The Texas Two Step, We were cooking at Craft Brewery, Lake Elsinore a few weeks ago and ran out of hamburger buns. I told the boys that I had Texas toast if they wanted to try a burger on that. To make a long story short we blazed through 2 loaves of toast. I think they liked it a bit… So, I got to…
Our North Carolina Style Vinegar BBQ Sauce, is our most requested recipe EVERY WEEK!!! North Carolina Style Vinegar BBQ Sauce, This may be one of the Best Carolina style sauces I have ever had. This is a VERY BOLD sauce and is MAGIC on Pulled Pork! I like to splash it on almost any pork and chicken dish. It’s also great as a mop…
Fiesta Chicken con Queso is a fiesta for your tastebuds. Just a little zippy and a whole lotta yum. It was easy, too, because we used prepackaged fajita veggies, southwestern cheese sauce from a jar and freshly made salsa fresca from our local supermarket. We stuffed it with shredded mozzarella cheese, but you can use any shredded cheese you like. And seasoned with Chef…
Firehouse Stuffed Meatloaf, Winter weather, even in California, begs for meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Our friend Pete makes award winning sauces and rubs. One taste and you’ll know why. We also really like that salt is never the first ingredient. Of course, if you’re making this recipe for your local firehouse you might want to triple the recipe. Patti and I have set one…
Old School Pork Spareribs! If you are ever lucky enough to visit a “Real Old School” BBQ shack you will notice that they do the whole rack of spareribs. They do minimal trimming and you end up with bigger meatier ribs. You waste a lot of good meat when you cut these down into “Saint Louis” style ribs. Just cut the chime bone off,…
Fruit Fusion: Elevate Your Cocktails With Vibrant Fruity Flavors Fruit Fusion: Elevate Your Cocktails with Vibrant Fruity Flavors. Experienced cocktail connoisseurs will tell you that if you want to have a cocktail that’s going to completely blow away your taste buds then you must add something fresh to your cocktail mixture. When we say fresh, we primarily think about fruits because there’s nothing better…
Our Blackened Half Pound Burger is a big ½ lb. burger slathered with our “Smoked Garlic Sauce” as a binder for the seasoning. Then, seasoned with Zatarain’s Blackened Seasoning and a nice coat of coarse ground black pepper. We love cooking with smoky garlic and black pepper and this was A BIG Juicy Burger with most basic cooking ingredients. Then with our “Smoky Garlic…
Smoky Minced Garlic we use a lot of garlic here. We like the smoky minced garlic when we want a bit of garlic and a "Kiss of Smoke" into our dish. The garlic is still raw and will sweeten as it cooks and brings a nice smoky flavor into anything you cook. Every month we cold smoke 3 or 4 pounds of garlic that…
Curried Chicken Breasts, Ken loves curry, any kind of curry. Patti always stocks up on different cuts of chicken when it’s on sale. Voila, a match made delicious. Patti served it with brown rice made with coconut milk instead of broth or water with a "Kiss of Smoke". Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night.…
Enjoy Cooking and Indulging in These 6 Delightful Chocolate Recipe Ideas Chocolate, often referred to as the food of the gods, possesses a timeless allure that captivates the taste buds of people around the world. In this collection, we explore six delightful chocolate recipe ideas that promise to indulge your senses and elevate your culinary experiences. From the richness of dark chocolate to the creamy…
Chipotle Chili Bowl, I have been going through “Chipotle Withdrawals” these last few weeks. I love the sweet smoky flavors of Chipotle on the grill. Everyone here (Patti) has been saying “NO More Chipotle for a while, It’s too hot”. I don’t understand this, chipotle is just a smoked jalapeno, and these are mild sweet peppers that are AWESOME on the grill. Well, I just…
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, spending quality time with your significant other often takes a backseat. However, intentionally setting aside time for each other is paramount to nurturing a strong and vibrant relationship. A well-planned date night is not just an opportunity for fun and relaxation; it's a chance to reconnect and create lasting memories. Keep on reading to learn more!…