Moscow Mule Ginger Beer Showdown
by Dana and I love to drink Moscow Mules! The hint of lime with the ginger beer makes for the perfect cocktail. Plus, I love the …
Author: Rex
Rex is an avid griller, barbecuer and bacon enthusiast. He is the Pitmaster for the Rex BBQ competition team. Rex was also featured on the TV show American Grilled. If you have any questions or wish to have Rex decode your favorite dish, click on the ASK REX link in the menu above.
Thanksgiving 2020
 Happy Thanksgiving! I want to give my annual quick tips. This year has been a downer, but I want to make sure we can …
Pandemic Punch
Due to the pandemic, we are all stuck at home. The problem with this is, that we are running low on ingredients for our favorite …
Home Cook Holiday Gift Guide 2019
This year I have compiled a list of my favorite gadgets for the home cook. I will also list the best advertised Black Friday prices …
Garlic Herb Compound Butter – Steak Butter
I love steak! Nothing compliments a steak, like a great compound butter. I have been experimenting with various herbs and spices. I believe that I …
Italian Bakery Butter Cookies – Plus a Zulay Cookie Press Giveaway!
 Jump to the Giveaway (giveaway expired) My wife is from New York City and whenever we go up and visit we always get a …
Pam’s Corn Casserole
My In-laws neighbor “Pam”, makes the most delicious corn casserole. It is a mixture between corn bread and spoon bread. It has little corn kernels …
Super Bowl Hot Wing Recipes
We have compiled the best hot wing recipes that we have for your Super Bowl party! We have even included our award winning hot wing …
Homemade Maple Bacon
Who doesn’t love Maple Bacon! Ever since I made homemade hickory smoked bacon, I have been addicted to home cured bacon. It is simple, easy …
Stuck in the Snow – A snow day cocktail!
We have been having a rough winter here in Virginia! The kids have been out of school for 3 days and it is not even …
Thanksgiving 101
Happy Thanksgiving! I want to give my annual quick tips. I know that cooking in general can be stressful enough, without the added pressure of …
Homemade Hickory Smoked Bacon
There is nothing in this world that is tastier than Bacon! I used to think that all bacon was pretty much the same. Oh, how …
Dipping Sauce / fish / Sides
Sweet Heat Dipping Sauce
Who doesn’t love the combination of sweet and heat. This dipping sauce is simple and amazing! It utilizes a spicy sweet chili sauce mixed with …