If you are looking for a pumpkin pie recipe  alternative... then these will hit the spot.

The pumpkin taste comes through great with a highlight of chocolate sweetness from the semi-sweet morsels.

So, next time you think a pumpkin pie is in order... just try these alternatives with some milk and everyone will be glad.

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Meat loafs shouldn't scare you anymore.  You just have to learn some basics and realize that YOU control what goes into the meat loaf.

Cook's Country showed me the light on this meal... Hopefully I can show you.

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Oatmeal cookies are good.

Oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips are better.

Chocolate oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips are the best.

Don't believe me?

Try them out.

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They may not be the prettiest breakfast treats to come out of the oven.  But they carry their own in taste.

I've tried again to shortcut the process to get some cinnamon roll taste in less than 30 minutes.

Click the picture, or HERE, to see what I did right and more importantly what I did wrong in the latest experiment with Cinnamon Spirals.

A brisket is a great thing.  And despite many people's belief, you can get a good brisket straight from the oven.

Make sure you have a good seasoning and some basic information and you are set.

The hardest part here is figuring out what else to serve with it.

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I've had The BBQ Bible by Steven Raichlen for some time and finally decided it was time to try out some things.

So, I started with the Basic BBQ Rub.  I didn't have the last ingredient needed, but figured why not go for it.

It worked out great on a brisket that you'll see a bit later.  However, it didn't work on the chicken.

Now, the chicken failure was my fault.  I put WAY to much on and didn't give the salt any time to do it's magic.

So, if you want to try it out on chicken, then take the instructions in the book to heart and just SPRINKLE some on... don't dredge it.

But hey, my mistakes are here for your education as well.

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If you have been curious about what comes of putting all of this in a crock-pot for 6 hours or so... then you have to wait no longer.

It turns out great and is perfect for one of those busy days.  Just spend 15 minutes in the morning and be ready to eat as soon as you get home.

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If you are craving some of that home-made muffin taste and can't figure out how your mother made it... try some Malto-Meal muffins.

I don't remember when my mother told me that my favorite muffin was straight from the recipe on the side of the Malto-Meal box... but I've been making them ever since.

Give 'em a try and you'll agree... they are great.  They're even simple.

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If you are looking for a pre-game party appetizer for either the tailgate or the house, then you've got to try these Jalepeno Bacon wrapped Chicken pieces.

Chicken wings are for sissies when you get a bite of some of these.

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