Red Whte & Blue

Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Quesadillas

1. Add some oil to each of 2 pans over medium highheat
2. Put the onions with a pinch of salt in one pan,and the mushrooms in another
3. Cook onions until beginning to caramelize, you don’t have to go crazy, but 15-20 minutes should do it
4. Cook the mushrooms until they’ve released their moisture and started to brown, about 5-7 minutes, then add the soy sauce, stir, then and remove from heat
5. To make, lay out 4 tortillas, add a layer of cheese, some mushrooms and onions, then more cheese and finally top with another tortilla
6. Grill and cook in a dry skillet over medium heat until the bottom is golden and the cheese starts to melt, about 2 minutes per side

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Grilled Tomato & Watermelon Salad

1. Preheat grill to medium high
2. Brush one side of watermelon and tomatoes lightly with oil, then grill, oil side down a couple minutes a side, or just enough to get nice grill marks and a hint of smoke, just don’t let them turn mushy - then remove and let cool
3. To serve, arrange the tomato and watermelon on a platter or bowl, top with some red onion and finish with chopped mint & basil, a squeeze of lime juice and finish with salt & pepper

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Smoked Chicken Quarters with Alabama White Sauce

1. Preheat smoker to 275
2. Combine salt, pepper, paprika, garlic & onion powders and cayenne in a small bowl – mix well
3. Pat the chicken dry, lightly oil and season both sides well with the rub
4. Place the chicken skin-side up on the smoker, and smoke until it hits 175–180 – about 2 hours
5. Remove and brush with the sauce
6. Serve

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