Category Archives: Brine

July 4th Grilling Favorites

The 4th of July is just a few days away and I will be firing up the Weber to grill some delicious traditional 4th of July fare.  Here are three recipes that will make you the GRILL MASTER OF YOUR … Continue reading

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July 4th Menu

For me there is no better day to show off my barbequing skills than on the most important American Holiday of all- The 4th of July.  Since barbequing is an all American summer pastime on the all American Holiday I’m … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Feast 2021

It’s been a long time since most of us have been able to spend Thanksgiving with Family and Friends. Two years to be exact. This Thanksgiving has been heavily antisipated and will be special for most of us. I want … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Andouille Sausage, Appetizers, Apple Pie, Apples, Austrian Vegetable Soup, Bacon, BBQ, Brine, Brussels Sprouts, Caramel Sauce, Charcoal Grill, Chestnuts, Chicken Stock, Chutney, Chutney Cream Cheese, Condiment, Condiments, Corn, Corn Bread, Corn Pudding, Cranberries, Cranberry Citrus Compote, Cream Cheese, Creme Fraiche, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dinner, Dried Cranberries, Dried Fruit, Entree, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Food For Thought, Graham Cracker Crust, Gravy, Grilling, Hints and Tips, Holiday Specialties, Mango, Mango Chutney, Menus, Pancetta, Pastry, Pastry Crust, Pate Sucre, Pears, Pecans, Potato, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Recipes To Share, Sausage, Sides, Smashed Potatoes, Smoked Chicken Stock, Stuffing, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Pies, Turkey | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Thanksgiving Feast 2021

Memorial Day BBQ

Memorial Day is the beginning of summer and this year is especially important since it will be the first of the summer holidays we can spend with family and friends. No large gatherings but  a small group is good. It … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Feast 2019

I had Thanksgiving Dinner last week (exactly 4 weeks early) since my sister and her husband were visiting and we could be together with my brother. I made everything traditionally (my traditions) with one exception – I changed the brining … Continue reading

Posted in Ahh Haa Moments, Apple Pie, Apples, Bacon, Bread, Brine, Brussels Sprouts, Caramel Sauce, Cheesecake, Chestnuts, Corn, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dinner, Dried Cranberries, Dried Fruit, Entree, Food For Thought, Fruit Desserts, Gravy, Hints and Tips, Mushrooms, Pancetta, Pastry, Pastry Crust, Pate Sucre, Pecans, Pie, Poultry, Pudding, Pumpkin, Recipes To Share, Sage, Sauces, Side Dishes, Sides, Stuffing, Sweet Potato, Thanksgiving, Turkey, Vegetables, Wild Mushrooms | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Thanksgiving Feast 2019

Thanksgiving Feast 2017

Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away and I know many of you are starting to get ready for the “Great Thanksgiving Feast of 2017”. I am sharing a menu with you that has some new ideas and a few … Continue reading

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BBQ Season In Full Swing

Don’t let the dog days of summer get you down. The BBQ Season is in full swing and there is no better way to keep your kitchen cool than to use your outdoor grill. Be it a gas grill or … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Sauce, Beef, Beer, Brine, Cedar Plank Grilling, Charcoal Grill, Chicken, Chocolate, Corn, Cranberries, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Entree, Fennel, Fish, Food For Thought, Garlic, Graham Cracker Crust, Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate, Italian Meringue, Lemon, Lobster, Meat, Pork, Potato, Recipes To Share, Salad Dressing, Seafood, Shrimp, Sides, Sugar, Tarts, Turkey | Tagged , | Comments Off on BBQ Season In Full Swing

Super Bowl 50 Party Treats

The long awaited, end of the season, BEST party of the year is almost here. I’m giving you some ideas for Super Bowl 50 Party Treats that will please the crowd and make you the hit of the Super Bowl … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Ancho Chili Preserves, Appetizers, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Sauce, Blue Cheese, Brie, Brine, Cheese, Chicken, Food For Thought, Fritters, Mushrooms, Onion Jam, Pork, Poultry, Pulled Pork, Quesadilla, Recipes To Share, Salsa, Vinaigrettes and Dressings | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Super Bowl 50 Party Treats