Kosher Salt is the glue to many great dishes, and a great way to add a finishing touch to a dish. We’ll explain what sea versus kosher salt is, and why you may want to consider these versus standard table salt. Types of Salt for Cooking There are different types of salt to know, especially…
How To Grill A Steak To Perfection Every Time
This guide will walk through how to grill a perfect steak every time. One of the most common questions we get as caterers is How to Grill a Steak to perfection. The answer is, it’s easy! Learn how. As an event caterer, we often set up an interactive grill station so people can see how…
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Dates with Smoked Honey
Bacon Wrapped Dates are an amazing sweet and savory appetizer for a crowd, and can easily be cooked on the grill for even more flavor. Stuffed with goat cheese and topped with a thyme smoked honey, this take on a classic will really wow your guests! Grilled bacon wrapped dates is the perfect appetizer for…
Smoked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze
Smoked Ham is the perfect meal for any holiday, like Christmas or Easter dinner, or even to have on hand for sandwiches. This brown sugar glaze is absolutely incredible over the top of your smoked ham! Smoking precooked ham is truly easy and a simple honey glaze is a great way to add incredible flavor….
Roasted Chestnuts Over an Open Fire – Holiday Appetizer
Roasting Chestnuts over an open fire or charcoal is a great holiday entertainment idea, as well as a delicious snack. This easy guide will walk you through the tools needed and a delicious Roasted Chestnut recipe that will make you a holiday hero. Picture this: you’re hosting a holiday party, and decide to move the…
Pairing Wine with a Beef Holiday Rib Roast
Looking for the best wines to pair with your holiday beef roast this year? Look no further! We’ve got the ultimate guide to pairing wine with your Holiday Roast. This post is a collaboration with Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. on behalf of the Beef Checkoff. I received compensation, but all opinions are my own….
Red Wine Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Jazz up your holiday Cranberry Sauce with a homemade cranberry sauce with wine infusion. Add Pinot Noir and a touch of citrus and cinnamon for a head turner! This Red Wine Cranberry Sauce is sweet with a little savory, and a lot of deliciousness. Cranberry Sauce is a staple of most Thanksgiving and holiday dinners….
Porchetta Sandwich with Jalapeño Chimichurri Recipe
Porchetta was just made to be a delicious sandwich. This Porchetta Sandwich is layered with spicy aioli and a jalapeño chimichurri sauce. Add the perfect Ciabatta bun and you have very happy people eating one amazing sandwich. If you want to know more about how to make a Porchetta Roast, head over to our recipe…
Smoked Whipped Cream
Making homemade whipped cream is very easy. Using smoked cream to the mix for Smoked Whipped Cream makes an even more amazing flavor. Simply smoke cream and whip it up for your favorite dessert topping! Can I Smoke Cream? Yes. Smoke loves liquid. The smoke molecules like to adhere to liquid and is why spritzes…
French Dip Sandwich with Homemade Au Jus
French Dip Sandwiches made with leftover Prime Rib, and dunked into a homemade Au Jus, is truly the ultimate sandwich for all you meat lovers out there! Nothing beats a warm toasted bun and french dip sandwich with an herbaceous and equally warm Au Jus sauce. Use leftover Prime Rib or any roast beef and…
Grilled Porchetta – Perfect Holiday Roast
Porchetta is an amazing combination of pork loin and pork belly wrapped with a savory filling. Roasted slowly in a smoker or grill, or cooked in an oven, this amazing Italian heritage cut of meat is a great holiday recipe for a crowd. What is Porchetta? Porchetta is a classic Italian roast that is a…
Smoked Turkey Breast with Maple Glaze Recipe
Smoked Turkey Breast is a great way to bring the delicious flavors of Thanksgiving or any holiday recipe to a smaller crowd. This turkey breast is marinated overnight in a citrus brine giving it loads of flavor and juicy textures. Add some smoked gravy over the top and you have an incredible meal ready to…
How to Brine a Turkey
A basic turkey brine is a simple way to add flavor to turkey or any poultry. Follow these easy steps for a how to brine a turkey for juicy and perfectly cooked holiday birds every time. But first, let’s talk about what a brine is. What is a Brine? Brining is using a ratio of…
Smoked Prime Rib With Horseradish Butter
Learn the best way to cook Prime Rib. This Smoked Prime Rib is slow smoked, finished with a high heat, and then topped with a homemade Horseradish Butter. This is truly one amazing holiday roast recipe that your guests will never forget. The best part is that it is super easy to prepare and make!…
Grilled Filet Mignon with Mushroom Brown Butter Sauce
Grilled Filet Mignon with Mushroom Brown Butter Sauce is a fantastic steak recipe for a special occasion or holiday meal. Filet Mignon is incredibly tender with a buttery flavor, and when topped with a decadent brown butter mushroom sauce, your mouth will water for days! What is Filet Mignon – The Cut If you want…
Smoked Honey
Smoked Honey adds a delicious smoky flavor to any dish you typically use honey for. Whether cookies, butter, or simply a honey drizzle on a cheese plate, this easy recipe for homemade smoked honey will be the next conversation starter for your next backyard event. It also makes a great gift for the holidays! How…
Smoked Sloppy Joes
Add a touch of smoke flavor to your Sloppy Joe recipe. Cook ground beef on a smoker or kettle grill with wood chunks to wow your guests and take your Sloppy Joe recipe to the next level. To really blow peoples minds, we add wine to richen to the sauce mix. Yep. Wine. The thought…
Reverse Sear Method — The Best Way to Cook a Steak!
Reverse Sear is simply THE BEST way to cook a steak, both low and slow and hot and fast to get the perfect balance of tenderness and flavor crust. This detailed guide walks through the various styles of reverse sear techniques from the smoker and grill, to the oven. Post Highlights: Definition of Reverse Sear…
Tomahawk Pork Chops – Reverse Seared
You may have cooked pork chops, but these pork tomahawk steaks are just as dramatic and delicious as their beef counterparts. Pork tomahawk chops are incredibly tender, and make for a great dish to serve at a dinner party. Sometimes when we have friends over, it’s fun to have a great visual reaction to the…
Grilled Pork Collar With Citrus Marinade
Pork Collar is a tender cut of well marbled pork with amazing flavor. Perfect for a marinade and roasted on the grill. If you love pork and you haven’t heard of this amazing cut, you need to seek it out and try this grilled version with a delicious citrus marinade. What is Pork Collar? Pork…
Grilled Bavette Steak with Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce
The bavette steak is the greatest steak you need to know about. Tender like skirt steak, and full of flavor, this Grilled Bavette Steak with a decadent Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce will be your go to option for tender and flavorful steak. What Cut of Meat is Bavette Steak? Bavette steak, or flap steak, comes from…
Grilled Chicken – How to Grill Perfect Chicken Every Time!
This easy grilled chicken comes out perfect every time! Follow these simple steps to get great flavor, crispy skin, and juicy texture for the best grilled chicken! Stop overcooking chicken and learn the tips and tricks that pros use! Grilled chicken can be a little intimidating for people. Too often people are afraid of under-cooking chicken,…
Easy Chicken Seasoning Recipe – Sugar Free & Gluten Free
This chicken seasoning is great for grilling or roasting any poultry dish. This seasoning is also sugar free, making it a great high heat rub that won’t burn when placed over direct heat for perfect grilled chicken. But first things first… Is there a difference between a Seasoning and Dry Rub? Seasoning is simply a…
Pulled Pork Sliders with Grilled Pineapple Coleslaw
This recipe for sweet and savory Smoked Pulled Pork Sliders is a take on Asian-meets-Hawaiian flavors with a dry rub of Chinese five spice, dry ginger, and brown sugar, topped with a soy based glaze and a bright pineapple citrus coleslaw. These pulled pork sliders pair perfectly with one of our favorite white wines – dry riesling….
