Raspberry Dijon Chicken because friends of ours wanted chicken and because of the reasonable price. But they also wanted something with a special, unique taste good enough for company. It was extra easy because there were only a few ingredients. Of course, to make it extra “for company” special it was suggested we serve it with raspberry Champagne. I’ll drink to that! Patti and…
How Scent Affects Perception: The Hidden Connection Between Food and Smell Did you know that up to 80% of our taste actually comes from our sense of smell? Our sense of smell has a lot to do with why food tastes good—the smell of sizzling bacon, the hint of herbs in grandma’s homemade sauce, the bite of spice in curry—our nose catches it all. Some…
Uncle Bubbas Brandy Bacon Burger, a BIG ½ pound burger! Topped with a mound of Smoked Mozzarella cheese and then piled high with his “Brandy Bacon Jam"! Then served them on an onion bun. I wanted an Ooey Gooey Cheesy Burger so I put a ton of cheese on it adding Uncle Bubba’s Brandy Bacon Jam brings a bacon cheeseburger up over the top!…
Diablo Sliders, for our Super Bowl Tailgater party we wanted the “Slap your Momma Big Beef flavor”. So thought we would do some Diablo Sliders with the big beef flavor of chuck roast. There are tons of things you can do with it. So, with that in mind I am braising a chuck roast today. Bringing flavors from All Spice Café’s Chipotle Garlic Sauce…
Good Old Fashioned BBQ Chicken because any time is the perfect time for a simple and delicious barbecued chicken. This is a great recipe for whole, half or your favorite chicken parts. As part of a dinner for camping and/or tailgating alongside potato salad and Cole slaw or served cold for a perfect picnic. Our Good Old Fashioned BBQ Chicken, only three ingredients and…
Kid-Friendly Recipes That Even Picky Eaters Will Love One of the most common challenges parents face is finding recipes that cater to the often finicky tastes of their children. It can feel like a never-ending battle to introduce new foods that will be met with approval rather than turned-up noses. However, with a bit of creativity and the right ingredients, it’s possible to create meals…
How to Make the Best Beef Jerky From Home Store-bought jerky can be a convenient protein source, but have you ever considered making your own? Not only is it surprisingly easy, but it also allows you to control the ingredients, customize the flavors, and potentially save some money. From classic cowboys' snacks to gourmet flavor explosions, there's a world of jerky waiting to be explored…
https://youtu.be/Dsmo_j8BUB0 Video Ribs N Beans Video Ribs N Beans= BBQ heaven! Ken loves his ribs covered in Briggs True Bacon Bourbon BBQ sauce, but Patti wanted something different and Briggs True Texas Mustard Sauce filled the bill deliciously. We had our friend Harriett over to break the tie for which was best…she picked both. With the ribs we put on a batch of Kens Famous…
Jammin Jalapeno Bacon Burger, a BIG half-pound burger seared on a Hot griddle, topped with Havarti & Pepper Jack cheese and a pile of our sweet and savory Jalapeno Bacon Jam, served on garlic Texas toast!!! Have I said that “I LOVE BIG BURGERS”? A “Hot” griddle sears a nice, caramelized crust onto your burger for a unique flavor. And I enjoy any chance…
Tailgating Uncle Bubba’s Whiskey Short Ribs!!! With things opening up it’s time to be thinking of camping and tailgating. So, we thought we thought we would ask Uncle Bubba what was on his mind. Short Ribs slow smoked with his Whiskey BBQ sauce! Big beef flavor melt in your mouth tender. Uncle Bubba sure knows his ribs. He slow smoked these for 5 ½…
Dr. Pepper Ribs, amazing ribs in just 3 ½ hours. We have been wanting to do some ribs and My Baked beans. So, we thought we would do some for date night! The ribs had just a “Kiss” of Dr. Pepper, tender and almost falling off the bones. My beans as always were great! I love these beans and have been doing these for over…
Easy Pulled Pork! Patti knows how much I enjoy pulled pork and all the things you can do with it. So, when she found some nice butts on sale, she brought 2 big ones home. Then, she took things a few steps farther and made me some pulled pork using just 4 ingredients: pork butt, “Butcher BBQ oil”, “Pork Injection” and “Bexten’s Best” signature…