Recipes

Beer-Can-Duck

Beer Can Duck

By Raymond Archie / March 12, 2019 / Comments Off on Beer Can Duck

Ready to replace that holiday Turkey? We’ve been cooking this beer can Duck for Thanksgiving and Xmas for the past few years and it’s a hit. The Brine Many people are fans of a dry brine because they feel that a wet brine adds water to the meat. I personally do a dry rub for…

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Taco Party

Taco Party: Pulled Pork & Veggie Tacos with Kale Salad

By Raymond Archie / March 5, 2019 / Comments Off on Taco Party: Pulled Pork & Veggie Tacos with Kale Salad

Ready for a Taco Party?! This is a fun one. The most time consuming part is doing the pulled pork – but that’s why we have an Insta-Pot right?

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Cupcake Chicken & Spanish Rice with Roasted Brussels

By Raymond Archie / February 26, 2019 / Comments Off on Cupcake Chicken & Spanish Rice with Roasted Brussels

This is a fun one. Obviously, this is inspired by Myron Mixon’s chicken thighs done in a muffin pan. I’ve adapted it a bit in order to do it in an oven. Also – when you’re cooking for larger groups, it’s really more convenient to get boned chicken thighs; unfortunately, they never sell those with…

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poached-eggs

Poached Eggs & Roasted Peppers in a Basket of Garlic Sourdough

By Raymond Archie / February 19, 2019 / Comments Off on Poached Eggs & Roasted Peppers in a Basket of Garlic Sourdough

This is a fun spin on eggs. Growing up, my Grandmother really loved poached eggs. I didn’t know to call them that but she wanted her eggs cooked with a splash of water and a little butter. You’d get the water and butter warmed in the pan before adding the eggs. She wanted a pinch…

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avocado-smoothie

Avocado Citrus Wake-Up Smoothie

By Raymond Archie / February 12, 2019 / Comments Off on Avocado Citrus Wake-Up Smoothie

This is another great morning smoothie. It’s got the super-food thing going and is perfect to replace your morning cup of coffee. I’m doing this for a fairly large group but will update later for a smaller number of servings.

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Green Smoothie

Green Smoothie Morning

By Raymond Archie / February 8, 2019 /

Time to kick-off things with ByMelRay.com!!! We’ll start with a few recipes then might add in a couple backyard build projects. Today, it’s time for a Green Smoothie. We’re getting ready for a very cool 2-day film shoot here at the house. The short is written and directed by Natalie Shaheen (Yes from the upcoming Godzilla movie)…

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