Tupelo BBQ Duel- March 17-19
Over the last couple few years, I haven’t been able to compete in BBQ contests as much as I’ve liked. I’ve still been able to compete at the Memphis in May World BBQ Championship, but not much else. Last year, we thought about competing more, and then decided to open our new restaurant, STEAK by […]
Roasted Maple Pork Tenderloin Recipe
This roasted maple pork tenderloin with sweet potatoes and apples saved my dinner! I make my living as a restaurant owner, and that entails wearing a lot of hats to get through the day. A normal day can include recipe creation, working through cooking or serving procedures, following up on training, interviewing potential staff members, […]
Pork Tenderloin Tacos
Pork Tenderloin Tacos with Avocado Crema Serves tacos for 4 to 6 people I have really been on a taco kick lately. I love tacos! Tacos are so versatile that you can make them out of basically any meat that you have on hand, and generally pretty quickly. I have also been on a pork […]
Watermelon, Beet and Feta Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Ok, I want to be clear about something. I don’t like beets. There, I said it, and I feel liberated. Yes, I know that beets are “supposed to be liked by adults” but frankly I don’t care. So, you may ask, why would I make a salad with beets as an ingredient? Well, two reasons. […]
Tenderloin Bacon Bombs
These pork tenderloin bacon bombs are an offshoot of a prior recipe. In my last cookbook, Smokin’ Hot in the South, I had a recipe called “smoked chicken bacon bombs. Basically, I am always trying to find ways to make chicken interesting, and adding bacon and some other ingredients seemed the way to go. Recently, […]
Kitchen Knives and what you really need…
I am an advocate for good kitchen knives. I use my knives every day, and know from experience a cheaply made knife makes for a long day and a much higher chance to cut a finger. A good knife can be more finely honed, keep an edge longer, and feels like an extension of your […]
My Favorite Kitchen Gadgets, Part 1
I like kitchen gadgets and equipment, but my husband LOVES them, and is always bringing home some new gadget or knife to try. I will write about many of those, but I wanted to first tell you about my favorite one. It is a chamber vacuum. “A what?” you might be saying right now, and […]
Double Smoking a Spiral Ham
I am a traditionalist foodie at heart. Nothing makes me happier than a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner complete with all the trimmings. I love the dressing, turkey, casseroles and sweet potatoes. You name it, if it looks like it belongs on a Christmas dinner table then I’ll love it. However, I’m always looking for ways […]
