Perfect Corn
Perfect corn on the cob recipe: boil corn in salted sugar water for 10 minutes. Simple, foolproof method always produces plump, juicy corn.
Smoked Chicken Pizza
The other day I smoked chicken drumsticks. I ended up make more than I could eat. So I decided to turn the rest into a tasty pizza. This smoked chicken pizza has a nice smoky flavor and a little kick from the spicy barbecue sauce that I used as the base. Topped with roasted red peppers, red…
Passion Fruit Pina Colada
I have been on a huge summer drink binge lately and it might continue for a while. It is so freaking hot out that refreshing summer drinks are a must. Over the fourth I made a bunch of pina coladas at my parents house. Since then, I have been craving one, so I decided to…
Smoked Chicken Drumsticks
The other week the fine people over at RedEnvelope.com contacted me and offered me a chicken drumstick grilling rack to try. (Update – It is noted that RedEnvelope does not carry the drumstick grilling rack anymore, but it can be purchased from Amazon for around $15) I was only too happy to oblige as I…
- BBQ | beef | Fourth of July | Rex's BBQ
Rex’s Steak Rub
When you have a good steak, all you really need is salt and pepper. However, we can’t always have amazing steak lying around. So sometimes you need to season your steak to improve on its natural flavor. So I have been fiddling around with different seasonings and have found a great combinations of spices. The…
New Logo/New Layout
It has been a long time coming and I finally revamped SavoryReviews.com Explore and then tell me what you think? If there are any features that you like/dislike or think should be added let me know. – Rex
Red, White and Blue Shooter
Red, white and blue layered shooter with grenadine, Bailey’s Irish Cream, and blue raspberry vodka. Perfect patriotic 4th of July cocktail. Spectacular presentation with minimal ingredients.
Mushroom Swiss Burgers
Last week I tackled homemade hamburger buns. They ended up coming out great! The only problem was that I made a ton of them. I am talking 2 dozen plus. So I had to make a ton of sandwiches. I love sandwiches so this was gonna be fun. Last week I also picked up a…
Apple Pie Shot
After a long week of celebrating I think everyone deserves a shot. I was lacking mixers but ended up finding out that vodka and apple juice are awesome together. The addition of some whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon and you have an amazing apple pie shot. The whipped cream makes this shot. Apple…
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
The other day it was late and I wanted to grill something. It happens, maybe not to all, but it happens to me all of the time. So I went in the fridge and all I had was chicken. I don’t mean to sound sad, but I was in the mood to grill something crazy….
She said Yes!!
Sorry for not posting over the weekend, but I was a little busy. I asked my girlfriend to marry me. She said yes! Luckily for me, I was prepared for the occasion. Check out my champagne taste test post for the best champagne under $15. I will be back tomorrow with a new post.
Bratwurst Burger AKA “Brat Burger”
Homemade bratwurst burger recipe with German spices. Ground pork, veal, and fat formed into juicy patties. Grilled and served on buns with sauerkraut and onions.
Arnold Palmer Cocktail
A couple weeks back I sent Dana to the liquor store to pick up some coconut rum for the pina coladas. When she came back she also had a bottle of firefly sweet tea vodka. This stuff is awesome! You could totally drink it straight up without a mixer. But when mixed with lemonade it…
Homemade Hamburger Buns
I wanted to recreate the soft billowy store bought hamburger buns at home. I tried a few recipes and the only one that came close was the one from King Arthur Flour. The buns came out perfectly brown and had an amazing texture. The only thing that was disappointing was that the buns were a little hard…
Pina Colada
Do you like Pina Coladas, well then this post is for you. This coconut/pineapple inspired drink is awesome! It is one of those drinks that can go amazingly awesome or horribly wrong and taste like suntan lotion. I experimented with a few recipes and came to one conclusion; use coconut cream and not coconut milk….
- BBQ | Fourth of July | pork | Rex's BBQ
New Rib Rub
So I have been trying to perfect ribs for a while. I am always on the lookout for new techniques or tools to make the perfect competition rib. Well I went back to basics and scored with an amazing rib. The key was a nice rub and a finely tuned barbecue smoker. The final ribs…
- Fourth of July | Fruit | Pies
Key Lime Pie
A couple of weeks ago I received an email from Linda a valued reader, requesting a good key lime pie recipe. I have never made a key lime pie before, but I was all over the challenge. So last weekend I made a bunch of key lime pies. Some were good, some were bad, and…
Green Chile Burgers with Guacamole Mayo
I was looking for a refreshing burger for this past weekend. Â After a little searching I found the perfect burger. Â It is a green chile burger with guacamole mayo. Â It was perfect. Â It was a tad bit spicy with the perfect refreshing guacamole mayo on top to cool the heat. Served on a sesame seed…
Lemon Drop Jello Shots
For Memorial Day, I decided to make some awesome Jello shots. Dana’s friend Kristy was in DC visiting, so I wanted to have a nice little cocktail lined up for her. Unfortunately, I was running late so I actually had her help me make the shots. You will see her hands in a few shots. Last year…
Margherita Pasta Salad
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