This recipe is one of the least fussy ways we've ever grilled chicken. The bonus is that it's juicy with a beautiful balance of smoky flavor. The science behind this recipe, simplified, is to brine the chicken in a sugar/salt solution for at least 30 minutes, and up to an hour. The smoking comes from using a small amount of soaked wood chips over charcoal. Our chicken turned
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Easy Southern Style Shallow Fried Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Fried chicken is a Southern specialty. It should be crunchy on the outside, with plenty of seasonings, and be moist on the inside. But, do we really need to deep-fry the chicken in 5 cups of oil? Apparently, not! The chicken is brined in salted buttermilk. Next, the chicken is coated with seasoned flour, and just a splash of buttermilk to create a crunchy outside coating.
Deep Dish Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble Pie or Crisp– Have It Your Way!
Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble Pie or Crisp is something that makes me look forward to spring and summer months. Sweet strawberries are a perfect balance for tart rhubarb. I'm the only member of my family who isn't a huge fan of pie, so I reserve some filling for a ramekin and top it with this delicious brown sugar oat topping. Vanilla ice creams is the perfect way to serve
How to Cook Perfect Filet Mignon
Let's face it, Filet Mignon isn't a cheap cut of meat, but it's worth it. The last thing you want to do is overcook it, and turn it into shoe leather. That would be a very sad day, indeed. What I want to share with youis a fool-proof and very simple way to prepare Filet Mignon. This technique is adapted from Ina Garten, one of my favorite and most trusted cookbook
Simple Grilled Turkey with Crispy Skin
Sometimes, it can be daunting to prepare a turkey dinner with only one oven. Why not free the oven by grilling your turkey? I was skeptical, at first. Our turkey turned out to be so flavorful and it moist. The crispy skin was an added bonus. Want gravy? My Make Ahead Turkey Gravy to the rescue! I believe I've roasted at least 25 Thanksgiving Turkeys in my lifetime. I've
How to Make German Bee Sting Cake – “Bienenstich” Kuchen
Bienenstich Kuchen (been-n-steech--the "ch" sound almost like a cat hissing) is also known as Bee Sting Cake. The cake isn’t quite like an American cake. It’s more of a pastry texture and it is filled with a pastry cream and topped with honey glazed almonds. Whenever we visit family in Bavaria, I have a specific bakery where I eagerly await that first bite. Now, I can make it
Berry Pie with a French Pastry Pie Crust
This berry fruit pie is bursting with flavors of raspberries, blueberries and olallieberries (or blackberries). The pie crust is ultra-tender and bakes flaky and golden. This is a perfect summer pie, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I'll tell you a little secret. You can definitely use frozen berries in the winter, and bring a little summer flavors into your
Amazing Slow-Grilled Smoky Beef Brisket with a Beer-Based Mopping Sauce and Homemade BBQ Sauce
Smoked brisket is something my husband adores, since he is from Kansas City. Since we don't have the special smokers or "ovens", our Weber grill did a great job of replicating a close replica of brisket that we've enjoyed at a few barbecue restaurants. We always look for the tell-tale "smoke ring" and that tasty smoky flavor. We figured out how to make our own smoky beef
Easy Homemade No-Knead Cheese Hamburger Buns
Everyone loves the simplicity of no-knead yeast breads. There's a fun twist with this recipe because this cheese scented bread is perfect for a grilled burger. These buns can be ready faster than you can say "Cheese"! We have just returned from a nine day trip to Montana and Wyoming. Gorgeous. Mind boggling. Peaceful. Inspiring. A photographer's paradise. To