This delicious and simple to make bread dough will have you smiling ear to ear. From sandwich bread, dinner rolls, pizza dough and cinnamon rolls versatility is the name of this dough. What better way to surprise you family and friends than with a fresh out of the oven loafContinue Reading

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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

Deliciously rich and bold, this cocoa spice rub is perfect with a smoky grilled tri tip. Whether using a gas grill, charcoal grill or hard wood fire, your friends and family will enjoy every bite.  Tri tip is a cut of beef that shows up time and again on ourContinue 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

Sweet & Spice Bourbon BBQ Sauce This bbq sauce has a bit of sweet a hint of heat and a touch of smokiness. Perfect with beef, chicken, vegetables and pork, when grilled over flavorful hard wood. Make this sauce a day or two in advance to develop deeper and brighterContinue Reading

Texas Classic Chuck Wagon Fire Box

The Ultimate Over The Fire Cooking Tool The most important technique I can teach is how versatile your over the fire cooking equipment should be. Working with equipment that can create a hot direct heat zone and a cooler slow grill side is essential.  The act of building a fire,Continue Reading

  The Best Blackened Seasoning Mix   Smoky, spicy and home made, this is the best blackened seasoning mix you will ever make or  taste. The blend of paprika, pepper, cayenne and garlic delivers a punch of flavor to any of your dishes too. Blackened salmon, catfish, chicken and vegetables,Continue Reading