Was really wanting Artichokes all week, so tonight went with a theme dinner-
Decided to do an Artichoke heart stuffed chicken breast and grilled artichokes.
Start with the chicken stuffing-
Heat some olive oil, thyme, and crushed red red pepper
add chopped artichoke hearts, garlic, and...
Haven't posted here in forever, sometimes that silly thing called life gets in the way and you end up taking a few unexpected detours! While I have been cooking, i really haven't done much that is post worthy or interesting. I did forget how much I missed this place so with that I'll try and...
Just was curious as to when folks around here are applying their rubs when doing ribs?
Traditionally I have rubbed mine and then on to the grill and have been happy with the results. Has anyone seen better results with rubbing them and letting them sit overnight or longer before going on the...
Been wanting to try out salmon burgers on the grill for awhile now, last night I got the chance (I believe this is a food network recipe)
Started with this
Mixed chopped Salmon, peppers, garlic and panko with egg, soy sauce and lemon juice
Formed the mix into patties and tossed them...
Haven't been around here much, the last month was interesting to say the least! Have some more time to cook now and decided to get back in the swing of things with a little Japanese yakiniku style pork.
Started with this-
Sliced the pork into medallions
Made the marinade using, Garlic...
Was in the mood for some fish tonight but needed something quick so we went with some pan fried tilapia.
Started with this-
Mixed flour, old bay, salt, and lemon pepper
Coated the fish in the flour mixture and then dipped in egg and rolled in Panko bread crumbs
Onto the MAK griddle...
Hadn't done a spatchcock chicken on the pellet cooker in awhile so for last nights dinner we tried this recipe-
Started with this
Spatchcocked the bird
Made a wet rub using Olive oil, Dijon mustard, Herbs de Provence, garlic, Tabasco, soy sauce, and white wine
Rubbed the bird and...
Enjoying a beautiful Memorial day here in Cali and getting ready to fire up the grill for some nice filets tonight. These are really tasty right now-
How about you? Whats your perfect beverage to relax with next to the smoker?
Been crazy busy at work lately and haven't had chance to touch the MAK in a few weeks. Decided to do some fish tostadas keeping light and simple.
Hit some Tilapia with EVOO, Desert Gold, and Cumin
Onto the MAK @225 for about an hour
Fish ready to go
Flake up the fish
Made up a...
Had a bunch of friends over for a BBQ and to sample some of the latest home brew. Started out with a brisket but decided it might be good to have a few racks of ribs as a plan B just in case. Brisket is still not my strong suit!
Hit a 12 pound packer with a healthy dose of Money
Onto the MAK...
BP mentioned in another thread using Happy Ending as a starter rub, we were doing chicken tonight so I decided to give it a try.
Hit some drumsticks and thighs with the Happy Ending
Onto the Hasty Bake
Looking good, can't beat grilled chicken over lump on a HB
Served up
The Happy...
Wife accused me of being a "freezer hoarder" this weekend and said that we need to start using what we have on hand. So I dove into the old icebox and saw we had a nice chunk of beef left over from the holidays, so here we go:
Seasoned it up with Money
Onto the MAK for an hour on high and...
Got BP's new Money rub this week and was dying to try it out, my wife wanted pork last night so it worked out perfect to give the new rub a whirl.
Hit a pork tenderloin with the rub
Onto the MAK running oak @275 to get a little smoke
While the pork is smoking prepped up some asparagus...
Did a simple dinner last night of grilled Snapper. While at the seafood counter I grabbed some crab legs on a whim to throw on the grill along with the fish. Got em home and made up a little clarified garlic butter to go along with the crab.
As I cracked into the crab and dipped it into the...
For those of you cooking the Easter meal this year what's on the menu?
Unfortunately I don't get a chance to "show off" this year (that's what my wife calls it)
We are going over to my Brother in laws place for Easter. I get the privilege of being subjected to lighter fluid infused Kingsford...