I really, really, REALLY love s'mores. Gooey melted marshmallows toasted over an open flame paired with coconut, sea-salted dark chocolate and ginger snaps sound like absolute heaven to me. And with summer here, it's time to gather around the (grill) fire to cook up...
There is something alluring about figs to me. I guess it is their rich sweetness- it pairs great with salty ingredients for a savory presentation. In this recipe, the sweet figs pair with the tangy blue cheese, salty prosciutto, and are finished with a sweet balsamic...
A hankerin' for Pimento cheese Lately I’ve been embracing my Southern Roots (many of you may not know, I grew up all over the South- I was born in Mississippi, spent the majority of my formative years in Charlotte, NC, have lived in almost every state in the South and...
Living in South Florida, The Cuban Sandwich is just a part of everyday life. You can pick up a Cuban pretty much anywhere you go. However, not all Cubans are created equal. There are important elements to forming the Quintessential Cuban Sammy. I am not Cuban but have...
I'm so blessed to have such a great network of friends in the BBQ Community, and Lester Scanland is a friend I've made through my blog and our love for great food! He had this awesome idea to host a “Make Your Own Grilled Cheese Bar” for his last cookout...
I’m so in love with grilled chicken wings. People often ask me what my favorite thing to grill is and I always say “Chicken wings”. Chicken wings, or drummettes, rather, are perfect for the grill because the meat doesn’t dry out like other parts of the chicken might,...
Superbowl 2014 is here- don’t be “that guy” who shows up with chips and hummus. Show your friends you know a thing or two with a dish you can be proud to serve at the Superbowl party this year. I guarantee your friends will ask you for the recipe(s!) 1) Proscuitto and...
You guys know I’m a sucker for meat on a stick… I’ve been experimenting with various recipes I’ve seen where the meat is ground and formed into a ball and put onto a skewer, much like putting a meatball on a stick. I had some ground turkey the other day and knew...
Peanut Butter Chicken Wings- guest blog post by Josh Weiss Roessler from The Backyard BBQ Blog It’s tailgating season, which tends to mean lots and lots of burgers and hot dogs, as well as huge vats of chili and – of course – copious amounts of beer. Now, there’s...
