Guest Chef Robert Blackout Stew, it was October 29th, 2011 we had a very unusual and extremely rare ice storm in New Jersey . Leaves were still on the trees and from the weight of the ice, tree limbs and whole trees were coming down knocking out power lines and left us and tens of thousands of others without power for 5 days. Coincidentally,…
Guest Post by Aaron LaRue from BBQonMain.com.
Nothing gets me going like cooking for other people. When you’re planning a meal it’s easy to focus on the centerpiece, especially when you’re smoking a beautiful piece of meat. And while I’m happy eating slice after slice of a perfectly cooked brisket, sometimes your guests need a little variety. To help you plan the perfect meal we’ve put together 5 great side dishes you’ll be proud to serve at your next barbecue!
Chicken Tenders "Guest Chef Saffron". Although some people think its too much effort in breading/crumbing, personally I think it is totally worth the effort to make your own camp chicken tenders. They are easily cooked in a skillet over fire or gas chicken tenders are a great camping or tailgating choice, and can satisfy the fussiest, fast food loving kids. Originally it is likely that…
Lama Stew from the Dutch Oven Guest Chef Denis Posted by Denis February 27th, 2017 no comments Dutch Oven, Lama, Stew Lama Stew from the Dutch Oven, It happened that my brother came along with some pounds of nice lama meat from his local butcher. You need to know that we’re always looking out for something special to put on the grill, into the smoker…
Floribbean Cajun Surprise Pretzel Burger Guest Chef Robert Simon Floribbean Cajun Surprise Pretzel Burger, I came up with this Burger for the September/October issue of Tailgater Monthly Magazine. The Drool factor of this burger is 10+++. Not only does this burger have a surprise in the center of the patty, the layers of flavor are unsurpassed! Floribbean Cajun Surprise Pretzel Burger Guest Chef Robert Simon…
Guest Chef Robert Simon Chef of the Future Brand Seasonings Cajun Shrimp in Zesty White Clam Sauce A good White Clam sauce is a wonderful recipe to keep in your folder. It’s a simple yet satisfying dish that most shellfish lovers will agree. While it is a great comfort sauce that does well over pasta or perhaps spaghetti squash, odds are that most recipes are…
Guest Chef G's Deep Fried Deviled Eggs While watching television one afternoon, I caught a glimpse of beautifully plated deep-fried deviled egg. I was intrigued. I didn't record it, but I figured that all I had to do was stick two deviled egg halves together, roll 'em in some flour, and fry them. I was right! My recipe is lengthy for those who might have…
Guest Chef G's Radicchio Celery Slaw While walking through the grocery produce section, pondering what to prepare for the evening, I suddenly had a taste for a tangy coleslaw. But I really didn't want just a basic cabbage variety. So when I spotted the radicchio, I was inspired. Radicchio is an Italian salad plant related to chicory. The distinctive plant grows in a rich maroon…
Guest CHEF G's PULLMAN LOAF BREAD A Guest Chef Recipe PULLMAN LOAF BREAD VIDEO: Pullman_Loaf_Bread.mp4 3.5 MB (Adapted from Chicago Tribune, February 27, 2015). A Pullman loaf is a type of bread primarily baked in a pan which gives it a completely square appearance and a flat top. The bread’s name comes from its presence in the U.S. Pullman railway cars of the 1800s. Although…
Guest Chef G's ROASTED BABY ARTICHOKES I recently saw packaged baby artichokes in the grocery store and decided to try them. I'd never eaten or cooked them before, so this was a perfect opportunity to learn something new. The verdict: I LOVE THEM! I did a very basic preparation that really celebrated the wonderful flavor of this vegetable. In the future I might do something…
"Guest Chef" Chef G's HUEVOS RANCHEROS VIDEO: HUEVOS_RANCHEROS_01.mp4 2.4 MB While grocery shopping recently, a small cooking pan caught my eye. It was a little IMUSA mini 6-inch egg casserole. I already have a couple of pans that size, but this one had a lid. That was my excuse to buy it. When I got home I found a recipe inside the pan for Mini…
Guest Chef G's BEST HOMEMADE PANCAKES I'm not a breakfast person, so the only time I cook pancakes is by request. And when I do, I make the batter from scratch. And for this batch I used what is now my new favorite, very versatile pancake recipe that I found at the Foodies’ Kitchen website. What I like about these are the subtle sweetness, and…