BBQ Yucatan Pork
BBQ Yucatan Pork A recent trip to an international market yielded plenty of treasures to play with in the kitchen. Among my purchases were plenty of ramen, sausages from Argentina and Columbia, some amazingly fresh produce, and banana leaves! Yep, a huge pack of them! I knew I had to use them, so I made […]
Spicy Crawfish Dip
Need a rich, creamy dip for a get-together, but you’re tired of the same-old-same-old? Then here’s an easy recipe for a Spicy Crawfish Dip that will be the life of the party. It’s really quite simple, but super flavorful. The amount of heat is up to you, but the creaminess helps cut some of the […]
Winter Pork Stew
A few days ago I had plans to cook a Boston butt for a friend (of course, it was going to be a Prairie Fresh Pork Butt.) Well, plans get changed as they had to go out of town. A cold snap had developed, and I love comfort food in the cold weather, so I made […]
Smoked Catfish Dip
When you get an invite to cook at the James Beard House, you make plans to go to NYC! I was recently honored with an invitation, and I immediately accepted it. This recipe for Smoked Catfish Dip is one of the recipes I cooked and served there. It was part of the “passed appetizers” portion […]
Achiote Pork Tenderloin
I’m posting some of the recipes I cooked at the James Beard House dinner. This recipe for Achiote Pork Tenderloin was one of my favorites. It has beautiful color from the achiote paste, and the Southwestern seasoning is one of the blends that I always keep on hand at my house. It’s wonderful on anything […]
Piri Piri Sauce
Have you tried Piri Piri Sauce (aka Peri Peri?) The sauce runs the gamut of flavors, from citrus-y fresh, savoriness, saltiness, and (optionally) some spice! Piri Piri is used as a dipping sauce, a marinade, and a serving sauce. It’s that good! This recipe for Piri Piri sauce is on the mild side (as far […]
Bone-in Pork Loin with Smoked Cherry Sauce
It is definitely the season for special meals, and I hope I have given you some ideas with my recipes for smoked goose, wagyu ribeye caps, horseradish crusted prime rib, or smoked cornish game hens. This recipe for a beautiful Bone-in Pork Loin with smoked cherry sauce was really amazing and would make a beautiful dinner […]
Smoked and Braised Pork Shanks
Have you had braised pork shanks? Well if you have, I’m here to help you take this amazing comfort dish to the next level. Smoking the pork before a nice long braise will add incredible flavor to the dish. This recipe for Smoked and Braised Pork Shanks is easy if a bit time-consuming. But, you’ll […]
Wagyu Ribeye Caps
note: I am a paid ambassador for Mishima Reserve, but all opinions and recipes are my own. Spinalis Dorsi, or Ribeye cap steak is one of the juiciest, most tender and most flavorful cuts on a beef. But let’s go serious next level steak-eating experience with wagyu ribeye caps from my friends at Mishima Reserve. […]
Smoked Goose
Smoked goose is a traditional Christmas item that has fallen in popularity over the years. However, I think it should be brought out of retirement as it is a very flavorful dish, and easy to cook. If you like the dark meat of a turkey, you’ll love a delicious smoked goose. Most poultry does not […]
