Happy Pony Express Day! Let’s celebrate with a bit of fare from the Wagon Train Trail, shall we? I was first introduced to these spicy, flavor-packed beans at a local Sedona Restaurant years ago and they were excellent, no doubt, but I had to come home and recreate my own version; Of course, incorporating a…
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The 7 Prosperous Foods of New Year’s Eve
“Out with the old in with the new.” This age old wish rings true in most every home on New Year’s Eve and Day. Why not welcome in the year proper with the addition of your favorite foods to ensure good fortune? Here are the wondrous 7 to help lead the way. Fish Fish are…
Barbecue Ranch Chicken: 3 Ways 3 Ingredients
3 Ingredients and 3 different ways to prepare one of the moistest, tenderest, flavorful and easy chicken dishes around! Prep is minimal, but bottled ranch dressing is NOT recommended—it’s not thick enough. In fact, I use a little less milk and more mayonnaise when preparing the dressing. It sticks to the chick better 🙂 A…
Naked Bourbon Brew Burger with Caramelized Onions & Green Peppers–Beef At Its Best
Coffee in my burger? You bet! This caffeine infused burger (trace amounts) with all of the other elements (spices) included in this recipe expose flavors unknown—talk about fusion! I call this one “naked” because it’s served bare and unscathed: Topped only with the mild tastes of caramelized onions and peppers–leave the veggies pure because the…
I Want One! 2014’s Best Kitchen Gadgets #4 Kona BBQ Grill Mats!
One of my favorites is to BBQ pizza and shish kabob on the grill. Yet, providing smoky outdoor grilled flavors to our summertime favorites can present a challenge. How many times have you lost veggies down the grates? Would you like to grill more vegetables and pizzas, but fear you’ll lose half to the molten…
“The Sicilian” The Ultimate Italian Burger!
Every time I develop something Sicilian inspired “The Godfather” theme rings incessantly in my mind and memories of my Sicilian father weigh heavily into the equation as well 🙂 Grazia, Daddy! Obviously, this burger is an indulgence rather than every day fare, but as they say “variety is the spice of life.” And today I…
Grilled Chicken Berry & Glazed Pecan Fruit Salad
NOTE: Chicken is fully cooked, but the raspberry vinaigrette makes it look pink in the photos…sorry 🙂 I’ve been making these salads for years and have recently noticed an unnamed fast food chain has added something similar to their menu. Not to seem snobbish, but there is NO comparison between my homemade version and theirs….
Guest Chef Wednesday! Sliders with Chipotle Mayonnaise
I wanted to devote another day to “flavored mayo” in reference to last week’s post. So today, we offer the wonderful mini burger named “slider.” Compliments of Chef Bobby Flay. While, I believe White Castle created the original slider, Chefs everywhere, ever since, have been frying, grilling and topping their way into mini perfection. These…
Old West Style Cowboy Jack’s Jalapeño Bleu Burgers! Yee Haw!
Jalapeno with a Capital “J” This cheesy, juicy burger combines many flavors of the Old West and packs a little punch–just a little 😉 Spicy, sweet and slightly salty with an extra added kick! Serve with potato salad, Cowboy beans (the recipe will be served up shortly) and a crunchy ear of grilled yellow corn…Tarnation!…
Fat Tire Amber Grilled BBQ Chicken
A quintessential summertime meal–the perfect trio! The chicken and corn can be prepared on the grill and the macaroni salad made the day before. No Stove-top Heat Necessary! The Fat Tire Amber ale imparts a slight taste of spirits and the pungent seasonings kick up the flavors by volumes. Come home, pop your chicken and…
Once Upon a Spice 