Grilled Beets, Butternut and Bleu Cheese Salad

beet, butternut and bleu cheese salad

  Fall weather seems to bring out in me a desire for earthy, comfort flavors.  This recipe has grilled beets, grilled butternut squash and bleu cheese that definitely fits the bill.  I like to call it my “Triple B Salad.”  I love the contrast between the earthiness of the beets and the light, sweet flavor […]

Gochujang Glazed Pork Porterhouses

gochujang glazed pork porterhouse with sesame asparagus

Have you tried gochujang?  It is a Korean fermented chili paste that packs quite a punch.  Other ingredients include soybeans and glutinous rice, so it also brings a bunch of umami to the table.  As it’s thick, it is usually not used by itself but as an addition to sauces or marinades.  Don’t think it […]

Smoky Grilled Brussels Sprouts

grilled brussels sprouts

One of my favorite side items to make is brussels sprouts.  I cook them many ways, when I’m feeling lazy I just roast them with some olive oil and salt an pepper.  Sometimes lazy cooking tastes great!  But, my favorite way to enjoy them is on the grill.  Pretty much anything can have its flavor […]

Win Game Day Eats with a Slider Bar!

This post is sponsored by The Home Depot*. It’s finally the season for game day, and that means it’s time to get your game face ready!  No, not for the State vs Tech matchup, for the tailgate (or, even better, “home-gate.”)  As anyone who cooks out for the big game knows, it’s not enough to […]