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BBQ Cider Brined Pork Chops Recipe

posted August 09, 2010 in BBQ Party

Cider Brined Pork Chops Ingredients 2 cups apple cider 1 3/4 cups water 1/4 cup coarse kosher salt 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 teaspoon dried sage 1 cinnamon stick 4 pork-loin chops, about 3/4 inch thick Pr (read full article)

Why More People Aren't Vegetarians

In a word, bacon. While I do my best to eat healthy most of the time, bacon is one of those things that makes everything taste better and I could not bear to live without. And before you tell me to substitute turkey bacon for bacon, turkey bacon is n (read full article)

Grilled Honey and Teriyaki Chicken

posted June 08, 2010 in Smoky Mountain Cafe

This is one of Tyler Florence's "no fail" recipes that we have made several times already.  For me, grilling chicken can be a little tricky since we like our chicken evenly cooked inside and out and still moist on the inside.  Bri (read full article)

How to Roast a Chicken, the Zuni Cafe Way

posted April 20, 2010 in Savour Fare

I was roasting a chicken the other night, and I realized that I’ve never posted a roast chicken recipe on my blog, which I really should. It’s my go to Sunday night supper, one we have at least once or twice a month. It’s elegan (read full article)

Ranch Grilled Chicken Tacos

posted April 16, 2010 in Mangos Chili and Z

This recipe is a combination of three ideas.  1.  First of all, a finishing sauce created by Chris over at “Nibble Me This”  caught my eye. He simply combined sour cream and a fajita marinade to create a sauce to drizzle over his faj (read full article)

Recipe: Purple Potato Vichyssoise

posted April 08, 2010 in The Gastro-Lounge

While in school in Napa, Matt and I had a three week class called Garde Manger. The class teaches you the techniques of the cold kitchen. We learned about brining, curing, smoking meat, canapes, presentation for buffets, and so much more. The bes (read full article)

Turkey Brine Recipe

posted March 31, 2010 in Blog Che

Here is delicious apple brine for turkey, chicken, or pork. If you have never tried brining before, it may be time to start. This brine helps to keep the meat from becoming overcooked. This brine will make the turkey or chicken very moist and not so (read full article)

Bradley 5 Flavor Variety, 60-Pack

posted March 28, 2010 in BBQ Party

Related Posts:Bradley Apple Bisquettes 48 PackBradley Hickory Bisquettes 120 PackFIRE & FLAVOR Skewers & Spice With Everyday Rub, 2.4-Ounce Packages (Pack of 12)FIRE & FLAVOR Skewers & Spice With Asian Rub, 2.4-Ounce Packag (read full article)

Bradley Apple Bisquettes 48 Pack

posted March 27, 2010 in BBQ Party

Related Posts:Bradley Hickory Bisquettes 120 PackFIRE & FLAVOR Turkey Perfect, Apple Sage Brining Mix, 18-Ounce Box (Pack of 3)Charcoal Companion CC6029 Hickory, Mesquite and Apple Wood Chip Sampler PackCamerons Products 6-Pack Flavorwood (read full article)

Cooking Techniques: Brine, Cooking with Beer and Other Ingredients

posted March 17, 2010 in Food Meditations

Turkey The Food Lab: Turkey Brining Basics "The problem, as we all know, is with overcooking. So first, a quick look at what happens to turkey (and other meats) as it cooks." If my mom's roasting... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we (read full article)

No Fail Dinner Party #1 ~ Roasted Chicken

posted February 23, 2010 in Essentially Entertaining

At the heart of the dinner party is the meal.  No way around it - it's the "dinner" part of the "party". So, it helps to have a few aces in your pocket that provide a no-fail menu plan so that you, as a Savvy Host, can dedicate more time and at (read full article)

Rustic Bagel and Lox Pizza (Smoked Salmon)

I love bagel and lox!  Lox is just another name for cured salmon though most people confuse it with smoked salmon.  I really like the inexpensive packs of Vita brand Nova lox salmon they sell at Publix. It has a milder brining than some lox (read full article)

Curing and Brining Meat and the Power Rangers

posted February 06, 2010 in waylandcook

Today was a rainy day here. When Junior got home we fixed the pig fence and hopefully they will stay in for a while. We have decided that we need another LGD for the farm. Handme is getting older and lazy. He is letting something eat my chickens left (read full article)

Cranberry Sauce - Getting Ready for Christmas!

posted December 19, 2009 in Pig Pig's Corner

Yes I will be roasting a turkey for Christmas this year. Although the bird is huge, not very tasty, dry (can be solved by brining), and takes ages to cook, I will be roasting one still because I love cooking with turkey leftovers! Turkey porridge, so (read full article)

Roast Pork with Crackling Served with Honey & Mustard Sauce

posted December 18, 2009 in Pig Pig's Corner

A week till Christmas!Snow came early this year and up to 20cm of snow fell last night! Will it be a white Christmas this year? Something I've been hoping for all these years! I hope so. Have you all started planning your Christmas menu? Christmas gi (read full article)

Gourmet food articles I've written for Examiner.com

posted December 11, 2009 in Untrained Gourmet

As you know, I've taken up the gauntlet as the Knoxville Gourmet Food Examiner, writing for Examiner.com. Since I'm trying to put nearly all original content on there, check out what I've had to say. There are a lot of great recipes and ideas there (read full article)

Thanksgiving

posted November 26, 2009 in Savour Fare

Thanksgiving is the cook's holiday. More than any other holiday, it centers on food, on abundance, on dinner. Foodies across America have been planning their menu for weeks -- lovingly printing recipes, brining turkeys, baking pies. It's really (read full article)

My Favorite Turkey

posted November 23, 2009 in Food for Thought

I am not lucky enough to get to cook Thanksgiving Dinner each year. My mother-in-law still hangs on to tradition and wants us to come to her more often than not. So, those years that I do get to host, I’m thrilled about it and make the turkey t (read full article)

Brining Your Thanksgiving Turkey Keeps It Moist!

posted November 21, 2009 in Karen B\'s Cooking Made Easy!

Brine your turkey or chicken before roasting. When you use a brine your bird will stay tender and moist with tons of flavor. And it easy to do!You will need a large stock pot or spaghetti pot. Room in your fridge or a cooler. If your brining a turkey (read full article)

How to Brine a Turkey

posted November 19, 2009 in Savory Tv

Considering brining your Thanksgiving turkey this year?   If so you must watch this video brought to us from Chow.com.  The delicious Top Chef Master Michael Chiarello explains in simple terms how to do it correctly and common mistakes to avoid. (read full article)

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