Recipes

Instead of roasting in the oven, I prefer to cook a smoked ham in the smoker since it doesn’t require extra oven space. I start by coated it with a homemade spice rub, let it slow cooked, then brushed it with brown sugar and maple glaze or even a brown sugar mustard glaze for a…

Looking for a good way to make fish delicious and fast? This fish seasoning is the perfect addition to my kitchen. I use a simple, homemade spice rub mix based on Old Bay, a combination of spices and dried herbs that works really well together. The blend stays in my pantry, and when I add…

In North Carolina, barbecue begins with eastern North Carolina BBQ sauce, known for its bold Carolina vinegar BBQ sauce flavor. This thin, vinegar-based, sour, tangy, and spicy vinegar bbq sauce is the ultimate BBQ sauce for smoked or grilled pork. I have tried a lot of recipes, and this easy recipe is the closest to what…

Since last summer, I’ve been hooked on smoking with my wood pellet smoker, testing different rubs and bbq spices. After years of developing, tested and tweaked ratios, I created a homemade dry spice blend that became the winner and best recipe for a pulled pork rub—a smoky, sweet, spicy seasoning that builds deep bark on…

Over the years, I’ve discovered that a simple marinade can change how people see lamb, especially in the US, where it’s rarely found on a regular menu. After I visited Cyprus, I fell in love with bold Greek taste and started testing each recipe at my house; even the teenagers called it the best thing…

Over the last few years, I have developed and created a Smoked Turkey Rub that shaped our annual Thanksgiving tradition at my house. This BBQ seasoning is a careful spice blend and mix of herbs and bold ingredients, made specifically to compliment the natural flavor of the bird. The right combination of sweet and savory…

This salad dressing always sits in a jar in my fridge and is a true staple in my house. I’ve tried many dressings, from new to funky, and tested plenty of delicious recipes, but this remains my favorite kind for any salad. I drizzle it over tuna salad for lunch, serve it with deli salad…

When I think of Easy, Rosé, Sauce, I remember the years I lived in a small town where going out to eat at a restaurant was only wishful, thinking. We had pizza, a frozen slice we warmed, but I refused to let the lack of restaurants in my community stop me from enjoying a nice…

As a true Mexican food lover, I should have shared this recipe sooner. This crema is a zesty, creamy, cool, and refreshing sauce or condiment that’s hard to compare with plain sour cream. It typically consists of fresh cilantro, lime juice, and seasonings, all blended together with simple ingredients to make a tangy, herbaceous mix…