Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
I am always needing a side dish, and my favorite go to side dish is brussel sprouts with bacon. Well you can always change the first part, but you have to have the bacon. I love this dish.
- BBQ | Fourth of July | pork
Barbecue Sans Barbecuing
In the last two weeks I have been getting a lot of emails regarding my rib recipe. The number one question is, “How do I do this in my apartment”. To get the real deal, there really isn’t a shortcut. However, I do have a great rib recipe for making ribs in the oven. Yes,…
Strawberry Poppers
Yesterday, I went over to a friends house for a birthday extravaganza. I wanted to bring something that was light and refreshing. So I went to the store and strawberries were on sale for $1.99 a pound. Perfect, strawberry based dessert. Then I remembered a recipe that my friend made for my house warming party….
English Muffin Bread
A light, fluffy English muffin bread recipe that doesn’t require kneading. Just mix the wet dough, let it rise, and bake. Perfect toasted with butter or jam.
What to do this weekend in DC (May 29-31)
Every friday I pick the best culinary events in the DC area for my readers to enjoy. This weekend there are some great events to attend. Cochon 555 5 Chefs, 5 Pigs and 5 Winemakers. Each chef will prepare a 70 lb heritage pig from head to toe for judges and the crowd. In the…
Scottish Shortbread Cookies
Since it has been raining here in DC it has cooled off a bit. Yesterday morning it was 65 degrees. Perfect to read the paper and drink my coffee before work. The only thing missing was the perfect accompaniment to coffee. Shortbread cookies. So today, I made some light and fluffy shortbread cookies. This recipe…
Book Review – The Joy of Pickling
Every wednesday I review a cookbook to help weed out the good the bad and the ugly. This week I am reviewing The Joy of Pickling by Linda Ziedrich. When I first got this book I said to myself, “Am I really going to make pickles. Aren’t pickles just cucumbers and vinegar. Plus, don’t pickles…
Strawberry Sodas
A classic old-fashioned strawberry soda made with homemade strawberry syrup, vanilla ice cream, and soda water. Refreshing, nostalgic, and easy to make.
- Bacon | BBQ | beef | Fourth of July | Memorial Day | Peppers
Memorial Day Cookout
Since today is Memorial Day I decided to create a couple of dishes that are perfect for grilling out. I am going to make a Pepperjack and Jalapeno stuffed burger topped with a spicy mayo and a quick pickle of onions and jalapenos. I call it my “Two Steps From Hell Burger”. The burger is…
Egg in a Hole
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Sourdough Bread
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What to do this weekend in DC (May 22-25)
What to do this weekend in DC. Weekend event guide, restaurant openings, food festivals, and activities. Entertainment and dining recommendations for weekend fun.
- Chicken | Pasta | Vegetables
Cheap Eats – Chicken Bake for $1.69 a person
Cheap Eats – Chicken Bake for $1.69 per person. Budget-friendly dinner recipe with quality ingredients. Easy preparation, feeding family on tight budget.
Book Review – I’m just here for the Food…
Book Review – I’m Just Here for the Food. Analysis of culinary memoirs, food writing, and restaurant industry insights from acclaimed food writing.
Basic Pizza Dough
Basic pizza dough recipe with yeast, flour, water and olive oil. Perfect homemade pizza crust from Joy of Cooking. Easy steps for 12-18 inch pizzas.
Championship Hot Wing Sauce
Championship Hot Wing Sauce recipe. Create restaurant-quality spicy wing sauce at home. Balance heat levels, flavor profiles, and traditional techniques for game day.
And the winner of the 2nd annual Wingtacular is…
First I would like to thank all of the contestants and judges for this years wingtacular. We had a great turn out. Due to the rain I thought it would be a bust but everyone came out in force. I would also like to thank my parents for sending me a deep fryer. We could not…
Wings on the Web
Today is the Wingtacular!!! Instead of debuting my sauce to the world giving the other competitors my recipe I am going to post some links to some great hot wing spots on the web. These websites include great wing recipes, stories and pictures. How to make hot wings step by step The hot sauce blog describes…
What to do this weekend in DC (May 15-17)
DC101 Chili Cookoff – Saturday, May 16th (noon-10pm) Every year DC101 the local Rock station hosts a chili cookoff to benefit the National Kidney Foundation. The cookoff is going to be located on the RFK festival grounds. Along with the chili they will be having live entertainment from The Offspring, Third Eye Blind, Shinedown, Papa Roach,…
Book Review – 25 Essential Techniques for Grilling
Every wednesday I review a cookbook to help weed out the good the bad and the ugly. This week I am reviewing 25 essential techniques for grilling by Ardie A. Davis. I love barbecuing and grilling and this book is right up my alley. Ardie A. Davis Ardie is an award winning expert with his…
