Starting hardwood lump charcoal without my beloved Stump Chunks is not an easy task, especially when the air is dripping with humidity. It’s worth the effort though, in my opinion, as I cannot stand the residual chemical flavor lighter fluid leaves on my meats and vegetables, especially where slow smoking is concerned. So, knowing the…
Tag: BBQ
Baked BBQ Tofu, Macaroni Salad with Black Garlic Dressing
Cold, rainy winter days got you feeling a bit blue? Missing warmer weather and backyard bbqs? I know I am! To combat the chilly, winter wind whipping relentlessly around my hilly neighborhood the past few days, I decided a quick ode to the beloved summer picnic was overdue and kept this baked bbq tofu dish…
Smoked Baby Back Ribs, Charred Potato Salad and Fennel Dusted Brussels Sprouts
Saturday afternoon, the temperature hit 57 degrees and I fired up the grill for the second time this year. Only 49 days till spring and until then, I keep curing my winter blues with white hot coals and Plum wood chunks. Determined to snub winter, I slipped into my comfiest flip-flops, unapologetically ignoring the chilly…
Smoked Turkey Legs
Saturday the temperature rose above 50 degrees and I came down with a vicious case of spring fever! The sun and the warmth beckoned me to go outside to bask in it, while the birds were chirping out at me, “Resistance is futile!” So after a quick supply run, I made a beeline over…
BBQ Pork Sandwiches
As I’ve mentioned before, I like to put in several hours of prep work on the weekends I grill to help simplify upcoming weeknight dinners. Plus, if I’m gonna stand over hot coals for hours I want to cook more than one evening’s meal. This go around I smoked a pork butt over Apple and…
Blackberry BBQ Chicken with Honey Glazed Carrots
I’ve been making the same BBQ sauce recipe since I was about 20 years old. It’s pretty simple, but over the years I tweak it now and again to mix things up a bit. For this recipe, I picked up some gorgeous blackberries from Detwiler’s Farmer’s Market, along with some locally raised chicken breasts, and…
Pecan Smoked Chicken Thighs
I know most people are crazy about chicken and turkey breast, but for me dark meat is where it’s at. It has all the flavor and is the most tender cut of poultry. So I go against the grain, as I am prone to do, and always opt for bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for almost…
Grilled Steak, BBQ Wax Beans, Spicy Brown Mustard and Rosemary Potato Skewers, Twice Grilled Corn
Along with tomatoes, I also received organic wax beans and baby potatoes in my work share this week. Since it’s Labor Day weekend (any excuse to cook outdoors), I fired up the grill and turned out some really amazing food, if I do say so myself. Unfortunately, the steak wasn’t around long enough for me…
Beer Can Chicken
One of my favorite ways to cook chicken is on the grill and the easiest method is beer can chicken. I’ve cooked several beer can chickens over the years so I decided to try something new. I used a can of hard cider in place of the beer and the flavor was phenomenal. The chicken…
BBQ Chickpea Salad
Looking for a taste of summer without all the guilt? BBQ Chickpeas will satisfy the most die hard vegan as well as the most devout carnivores. Special thanks to Fair Weather Farm for producing the gorgeous spring salad mix! Seasonal ingredients are a great and healthy way to inspire any cook in the kitchen. So…
