Balsamic Grilled Veggies
Summertime is fresh vegetable time, and I try to use them as often as possible. One of my favorite ways is to marinate some fresh asparagus, bell peppers, onions and portobellos in balsamic dressing Of course, for something like this, most any veggies will do. Summertime dinner should be about relaxing, enjoying the outdoors with […]
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
A leader on my list of favorite dressings, this balsamic vinaigrette dressing is so easy to make and so much better than store bought dressings. One of my most used tools in my kitchen is my immersion blender. It makes quick work of emulsified vinaigrettes, soups and (in my case at least) competition meat injections. Of […]
Grillin’ Shake Seasoning Blend
My Grillin’ Shake is my go to grill seasoning recipe, especially for steaks and chops. Large pieces of meat, especially well marbled beef or chops, need a robust seasoning when grilling. This is a salt-first, robust seasoning blend. I first made it years ago for use in cooking steaks, and I’ve found that it works […]
Memphis in May 2017 in Review
Memphis in May 2017 CATCHING OUR BREATH. WHAT A WEEK! Whew! The 2017 Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest (known around the BBQ circuit as Memphis in May or just MIM) is in the books! We had a crazy, intense and wonderful week, culminating in winning our fifth Whole Hog World Championship! We […]
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Thai Chili Glaze
Gulf shrimp, bacon and a grill- what could be better? Glaze said shrimp with a sprightly Thai chili sauce, that’s what! If you are going to cook shrimp, be picky. There are a lot of shrimp on the market that I won’t buy- mainly raised in Vietnam. Regardless of what the FDA says, I don’t […]
Thai Chili Sauce
Make this pleasing sweet and hot sauce at home. I love to make this instead of buying it as I can control the heat and consistency of the sauce. I also don’t like the artificial flavors of the bottled sauces, so I much prefer to make it myself. Thai chilis are sometimes found fresh in […]
Poblano Creamed Corn
This is, without a doubt, one of my very favorite side items. In the South, we’re raised to cook corn more ways than Bubba knows how to cook shrimp. Corn has been and will remain a staple at most summer meals. Unlike most creamed corn, this version keeps a crispness to it. The poblanos add […]
Shishitos and Shiitakes
In my travels out west, I see shishito peppers on menus. They are a small green, crisp pepper with a very mild heat level. I mainly cook them very simply- blistered over high heat with a little salt and pepper. They are a good counterpoint flavor and texture to a steak or a thick chop. While […]
Grilled Caprese Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloins are so versatile, you can make them a common dinner item and still have uncommonly good meals. This dish makes it easy to give it a bit more “wow.” I butterflied the tenderloin, and stuffed it with mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil to give it a “Caprese” effect. I ran my Big […]
Sriracha Vinaigrette Dressing
Smooth and spicy, this sriracha vinaigrette dressing is a quick and easy dressing recipe. I love it, and it wakes up any tired salad or greens. Try it on a more robust green like kale or my Charred Chard Salad to stand up to their richer flavors. It works so well on those types of greens […]
