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Empress Chicken

From the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQ GuruEmpress Chicken is the same as General Tso`s Chicken except it uses white chicken meat.3 pounds chicken breasts, cubed
1/4 cup dark soy sauce
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 cups green onion, minced
8 small hot peppers, de-seededSauce
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sake
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger, fresh, choppedPrepare sauce first. Combine everything in quart jar and shake vigorously. Store in fridge. When ready to use, shake again.Mix chicken and soy sauce. Stir in egg. Add cornstarch, and mix chicken until coated. Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towel.Place a small amount of oil in wok and heat to very hot. Add onions and peppers and stir fry for 30 seconds. Stir in sauce mixture (remember to shake first). Cook until thick. If it gets too thick, add some water until desired consistency. Add chicken and cook until hot and bubbly.

Kung pao chicken
Kung Pao ChickenFrom the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQ Guru2 chicken breasts, cubed1/2 teaspoon salt1 egg white1 tablespoon cornstarch2 cups oil1/2 cup peanuts, skinless and roasted10 red dried chile peppers2 scallions, chopped2 garlic cloves, mi (Upload by user)

Yakitori chicken
Yakitori ChickenFrom the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQ Guru 4 tablespoons Mirin (sweet sherry)3 tablespoons dark soy sauce1 tablespoon miso paste1 tablespoon sesame oil1 tablespoon white vinegar1 tablespoon dark brown sugarCombine all ingredients and (Upload by user)

Chile-lime wings
Chile Lime WingsFrom the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQ GuruThis is a wing recipe but I used it to make thighs. I followed the same procedure as in Couzan Billy`s Chicken Thighs. The canned green chiles are not really hot so you can replace with some hotter chiles of your choice (Upload by user)

Couzan billy`s chicken thighs
Couzan Billy`s Chicken ThighsFrom the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQ GuruThis is my technique for making chicken thighs. You can use your favorite BBQ sauce. Two secrets...marinate overnight in Italian Dressing and after partially cooking, soak and simmer in sauce. This uses a H (Upload by user)

Honey orange chicken
Honey Orange ChickenFrom the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQ GuruThe kids will eat chicken when I make it sweet for them...this is the result of my latest quest!4 boneless chicken breasts1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate1 teaspoon orang (Upload by user)

Grilled bananas
Grilled BananasLook for bananas that are slightly green on the ends...they will stand the heat much better.In a saucepan, melt 1/2 stick butter and add 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. You can do this on the grill if the pan has a h (Upload by user)

Chocolate tweed cake
Chocolate Tweed CakeFrom the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQ GuruThis is one I discovered during my early cooking endeavors. Notice the first ingredient...that`s right mashed potatoes! You must try this. It is very rich and you can`t tell it is made with potatoes. Truly one of my (Upload by user)

Crab cakes
Crab CakesFrom the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQ Guru2 pounds crab meat5 egg yolks, beaten2/3 cup Miracle Whip salad dressing2 teaspoons lemon juice2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 teaspoons black pepper1/4 teaspoon saltb (Upload by user)

Crawfish patties
Crawfish PattiesFrom the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQ Guru1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter1 cup onions, chopped1/2 cup green pepper, diced1/2 cup celery, diced1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 ounces tasso, chopped1 pound crawfish tails1 t (Upload by user)

Grilled scallops ala chili
Grilled Scallops ala ChiliFrom the grill of Kevin Taylor, the BBQ Guru1 1/4 pounds scallopsOlive oilKosher (coarse) saltBlack pepper, freshly grounduSauce/u 1 cup water 1 medium carrot 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce1 teaspoon hot chili garlic sau (Upload by user)
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How competition cooks prepare pibs
How Competition Cooks Prepare RibsFrom the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQ GuruFirst of all understand, we use "smokers" when we compete, but I will give directions for cooking ribs in the oven. The only thing missing will be that nice smoky flavor...that can be added b (Upload by user)
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Brining and injecting poultry
Brining and Injecting PoultryFrom the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQGuruThis is the latest craze in preparing any type of poultry. What you do is mix up a batch of some type of flavored brine solution and then soak or inject your bird with it.I will share my favorite brin (Upload by user)
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The secret to grilling great pork
The Secret to Grilling Great PorkFrom the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQ GuruAn economical way to buy pork is to buy the entire loin. That`s right...all 8 9 pounds. I can usually find this on sale for under $2.00/pound. Don`t confuse this with a tenderloin....same idea but a sli (Upload by user)
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Bbq basics
BBQ Basicsby Kevin Taylor, the BBQ GuruSo, you bought the new grill and are rarin� to go! Let�s start with some basic grilling techniques. First I would like to define the various heat temperatures�..HOT, MEDIUM, LOW.HOT�..temperatures above 450 degrees F. Primarily used fo (Upload by user)
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Choosing a grill
Choosing a Grilliby Kevin Taylor, the BBQ Guru/iThe first step in grilling is choosing the right grill. There are 2 types to choose from; charcoal or gas. The choice comes down to one of lifestyle and you should first ask yourself a couple of questions��..Do you enjoy t (Upload by user)
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Sausage making the easy way
Sausage Making the Easy WayFrom the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQ GuruWhen it comes to sausage, count me in!!  BUT, I am also rather picky and I know what I want. So, because of this, I learned to make my own sausage many years ago.At first, I thought it a rather da (Upload by user)
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