Shrimp and Grits
For the past 6 months or so, I’ve been playing with shrimp and grits recipes. I have tried anything from making a broth out of the shrimp shells, to trying different bacon types in the base, and even...
View ArticleBeef Bourguignon
I’ve been in the mood for French food lately. Possibly because the winter has ended and I know it may be months before I make anything wintery and heavy, like some of my favorite French recipes. But as...
View ArticleGarlic Ribeye
When I was very young, my grandfather had a rotisserie on his grill. I thought that was one of the coolest things ever. Now mind you, this was in the early 70’s, and that really was a long time ago. I...
View ArticleClam Bake
My parents would do a clam bake on the grill every once in a great while when we were young. They had a recipe from a magazine cut out, and glued onto an index card. We used to love to get that card...
View ArticleSlow cooked ribs
I have found myself really enjoying the St. Louis cut of ribs. I have always been a huge fan of the baby back ribs charred on the grill. But you know, sometimes you have to step out of your box and do...
View ArticleCranberry vodka, revisited
So I used to make my cranberry vodka by simmering the berries in water, and then squeezing them thru a sieve, and then mixing the concoction with the vodka when it was time to serve it. I was always...
View ArticleFinger Lime Poinsettia Cocktail
I have a weakness for finger limes. Have you ever tried one? They are only available for a short time every year. They look like caviar when you cut them open, but they taste like a lime. Finger lime...
View ArticleHoliday Turkey Breast (Rotisserie Smoked)
I SO look forward to Thanksgiving. I am a really big fan of turkey and dressing. And let me tell you, I make a killer gravy. Typically, for many years, I smoked my turkey breast in my electric smoker....
View ArticleOsso Bucco
Osso bucco is such a wonderful dish. Meat that is seared, then braised. What could be better? The problem is, the cut of meat (the shank) can be tough, and not very flavorful. So, it is cooked for a...
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