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Southern BBQ Favorites
I come from a family of southern cooks, who used their food as a vehicle for showing their love and affection — I’m no different! A backyard BBQ is the perfect place to flex my culinary skills, and to show my family how much I love them, by cooking some of their favorite BBQ foods: […]
MoreThe Chemistry Behind BBQ
Since we’re well into BBQ season, I thought it would be good to shed some light on grilling. It’s funny how we, as humans, tend to do things without thinking about the underlying reasons as to why stuff actually works. This got me to thinking about BBQing. Yeah, sure I go through the motions of […]
MoreSunday Dinner Series: Grilled Peach BBQ Chicken
What’s not to like about a sweet, juicy peach. But, combine peaches with succulent, grilled chicken and a tangy bbq sauce — now, you’ve got a winning meal for Sunday dinner! Summer fruits like peaches, mangoes, and pineapples go well with grilled chicken or seafood. For this recipe, I chose to use chicken drumsticks. The […]
MoreSunday Dinner Series: Grilled Tilapia & Summer Squash
Just like my late mother did, I prepare my best meals on Sundays. There’s something sacred about the planning, preparing, and cooking of a Sunday dinner. Maybe, it’s the tradition of families gathering together to enjoy a meal that makes it so special. Although, I wonder what my late mother would say about my cooking […]
MoreGet the Skinny on Burgers!
Is the burger the “star”attraction at your cookout? Do you put a lot of effort into buying the best beef, the soft white buns and all the fixins. You and your guests may think that a barbecue wouldn’t be the same without a great American burger. You may not know, but your average burger can […]
MorePlan a Healthy Barbecue
Now that the summer grilling season has officially started, you can start planning a healthy menu for your next barbecue. This would be the perfect time to introduce family and friends to a variety of healthy food choices. Plan your menu around a food theme: Southwestern grilled chicken or steak fajitas would be a perfect […]
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