Cocoa-Chili Rub for Steak

This is the fifth post in my series documenting our Chocolate Cooking Class with Chef Sarah Leavell of The Canebrake. . . . → Read More: Cocoa-Chili Rub for Steak

Happy Indepence Day BBQ Sauce

It’s Holiday Recipe Club time again. The challenge: Make something with blueberries, BBQ sauce OR whipped cream. Stay tuned for a BBQ sauce favorite. . . . → Read More: Happy Indepence Day BBQ Sauce

Spicy-Sweet Chipotle Rub

Sorry I have been out of the loop so long (especially with commenting and keeping up with everyone’s blogs too). I was barely able to post recipes for my club affiliations and I really missed you guys. Thanks to all of you who kept on commenting while I totally ignored you.

Here is another grilling . . . → Read More: Spicy-Sweet Chipotle Rub

Life without Goat Cheese? Here’s the latest CTB post: The U.S. of Arugula

Our read this time around was David Kamp’s The United States of Arugula. This was a great comprehensive history of food trends and food trend makers in America. . . . → Read More: Life without Goat Cheese? Here’s the latest CTB post: The U.S. of Arugula

Smoked Pork Butt with “Hole-in-the Wall” Slaw for Holiday Recipe Club

Happy Almost Memorial Day!

Memorial Day yells “cookout” to us. To celebrate family and remember all those that are special to us, we decided to spend the day with family and friends. The Holiday Recipe Club’s “secret ingredients” for Memorial day were watermelon, beer or pork. We decided to smoke a pork butt (yes, more . . . → Read More: Smoked Pork Butt with “Hole-in-the Wall” Slaw for Holiday Recipe Club

Mock Filets

When times get tough, some of the best (and most loved) recipes are created. . . . → Read More: Mock Filets

My final “Best Burger” installment (at least for now)

“Poblanocado” Burgers with Jicama-Radish Salad and Lime-Chipotle Vinaigrette. This was my best hope for winning in 2009! Foiled again! . . . → Read More: My final “Best Burger” installment (at least for now)

Best Burger Contests

OCD—I am a recovering food contest fanatic. . . . → Read More: Best Burger Contests

Quintessential Bar Food (Remember those College Days?)

Nothing local about this meal (except the tomato and basil) but this is a great sandwich that I have adapted from my favorite old college hangout. Keep reading for a recipe for a “Fowl Thing” and homemade teriyaki sauce. . . . → Read More: Quintessential Bar Food (Remember those College Days?)

Happy Easter

Smoked Pork Roast and Sauteed Kale Recipes for Easter dinner. . . . → Read More: Happy Easter