Recipe Categories: beef, chicken/poultry, pork, seafood, main dishes, sandwiches, side dishes, soups & stews, spices, rubs, & sauces, grill/smoker, oven, sous vide, stovetop
Short ribs and red wine have been a couple for a long time. I just figured they’d get along even better with a little smoke in the room. These smoked braised short ribs get two hours of smoke, then finish in a red wine braise until they’re fall-apart tender. I’ll be honest, I almost left
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Chinese takeout has always been one of my comfort foods. It’s quick, familiar, and hits that sweet spot when you want big flavor without leaving the recliner. At the same time, I’ve always had a soft spot for unusual burgers; the kind that bend the rules a little but still feel approachable. Somewhere between those
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If you’re looking for a butter that brings heat, depth, and straight-up luxury to the table, this Calabrian chili butter is it. It’s rich and spicy, but still balanced enough to let seafood and chicken shine. I originally built this with shellfish in mind, but after testing it on shrimp, scallops, lobster, sea bass, and
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Living in Houston has spoiled me when it comes to Thai food, and this pan seared red snapper with Prik Nam Pla is inspired by the bold, bright flavors I keep chasing around the city. There’s no marinade needed for this red snapper so it’s easy, AND comes together quickly. It’s just lightly seasoned, cooked
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I grew up in Michigan where apple trees are basically a way of life. My grandmother had a ton of them in her backyard, and I’m still dreaming about her stuffed apple pies, which were the inspiration for this stuffed pork tenderloin. These days I’m cooking in Houston where a “cool fall day” means anything
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I never really understood how lemons and cowboys went together, but cowboy butter really took off. Call me crazy but I just don’t see a bunch of cowboys sitting around the campfire discussing bright citrusy notes. In any case, cowboy butter is absolutely amazing so props to whoever came up with it. I just wanted
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If you follow my blog, you know I love burgers. I also love Indian food, so these Indian Butter Chicken Burgers just made sense. They’re everything you get in butter chicken, packed into a ground chicken patty that’s actually juicy, then placed on a toasted bun with a bright, crunchy slaw. The sauce is rich,
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Meet The Twisted Hog – my bacon-blended pork burgers that put every other pork patty to shame. You can definitely buy ground pork and add your own minced bacon for these. I prefer to grind my own pork shoulder and bacon for the perfect 5:1 ratio. Also, that helps me justify the meat grinder I
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If you’ve tried my Grilled Peruvian Chicken or Peruvian Shrimp Skewers, you’re already halfway to knowing how to make Aji Verde (Peruvian green sauce). That sauce is a huge part of why those recipes hit. Aji Verde is creamy, herby, and just a touch spicy, and once you taste it you’ll start drizzling it everywhere:
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