Santa Maria Style Barbecue is as iconic in California as the Golden Gate Bridge. A style of cooking full of history and lore. This approach to grilling holds a dominant place in the BBQ culture and a heart in Central Californias food scene. Going back to the days when theContinue Reading
A delicious, yet simple basting liquid that will intensify the flavor to any of your grilled dishes. This highly concentrated salt solution takes the place of any seasoning or marinade you add to your protein before grilling. Full of Flavor I use the flavorful salt water solution as a bastingContinue Reading
Citrus grilled shrimp is the perfect meal cooked on the grill in the summer. With a bright and slightly spicy Asian citrus marinade, the caramelization that occurs on the grilled shrimp will impress everyone. The flavor of that char helps add a depth to shrimps natural sweetness, it’s unbelievable. MyContinue Reading
The key to stocking a pantry is to fill it with the necessary items you will eat. Making your pantry work for you by keeping it clean, and organized is what our Grandmothers and Mothers tried to teach us. But with food delivery and shopping daily, the pantry section inContinue Reading
Cocoa Spice Rub An excellent spiced rub with rich cocoa flavors perfect for your seared steaks, smoked chicken and grilled pork. Made with pantry staples this spice mix is perfect for you to keep on hand at all times. Ive always loved the rich flavor cocoa adds to cookies,Continue Reading
Buttery rich and chocolaty sweet, this chocolate toffee skillet cookie is easy to prepare and serve. The key to baking this delicious dessert is using a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet. Recently, I wrote an article for Trailer Life about my experience and knowledge of chocolate and the bean to bar process. IContinue Reading
No Knead Overnight Bread Simple is better, especially when making homemade bread. My no knead overnight bread recipe is not only easy it is delicious. Use this recipe as a base and experiment with additional flavors such as rosemary and kalamata olive, everything but the bagel seasoning, sea salt topped orContinue Reading
Bright and Flavorful Verde Sauce What better way to brighten your meal than with this intensely flavored tomatillo and poblano based sauce. Why Not? Slow simmered pork shoulder, grilled chicken or a vegetable verde chili, the possibilities are endless when you use this sauce along with the Southwest Season Mix.Continue Reading
Honey, Lime & Chili Marinade Bold, bright, sweet and spicy. This honey lime and chili marinade will truly take your favorite grilled chicken, fish, or pork to the next level. Unique ingredients such as garlic, honey, lime juice and zest will have your next grilled food exploding with flavor. Continue Reading
The Best and Rosemary and Mustard Marinade This delicious and versatile rosemary and mustard marinade delivers bold flavors to grilled vegetables, poultry and fish. You can make it ahead and kept it in the refrigerator for up to four days. Stone ground mustard with its coarse texture helps the marinade comeContinue Reading
