The Best Steaks Ever!!
Have you ever wanted to eat the Best Steak Ever?!? Let me tell you what you’ve been missing then, Wagyu Ribeye Cap! In case you don’t know, the spinalis dorsi muscle, or ribeye cap, is generally cut with the ribeye steak. It’s the uber-tender, outer portion of the steak. On a ribeye loin, the […]
Easy Smoked Cauliflower
Have you ever smoked cauliflower before? It’s so easy and delicious, you’ll be wondering why you never did! I’m a big believer in looking for “ride along” items- recipes that can go in the same sm0ker I’m using for my main dish. Smoked cauliflower is definitely one of those, and this one happily rode […]
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 […]
Sugar Free Ice Cream
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Pork Tenderloin Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce
Recently, I was at the Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts cooking demos for Smithfield. As I was wandering around, I was drawn to a wonderful aroma wafting through the air. Being an old hat at this, I quickly deduced that the aroma emanated from a group that was grilling some wonderful looking skewers of […]
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 […]
