I'm a big fan of Jerk Seasoning and flavors. Traditional Jerk combines the flavors of allspice, scotch bonnet peppers, green onion, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar. It is a heady combination of aromatic spices and heat, that makes for a pungently addictive...
Pork Tenderloin may just be the most versatile meat I know how to cook. It’s a perfect vehicle for lots of different flavor combinations; it is also lean, and pairs well with a variety of side dishes. Leftover pork tenderloin also goes well with just about anything...
Rubs are an integral part of BBQ. That meat is going to need a good slather of seasoning before it goes into the smoker and you have two options when it comes time to cook: You can either make it yourself OR, you can rely on someone else who has figured out the flavor...
Sometimes life gives you lemons, in my case- Meyer lemons. I've been SOOO smitten that the 2 meyer lemon trees I planted about a year ago have been producing a ton of fruit. When I can grown anything without killing it, I'm ecstatic- and even my neighbors, who used to...
I found this recipe on Filipino Food Lovers and I'm in love. While trying to come up with a good recipe to make for the BBQ Brethren Forum dinner we hosted at Memphis in May, Dad came up with the idea to do a Filipino inspired dish because “The Philipines”...
Baby artichokes take less time to cook than standard artichokes which is an added bonus! Grilled artichokes are my utmost favorite thing- an added bonus is that artichokes are a natural detoxifier! They can be a little work intensive in the prep but they are oh-so...
Everywhere I go these days, I see Bahn Mi sandwiches. I've seen them at the Miami Food Truck meetups, at the South Beach Wine and Food Fest BBQ event (Guy Fieri did a rendition) and at the newly opened Vietnamese restaurant down the street. My hubby even asked me to...
I'm a big fan of tahini- ever since I tried Annie's Goddess Salad Dressing back in college, I've been hooked on it. Years later, I've finally gotten around to making my own tahini dressing! Tahini is roasted sesame puree- think the peanut butter of sesame...
My parents have this dish on a regular basis so I finally got around making it and it does not disappoint! It is great for turning leftover pulled pork (or insert your meat of choice here) into an entirely new dish that is a universal crowd pleaser (who doesn't like...
‘Tis the season for spending. But you don’t have to spend a lot to give thoughtful, personal gifts. That’s why I’m here to show you some of my favorite gifts to give the foodies in your life. Here is my full pinterest board with recipe links and step by step...
