Getting ready for Grill Season!
Chipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp
I love shrimp so much that I purchase it whenever it is on sale. I don’t mind buying frozen shrimp as all of the shrimp…
Cocktails
St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching. I used to work in an Irish Pub in Milwaukee and at about this time every year, we started…
The other day I went to the greatest grocery store around, Wegmans. They opened one about 20 miles south of me in Woodbridge, VA. …
Last week I picked up some different rums to make the hurricane cocktail for Mardi Gras. Since I had some extra lying around I decided…
Since yesterday was Fat Tuesday, I figured I would go all Mardi Gras on you guys and make a Hurricane. The hurricane was originally mixed…
It has been non-stop snowing here in the DC metro area for almost a week now. The federal government is closed, the state of Virginia…
I was searching through this months Food and Wine and discovered a little drink that looked amazing. The drink was originally called Ramoncita Lopez Special,…
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Thermapen Mk4 Review
I am a huge fan of the Thermapen. It is fast, accurate, durable and an extension of my arm in the kitchen. It is the…
Fourth of July, Fruit, Jams and Jellies
Peach Habanero Pepper Jelly
I am a huge fan of pepper jelly. I like to add it to marinades and sauces, to add a little sweet heat. Â I also…
Potatoes, Thanksgiving, Turkey
Thanksgiving Leftover Shepherd’s Pie
I don’t know about you, but we always make way more food than we need for Thanksgiving so that we can have leftovers.  I almost think…
Best Of…, Thanksgiving
Turkey Tuesday Roundup 2015
Well it is the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, and I want to give my annual quick tips. Thanksgiving can be a stressful time for any cook.…
Cookies, Thanksgiving
Turkey Sugar Cookies
Dana was getting inspired by Thanksgiving and wanted to make a nice treat for my son’s class. Â So, she decided to make some Turkey Sugar…
Thanksgiving
Time to prepare for Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is less than a week away. It is time to get the Turkey and determine when to thaw it. Frozen Turkeys are just fine.…
Beans, beef, Fourth of July, Soups
Corn and Black Bean Chili
With the sudden drop in temperature and the start of football season, I have been craving chili. I have made a ton of chili recipes,…
Appetizers, BBQ, Fourth of July
Smoked Bacon Wrapped Cheese Stuffed Chorizo Meatballs
Smoked Bacon Wrapped Cheese Stuffed Chorizo Meatballs is a really long name, but super accurate and perfect for this amazing appetizer. This is an awesome appetizer that is…
BBQ, Chicken, Fourth of July
Smoked Chicken Wings
As you all know, I love to barbecue. Smoking meats is a passion of mine. One of my favorite things to smoke, is chicken wings.…
All, BBQ, Pizza, Pizza Dough
Pulled Pork Pizza
After Labor Day, I had a lot of leftover pulled pork. So I decided to use it to make my favorite dish, Pizza! I make…
