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Humane way to kill a lobster

Have you ever wondered how to kill a lobster before you cook it? Should you kill it before you cook a lobster or should you just boil it? Is there even such a thing as a humane way to kill a lobster? Well, we think […]

McNack’s Mystery Challenge

Yesterday we came up with a new concept to throw into our mix. We decided to start doing a McNack’s Mystery Challenge once a month! We will have a friend and loyal supporter bring us a mystery basket of 5 ingredients and we will have […]

How to cut basil into strips

It’s Tuesday Tip Day!! We decided that it’s important to bring back on a weekly basis some of the most important tips that we have given you over the past year…just to make sure you don’t forget them!!  This week’s tip is about how to cut […]

Easy Corned Beef Hash with Eggs

Easy Corned Beef Hash with Eggs

You know that pile of stuff some folks think looks like something your cat coughed up that people call Corned Beef Hash? Well, although it tastes pretty good it is a very unattractive dish. After I made some corned beef getting ready for St. Patrick’s […]

St. Patrick’s Day Menu

St. Patrick’s Day Menu

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! It’s amazing how many people are suddenly Catholic and Irish!  This time last year, Melissa made a traditional St. Patrick’s Day Menu for the church group she cooks for once a month. It was so good, we decided to publish it […]

Grilled Mushrooms in Butter

Grilled Mushrooms in Butter

Ever since I ate at Chops for the first time about 22 years ago, I have thought a steak dinner wasn’t complete without a delicious side of sautéed mushrooms. When we decided to make beef tenderloin this week and everything on the grill, I knew […]

Fire Roasted Tomatillo and Poblano Salsa

Fire Roasted Tomatillo and Poblano Salsa

I made this fire roasted tomatillo and poblano salsa as part of our one dish, two ways entire meal on the grill series. Wow! What a versatile little recipe. I’ve already eaten it three different ways!! This was a fantastic accompaniment to my Mexican themed […]