Labor Day Menu 2014
B16-1. Batch 16 executing.
- Appetizers | Fourth of July | Mexican | Sides
Hatch Green Chile Queso
Dana and I are huge fans of Green Chiles. We eat them whenever we can, but Hatch chiles are hard to come by in Virginia. A couple of weeks ago the fine people over at http://www.hatch-green-chile.com/ provided us with 5lbs of medium Hatch green chiles. These are top notch chiles, fire roasted, seeded and then flash frozen….
Sicilian Pizza
I love pizza! One of my favorite types of pizza is the thick crust Sicilian Style pizza. With a crust to topping ratio over 5:1, this pizza is like one giant bread stick. I have been looking for a good crust recipe for a while. I finally found one that my family loves. Actually Dana…
Hamburger Seasoning
I love a good old hamburger. Nothing screams “America”, like a burger! I find that simple is the way to go. Ground beef with a good seasoning. I have been working on my seasoning for a couple of years. I have finally come up with the perfect go to seasoning. It is simple, but hits…
Balsamic Vinaigrette
I love a good salad. Â When I make salads at home, I usually just buy my salad dressings. Â But we had a salad dressing mixer bottle lying around and I figured I should at least try it. Â So I decided to make a balsamic vinaigrette. Â After a few iterations, I discovered an amazing salad dressing…
The Triple O Cocktail
I love orange juice. It is sweet and acidic and works great in cocktails. The Triple O cocktail utilizes orange bourbon, orange soda and orange juice. It is slightly sweet and super delicious! This cocktail is super infused with orange flavor. The Triple O Fill a rocks glass with ice. Add 1.5 oz orange bourbon…
Hatch Green Chiles Enchiladas
Dana and I are huge fans of Green Chiles. We love them on burgers and are huge fans of green chile enchiladas. We have them all of the time when we go out to eat. A couple of weeks ago the fine people over at http://www.hatch-green-chile.com/ provided us with 5lbs of medium Hatch green chiles. These…
Quick Tuna Salad
There is no better sandwich than Tuna Salad. Ok, maybe that is a little subjective. However, I love tuna salad. We try to have tuna salad at least once a week. This recipe is simple and delicious! Quick Tuna Salad Finely dice 1 tbs of celery and 1 tbs of red onion. Drain a 5oz…
National Hot Dog Day!
Today is National Hot Dog Day! Who knew that July 23rd, 2014 was National Hot Dog Day? Well now that you know, you should go out and cook a hot dog. Here are my best hot dog recipes. There is no better day to try out one of these recipes. I recommend the bacon wrapped…
American Grilled
Well it has been a whirlwind experience. I competed on the third episode of American Grilled on the Travel Channel. It was a ton of fun and one thing stuck out. I dropped the cheese! It was a funny comment. So in response we have released the “I dropped the Cheese” t-shirt on our cafepress…
American Grilled
This Wednesday I will be competing on the American Grilled TV Show on the Travel Channel. The show airs at 9PM est. If you watch the Travel Channel this week you will see some commercials for the show. If you are look closely, you may be lucky enough to see this nice looking mug featured…
Cointreau Fizz – Thirsty Thursday
Summer has finally surfaced here in Virginia. With that, comes intense heat. So I am always on the look out for a great refreshing cocktail. I was unpacking all of my liquor from our move and I found a bottle of Cointreau. Cointreau is a nice orange flavored spirit that is a kin to triple…
4th of July Recipes For The Perfect Entertainment Menu!
This week is the busiest week of the year for most grills and barbecues. Get out there and make some hamburgers and hot dogs. If you are feeling adventurous try a few of the following. I have prepared a list of some of my favorite summer dishes. This is my list of my best 4th…
Food Trucks From Different Eras
Food Trucks from Different Eras Food trucks are everywhere these days, offering all sorts of handcrafted specialty food and drinks to the masses. But have you ever wondered what kind of food would have been served if food trucks existed in different eras? No? Well, we did. And here’s a sampling. FOOD FIRE WHEEL If…
Braided Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers
I love chicken! Â It is the perfect blank canvas for any flavor. Â One of my favorite flavors to impart on chicken is lemon pepper. A little tart with a little bite. Â The perfect combination. Â Lately, I have come up with a new way to skewer chicken that gives you an added oomph of flavor. Â It…
Rex will be on the American Grilled TV Show
Time to set your DVR. I will be on American Grilled, Wednesday July 16th at 9 PM est on the Travel Channel. American Grilled on the Travel Channel In “American Grilled,” hardcore grilling enthusiasts from across the country go head-to-head for a chance to compete for a $10,000 cash prize and bragging rights when they are…
Dark Brown Sugar Banana Bread
My family loves bananas. The unfortunate thing with bananas, is that no matter how fast we eat them, we always end up with a couple overripe ones. Luckily, we love banana bread. So much so, that we make it about once a week. We have a go to recipe, but it did not have the…
Happy Father’s Day!
Happy Father’s Day to all of the Fathers out there. Especially my Father Don and my Father-in-Law Bill. You guys are the best! Thanks for everything, especially helping out with Rex Barbecue. I thought the best post for today would be my favorite grilling recipes. Nothing says Father’s Day like grilling with a beer in…
Father’s Day Gift Guide
I get a lot of questions regarding the best grilling tools and gift suggestions. Â Coming up this weekend is Father’s Day! Â Nothing says Dad like the grill. Â So I have compiled a list of my favorite bbq tools and accessories. Father’s Day Gift Guide 2014 Edition 10. Oxo Good Grips 16-Inch Locking Tongs – $12.95…
Chocolate Covered Cherry Spiked Milkshake – Thirsty Thursday
I love ice cream, I love chocolate and I love bourbon. Yep, ice cream and bourbon. It is getting hot outside and the best way to beat the heat is a spiked milkshake. Milkshakes with liquor are awesome! I have created a new spiked milkshake that mimics the flavors of a cherry cordial. It is…
