Smoked Tomato Soup
It’s that very sad time of year for us when tomato season comes to an end. We are trolling farmers markets in search of any remaining tomatoes so we can make all the things that we can freeze or can to keep tomato season going …
grilling
Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema
Our Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema are a really easy meal that’s cooked on the grill. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal on a hot summer day. Make the crema while the fish is marinating and prep other toppings you are using. We use …
Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Lemon Basil Aioli
It’s almost the 4th of July! We have plans to barbecue (like we do every year) along with a lot of other folks. We’re feeling a little over hot dogs and hamburgers…maybe because all this sheltering-in-place has us eating a lot of grilled foods in …
Grilled Pork Ribs
Ribs have a long and storied history in our family. Sort of a sixth sense kind of history. They weren’t a common dinner but we loved them when they were served. When we were in high school, we met our wonderful, longtime friend Garrett and …
Grandpa Ferd’s Barbecued Chicken
Our Grandpa made the best barbequed chicken. Do you ever cook something that makes your heart ache a little bit because you miss the person who used to make it for you? Yep, that’s how we feel about Grandpa Ferd’s barbecued chicken. We can so …
Dad’s Grilled Smoked Leg of Lamb
When we were kids, leg of lamb was always a special occasion meal, especially at Easter. Living in California meant we were able to cook on the outdoor grill year-round. That being said, it was only natural that Dad would throw the annual Easter lamb …
Maple Brined Smoked Turkey with Cranberry Gravy
Turkey. Thanksgiving. Turkey = Thanksgiving, right? Not here. We love turkey all year round. It’s easy to pop a breast in the oven and throw together some stuffing for a quick weeknight meal. However, the absolute best turkey ever is our brined-for-three-days, smoked on the …