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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.
Happy July 4th! Today is one of the best grilling days of the year. Get out there and make some hamburgers and hot dogs. If you are feeling adventurous try a few of the following. Main Dishes Ribs are great, but not everyone has a smoker. So I have written up the step by step…
The other day, I received the greatest grilling innovation in the mail, The KettlePizza! Â The KettlePizza is an attachment for Weber charcoal kettles. Â This awesome attachment turns the standard Weber kettle into a fire breathing brick oven. Â At temperatures reaching over 700 degrees this amazing innovation makes awesome pizzas. Â To test out the KettlePizza, I…
I don’t know about you but I think the price of meat is ridiculous! So when I see boneless skinless chicken breasts for $2 a pound, I buy a ton. But what if you don’t need it right away? Well you need to freeze it. I know what you are thinking but there is a…
I am a huge fan of grilled potatoes. I have previously made potato coins, but some fell through the grates and I wanted to try something a tad bit different. So, I decided to try potato planks. I cut the whole potato lengthwise into 4-5 slices. Then I season and the rest is history. I…
Recently, I had the opportunity to try out a new hard cider from Michelob Ultra. What is hard cider you ask? Well cider is a refreshing alcoholic beverage similar to beer. It is brewed using the same process as beer, but instead of using barley and hops, the main ingredient is apples. So you end up…
I made one batch of these cookies and immediately had to make another. Dana and I loved them! They were delicious. We are dark chocolate fans so they hit the spot. If you wish, you can use standard cocoa and semi-sweet chips if you are not a fan of the decadent dark chocolate. Double Chocolate…
I love a nice cocktail. It has been a while since I have made a cocktail for the blog, but I figured this would be the perfect summertime drink. Grilled lemonade, vodka and splash of seltzer makes this a refreshing cocktail for those hot summer nights. The Lemonade The basis of the lemonade is simple…
There are a few tips and tricks to making any BBQ the perfect BBQ. Fuel Make sure to have enough fuel. Â There is nothing worse than running out of propane or charcoal in the middle of a cookout! Â Everyone will remember. Â Don’t screw it up! Charcoal With charcoal it is easy to determine how much…
Dana and I love a good pot roast. I have cooked beef roasts in the past but I have never done a basic pot roast. So I figured I would tackle that today. Simple and delicious. Beef, veggies and a slow cooker. Couldn’t get any simpler. Beef Pot Roast Coarsely chop a turnip, 1 green…
I was looking to make some peppered steak tacos, but I could not find skirt steak for the life of me. So I took the rub and put it on some butterflied chicken breasts. It turned out awesome! Dana and I loved them. I know that tacos are usually served with corn tortillas but I…
First the good news. My house has been put together, after a little leak turned into a massive leak. The contractor has given me back my kitchen and most importantly my refrigerator. It is hard to live without a refrigerator. One does not realize the extent that one needs a refrigerator, until you live without…
Over the past month I had some ups and downs. I had a pipe leak in my house and my first floor had to be gutted. Hence, no new recipes lately. However, I also competed in my first barbecue competition. 39th out of 113. Not too shabby. During that contest I was interviewed by HotSauceWeekly.com. …
This was the first contest that Rex’s Red Hot BBQ has ever competed in. It was a great time. Sandy and the crew over at Pork in the Park throw a great contest. This was no little contest either. There were 113 different teams competing. I could have chosen an easier contest for the first one, but…
I am a huge fan of caramel and I needed a cookie that showed it. Dark brown sugar gives these a deep molasses-caramel base, then I loaded them up with caramel pieces and crushed pecans. These were some of the best cookies I have ever made and they did not last long in the house.
In the bbq world everyone talks about fatty’s. The Gist of it is a smoked log of sausage. I did a quick take on it by stuffing the log of sausage with my favorite breakfast items. It is hash browns, cheese and hard boiled eggs wrapped in sausage and bacon.
With Easter upon us, I wanted to discuss a basic technique that was pertinent to the time of year. So I decided that the perfect technique would be hard boiled eggs. They can be used to make colored eggs or they are the perfect addition to some homemade potato salad. The technique is easy…
The other day I picked up a new Weber Charcoal Grill. I love it because it is the perfect size for my family. Plus it allows me to smoke ribs, brisket and pork butt without having to pull out my giant Lang BBQ. To test it out I picked up a rack of BBQ beef…
I recently saw a commercial with what looked like Smore Brownies in it. Not sure if it was but it gave me the idea to tackle this recipe. I used a graham cracker crust, a chocolate brownie filling and topped it all off with some marshmallow fluff. It was delicious. Smore Brownies Preheat your oven…
Come February every year, I am always on the look out for the golden arches to release the Shamrock Shake. I love that minty, delicious and creepy green milkshake. I dream about throughout the year. So I decided to go and try to make it myself. It was simple and now I can drink them…