Gourmet Cooking at Home!
These old fashioned baked beans are the best “from scratch” Southern baked beans recipe you’ve ever had. They’re thick and rich, with a complex smoky, sweet and spicy flavor. A few “secret ingredients” are the key to these heavenly BBQ baked beans and they make a perfect side dish with everything from burgers and hot dogs to chicken, ribs and steaks.
Chicken and beer are a natural pairing, right? So what could be better than a real, wood smoked beer can chicken? Not much… except maybe a cold brew to go along with it. This easy BBQ beer can chicken recipe is one that our clan goes back to again and again because it’s easy to make, impressive to serve (everyone gets a chuckle from the beer can chicken stand). But it’s the juicy, tender, lightly-smoked flavor that keeps ’em coming back. With only 3 ingredients and your choice of wood chips, you can have this satisfying bird on your table in no time.
This quick and easy BBQ powder is an all purpose dry rub for chicken, pork and beef, but you can also use this chipotle seasoning wherever you’d use a bbq spice blend. The conveniences of having this simple chipotle rub on hand are endless – I’ve used it in vinaigrettes for a smoky, Southwestern flair. this Simple recipe uses pantry spice staples and makes about a cup of smoky dry rub seasoning that will last for a few months in an airtight container. A great chicken rub or condiment for beef brisket and you’ll definitely want this tongue tingling dry rub for ribs and pork.
[Read More…]Want a quick and easy side dish to go with chicken, pork, lamb, beef, fish and seafood? This simple edamame quinoa salad is a light, healthy, flavorful mix. It can be served at room temperature or chilled and this shelled edamame recipe has staying power. Not only does it keep you full, it lasts for several days in the refrigerator without wilting. Great for meal planning and brown bagging. The citrus vinaigrette is tangy and fresh, giving this simple quinoa side dish a lively bump.
This classic eggplant dip (a.k.a. baba ganoush) is a light, healthy, flavorful snack that’s easy to make and goes great with softy pita wedges, crispy pita chips or crunchy crudité. Even eggplant haters, love this aubergine dip recipe, but if you have an eggplant aversion and you’re squeamish, try this small batch Mediterranean eggplant dip. You only need one eggplant and it makes about 2 cups of the smooth, smoky, irresistible chip dip. I think it’s the combination of the charred vegetable with pungent garlic and smooth tahini (sesame paste) that makes this smoky eggplant dip so irresistible. You can even use it as a healthy spread for sandwiches and wraps.
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