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11.10.2021

Old fashioned goodness! šŸ™ŒšŸ» ā€“ Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

Dear Friends, True confessions … Iā€™m not too fond of pumpkin. I donā€™t care forĀ pumpkin lattes, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pie. So, during this season when nearly every foodie email I receive is about pumpkin desserts, IĀ just hit delete, delete, delete. So, what to do for a fall dessert? Easy, peasy Bread Pudding … sure to…

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11.04.2021

Grilling With Bill: Day 7 ā€“ Cleaning the Blackstone

    Dear Friends, Todayā€™s video in our series finale of Billā€™s Grills Blackstone … clean up! One word to describe cleaning the Blackstone is … effortless! I know many of you are ready toĀ join theĀ BlackstoneĀ revolution. You’ve seen how youĀ can prepare everything on the grill with remarkableĀ ease, no mess, and have fun while youā€™re doing…

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11.03.2021

Grilling With Bill: Day 6 ā€“ Grilled Krispy Kreme Doughnuts!

  Dear Friends, Todayā€™s video in our Billā€™s Grills BlackstoneĀ series … the icing on the cake … or in this case theĀ ice cream on the grilled doughnut! All the way from UVA and Charlottesville, VA …Ā Ā the “Grills With.” Ā No recipe needed! I’m serious, I would buy aĀ Blackstone Grill just to make this dessert exactly as…

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11.02.2021

Grilling With Bill: Day 5 ā€“ Grilled Salmon!

  Dear Friends, Todayā€™s video in our Billā€™s Grills BlackstoneĀ series … Grilled Salmon. As many of you know, I’ve given you threeĀ grilled salmonĀ recipes ā€”Ā one in yourĀ Effortless EntertainingĀ bookĀ and twoĀ in newsletters. Links to all threeĀ are below. AllĀ can be prepared onĀ theĀ Blackstone Grill. For the Kebabs, I would recommend using salmon steaks instead. Follow along with Bill in the…

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11.01.2021

Grilling With Bill: Day 4 – Brussels Sprouts!

Dear Friends, Todayā€™s video in our Billā€™s Grills BlackstoneĀ series … Brussels Sprouts. Follow along with BillĀ to see how he creates this fabulous side on the Blackstone! My stove top recipe for Brussels Sprouts is inĀ yourĀ Effortless EntertainingĀ book. You can certainly adapt to theĀ Blackstone GrillĀ … a griddle on which ā€œyou can cook everything you can cook on…

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10.30.2021

Grilling With Bill: Day 3 ā€“ Savory Fried Rice!

Dear Friends, Todayā€™s video in our Billā€™s Grills BlackstoneĀ series … Fried Rice! I love Fried Rice and I love Ā itĀ even more when prepared so easily on the Blackstone. Prep your veggies in advance and you’re good to go. Use Bill’s suggested veggies or modify with whatever you’d like. I know one EE follower who will…

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10.29.2021

Grilling with Bill: Day 2 ā€“ Grilled Asparagus and Prosciutto!

  Dear Friends, Todayā€™sĀ videoĀ in our Billā€™s Grills BlackstoneĀ series … Grilled Asparagus and Prosciutto. This recipe is in yourĀ Effortless EntertainingĀ book.Ā It couldnā€™t be easier!Ā Wrap the asparagus in prosciutto. Brush with a little olive oil and grill.Ā Ā For this recipe, I think best to use asparagus thatā€™s a little thicker as the super-thin stalks can get a little stringy…

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Grilling with Bill!

Dear Friends, I couldnā€™t be more excited! This summer my good friend Bill Whitley introduced us to the Blackstone Grill. You may remember that Bill inspiredĀ Effortless EntertainingĀ over a glass of wine on our back porch. Our latest collaboration is this video series showingĀ youĀ how easy and fun it is to entertain with aĀ Blackstone GrillĀ … a griddle…

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