Saturday, March 3, 2012
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Seasonings, Sauces, Marinades, and Rubs
Meat Seasoning
Original Recipe by Skip Graden
5 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
2 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
2 tsp. Chopped Onion Flakes
1 tsp. Lawry’s Seasoning Salt
1 tsp. Onion Powder
Blend all ingredients in a clean dry bowl. Store in a sealed dry container. Keep away from moisture. May be sprinkled on or rubbed into meat. Seasoning amounts may be adjusted to personal taste.
Chicken or Fish Marinade
1 Cup White Wine (Riesling, Chardonnay, or White Zinfandel)
½ Cup Olive Oil
1/2 Tablespoon Coarse Ground Pepper
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt or Kosher Salt
1 Teaspoon Parsley Flakes
½ Teaspoon Onion Powder
Mix all ingredients well and pour over meat one to two hours before grilling or smoking. Discard any marinade after meat is cooked.
Honey BBQ Sauce/Glaze
1 Cup Orange Juice
1 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Can Tomato Paste
½ Cup of Honey
1 Tablespoon Smoke Flavor (hickory or mesquite)
1/2 Tablespoon Crushed Red Pepper (Ground)
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon of Onion Powder
Pinch of Coarse Ground Black Pepper
Season with Sea Salt or Kosher Salt
Thicken with Brown Sugar
Combine all ingredients, simmer until brown sugar is dissolved and mixture is bubbly & Thickened. Cool or brushes onto meat warm during lasts 16 – 20 minutes of grilling.
Dry Rub for Pork
Great with Smoked Pork or Chicken
By: Harrison J. Graden
2 Cups Brown Sugar
3 Tbl. Garlic Powder
2 Tbl. Sea Salt or Kosher Salt
1 tsp. Onion Powder
1 tsp. Cinnamon
½ tsp. Seasoned Salt
1/8 tsp. Ground Red Pepper
1 tsp. Coarse Ground Black Pepper
1/8 tsp. Ground White Pepper
Dash of Mustard
Dash of Paprika
Blend all ingredients. Rinse Meat and pat dry. Liberally apply mixture to meat and wrap loosely in aluminum foil and let marinate in refrigerator overnight, up to 24 hours. Grill with indirect low heat until meat is cooked through.
Spicy Honey Wing Sauce
1 C. Hot Sauce
¼ C. Butter (Melted)
3 T. Honey
Blend all ingredients and pour over prepared chicken wings and shake until well covered.
Will cover 20-24 wings.
Garlic Butter Spread
By: Harrison Graden
1 Stick of Butter (Softened)
1 Stick of Margarine (Softened)
1 1/2 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon Parsley Flakes
1/8 Teaspoon Onion Powder
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Taste and adjust ingredients to your taste. Store in refrigerator in sealed container. Suggested uses: Garlic Toast, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Baked Potatoes, etc.
Menu from (now closed)
This was the menu from Heartland Range & Shooter's Saloon in Sparta IL at the World Shooting and Recreation Center, where I was the GM in 2006. I helped to design and come up with some of the menu items. I have removed any phone numbers as they are no longer operational so if I missed any, they are not for Heartland Range or me. Also logos have been removed, as they did not copy to this blog posting.
Come out and cheer your team on and wear your team’s jersey with pride and enjoy…
Monday- Miller Lite Pool League Night
$1.00 Drafts & Budweiser Buckets of Beer - $8.75 for 5 Bottles of Beer,
Along with some good ol’ country hospitality!
LOCK & LOAD APPETEASERS
October 2006
ONION PETALS
Crispy Breaded Onion Petals, served with our assertive Range Dipping Sauce $5.99
NACHOS SUPREME
A Heap of Nacho Chips covered with Range Chili and Cheeses; topped with Jalapenos, diced Tomatoes and Scallions $6.99
BUFFALO WINGS!
They’re big, breaded and 12 in number We deep-fried ‘em toss ‘em in our own Special Sauce & serve ‘em with Celery Sticks and Blue Cheese Sauce
12 Best Darn Wings $5.99
24 Best Darn Wings $10.99
48 Best Darn Wings $20.99
Get ‘em Boneless 5 for $6.99
CATTAILS
Thick sliced Portobello Mushrooms,
Breaded & deep fried; served with
Ranch Dip $6.99
BANGERS
Jalapeno Peppers stuffed with Cream Cheese; deep-fried & served with Raspberry Vinaigrette Dipping Sauce $6.99
COW CHIPS
Slices of fried Potato, loaded with melted Cheeses and Bacon; topped with Sour Cream and Scallions $6.99
QUESADILLAS
Your choice of seasoned Beef or Chicken on a grilled tortilla shells and blended Mexican Cheeses, topped with Sour Cream, Diced Tomatoes, Scallions, and Jalapeños. $6.99
CAMPFIRE SIDES
Bowl of Soup
Redskin Smashed Potatoes
Big ol’ Baked Potato, Spud Chips
Big Ol’ Baked Sweet Potato (as available ), Baked Beans, Roasted Vegetables, Cottage Cheese, And Cole Slaw
all the above available for $2.49
House Salad, Caesar Salad $3.49
CHICAGO-STYLE PIZZAS
12” Rising Crust
Sausage & Cheese $7.00
Pepperoni & Cheese $7.00
Cheese $7.00
Supreme $7.00
Chicago Stuffed Pizza
Spinach & Cheese $9.00
Stuffed Sausage $9.00
Stuffed Supreme $10.00
WABBIT FOOD
THE RANGELINE
Mixed Greens topped with strips of Turkey, Ham, Cheeses & Tomatoes; choice of Dressings
$6.99
THE HEARTLAND
Strips of fried Chicken Tenders served with mixed Greens, Tomatoes and Red Onion Rings; choice of Dressing $6.99
CAESAR SALADS
Romaine Lettuce tossed with Creamy Caesar Dressing and topped with
Grilled Chicken $6.99
SALAD DRESSINGS
Range House-A mild Creamy Curry,
1000 Island, Blue Cheese, Ranch, French, Creamy Italian, Poppy Seed,
Vinegar & Oil
EXTRA! EXTRA!
Sautéed Mushrooms, & Onions $1.49
Added Cheeses $.99
Blackened in Cajun Spices $1.29
THE CHICKEN COOP
Served As Noted
COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN
Breaded deep-fried Chicken Breast served over Smashed Potatoes with White Pepper Gravy $7.99
CHICKEN ALFREDO
Grilled Chicken served over Penne Noodles with creamy Alfredo Sauce & Garlic Bread. $8.99
Add Mushrooms for just $1.49
RAGIN’ CAJUN PASTA
Heartland’s own mixture of chicken, Cajun sausage and vegetables sautéed together with homemade Cajun butter, cooking sherry and penne noodles. $10.99
Timm’s Chicken Parmesan
A Meaty Grilled Chicken Breast seasoned, meaty and moist topped with a blend of Italian Cheeses and smothered in our own special Marinara with a blend of Italian Seasonings. Served on Penne Noodles with Roasted Veggies and Garlic Bread. $ 8.99
GRANDMA’S STOVE
Served As Noted
CHILI OUR WAY
The Range Chili served over Penne Noodles, topped with Shredded Cheeses and
Chopped Onions $6.99
PULLED PORK PLATTER
Smoked Chopped Pork Loin, served with Smashed Potatoes. $7.99
TIN HORN SANDWICH
Chopped Pork served open faced over Smashed Potatoes and Bread; topped with Pork Gravy and served with a side of Roasted Vegetables $7.99
SPARE RIBS
Grilled and Cooked until tender. Served with a side of BBQ and with Choice of one side
1/3 Slab $7.99 2/3 Slab $11.99 Full Slab $15.99
October 2006
AL’S CHUCKWAGON
Served with Fries & Cole Slaw
RANGE STEAKBURGER
Ground Steak and Chuck, grilled to order $6.99 Cheese Steakburger $7.25
FRISCO STEAKBURGER MELT
Our Steakburger Grilled to order with Tomato, Bacon, & Melted Swiss served on Sourdough with 1000 Island Dressing $6.99
PATTIE MELT
Our Steakburger served on Toasted Rye Bread with Sautéed Onions and Swiss cheese $6.99
WESTERN STEAKBURGER
A grilled Steakburger topped with grilled Onions, BBQ Sauce and Cheddar $7.99
THE HORSESHOE
Texas Toast, topped with your choice of meat, our Secret Sherried Cheese Sauce and Crinkle Fries; choice of Turkey or Hamburger $6.99
TURKEY MELT
Turkey, Bacon, Tomato, American & Jack Cheese all melted in Sourdough Bread $6.99
NATHAN’S STEAKHOUSE SANDWICH
A tasty 4oz Rib-Eye Steak seasoned and grilled, then topped with Swiss Cheese, Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions, served on a Grilled Hoagie Roll $7.99
PULLED PORK SANDWICH
Chopped Smoked Pork served on a bun with BBQ $6.99
SAVE ROOM FOR
Apple Pie (hot or cold), Red Velvet Cake, & Decadent Brownie $3.99
Add a Scoop of Vanilla Bean or Cinnamon Crumb Ice Cream for only $1.00
DESSERT OF THE DAY!!
Aunt Virginia’s Bread Pudding! $4.99
Served with a Scoop of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
We proudly serve Pepsi Products
All Soft Drinks $1.79
Ice Tea, Sweet Tea, Raspberry Tea,
Or Coffee $1.79
“ALL NATURAL” BEEF
The Heartland Range proudly serves “Natural” Steaks and Prime Rib from select Midwest Ranches. Natural Beef Cattle are never introduced to steroids or growth hormones and they are weaned off antibiotics for over 100 days. “Natural” Beef Cattle are corn-fed for 220 days, which is over 100 days more than average. This extra corn diet gives “Natural” Steaks a buttery texture and rich flavor. We specially season all “Natural” Steaks and grill them to order. All Steaks and Prime Rib are served with a choice of two sides.
THE PORTERHOUSE
Strap on that appetite for 20 ounces of Beef Tenderloin and Strip Loin $19.99
THE NEW YORKER
A 12-ounce boneless Strip Steak $17.99
Get it marinated with Tequila & Lime $19.99
THE FILET
9-ounces of Fork Tender Enjoyment $18.99
THE RIBEYE
The most popular cut in the Midwest
14-oz. $16.99 8-oz $12.99
BISTRO TENDERLOIN
This 6 ounce Shoulder Cut is dipped in our Italian Marinade and grilled to order
Single $9.99 or Twin Cuts $14.99
“ALL NATURAL”
HERB CRUSTED PRIME RIB
Rubbed with Olive Oil, Rosemary, Thyme and other seasonings. Marinated overnight and slow-roasted till tender; served au jus. Horseradish Sauce available
JOHN’S CUT 16-OZ $18.99
AL’S CUT 12-OZ. $15.99
SHOOTER’S CUT 8-OZ $12.99
THE OLE FISHIN’ HOLE
FISHIN’ HOLE DINNERS SERVED WITH CHOICE OF ONE SIDE
WILD SELECT SALMON Individually line caught Ocean Alaskan Coho Salmon, oven-poached or grilled; served with Mustard Dill Sauce $13.99
CATFISH FILLET
Farm-raised, breaded and deep-fried or grilled
One Fillet $7.99 Two Fillets $9.99
POPCORN SHRIMP
Breaded and deep-fried Popcorn Shrimp; served with Tartar or Cocktail Sauce $6.99
Try ‘em Buffalo Style $7.49
EVERYDAY FISH FRY
All you can eat deep-fried Pollock, all day any day! $7.99
October 2006
Lil’ Shooter’s Menu
(Lil’ Shooter’s Menu is for 12 & under please)
Lil’ Shooter’s meals served with Fries and a Soft Drink, unless otherwise noted.
Chicken Tenders
Three delicious pieces of Breaded Chicken Breast Strips deep fried to perfection and served with a side of BBQ Sauce for $4.99
Shooter’s BBQ Ribs
Grilled and Cooked until tender. Served with a side of BBQ Sauce for $5.99
Chuckwagon Mac & Cheese
A generous portion of Penne Noodles and “Cookie’s” Special Cheese Sauce for $3.99
Jumbo Hot Dog (1/4 lb)
A Juicy Plump ¼ lb Hot Dog served on a Bun $3.99
Lil’ Shooter’s Burger
A juicy seasoned grilled ¼ lb Burger served with cheese for $3.99
Big John’s Prime Rib
A cut just for the Lil’ Shooter of “ALL NATURAL”
Herb Crusted Prime Rib that is rubbed with Olive Oil, Rosemary, Thyme and other seasonings. Marinated overnight and slow-roasted till tender; served au jus for $6.99
Fried Shrimp
Breaded and deep-fried Popcorn Shrimp; served with Tartar or Cocktail Sauce for $4.99
Grilled Texas Cheese
A GREAT BIG OL’ Grilled Cheese Sandwich, which needs no further introduction for the Lil’ Ol’ price of $3.49
Fish & Chips
A generous piece of Deep Fried Pollock either battered or breaded served with a Lemon Wedge and Tartar Sauce and Choice of Spud Chips or Fries for $4.99
October 2006
Special Features
October 2006
(Served as noted)
Manhattan Steak Sandwich
A tasty 4oz Rib-Eye Steak seasoned and grilled, served on top of Grilled Texas Toast with Smashed Potatoes and Brown Gravy. Served with a side of Roasted Veggies.
$6.99
Tequila & Lime Chicken
A meaty grilled Chicken Breast that has been marinated in Tequila & Lime along with our own special blend of herbs and seasonings. Served with Roasted Veggies and Texas Toast.
$8.99
Shooter’s Burger Special
A juicy grilled ¼ lb Burger served with cheese, fries, & slaw.
$5.99
Soup & Salad
Our Daily Soup combined with a freshly made House Salad and topped with your choice of any one of our delicious Salad Dressings served with Warm Garlic Bread.
$5.99
Make it all you can eat for just $2.00 more!
$7.99
Aunt Virginia’s Bread Pudding
For many years, Skip’s, Aunt Virginia ran the Morrisonville Café and served 1,000’s of people. One thing they all agreed upon was that she could throw together anything and bring a smile to your face. One of their favorite deserts was her Bread pudding topped with a Lemon Glaze and a Scoop of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream this is one desert that is sure to make you go…
MMMMMMM Good! Enjoy.
$4.99
October 2006
Weekly Shooter’s Specials
October 2006
Sunday – Sports Sunday…
Come out and cheer your team on and wear your team’s jersey with pride and enjoy…
Free Snacks in the Saloon with the purchase of a beverage, $5.00 12” Rising Crust Pizzas, and $1.00 Domestic Drafts.
Monday- Miller Lite Pool League Night
Kid’s Eat Free from the Lil’ Shooter’s Menu,
$3.00 Nacho Supreme, $3.99 Monster Taco Salad.
Enjoy Miller Lite & Coors Light Buckets of Beer - $8.75 for 5 Bottles of Beer,
½ Price Glass of House Wine, & $1.75 Corona and Heineken Bottles.
Tuesday - Ladies Day
All ladies receive a free desert with the purchase of an entrée.
$1.50 Pulled Pork Sandwich, & $4.99 1/3 Slab of Ribs.
Enjoy domestic Pitchers of Beer for $6.95 & ½ off Bottles of Wine,
$2.00 Mike’s Hard Beverages, Smirnoff Malt Beverages, & Bacardi Malt Beverages.
Wednesday – Midweek Blues Day
Free Snacks in the Saloon with the purchase of a beverage,
$5.00 12” Rising Crust Pizzas & $1.50 Domestic Bottles,
$1.50 Mixed Well Drinks, $1.00 off all other Mixed Drinks.
Thursday – Open Bluegrass Jam at the WSRC from 5:00pm to (?)
Come out and enjoy $.35 Wings (Minimum of 6 wings must be ordered along with a Beverage)
$1.00 Drafts & Budweiser Buckets of Beer - $8.75 for 5 Bottles of Beer,
Along with some good ol’ country hospitality!
Friday- Friday Sports Night!!! Post Game Specials Galore…
$1.50 Cheeseburgers, $1.50 Cup of Chili, $1.50 Fish Sandwich,
$2.50 Rib Eye Steak Sandwiches, $5.00 12” Rising Crust Pizzas, & ½ Price Apps…
$1.00 Domestic Bottles of Beer, & $1.50 Well Brand Shots.
Heartland Range and Shooter's Saloon
thanks you for joining us and would like
to remind you to drink responsibly.
Heartland General Store
October 2006
Firewood $3.99 per Bundle
20# Bag of Ice - $4.00
20# Bag of Charcoal - $12.49
Propane Refills 20# Bottle - $15.99
30# Bottle - $19.99
(Larger Bottles can be refilled by per gallon charge, rate fluctuates with market variance)
Beverages – Assortment of Pepsi Products, Gatorade, Water, and other beverages with assorted prices.
Gift Shop available upon request at Heartland Range and Shooter's Saloon host station, just ask and someone will be glad to let you in to shop and browse.
Please go to
Heartland Range and Shooter's Saloon
to complete all
Heartland General Store purchases.
Thank You, Management
Located on the grounds of the:
World Shooting & Recreation Complex
#1 Main Event Lane
Sparta, IL 62286
Restaurant Hours
Open Daily for Lunch
October 2006
Monday – Saturday at 11:00AM
Opening for Breakfast on Sundays at 8:00AM
Close at 9:00PM Monday – Thursday
Closing on Friday & Saturday at 10:00PM
(11:00PM on Fridays through Football Season)
Sunday’s Kitchen Closes at 7:00PM
Shooter’s Saloon Hours
Monday – Thursday 11:00AM to 10:00PM
Friday & Saturday 11:00AM to Midnight
Sunday’s 11:00AM to 9:00PM
Join us for daily drink and meal specials!
We will Deliver to area Schools and Businesses on weekdays.
1 Minimum Order amount will apply.
2 Delivery Charge may apply.
3 Orders must be placed a minimum of two hours before desired.
Call Skip / Tuesday – Friday for more information on Catering, Banquets, or Parties.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Smokey Corn & Avocado Salsa
Smokey Corn & Avocado Salsa
Servings: 24
Yield: 3 cups
Categories: Vegan
3 whole Corn, sweet, Grilled
1/4 cup Vegetable oil, or Olive Oil
1/4 cup Red wine, prefer Red Zinfandel
1 teaspoon Sea Salt, coarsely ground
1/2 teaspoon peppercorns, freshly ground
1/8 teaspoon paprika, smoked
1 clove garlic, minced fine
1 tablespoon green onion, finely chopped
2 medium jalapeno chile peppers, grilled, seeded, and minced
1 medium red onion, grilled, diced small
1 whole avocado, diced small
2 whole tomato, diced small with seeds removed
1/4 teaspoon sea salt, coarsely ground and/or to taste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground and/or to taste
1/4 cup cilantro, stems removed and chopped fine
1 whole lime, zested and juiced
Servings: 24
Yield: 3 cups
Categories: Vegan
3 whole Corn, sweet, Grilled
1/4 cup Vegetable oil, or Olive Oil
1/4 cup Red wine, prefer Red Zinfandel
1 teaspoon Sea Salt, coarsely ground
1/2 teaspoon peppercorns, freshly ground
1/8 teaspoon paprika, smoked
1 clove garlic, minced fine
1 tablespoon green onion, finely chopped
2 medium jalapeno chile peppers, grilled, seeded, and minced
1 medium red onion, grilled, diced small
1 whole avocado, diced small
2 whole tomato, diced small with seeds removed
1/4 teaspoon sea salt, coarsely ground and/or to taste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground and/or to taste
1/4 cup cilantro, stems removed and chopped fine
1 whole lime, zested and juiced
Directions:
1. Mix Oil, Wine, Salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, and green onion as a marinade for the corn, jalapeno, and red onion. Let marinade for at least 30 minutes. You can reserve onion until just before cooking.
2. Grill vegetables just until grill marked. Do not over cook.
3. Dice onion, mince jalapeno and slice off corn kernels. Place in a stainless steel bowl.
4. Add Diced Avocado and Tomato. Lime Zest and Juice with Cilantro. Mix gently.
5. Season to taste with Salt & Pepper to taste.
6. Serve chilled with Tortilla Chips or as a condiment with Breakfast Buritos or Tacos.
Notes: 1/4 cup Green Onion may be used in place of the Red Onion, May use hot sauce when adjusting seasonings.
If you do not have a grill or wish to mess with one, you can oven roast your veggies or add some liquid smoke for the smokey taste.
Serving Ideas: May be served chilled with Chips or as a condiment with Tacos, Burritos or Sandwiches
Source: www.skipsrecipebox.blogspot.com
Copyright: Self
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 52 Calories; 4g Fat (61.3% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 104mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat.
Nutrition Warnings:
Corn, sweet: MasterCook assumes an average 'whole' size of this ingredient.
jalapeno chile peppers: MasterCook assumes an average 'whole' size of this ingredient.
red onion: MasterCook assumes an average 'whole' size of this ingredient.
avocado: MasterCook assumes an average 'whole' size of this ingredient.
tomato: MasterCook assumes an average 'whole' size of this ingredient.
lime: MasterCook assumes an average 'whole' size of this ingredient.
If you do not have a grill or wish to mess with one, you can oven roast your veggies or add some liquid smoke for the smokey taste.
Serving Ideas: May be served chilled with Chips or as a condiment with Tacos, Burritos or Sandwiches
Source: www.skipsrecipebox.blogspot.com
Copyright: Self
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 52 Calories; 4g Fat (61.3% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 104mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat.
Nutrition Warnings:
Corn, sweet: MasterCook assumes an average 'whole' size of this ingredient.
jalapeno chile peppers: MasterCook assumes an average 'whole' size of this ingredient.
red onion: MasterCook assumes an average 'whole' size of this ingredient.
avocado: MasterCook assumes an average 'whole' size of this ingredient.
tomato: MasterCook assumes an average 'whole' size of this ingredient.
lime: MasterCook assumes an average 'whole' size of this ingredient.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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