When you're looking for a special (but still easy) meal, this is a show stopper. My Smoked Pork Loin with ...
Smoked Pork Loin with Raspberry Balsamic Glaze
When you’re looking for a special (but still easy) meal, this is a show stopper. My Smoked Pork Loin with Raspberry Balsamic Glaze really makes a special dinner, and is quite easy to boot. Of course, I used a Prairie Fresh pork loin, and it came out fantastic. I especially enjoyed the raspberry balsamic glaze as…
Coffee Rubbed Ribs with Espresso BBQ Sauce
Two of my favorite things in life are Ribs and Coffee. This recipe combines both of them! This recipe for Coffee Rubbed Ribs with Espresso BBQ Sauce will leave you licking your plate! They turned out sooooo delicious. To have a great meal, you have to start with a great product. In my restaurants,…
A visit to a real Balsamic Vinegar Factory
Hey Peeps! This is the start of my “Food Artisans” series! Today, too many people are used to the same factory produced, industrial scale food. However, there are still some food artisans out there, people that dedicate themselves to the superb production of a singular product. Families that have produced wines for generations, or dairy…
Truffle Hunting in Tuscany Video!!!
Truffle Video Click on the link to watch the video!!!! I am very lucky in that my passion for BBQ has allowed me to be able to travel to many places and see the world. Although I have tons more places on my bucket list, Italy has long been my favorite destination, and I go…
Red Beans and Rice
In New Orleans, Red Beans and Rice is a traditional dish. Historically, it was a “Monday” item, set in a large pot to simmer along while the washing was being done (I guess people washed clothes weekly then, I wish I could get away with that!) I’ve had versions that were quite simply, just red…
Pork Tenderloin Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce
Print Recipe Pork Tenderloin Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce Yum Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Passive Time 2-12 hours Servings people Ingredients For the Souvlaki 2 pork tenderloins trimmed and cubed into 1″ cubes1 onion peeled and cut into wedgesjuice from 2 lemons1 TBS paprika1 tsp cumin2 TBS minced garlic1/4 cup red wine2…
Green Chili Sauce
Even though I’m a Mississippi Girl, I love the flavors of the Southwest. I absolutely adore the robust flavors of roasted chiles, and the spice palate that Southwest flavors use. A lot of my recipes are influenced by the Southwest, and none more so than my Green Chili Sauce recipe that I’m going to…
Grilled Pickled Red Onions
These beautiful Grilled Pickled Red Onions are the perfect accompaniment to any burger or sandwich. I just love the color and texture they bring to the party! Grilled Pickled Red Onions are easy to make, but I love to take the flavor up a notch (as well as keeping the vinegar smell out of the…