A visit to Massimo Battura’s Casa Maria Luigi
September and October are usually “down” months for me in my professional life. There is a seasonal slow down at Memphis BBQ Company, there’s not a ton of shopping at The BBQ Allstars, and we’re in the shoulder season between summer and winter in the South (some may call the 2 weeks we get of […]
Smoked Chicken and White Bean Stew
Fall comfort food season is just starting in my neck of the woods, and I couldn’t be happier. I absolutely love stews, braises, beans, and the like for warming up on a chilly evening. I’m also pretty busy, so I like to multi-task my meals. This recipe for Smoked Chicken and White Bean Stew does […]
Pork Muffuletta Slider Video!!
Here’s my video on making Pork Muffuletta Sliders! OMG, they were so good (you have to be an olive fan though!) These are almost traditional muffulettas. Well, except for the grilled pork tenderloin. And the different meats. And not being on Muffuletta bread. Well, they taste traditional, and more importantly, delicious! Pork Sliders are perfect […]
Fresh Peas with Bacon Recipe
Late in the summer is one of my favorite times of the year for produce. That’s when fresh peas, beans, and amazing “home-grown” tomatoes come in season, and everything is so delicious. Also it also means that Fall is getting close, and as I live in Mississippi, it’s too dang hot. This recipe is about […]
A Quick Trip to Brazil!
So my husband and I had a plan. We were going to fly in to Santiago, Chile, visit the country for a few days, then go to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Along the way, The trip didn’t quite go as planned, but we had a wonderful time and met many new people. We have been talking […]
A Quick Trip to Santiago, Chile
Like many of you, I’ve had a pent up wanderlust thing going on lately. I did get to go to Guatemala earlier this year, but since then I haven’t been able to get away. So, my husband and I decided to take a quick trip to South America, since we haven’t been there too much. […]
Rotisserie Chicken Wings with Jalapeños
Everybody loves a good chicken wing. At my restaurant, we marinate our wings in hot sauce and BBQ rub for hours, then season them again before putting on a smoker. After smoking, we flash fry them to order to get them uber crispy, then toss them in our guests selection of seasoning or sauce. Our […]
Crab Louie Salad with Grilled Romaine and Horseradish Crema Gel
There are some things you cook because you’re hungry, it’s easy, and you need to get food on the table. I love those type of recipes- easy tacos, spaghetti, or a simple sandwich with chips or Mac and cheese. However, there are some times when you want to serve a showstopper, an amazing dish that […]
Chilaquiles with Roasted Rojo and Verde Salsa
Chilaquiles are a super easy and amazingly delish dish that can fit the bill for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Chilaquiles are generally made with fried corn tortillas, salsa, cheese, and various toppings. Add eggs and it’s a breakfast dish. Some rancheros beans, and it’s a hearty lunch. Add some chorizo and different garnishes, and it’s […]
Instant Pot Cajun Rice
I must admit I have become an instant pot fan over the years. I don’t cook a lot of things in it, but it’s great on the dishes for which I use it. Forget to soak some beans? No problem, have them ready in about an hour. Want to have easy-to-peel hard boiled eggs? No […]
