Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

This tasty from scratch butternut squash soup recipe will keep you warm through the holidays! STEP 1. Ingredients needed 5 lbs Butternut Squash - I bought a gigantic 5lb one, you may need to buy 2-3 smaller ones. 4 cups Vegetable Broth 4 cups Water 1 Onion 2 Potatoes Olive Oil (1/4 cup) Nutmeg Salt Pepper STEP 2. Prepare the vegetables Peel butternut squash and potatoes.  Chop into cubes (about 1" in size). STEP 3. Boil the butternut...

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Perfect BBQ Pulled Pork

Low and slow is the key to a mindblowing pulled pork recipe. I am talking temperatures of 200-230°F/93-110°C, for several hours. TOOLS NEEDED A gas grill with at least two burners. Hardwood chips Smoker box Tongs/Spatula - You need a darn good heavy duty pair of tongs to handle a pork shoulder. A spatula (preferably a strong grill specific type) is perfect for getting that lovely chunk of meat off of the grill. Aluminum roasting pan (disposable,...

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Memphis style BBQ brisket

This approach to making BBQ brisket is designed to be replicated easily by any home cook with a cheap charcoal smoker. The technique is simple, time consuming, but simple.And tastes really really good. STEP 1. Pick a nice bit of brisket meat The first step is the most important step and that is to choose a good bit of brisket. The are a number of key things to look for in selecting brisket. inspect the fat cap and the fat line in the meat....

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Beer can chicken

Grilled beer can chicken is deliciously moist! You can't taste the alcohol - it just keeps the chicken really juicy and tender. STEP 1. Make your spice rub Then gather the ingredients for your spice rub. 1/4 cup paprika 1 tbls brown sugar 1 tbls granulated sugar 2 tsp salt   1 tsp onion salt  1 tsp black pepper   2 tsp cayenne pepper  1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder Mix all ingredients together...

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Oat bran Muffins

I know what you're thinking.....bran muffins are only for old people! Think again. They are moist and delicious but not overly sweet. Perfect for breakfast! Oat bran muffins 1 c. milk 1 1/2 c. oat bran 1/3 c. olive oil 1 egg 1 t. vanilla 1/3 c. brown sugar 1/3 c. agave nectar 1/2 c. whole wheat flour 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 t. baking powder 1 t. baking soda 1/2 t. salt Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a small mixing bowl combine milk and...

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