Crispy Pork Belly has amazing flavor and texture. Kick up the wow factor by adding smoke flavor and an awesome sweet and savory sauce at the end. Learn the secrets of Smoked Pork Belly with a finish over hot coals to get it crispy. What is Pork Belly Pork belly is an incredibly marbled cut…
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Grilled Tuna Steak with Soy Dipping Sauce
This Grilled Tuna Steak Recipe is easy and delicious! The savory lime and soy based dipping sauce is mouthwatering and full of flavor. Learn how to grill tuna steaks in less than 10 minutes with a fun dipping sauce using any type of grill. Best Tuna for Grilling Thick cut, Yellowfin or Ahi, Tuna is…
Grilled Oysters with White Wine Butter Sauce
Grilled Oysters make for an awesome appetizer and decadent treat for your favorite friends. This grilled oyster recipe highlights what oysters are best for, grilling, and a simple butter sauce with a secret ingredient, white wine. Grilled Oysters We all know raw oysters can be absolutely incredible, and need very little to jazz them up….
Grilled Salmon – Perfect Every Time!
Grilled Salmon is one of our favorite fish to grill, with a rich flavor and juicy texture. Learn how to cook salmon steaks on the grill perfectly every time with these easy techniques. Selecting Salmon for Grilling There are many salmon species out there. Some are better for grilling because they tend to be larger…
Sea and Kosher Salt – A Guide
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…
Mulled Wine Recipe
Mulled Wine is a comforting winter drink made from a blend of red wine, spices, and citrus, served warm. This holiday classic is perfect for sitting by the fire or serving as a cocktail at your holiday parties. This easy traditional holiday cocktail comes together in less than 10 minutes! Mulled Wine Mulled wine, also…
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….
Pomegranate Mimosa
A delicious and festive 4-ingredient Pomegranate Mimosa made with sparkling wine, Cointreau, and pomegranate juice (plus garnish). The perfect cocktail recipe for holiday parties! The Holiday Season is officially here (wohoo), and along with that comes the decorations, music, lights, shopping, and my favorite part, the holiday parties! Parties filled with good friends, good food,…
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….
Smoked Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
An easy and elegant recipe for Smoked Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms cooked on your smoker (or oven). Smoked sausage is the secret to the BEST stuffed mushrooms ever! These make a great holiday appetizer or for a family gathering! What could be better than delicious bite sized stuffed mushrooms filled with savory goodness? The answer is…
Wine Marinated Beef Skewers with Cranberry Sauce
Wine Marinated Beef Skewers make for an amazing holiday appetizer cooked on the grill. This easy 5 ingredient marinade, and simple cranberry sauce topping, makes for quick preparation and fast grilling. This festive appetizer has holiday party written all over it. Many of us will have leftover cranberry sauce unused from Thanksgiving that we need…
Holiday Gift Guide for Wine & Cocktail Lovers
Our Holiday Wine Gift Guide is perfect for the Wine and Cocktail Lovers on your list this year. This is part 2 of our Holiday Gift Guide. See our Gift Guide for BBQ, Grilling, and general foodies here. In part 1 I discuss my love/hate relationship with most gift guides and why we like to…
Wine Storage and NewAir 46 Bottle Dual Zone Cooler
Wine Storage is important. Between the financial investment in wine, and the fact that some wines benefit from aging over time means that the storage of wine and how to store wine are important factors. This post details what you need to know in regards to wine storage plus a full review of the NewAir…
Holiday Gift Guide for BBQ and Food Lovers
Our holiday gift guide for the BBQ and food lovers on your list! Tis the season for giving! I also have a love/hate relationship with most holiday gift guides. My heart beats at an unhealthy rate when I see gift guides that contain “100 stocking stuffers under $15,” or “150 gifts for him,” or “75…
Thanksgiving Wine Guide
Trying to figure out what wines to serve with Thanksgiving Dinner this year? You’re not alone. Below is a fool-proof guide to finding great wines in all budgets for your holiday meal. I am a traditionalist when it comes to this meal, and my advice has remained the same year after year. The most important…
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…
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 Green Beans with Lemon Recipe
Can you grill green beans? The answer is yes. These easy Grilled Green Beans are topped with Grilled Lemon adding a great twist for any grilled side dish. I grew up on green bean casserole during the holidays. You know, made with canned green beans and a can of condensed mushroom soup. That heavy dish…
Grilled Rack of Pork with Apricot Herb Glaze
This bone-in Grilled Rack of Pork finished with an Apricot Glaze is an easy and crowd pleasing recipe for a crowd. A rack of pork is a perfect holiday or special occasion meal, and a great alternative to the traditional beef roasts. When we have friends over for a special occasion, or looking for holiday…
