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Perfect Bacon-Cornbread Stuffing for Thanksgiving

  • Richard Wachtel
  • November 25, 2015

For this week's featured barbecue and grilling recipe, I wanted to highlight a recipe that I included in my recent article: Thanksgiving Bacon Recipes. Out of the all the great barbecue and grilling recipes for Thanksgiving, this seems something that I would enjoy and look forward to trying at my ow... Read More »

All-American Steak Hamburger Recipe

  • Richard Wachtel
  • February 6, 2014

We all love an good old-fashioned American steak hamburger! Who doesn't, right? So for our latest grilling recipe, we are sharing with you a recipe for just a good old school hamburger. [caption id="attachment_147312" align="aligncenter" width="700"] All-American Steak Hamburger Recipe by Richard W... Read More »

Caprese Chicken Recipe by Small Chick Big Deals

  • Sara Gaona
  • January 16, 2014

I love anything Italian and basically anything caprese. Who doesn't though, right? So, when I saw a different variation of caprese chicken, my boyfriend and I put our heads together and came up with this version. Super easy, quick and delicious! After eating my piece of chicken I even said, "I figu... Read More »

Smoked Chicken Dumplings Recipe by Grilling with Rich

  • Richard Wachtel
  • January 15, 2014

For this week's grilling and barbecue featured recipe I am going to share with you a recipe that was extremely popular during my Memorial Day Weekend celebration: Smoked Chicken Dumplings Recipe: A Grilling with Rich Recipe. Besides the fact that these great smoked chicken dumplings had some amazin... Read More »

Pumpkin Hummus Recipe by Small Chick Big Deals

  • Sara Gaona
  • January 9, 2014

I love pumpkin, and I already made a roasted red pepper hummus, so I decided to try this Pumpkin Hummus. It was so simple to make, and was outstanding to eat. To prepare I measured out all of my ingredients. [caption id="attachment_146365" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Serve a new snack at the d... Read More »

Candied Bacon Martini Recipe by Grilling with Rich

  • Richard Wachtel
  • January 8, 2014

We all love candied bacon right? Who doesn't? We all love to drink and have a good time right? Well if you answered these two questions with a YES then this recipe is for you and your friends to try out during the next night out or even to make at home! Just remember to tell the bartender that if th... Read More »

Interview with Michael Kiser from Good Beer Hunting

  • Antonio Evans
  • January 6, 2014

Michael Kiser is the legendary man behind Good Beer Hunting, a blog of how he crafts the story of beer around the world" not from the outside looking in, rather, from the center of the movement. Good Beer Hunting is his chronicle of the most compelling people, places and products he has ever encoun... Read More »

Interview with George Bryant from Civilized Caveman Cooking Creations

  • Antonio Evans
  • January 2, 2014

George Bryant is the man behind the blog Civilized Caveman Cooking Creations. Civilized Caveman Cooking is about creating recipes that are fun and nourishing for our bodies. George is a self taught chef who likes to break the rules and deliver mouth-watering gluten, grain, and dairy free recipes t... Read More »

Ling Cod Cooked En Papillote Style

  • Monique Shaldjian
  • December 19, 2013

Does your family have a favorite fish that they like to eat or one fish that they refuse to stray from? This is a fairly common occurrence. If you like Halibut, you should try Ling Cod. It is quite similar to Halibut, as it is a mild, white fish, and it is just as tasty. Many people feel intimidated... Read More »

High-Protein French Toast Recipe

  • Sara Gaona
  • December 12, 2013

Breakfast is one of my favorite meals of the day. I typically wake up starving and want nothing more than to dash into the kitchen to find something to eat. One of my guilty pleasures? French toast. It's ridiculously easy to make. While I love indulging in giant slices of syrupy bread, I try to focu... Read More »

Gertrude’s Restaurant in Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix

  • Monique Shaldjian
  • December 6, 2013

I love getting presents, especially from someone who has put so much thought into it. I know you do, too. And that's how I felt when I visited the Gertrude's Restaurant in Phoenix. My husband and I had the honor of being the first to sit at the Chef's table, and fortunately for us, it was for din... Read More »

The Fall Season is for Apple Cider Martini

  • Sara Gaona
  • December 5, 2013

The Fall makes me think of apples and fresh apple cider. So what's a better time to have a mixed drink that incorporates apple cider than Fall? I found a delicious recipe online provided by Ultimat Vodka. Disclaimer: This recipe is only for adults of legal drinking age. [caption id="attachment_1447... Read More »

Honey Pistachio Crusted Smoked Lamb Rack Barbecue

  • Richard Wachtel
  • December 4, 2013

For this week's barbecue adventure and barbecue recipe, I was inspired by one of the categories at DC Safeway barbecue battle that was being judged and submitted. It was lamb. After seeing how amazing the lamb that was submitted by Hog it up BBQ, I wanted to smoke my own rack of lamb, so I came up w... Read More »

Behold the Ingenuity of Coffee Ice Cube (with Icy Java Recipe)

  • Monique Shaldjian
  • November 29, 2013

Coffee is a significant part of households and offices everywhere. It's also common to have left-over coffee in the container. Instead of leaving it to waste, why not save that coffee for an amazing beverage later? Now is the time to stock up on ice cube trays for coffee ice cubes. Genius, right? ... Read More »

Healthy Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie

  • Sara Gaona
  • November 28, 2013

Pumpkin Pie is full of sugar and fat, but it also one of my favorite desserts and the most delicious winter food I know. So what if I could find a recipe that is made of all natural ingredients? Well, I think I found just that, and just in time for Thanksgiving! After a huge meal, filling yourself w... Read More »

Homemade Lemon Bars Recipe

  • Monique Shaldjian
  • November 22, 2013

Lemon Bars are one of my all-time favorite desserts. What's really interesting is how difficult it is to find a great lemon bar. Despite the simple ingredients of eggs, flour, sugar, butter, and lemon, the consistency differs. It is important for me to have a flavorful crust with soft, creamy textur... Read More »

Homemade Buttery Soft Pretzels Recipe

  • Sara Gaona
  • November 21, 2013

Making Pretzels can be a fun experience. I decided, in celebration of National Pretzel Day last October 26th, to make homemade pretzels from scratch. Pretzels are a perfect savory snack, and they can be a sweet desert too! Here's a neat fact about pretzels: Getting married is often referred to tying... Read More »

Histories and Lore of Westeros

  • Antonio Evans
  • May 6, 2013

I am an obsessed Game of Thrones/Song of Ice and Fire fan.  I own the complete series and have dug into the lore more and more.   HBO was cool enough to release small vignettes based on the Houses, History and back stories that took place prior to the book/television show.   I decided to comp... Read More »

Hanneke Eerden’s Pasta with Smoked Salmon

  • Hanneke Eerden
  • July 27, 2012

This is a guest post from the fabulous Hanneke Eerden. She is the brains (and beauty) behind The Dutchess Cooks. If you love food, grilling, and great writing...her blog is for you. Without further ado, here's Hanneke's Pasta with Smoked Salmon. Here we go again, it's fish time today! Delicious smo... Read More »

Hanneke Eerden’s Cream Cheese Chicken

  • Hanneke Eerden
  • July 26, 2012

I'm sure you've noticed that we have a great guest blogger this week: Hanneke Eerden. She is the brains behind The Dutchess Cooks. She creates super tasty recipes (and is a great person to know). Hungry? What are you waiting for? Make her cream cheese chicken recipe. Last week I added a "question"o... Read More »

Hanneke Eerden’s Salad with Steak and Blue Cheese Dressing

  • Hanneke Eerden
  • July 25, 2012

This is a guest post from the gorgeous and talented Hanneke Eerden. She is the brains (and beauty) behind The Dutchess Cooks, a Netherlands based food blog with recipes from all around the world. Seriously, check her out, she'll have you cooking in no time. Without further ado, here's Hanneke's Sala... Read More »

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