BBQ Chicken in Pink Butcher Paper
Smoking foods wrapped in pink butcher paper should not be reserved just for briskets. I’ve cooked many meats in pink butcher paper and find it to be excellent for adding smokiness and retaining moisture in just about any smoked meat. This recipe for BBQ chicken in pink butcher paper is one of those, and […]
Asian Glazed Pork Belly Bites
My BFF’s at Prairie Fresh invited me to cook at their little party at the American Royal. By little, I mean they had a huge garage at the Kansas City Speedway, and around 1200 folks! I chose to do Asian Glazed Pork Belly Bites, and I thought they turned out awesome. For the event, I […]
BBQ with Butcher Paper
*I’m thrilled to announce I partnered with Reynolds Kitchens® to show off their NEW butcher paper for this post! Butcher Paper is not just for Briskets! Everywhere you look on the internet, butcher paper is the stylish new product to use in BBQ. However, you’ll also see that almost all of the references online are […]
Piri Piri Grilled Snapper
Have you tried Piri Piri sauce (aka Peri Peri?) If you haven’t, you are in for a treat. The flavor of Piri Piri sauce is spicy, garlicky, salty, citrusy, and savory all at the same time. Piri Piri works as a marinade, a dipping sauce, a cooking sauce, and a serving condiment. It’s great on […]
Sweet Pepper Sauce
Turnip greens, pinto beans, and cornbread are staples of many meals in the South. Sometimes, we don’t even need anything else! But, no self-respecting Southern cook would dare serve beans and greens without the other staple- Sweet Pepper Sauce. Pepper sauce is the go-to, must-have condiment on any Southern table. Unlike a hot sauce, or […]
Soy Grilled Asparagus
I love asparagus, especially during the summer. For me, it’s one of those vegetables that is ok when cooked inside (steamed,) but really shines when it hits the grill. I’ve ordered asparagus at a ton of high-end restaurants, and they always seem to miss the mark. Steamed, unseasoned asparagus with some heavy sauce on it […]
Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce
Yummmm- Enchiladas! I love them. They are so versatile, you can wrap just about anything up in a tortilla, douse it with a delicious sauce, and you’ll quickly be in heaven. As you know though, when it comes to enchiladas, the sauce is the boss. That’s why I always make my own- I control how […]
How to Dry Chili Peppers
As you may know, I got into patio gardening in a serious manner last year during the pandemic. Growing a bunch of different plants gave me a bit of relief during the craziness of 2020. While not every plant was a success, I learned enough that my garden this year is going gangbusters, and it’s […]
Peach Rosemary Glazed Pork Chops
It’s summertime, and everyone loves a good grilled pork chop. I like to take my chops to next-level goodness with a quick glaze. This Peach Rosemary glazed pork chop recipe is so simple, you’ll be thinking about serving it weekly! Pork Chops- Cut your own! I always buy pork loins or half pork loins and […]
The Pitmaster Interviews!
Every year at Memphis in May, I like to masquerade as an “embedded reporter” and ask champion pitmasters the hard-hitting questions, like what toppings do you put on hot dogs, or do they prefer tighty-whities or boxers! We always get asked about cooking BBQ, so I just think it’s fun to chew the fat about […]
