enjoy this fantastic pairing, but I am also excited to get to meet the Lloyd and HexClad teams at the @calwinefestThe Pinot Noir was paired with a @Spiceology rosemary dijon rubber pork chop and grilled over an open flame. As a side, I sauteed some fresh green beans in my HexClad pan, cooking the green beans with some black pepper bacon, and topping them with crispy shallots and Boursin cheese. The subtle smoke from the pork, the earthiness from the green beans, the fresh black pepper, and the creamy cheese balanced with the crispy shallots were just a perfectly balanced meal. Each bite is followed by a sip of this incredible wine. Wine should be enjoyed by those of legal drinking age only. #DrinkLloyd #Hexclad #CalWineFest #ChardonnayPowered #SpiceUpYourKitchen #PinotNoir #FoodandWine #PorkChop #WinePairing #gourmetmeals

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The perfect meal to appreciate with this lovely weather. First thank you to @lloydcellars for sending this exceptional Pinot Noir. The aromatics on the nose are some of the best I have ever experienced! It paired wonderfully with the fresh cracked pepper from the @hexclad peppermill pepper and highlighted the dishes' flavors overall. When the wine and food are in harmony and both at the top of their game you are in for a treat. Not only was I excited to enjoy this fantastic pairing, but I am also excited to get to meet the Lloyd and HexClad teams at the @calwinefestThe Pinot Noir was paired with a @Spiceology rosemary dijon rubber pork chop and grilled over an open flame. As a side, I sauteed some fresh green beans in my HexClad pan, cooking the green beans with some black pepper bacon, and topping them with crispy shallots and Boursin cheese. The subtle smoke from the pork, the earthiness from the green beans, the fresh black pepper, and the creamy cheese balanced with the crispy shallots were just a perfectly balanced meal. Each bite is followed by a sip of this incredible wine. Wine should be enjoyed by those of legal drinking age only. #DrinkLloyd #Hexclad #CalWineFest #ChardonnayPowered #SpiceUpYourKitchen #PinotNoir #FoodandWine #PorkChop #WinePairing #gourmetmeals

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Grilled Bacon CheeseburgerThe perfect grilled bacon cheeseburger is a thing of beauty. It's juicy, flavorful, and just the right amount of messy. This one is sure to satisfy your cravings for a delicious burger.@butcher_box burgers grilled using @bearmountainbbq applewood pellets. With home smoked bacon cooked over the burgers dripping onto the patties as it cooks. Thick sliced cheddar cheese, shredded iceburg, @terrapinridgefarms dill pickle mustard spread , fresh tomato and @grillospickles round it out all loaded between @carbonautbaking hamburger buns. #baconcheeseburger #burger #food #foodporn #foodie #instafood #yummy #delicious #bearmountainbbq #foodgasm #nomnom #eat #hungry #foodlover #foodphotography #foodstagram #tasty

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Simple salad with @brandingironranch grilled Italian herb chicken.Some fresh spring mix, ranch dressing and parmesan cheese make up the base, smoked bacon and the grilled chicken on top finish it up. Sometimes you just need an easy lunch to enjoy outside in the sun! The pre-seasoned and marinated chicken breast pairs perfectly with that @bearmountainbbq apple wood smoke. #salad #saladsofinstagram #lunch #easyrecipes #bearmountainbbq #grilledchicken #summerfood #eatoutside

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Ribeye with green beans and baconA quick lunch, yes lunch, as a test cook for a photo and video shoot I am excited for over the next week or two. This is a great meal that came together in about 15 minutes (once the grill was preheated). That was a win in itself, but the goal was to understand lighting and I was able to confirm a few layouts that worked and didn't work for me. I'll be excited to do the real cook, may change the protein, may add a sauce for some color, and definitely going to shift to an evening shoot for more controlled light. I want to get the moody feel and haven't don't that style in a while. It's over due. Test cook was a @butcher_box ribeye seasoned with @neilsarap Original beef and fresh cracked pepper using my @hexclad Pepper Grinder. Cooked over direct flame with @bearmountainbbq apple wood pellets. The green beans were cooked in the bacon grease, which is a home cured pepper bacon. Again some fresh pepper. Both the steak and green beans were finished with @spiceologyPink peppercorn and thyme rub. #steak #greenbeans #meatandveggies #keto #lowcarb #healthylunch #grilled #ribeye

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Firecracker turkey meatballs and broccoli. I have posted this recipe before, and it just hits the spot! Turkey meatballs in a sweet and spice sauce, low carb, high protein, and you can control the fats with how much butter you use with the broccoli. The sauce is @primalkitchenfoods Buffalo sauce, @swervesweetie Brown sugar, apple cider vinegar and some chili flake. I added a bit of @neilsarapAsian rub at the end to the sauce and seasoned the broccoli in the same rub, sauteed with butter. #meatballs #turkeymeatballs #groundturkey #roastedbroccoli #healthydinner #dinnerideas

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