The Blue Box Revisited – Spicy Mac n Cheese
by If you are like me, no matter how much you cook, you always have a box of Mac n Cheese in the pantry. As much …
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.
Sunday “Easter” Brunch
With the upcoming holiday weekend I wanted to post about what to do this weekend in Washington, DC. But after realizing that it is Easter …
Jalapeno Cheddar Bratwurst
A couple of weeks ago I ran into Nick from Macheesmo, and we started to talk about sausage making. I then invited him over to …
Review: Paul Kirk’s Championship Barbecue
I picked up this book last year and it is the best barbecue reference that I have found. Paul Kirk is the Baron of Barbecue …
Hot Dog Buns
I have been looking for a good recipe for soft hot dog buns. After looking around on the internet I found one at allrecipes.com that looked promising. …
Baked Potatoes with Wild Mushroom Ragù
Yesterday I wrote about a basic baked potato. The baked potato is a versatile canvas that melds well with many toppings. For instance, bacon and …
Basics: Baked Potatoes
When I was 18, I got a job bartending at the Nickerson Inn in Pentwater Michigan. It was a great place. Great food and a relaxed …
How and where to get good meat for BBQ and Sausage Making
When I started BBQ’n and making sausage I had no idea where to find good meat. I started by going to the Safeway grocery store by my …
Modifying your Smoker
It has finally reached 60 degrees out here in DC and yes, it is time to BBQ. This winter I have made a few modification …
Chicken Stir Fry
Spring is here and it is time to do a little spring cleaning. So, today I decided to clear out my pantry. What is the …
10 Minute Pizza Crust
Ahh the elusive 10 minute pizza. I love homemade pizza but it just takes too long to make for the average individual. Dough usually needs …
The Herb Garden
When planting hot pepper seeds it is recommended that you wash your hands before going to the bathroom. I learned the hard way and don’t think that you should have to go throught the agony. Lets just say it burned. A lot.
Minibar
405 8th Street NW Washington, DC 20004 (202) 393-0812 http://www.cafeatlantico.com/miniBar/miniBar.htm I said it in the Cafe Atlantico post, I would return. I did and it …