Piri Piri Sauce

Piri Piri Sauce

Have you tried Piri Piri Sauce (aka Peri Peri?)  The sauce runs the gamut of flavors, from citrus-y fresh, savoriness, saltiness, and (optionally) some spice!  Piri Piri is used as a dipping sauce, a marinade, and a serving sauce.  It’s that good!  This recipe for Piri Piri sauce is on the mild side (as far […]

Bone-in Pork Loin with Smoked Cherry Sauce

It is definitely the season for special meals, and I hope I have given you some ideas with my recipes for smoked goose, wagyu ribeye caps, horseradish crusted prime rib, or smoked cornish game hens.  This recipe for a beautiful Bone-in Pork Loin with smoked cherry sauce was really amazing and would make a beautiful dinner […]

Smoked and Braised Pork Shanks

pork shank

Have you had braised pork shanks?  Well if you have, I’m here to help you take this amazing comfort dish to the next level.  Smoking the pork before a nice long braise will add incredible flavor to the dish.  This recipe for Smoked and Braised Pork Shanks is easy if a bit time-consuming.  But, you’ll […]

Wagyu Ribeye Caps

chimichurri on steak

note:  I am a paid ambassador for Mishima Reserve, but all opinions and recipes are my own. Spinalis Dorsi, or Ribeye cap steak is one of the juiciest, most tender and most flavorful cuts on a beef.  But let’s go serious next level steak-eating experience with wagyu ribeye caps from my friends at Mishima Reserve. […]

Chimichurri Sauce

chimichurri sauce

Chimichurri sauce is one of my favorite sauces to serve with steaks.  The freshness and zip of a nicely-made chimichurri sauce always cuts into the richness of any steak and complements the intrinsic beef flavor. It this recipe authentic? You’ll see lots of recipes on chimichurri claiming to be “authentic,” etc.  I know that even […]

Smoked Goose

smoked goose

Smoked goose is a traditional Christmas item that has fallen in popularity over the years.  However, I think it should be brought out of retirement as it is a very flavorful dish, and easy to cook.  If you like the dark meat of a turkey, you’ll love a delicious smoked goose. Most poultry does not […]

Smoked Cornish Game Hens with Peach Glaze

glazed game hen

Cornish game hens take on a whole new flavor when prepared in the smoker.  These flavorful little birds make for a great appearance on the table for a special dinner but are not too expensive to buy nor hard to prepare.  This recipe for Smoked Cornish Game Hens with Peach Glaze will fool your guests […]

Grilled Black Cod with Ginger Soy Broth

black cod

I’ve been on a seafood kick lately.  I served Smoked Catfish dip at the James Beard House.  I made some delicious smoked trout, I’ve cooked salmon several ways (here, here, here, and here.)  Today, I want to talk about another favorite fish of mine, black cod.  Black cod is not really even cod, it’s a […]

Smoked Trout Year Round

kingsford smoked trout

*This post and recipes are sponsored by my friends at Kingsford Charcoal.  All recipes and opinions are my own, however. As you know, I’m all about grilling and smoking foods. A lot of people put their grills into hibernation in the fall or winter, but I’m here to tell you those are my favorite times of […]

Horseradish crusted rib roast with lobster tails.

Ribeye and lobster tails

When you’re looking for a special meal, I present my Surf and Turf Extravaganza!  The centerpiece is a horseradish crusted prime rib roast from Mishima Reserve.  This American wagyu beef cut is spectacular.  Joining the fun will be some 6 oz garlic buttered lobster tails.  Trust me, when you want to impress someone, this is […]