Cooking with Fire

When trying to come up with a topic this week I began to think back to the staples that everyone should know how to prepare and grill properly. From steak to pork chops to chicken breast… and as I was thinking about these cuts it dawned on me. So much of the flavor we develop in these different meats is in the seasoning we use.

Josh Cary and Chef Tom Jackson share an easy recipe for these stay-at-home days. 4 servings 1 lb ground beef 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced 1/2 poblano pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups canned San Marzano tomatoes (and sauce) 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained, rinsed 1 1/2 cups beef stock 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup diced onion, for garnish (optional) Fritos Directions Preheat your pellet grill to 375ºF, set up for direct

Like many of you, I have been doing my best to stay home and distance myself from the outside world as much as possible these past few weeks.

This past summer my wife and I decided to take our family on a road trip to Minneapolis. The weather was beautiful, with highs a good 20 degrees lower than back home in Kansas — a perfect spot to vacation to escape the summer heat. But the food we had during the trip is what really stood out. The first few days of our vacation we stayed with our friends Raphael and Teresa. Raphael is originally from Germany and is a wonderful host, so we had quite a few home cooked meals while we were there.

This year Americans will buy nearly 60 million pounds of chocolate for Valentine’s Day.

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January has arrived, and once again Americans are looking to change up what, and how, they eat to get the new year started off right. But this can be incredibly challenging with our busy schedules. Between jobs, kids, and a mass of activities, we just don’t seem to have the time to cook those healthy meals we all want. This was the challenge facing my wife and I when we started our new shop this past fall. We have two kids and we both work more than full-time hours, but we knew we didn’t want to

A new decade is nearly upon us, and no matter how your 2019 went, rolling over into a new year brings new possibilities and opportunities. But before we slide in 2020 with hope, I challenge you to say goodbye to 2019 in style.

It's that time of year again. I’m not talking about the temperature suddenly dropping below freezing and the wind blowing us around like leaves. No, it’s that time of year when everyone has an opinion on how you should cook your Thanksgiving turkey, and what sides are best for your gathering. But I’d like to, instead, focus on the unsung hero of our holiday dinners, the spices and herbs we rely on to give us those classic flavors — especially sage. For centuries sage has been an important part

Sometimes the simplest things are the best. Bacon and eggs, the grilled cheese sandwich, grilled lobster cover in butter — few ingredients, easy preparation, big flavor. The cheeseburger falls into the same category: a little beef, a few slices of cheese, buns and whatever toppings you like. But when you want to wow your guests, you need to take things to another level, and that is where the Juicy Lucy comes in.