A Nashville hot chicken sandwich is somewhere in my top 3 favorite sandwiches. It rests comfortably at the top along with the Rueben and Banh Mi. There’s just something about the crispy chicken basted in hot seasoned oil that makes it fairly unique in the …
These smoked Asian style spare ribs are a beautiful marriage between Chinese takeout and American barbeque. They are sweet and sticky and smoky. If you’ve been around here for a while you will know I love combining an Asian flair to grilled/smoked foods. I think …
This Mexican chopped cheese sandwich has all the components that make the original so great. The ground beef, cheese and toasted bread are all there. But we’re going to supplement and ground beef with chorizo for extra flavor. Also, the shredded lettuce and tomatoes have …
I have dubbed this fig and bourbon cocktail “The Old Farmer”. Figs are thought to be the oldest know cultivated fruit so I thought the name was very fitting. Additionally, September is Bourbon Heritage Month and the last month that figs are in season. So …
Cooking chicken breasts doesn’t have to result in dried out, bland pieces of meat. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time you can add some flavor and moisture. This grilled chicken breast brine is easy and adds a remarkable amount of …
Ahh, summer time. It’s a mixed bag of emotions. The days are long and hot but there’s plenty of sunlight and the best fruit of them all is in season. Peaches! There really isn’t anything like a fresh ripe peach on a hot afternoon in …
These grilled sugar snap peas might be your new favorite summer appetizer. Or side dish! First reason being that they taste great. Sugar snap peas are delicious raw but applying some heat adds another layer of flavor from the caramelization and intensifies their sweetness. The …
Traditional pesto has been around for a long time. The first written recipe in modern times is attributed to Giovanni Battista Ratto back in 1863. But rumor has it that Italians were mashing herbs, garlic, cheese and nuts together since the time of the Roman …
This chicken cheese steak (or chicken Philly) is a much easier and less expensive version of the traditional Philly cheese steak. It only takes a handful of common ingredients and about 20 minutes to cook. Putting it all together, it means that you can make …
Summer time equals grills and pools and cold cocktails. And this grilled lemon bourbon smash hits all those marks. It’s the perfect summertime drink as its light and refreshing for cooling you off sitting around the pool. And even better yet, it only takes a …
