Ten little gift ideas for the chilehead or barbecue nut in your life.
I Heart Camerons Stovetop Smoker
A Camerons Stovetop Smoker will rock your cooking world. Cam and I hooked up when the weather turned cold and I wanted to have some hot-smoked chicken. Being a real sissy when it comes to grilling in bad weather, I decided to try one.
Ask Chef Mike: Smoking A Great Brisket
The difference between a good brisket and a great brisket is in the cooking, not the grade of the meat. Chef Mike shares his secrets of smoking a great brisket.
Get Stuffed: Smoked Turducken
The Romans had their traditions and later on, French charcutiers made galantines and terrines to entertain kings and other nobles. About 25 years ago, Chef Paul Prudhomme got credit for shining the public light on the modern take—turducken.
Using Green and Red Guajillo Peppers
One of our readers asked about using green guajillo chiles, and how to get them to ripen this late in the season. Dave DeWitt to the rescue!
Ask Chef Mike: Cherry Tomatoes and Peppered Vodka
One of Chef Mike’s favorite recipes is for “Bloody Mary Tomatoes.” These cherry tomatoes, marinated in a Bloody Mary mix, make a great appetizer for an adult party. You can dial up the heat by using peppered vodka made with this simple recipe.
A Super Hot Ghost Story
Once upon a time, an innocent blog editor was walking through the dark forest (okay, it wasn’t a forest, it was Twitter), when she was offered a pretty jar of jelly by an evil witch, who told her it was made from ghost peppers (well, it wasn’t actually a witch, it was Suzanne from Suzanne’s Kitchen.