Marshmallow Caramel Boooom Cake

1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows 20 caramels 1/4 cup butter, cubed 10 cups popped popcorn 1 1/2 cups salted peanuts 1 cup M&Ms plain chocolate candies (the red, white and blue ones if you can find them) Place the marshmallows, caramels and butter into a large saucepan. Place pan over low heat and cook…

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Perfect BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Zest of 2 large oranges 1 C. fresh orange juice ¾ C. maple-flavored pancake syrup 1 Tbsp. chili sauce paste with garlic 7 lbs. Baby Back ribs Salt ¼ C. ketchup 2 tsp. cornstarch 2 Tbsp. water Mix the orange zest, juice, and pancake syrup. Add the chili paste in a large bowl. Divide the…

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Number One Dad Meatloaf

1 1/3 lbs. meat loaf mix meat 1/3 C. plus 2 Tbsp. ketchup divided 1/3 C. dried breadcrumbs 1 large egg beaten 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper Gravy- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter ¼ C. all-purpose flour 2 C. canned, reduced sodium beef broth Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven…

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Somethin’s Fishy Tacos

  3 Tbsp. mayonnaise Grated zest and juice of 1 lime 3 C. coleslaw 2 scallions, white and green parts, chopped 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, optional Salt and pepper 3 Tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. fish fillets (unbreaded), cut into 6 equal portions 1 tsp. chili powder Salt ¼ C. all-purpose 12 corn tortillas,…

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Burgers for Dad

1 lb lean ground beef 2 tsp peppercorns 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp green onions, finely chopped 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1/4 cup yogurt or sour cream 1 tbsp parsley, minced Shape your ground beef into 4 hamburger patties and set aside.  Place the peppercorns on a large piece of foil or waxed…

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