Chick in Memphis Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night. We usually put something special on our Memphis Elite Wood Fire Grill/Smoker and with all of the features we rarely cook inside. We always eat outside on our patio where it is very comfortable with a rainforest theme. Wood burning stove, little lights, candles, lanterns…
Double Sausage Deep Dish Pizza Ken wanted pizza…not just the usual take out, but a huge, meaty deep dish. This would be perfect for a family night, including teenagers, to share for their favorite game. We put hot Italian sausage in the sauce and added spinach to make it healthy (LOL), plus sliced Italian hot sauce on top. Of course, mild sausage would work fine,…
Pork Tenderloin with Rosy Rhubarb Sauce We got a few pounds of gorgeous fresh rhubarb from the Murrieta Farmer’s Market and wanted to do something interesting and different, but wanted to do something not pie or preserves…this time. Pork tenderloin is good and easy anytime, so this was a winning combination. Smoked with Lumberjack’s new “Paris-Bordeaux Rosemary” wood pellets, Paris-Bordeaux Rosemary has a savory resinous…
Oktoberfest Sausage and Potatoes The weather here is turning coolish; it got down to 70 degrees on the patio tonight. Patti and I had to put on sweaters, we almost froze to death. This is a hearty and easy recipe for backyard barbeques and tailgating. Ken thought it was great with his favorite beer; Patti had it with a good red wine. The apple cider…
Patti’s Firecracker Chili We had 3lbs. of stew beef and a few ideas. Stew, for instance, but that included veggies Ken doesn’t like. I suggested chili and was scoffed at because Ken is the chili master…a well deserved title. But, today I actually impressed him with my first from scratch chili. Woo Hoo! Lots of smoky heat and tender meat. Excellent. Patti and I have…
http://youtu.be/eOT-2nykh_I?list=UUiQQgeeiljVzZFv966eI91Q Chipotle Bacon Bombs on a Stick Patti and I are still working on a few treats to serve “Off The Grill” for tailgating parties. These are a big hit at the Super Bowl parties also. With us, it has to be something smoked off the grill. A great start for anything we come up with. How about Chipotle Bacon Bombs on a Stick? We…
Teriyaki Sirloin Kabobs I was looking forward to date night this week. Always lots going on here and there is never enough time to get the things you want done. Seems for Ken “honey-do” lists are like recipes, just an outline! You’re lucky if you get a few of the things you need done in a day. It was one of those times. Patti and…
Lemon Rosemary Spatchcock Chicken We love grilled chicken; it’s economical, easy and full of flavor. We grow our own rosemary and have a lemon tree…an “aha” moment. It was simple enough for a weeknight dinner and pretty enough for company. We served it with our garlic mashed potatoes and fresh steamed green beans with a bit of butter. Easy and so simple on our Green…
Coffee Rubbed Chuck Roast We have done a few big chuck roasts now, we think they are great. I am thinking about retiring my crock pot. What I like most about doing these big roasts is that someone always has them on sale. We made roast beef burgers, BBQ beef sandwiches and stringed beef burritos all week. Patti likes to put a piece of the…
Mango Madness Yellowfin Tuna Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night. We usually put something special on our Louisiana Wood Pellet Grill/Smoker but sometimes we cook inside. We always eat outside on our patio where it is very comfortable with a rainforest theme. Wood burning stove, little lights, candles, lanterns and surround sound. We enjoy a…
Burnt Ends and Tips Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night. We usually put something special on our Green Mountain Wood Pellet Grill/Smoker but sometimes we cook inside. We always eat outside on our patio where it is very comfortable with a rainforest theme. Wood burning stove, little lights, candles, lanterns and surround sound. We enjoy…
Pinto Beans Santa Maria Style Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night. We usually put something special on our Louisiana Wood Pellet Grill/Smoker but sometimes we cook inside. We always eat outside on our patio where it is very comfortable with a rainforest theme. Wood burning stove, little lights, candles, lanterns and surround sound. We enjoy…