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I've got a few things going on...

 

I want to brine some ribs and then cook them up in the smoker. I don't typically do a lot of barbecue sauce with smoked ribs.

 

Since the smoker will be going, I'm gonna have to throw some wings in there as well. And that also means that I'm going to have to make some new sauces. I got a pretty good garlic Sriracha sauce, but I want to try to make a Ginger/Asian style sauce. Just not  teriyaki.

 

Will probably do baked jalapenos stuffed with a Gouda/cream cheese combination as well.

 

As for dessert, I'm going to try "mug" brownies. Just put brownie mix into a coffee mug, microwave for about a minute and serve! The formulae are as follows:

• 4 tablespoons brownie mix / 2 tablespoons water - 1 minute
  
• 6 tablespoons brownie mix / 3 tablespoons water - 1:15
  
• 8 tablespoons brownie mix / 4 tablespoons water - 1:30
  

 

 

Just to recap (does this make me narcissistic?)

 

Ribs turned out pretty good even though I think I botched the brine. Oh well, it was my first go at it.

 

Wings were very good and probably the favorite. I did the sriracha garlic, sesame ginger, and plain ol' Buffalo. Quick tip; if you ever have the option, go with smoked wings. They are the best choice, in my opinion at least.

 

The stuffed peppers went over well although it sucks making them. I'm not good enough with a knife to not make my eyes water.

 

Made a black bean salsa dip as well. Super easy to make and always derishous.

 

Mug brownies won the night. Did four "large" spoonfulls of Ghiradelli Dark Chocolate mix into a mug and microwaved for 1:15. Topped with ice cream and voila!

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