Rapid Guacamole Ala Fieri

For a quick and simple Guacamole take three Haas avocados, seeded and the meat scoped into a bowl. I like to rough chop the avocado so its chunky. Then add three tablespoons of Guy Fieri's Salsa Verde and mix it up. Let it sit for an hour and serve.

Serve with Ryvita or Wasa crackers for a great tasting healthy snack. You can add more salsa to taste or your favorite spices to jazz it up some.

No, I'm not getting paid for this. It's just good and easy.

Citrus Poultry Brine

This is a great brine for that Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey to keep the meat moist and tender. The citrus fruit in this brine not only adds a great tangy flavor but also acts to tenderize the meat of the poultry. The mild acid of the lemon will help to carry flavors deep into the meat.

Prep Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Yield: Makes about 1 gallon of brine

Awesome Dry Rub

This is my "Go To" rub when ever I am grilling anything. Hamburgers, Pork Chops, Country Style Ribs, Chicken, you name it, I've used this rub on it.

After a few mixes and trial runs over the years I came up with this mixture. I suggest using fresh spices for the best flavor. If its been in your pantry for over a year, throw it out and go shopping.

• 1 tbl granulated sugar
• 1 tbl brown sugar
• 1 tbl garlic powder
• 1 tbl black pepper
• 1 tbl cumin
• 2 tbl chili powder
• 2 tbl cayenne pepper
• 2 tbl paprika
• 2 tbl curry powder
• 1 tsp ground mustard
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Mix everything completely and pour into a shaker bottle. You can use one of those empty glass spice containers that you just emptied from your pantry. Just shake it liberally on your favorite grilling meat, rub it into the meat, let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and then grill it to perfection.

Shake a little more on as you cook for a little more flavor.

Grilled Portabello Mushrooms

Here is my take on a popular alternative to a hamburger. Marinated Portabello mushrooms with Bison Burger grilled to perfection! There are two ways to serve this recipe, with or without the Bison burger, depending on your guests. I prefer it with the Bison so that's how we will proceed!

First things first, the grocery list after the jump.

Steak Marinade

The next time you go to grill some steak, cook a roast or even if you make your own beef jerky, give this marinade a try.

• 3 tbl brown sugar
• 3 tbl soy sauce
• 5 tbl white vinegar
• 5 tbl olive oil
• 1 medium onion chopped fine
• 2 cloves garlic chopped fine

Mix everything up and let it sit for an hour. Pour over your steaks or roast and let sit at least 4 hours. Grill to perfection.

1 tablespoon of this marinade equals approx.the following nutrition per serving: 35 calories, 3g fat, 3g carbohydrates, .5g protein