Glazed Pumpkin Loaf
B14-1. Batch 14 executing.
Eric’s Chili
The other week Dana and I went up to DC to visit our Friends Eric and Laura. Both of us have infants so it was a chance to get out of the house and talk to some adults. For lunch Eric made this great chili that included black beans and corn. It was delicious. So…
Wicked Good Barbecue – Book Review
For Father’s Day I received a copy of Chris Hart and Andy Husbands barbecue book, “Wicked Good Barbecue” from my son Liam. Â This book has been on my wish list for a while and I was quite pleased that as a 6 month old he remembered. Smart Kid! Â I have been reading it for a…
Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Muffins
I hate to say it, but it is fall. Time to start designing your Halloween Costume and start cooking with pumpkin. A little bit about me, I enjoy a good pumpkin pie, pumpkin cookies and pumpkin carving. Lately, I have seen a couple pumpkin swirl cookies out there and it got me thinking about pumpkin…
Pressure Cooker Short Ribs
Ever since I found the pressure cooker in our garage, I have been thinking of various dishes to make with it. So when I went to the store and found that short ribs were on sale, I knew I needed to make short ribs. Braising short ribs takes forever. At least 3 hours at a minimum. But with a pressure cooker, these short ribs are done in about an hour and they’re absolutely awesome.
Shredded Beef
I recently discovered that Dana and I received a pressure cooker for our wedding. I know it has been a couple of years since we received the gift, but it was awesome! It was like discovering a $5 bill in the dryer. I was so happy. So I decided to try my hand at making…
- Bacon | Fourth of July | Pizza
Bacon Crust Pizza
Ever since my BreakFast Fatty post, I have been getting bombarded with emails requesting more bacon recipes. So I took the bacon weave from the breakfast fatty, cooked it like my bacon crusted quiche and mixed it with America’s Favorite Dish, PIZZA! Yep, I took this pizza to the carbohydrate free extreme (ok a few…
Chocolate and Pumpkin Marbled Brownies
The other day Dana and I were having a little back and forth regarding chocolate and pumpkin. Do they go together or not? I thought they did and Dana was not sure. It seemed a tad bit icky to her. So I decided to combine my two favorite desserts and see. I combined my favorite…
- BBQ | beef | Fourth of July
Competition Beef Brisket
For the past couple of years I have been competing in Kansas City Barbecue Society competitions up and down the east coast. Ever since I have started people have been asking me for a competition style recipe. Well here is my brisket recipe. Competition Brisket The first thing required is a packer brisket. They are…
Sam’s Club Regional – Chesapeake, Virginia
This year I have competitively barbecuing and have been doing pretty good. Back in August I won Reserve Grand Champion at a Sam’s Club competition in Medford, NY and received my golden ticket to compete at the Sam’s club Regional in Chesapeake, Virginia. It was a great opportunity to compete against 29 other teams that…
Best Beef Brisket Injection Recipe – Moist & Flavorful
A ton of people believe that all natural is the way to go to get perfect barbecue. I used to be in that category until I started competing. Then I discovered how much injections enhance the flavor, texture and overall quality of the barbecue. This is my go-to brisket injection. It is simple and delicious….
Base BBQ Sauce
This is my go to bbq sauce base. It is perfectly balanced and is the base sauce for all of my sauces. Like a sweet and tangy sauce, add honey and a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce. Like it vinegary then add 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar. Like it spicy add a…
Basic BBQ Rub
Ever since I started barbecuing in contests people have been asking me for tips on the subject. So I decided to write up a series of posts regarding bbq. I am totally going to be giving away my secrets, so keep a look out for new posts. The key to great bbq goes well beyond…
Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour – Medford, NY
I must say that I felt really good going into this contest on Long Island. I reviewed all of my previous contests, tweaked all of my recipes and went in with high hopes. We had a great cook. Although it rained all night and we almost ran out of wood, we made it. Bill and…
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
I love Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. They are chewy and delicious. Plus, they seem as if they are a tad bit healthier as they contain oatmeal. Not sure of the overall health benefits, but they are delicious! Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies – Adapted from Smitten Kitchen Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl…
Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders Recipe – Healthier Alternative
I love chicken tenders, but I hate always having to pull out the deep fryer. Â The problem with oven baked tenders is that they are never crispy and delicious like their fried counterpart. Â So, I was experimenting and found the perfect way to bake crispy and juicy chicken tenders. Â The key is panko bread crumbs…
Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour – Medford, NY
I must say that I felt really good going into this contest on Long Island. I reviewed all of my previous contests, tweaked all of my recipes and went in with high hopes. We had a great cook. Although it rained all night and we almost ran out of wood, we made it. Bill and…
Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
I had a block of mozzarella cheese sitting around, so I decided to stuff some meatballs. A lot of people ask how I come up with recipes. To be honest, most come out of necessity or based on what is left in the fridge. Mix and match and usually something good will come out. Mozzarella…
Pound Cake
I love a good pound cake. The name comes from the fact that the original recipe contained 1 pound of flour, 1 pound of eggs, 1 pound of butter and 1 pound of milk. A simple recipe that makes a gigantic cake. This recipe slims down the cake and adds a few little touches to…
How to Freeze and Thaw Bagels – Complete Storage Guide
Dana is a New York transplant so we take bagels seriously. When we find good ones we buy in bulk and freeze. The problem is thawed bagels always come out mushy. Then I figured out this oven trick and everything changed. Three tablespoons of water and 15 minutes — they come out hot, crispy on the outside, soft in the middle. Better than the fresh ones.
