I ate a food grade cricket last year at the International Food Bloggers Conference in Sacramento. After you get over the initial thought of munching on a cricket –legs and all, it simply tasted like sunflower seeds with a crunch. This past week I purchased cricket based snack chips at my Fry’s grocery store.…
Print Auto Draft Category: Blog, Recipes Servings: 2 cups Endive has a slight artichoke flavor when grilled and tastes fantastic. Last summer I toured California Endive Farms, which is the sole grower of endive in America. Endive is correctly pronounced “On-Deev” and it has a two-step growing process. The first growth from seed to root…
Print Deviled eggs with curry powder Prep Time: 15 minutes Category: Blog, Recipes, Test Kitchen Servings: 24 This Easter, try adding a little spice to your traditional deviled eggs. Just a pinch of curry powder transforms your ordinary deviled eggs to EGGS-trodinary! Ingredients 12 large hard boiled eggs, peeled 3/4 cup of mayonnaise 2 teaspoons…
Print The Easiest Hardboiled Eggs Category: Blog, Recipes, Test Kitchen Servings: 12 eggs It’s Easter time! Everyone always wants to know what’s the easiest way to make hard boiled eggs? While I was searching for the best methods, I stumbled upon Kenji’s Food Lab post: The Hard Truth About Boiled Eggs. He makes a statement…
Print Sorghum with Mixed Greens Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Category: Blog, Recipes Servings: 4 servings A whole grain summer salad that’s refreshingly light but satisfying. Ingredients 1/2 cup dry sorghum, rinsed 2 cups water 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon agave nectar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8…
Print Smoked & Grilled Leg of Lamb Category: Blog, Recipes Servings: 12 Servings If you are a fan of BBQ then this easy leg of lamb recipe will become a new family favorite. Ingredients 1 Leg of lamb (bone in) about 6 1/2 pounds 6 garlic cloves ¼ cup spicy brown mustard 1/3 cup extra-virgin…
Print Pumpkin Agave Fever Servings: 1 Need a fun fall beverage for your next get together? Try my Pumpkin Agave Fever Mocktail. Ingredients 1 pumpkin pie pumpkin (about 2 ½ pounds) 2 oz. coconut water 1 oz. spiced apple cider 1 oz. lemon juice 2 tsp. agave nectar 5 sage leaves Crushed ice as needed…
Print Charred Cream Corn Servings: 6 Charred corn is a summer favorite. This updated version has a nice smokiness with a pop of heat. Ingredients 3 slices bacon, chopped 2 ears of corn 1 large poblano pepper (about 5 ounces) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup shredded manchago cheese 1/2 teaspoon…
Print Grilled Cabbage Servings: 5 pieces Cabbage is the perfect side to BBQ however, it doesn’t have to be served up as coleslaw. Try this savory grilled cabbage recipe and mix it up a bit at your next cook out. Ingredients 1 head green cabbage 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon barbecue seasoning dry rub…
Print Beef Short Ribs Servings: 8 ribs This first test recipe came out really good. However, next time I would use more tabasco, increase the temperature, and cook for a shorter time period. Ingredients 2 racks beef chuck short ribs (total of 8.3 lbs) Tabasco sauce Salt Pepper Instructions Trim fat from ribs and discard.…