Steak and Guinness Pie

Steak and Guinness Pie is the top of my list for comfort food. The beef is cooked slowly in a bath of dark beer and topped with pastry. It’s pretty much that simple but the taste is rich and satisfying. There’s no need to make your own pastry because store bought puff pastry is perfect for this. Add a few veggies to the stew and you’ve got a complete meal.

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Easy Thai Chicken Noodle Bowl

Taking advantage of store bought broth makes dishes like Thai Chicken Noodle Bowl so easy it’s ridiculous. This makes an excellent meal when fresh produce is abundant and it’s a delicious way to enjoy lots of greens.

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Perfect Pie Pastry

Making your own pastry is easier than you think. This recipe features both lard and butter to maximize the advantages each has to offer. With a few tips and tricks passed down for generations, you’ll be making Perfect Pie Pastry like a pro.

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Smoked Pork Back Ribs

We’re going old school using charcoal and making Smoked Pork Back Ribs in a Weber Smoker. This will definitely be a learning curve. Luckily our friend Gar is coming to help. He’s a smoker expert. A pit master if you will. The process takes 6 hours, 3 with a dry rub, 2 wrapped in foil, 1 finished with barbecue sauce. As easy as 1, 2, 3? We will see!

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