Advertisements Making my own spice blends has been a hobby of mine for some time. I really like to play around with different flavors and see how they come together. I also really like to be able to control the amount of salt, fillers and other preservatives that go into the spice blends I useContinue reading “Coffee Dry Rub”
Category Archives: Grilling
Chicken & Creamy Garlic Shells
Advertisements Chicken and pasta is a great combo for a #weeknightdinner. It’s simple to put together and will definitely not put a dent in the family food budget. This recipe for Chicken & Creamy Garlic Shells is really easy to make and can be on the table in 30 minutes (if you remember to marinateContinue reading “Chicken & Creamy Garlic Shells”
Citrus Steak Skewers
Advertisements It’s full on grillin’ season and I am so here for it. I love to grill and smoke meats rain or shine, but it is definitely more preferable in the summer sun! These skewers are going to be a hit the next time you bust out the grill or smoker. Citrus Steak Skewers areContinue reading “Citrus Steak Skewers”
Spicy Creamy Corn Slaw
Advertisements For this recipe, I have used canned corn. This is a personal preference for me. Since store bought canned vegetables are picked and processed at their peak, they still retain that crunch you want from a fresh veggie. Some like to use thawed frozen corn. I personally feel like the kernels themselves get mushyContinue reading “Spicy Creamy Corn Slaw”
Pork Tacos with Corn Slaw
Advertisements Taco night does not have to be your play old chicken soft taco supreme (unless of course that’s what you are craving). But once you read over this recipe for Pork Tacos with Corn Slaw, you are likely to switch that craving up real quick. The pork has a great depth of flavor thatContinue reading “Pork Tacos with Corn Slaw”
Cheesesteak Burritos
Advertisements If you’ve been around the blog for a bit, you know how much I love to turn any classic flavor profile into a burrito – or taco or burger or sandwich for that matter. There are so many quintessential flavor combos that work no matter what. I already turned the Philly Cheesesteak into aContinue reading “Cheesesteak Burritos”
Chipotle Beef Taco with Peach Salsa
Advertisements Shredded beef tacos are different from Carne asada, which are also different from ground beef tacos. The slow cooking of the chuck roast with the quintessential Mexican spices of cumin, coriander, and Chipotle peppers is what makes this recipe for Chipotle Beef Tacos with Peach Salsa for that pop of freshness. You absolutely mustContinue reading “Chipotle Beef Taco with Peach Salsa”
Pork Bahn Mi
Advertisements A bahn mi is a popular Vietnamese style sandwich made a crusty baguette and loaded up with meat, vegetables and a mayonnaise based sauce. It is also usually spicy, but not always. This recipe is for a flavorful Pork Bahn Mi that has deliciously marinated lemongrass roasted pork, a crunchy citrus daikon slaw andContinue reading “Pork Bahn Mi”
Steakhouse Sandwich
Advertisements We are true carnivores and love a good steak sandwich. When it comes to steak sandwiches, I think it’s all about the marinade used for the steak as well as the sauce put on the bread. In this recipe for a Steakhouse Sandwich, I am giving you both a marinade and a sauce thatContinue reading “Steakhouse Sandwich”
Lemon Garlic Chicken Skewers
Advertisements Lemon and garlic make such a great flavor profile for some many proteins, but it especially sings when you add it to chicken and grill it up! The bright citrus notes play so well with the pungent garlic flavors to give the simple chicken a full bodied flavor. And then grilling it up addsContinue reading “Lemon Garlic Chicken Skewers”