Over the holiday season Dana and I went to visit my family in Michigan. While there, my Mom made us some enchiladas. These were a tad bit different from my normal enchiladas. They were meaty and delicious. I had to have the recipe. So I asked my Mom for it and she happily gave it [...]
I recently discovered that Dana and I received a pressure cooker for our wedding. I know it has been a couple of years since we received the gift, but it was awesome! It was like discovering a $5 bill in the dryer. I was so happy. So I decided to try my hand at making [...]
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For the past couple of years I have been competing in Kansas City Barbecue Society competitions up and down the east coast. Ever since I have started people have been asking me for a competition style recipe. Well here is my brisket recipe. Competition Brisket The first thing required is a packer brisket. They are [...]
Posted in All, BBQ Tags: Barbecue, barbeque, BBQ, Beef, brisket, choice, competition, professional, sams club 1 Comment »
A ton of people believe that all natural is the way to go to get perfect barbecue. I used to be in that category until I started competing. Then I discovered how much injections enhance the flavor, texture and overall quality of the barbecue. This is my go-to brisket injection. It is simple and delicious. [...]
I don’t know about you but I think the price of meat is ridiculous! So when I see boneless skinless chicken breasts for $2 a pound, I buy a ton. But what if you don’t need it right away? Well you need to freeze it. I know what you are thinking but there is a [...]
Posted in All, BBQ, Tips and Tricks Tags: Beef, best way, Chicken, freeze, freezer, how to freeze meat, individual, individually, no freezer burn, Pork 2 Comments »
Dana and I love a good pot roast. I have cooked beef roasts in the past but I have never done a basic pot roast. So I figured I would tackle that today. Simple and delicious. Beef, veggies and a slow cooker. Couldn’t get any simpler. Beef Pot Roast Coarsely chop a turnip, 1 green [...]
I have always wanted to enter into a chili competition but never had the time. So I decided I would make a nice competition chili at home to see what the differences are between it and normal chili. For one, Competition chili does not have beans. It can not have any fillers such as noodles [...]
Dana and I have been really busy lately, so I thought it was time to use technology to our advantage. Yep, a slow cooker. I guess it is not on the cutting edge of technology, but it does allow us to be hands off and still end up with a great meal. This recipe [...]
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Ever since passing an Ikea on my way to DC the other day I have been craving Swedish Meatballs. Hard to believe but Ikea has great affordable food. My favorite is the Swedish Meatballs. Those tasty little meatballs in the delicious beef gravy. After having the craving for a few days I decided to [...]
It has been pretty cold here in Richmond for the past few weeks. I really enjoy the cooler weather as it allows for me to crank up the stove and oven and get to cooking. The summertime here is extremely hot and the last thing you ever want to do is add a little extra [...]
Dana and I love Chinese Takeout. However, the last time we ordered from our favorite joint we got sick. So we have halted on our orders. So I decided to try to make one of our favorite dishes at home. Beef with String Beans is simple, delicious and could not be that hard to replicate. [...]
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I am always looking for new ways to cook beef. I have made stir-frys’ in the past but none of them were Szechwan. What is Szechwan Cuisine? Well Szechwan means originating from the Sichuan Province of southwestern China. I is known for bold flavors, particularly the pungency and spiciness resulting from liberal use of garlic and chili peppers¹. This stir-fry [...]
I was starving for a French Dip sandwich the other day. So I jumped head first into my collection of cook books to see what a French Dip sandwhich consisted of. I wanted to get the herbs right. Who knew but the Better Homes and Gardens cookbook had a quick and easy recipe for it. [...]
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