It’s Labor Day Weekend and I am in the mood for the Perfect Burger! When people talk about what makes the perfect burger it’s almost like talking about politics or religion. You shouldn’t do it! All I know is that sometimes there is nothing better than a great burger that […]
BBQ/Grill
Cardiff Crack – Burgundy Pepper Tri-Tip
Recently we visited San Diego to see a concert. We were told to stop at the Cardiff Seaside Market on our way home. What for you ask? To pick up some “Cardiff Crack”. We are certainly not drug users but when it comes to food, we can be convinced to […]
Just a Great Pastrami Sandwich!
I’m hoping you try out this recipe because it makes Just a Great Pastrami Sandwich! If you live in a town just like mine there are no delis that sell a great homemade pastrami. In March everyone is making Corned Beef because of St. Paddy’s Day. All I can say […]
Let’s Try A Charcoal Steak Rub
Let’s try a charcoal steak rub. Now I’m not talking about taking a charcoal briquette and rubbing it on your steak. We decided to pick one of the many seasoning rubs on the market that has activated charcoal as an ingredient. It brings a dramatic appearance to your beef dish […]
Best Chamoy Sauce!
I believe you will think that my recipe will be the Best Chamoy Sauce out there! If you are unfamiliar with Chamoy; it is a traditional sauce/condiment used in Mexican cuisine. It is spicy, sweet, salty, and sour. Don’t be confused! To get that taste all in one bite you […]
A Great Savory Japanese Tare Sauce and Stir Fry
Today we are making a great savory Japanese Tare Sauce. “What is a tare sauce?” Have you been to a Sushi Restaurant and really enjoyed the sauce that was used as a glaze on the eel nigiri? It is called tare, or unagi no tare. If you enjoy going out […]
Grilled Oysters; It Just Doesn’t Get Any Better!
Tonight’s dinner is Grilled Oysters; It Just Doesn’t Get Any Better! This authentic recipe for Drago’s charbroiled oysters can be found all over the internet. The original recipe was developed by Tommy Cvitanovich, who created the famous seafood restaurant in New Orleans. He knew some people were afraid to eat […]
The Best Steak Sauce Ever!
To make your day you sometimes just need a nice charred, medium-rare steak; topping it off with the Best Steak Sauce Ever and watching it slowly dripping off over the side! So good! That’s the plan for today. The hard part for me is figuring out which kind of steak […]
The Perfect Smash Burger with an Animal-Style Sauce!
Why heat up the house when it’s perfect grilling weather outside. Friends are coming over so let’s grill up some burgers! Specifically, let’s make some Smash Burgers topped off with an Animal-Style Sauce! What’s a Smash Burger? It is just what it sounds like. I am using a 3 oz […]
Memorial Day Weekend and a BBQ Rib Sandwich, the Perfect Combination!
You have an extra day this weekend before you have to go back to work and you have family and friends who have nothing to do. Add some BBQ like a BBQ Rib Sandwich to the mix and you have the perfect combination! I love any opportunity I can get […]
Alabama White Sauce, the Best BBQ Sauce for Chicken!
Alabama White Sauce can be the recipe that your friends will continue to talk about every time a discussion comes up about which is the best sauce to top off your BBQ Chicken. We all know that BBQ means something different depending on who you are talking to and what […]
The Best Huli Huli Chicken Topped with Li Hing Powder!
Huli Huli Chicken and Li Hing powder… are not terms that the average consumer of food would know. However, if you have ever been to Hawaii you are probably very familiar with Huli Huli. WHAT IS HULI HULI CHICKEN If you have visited Hawaii, you probably have seen the food […]
Memorial Day BBQ…Does it Get Any Better?
Just another day on my COVID-19 watch. T.G.I.S. (Thank God It’s Someday!) I know this is a food blog and in my posts, I sometimes may be a little irreverent in my writing, but I do need to say how thankful I am and how much respect I have for the men […]