Smoked Cornish Game Hens with Peach Glaze
Cornish game hens take on a whole new flavor when prepared in the smoker. These flavorful little birds make for a great appearance on the table for a special dinner but are not too expensive to buy nor hard to prepare. This recipe for Smoked Cornish Game Hens with Peach Glaze will fool your guests […]
Smoked Trout Year Round
*This post and recipes are sponsored by my friends at Kingsford Charcoal. All recipes and opinions are my own, however. As you know, I’m all about grilling and smoking foods. A lot of people put their grills into hibernation in the fall or winter, but I’m here to tell you those are my favorite times of […]
Horseradish crusted rib roast with lobster tails.
When you’re looking for a special meal, I present my Surf and Turf Extravaganza! The centerpiece is a horseradish crusted prime rib roast from Mishima Reserve. This American wagyu beef cut is spectacular. Joining the fun will be some 6 oz garlic buttered lobster tails. Trust me, when you want to impress someone, this is […]
Smoked Beef Tenderloin
Recently I was so honored to cook at the James Beard House and I want to share the recipes! This recipe for Smoked Beef Tenderloin was absolutely fantastic. I served it with Guajillo Hoe Cakes and Blackberry Jus. This is really an amazing dish and something you can serve for a special occasion. As the […]
Creole Pasta with Cajun Pork Tenderloin
I was shopping in my local grocery the other day and they had Cajun Flavored Pork Tenderloin from my friends at Prairie Fresh Pork! Snatching one quickly into my cart, I started thinking about how to best serve it. I knew I wanted to get that great grilled flavor, but I’ve also been craving pasta. So, […]
Beef Bourguignon
Beef Bourguignon sets the standard in comfort foods Beef bourguignon has kind of fallen out of favor over the last years, but I’m ready to tell you it’s time to make a comeback for this comfort food classic. Beef bourguignon encompasses everything I love about great comfort foods; ultra-rich flavor, that feeling of eating a classic […]
Smoked and Lacquered Turkey
It’s turkey time, and I couldn’t be happier! This is one of my favorite times of the year because I love any excuse to eat turkey! This recipe for a Smoked and Lacquered Turkey is easy and delicious. It’s also a show-stopper, beautiful turkey with amazing flavor from the glaze. I’m generally not much […]
Grilled Sambal Chicken and Shrimp
One of my favorite things to do in the kitchen is to mix and match flavors from different cultures. The idea for this recipe came from wanting to make a Thai inspired taco. It ended up morphing into a quick, weeknight dinner recipe that can be served in multiple ways. The recipe for Grilled Sambal […]
Golden’s Cast Iron Grill Review
Cast iron. There’s a reason cast iron skillets get handed down through generations, it’s because they’re awesome. They hold and radiate heat well, they’re perfect for searing a steak or cooking cornbread, or frying the best chicken you’ve ever had. That’s why I was so intrigued with the Golden’s cast iron cooker. This grill is […]
Chipotle Maple Pork Chops
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot*. Fall and early winter are my absolute favorite times to grill. I live in Mississippi, and we have brutal summers. So when the temperature dips, it’s a very welcome relief. 50, 60 or 70 degree days feel like the wind has a bit of chill in them […]
