The idea of cooking food in a flower pot may sound weird, but it actually works, and this particular technique satisfies my need for bizarre gadgets. I first saw this on The Food Network, where Alton Brown was discussing meat smoking, and as he does, he presented a way that an average person could do ...
Steaks and hamburgers served at a last-minute 4th of July BBQ can still be made flavorful with the right spices and grilling items. There is no need to marinade steak or ground beef or overnight or even for hours. Your 4th of July BBQ menu can still be tasty, even if you don’t have much ...
Now that the weather is cold and my fireplace has been working overtime to heat up the house, we’ve been clearing away a gallon of ash from the firebox every morning. Instead of tossing all that great material into the garbage bin however, I’ve been using the wood ash around my home and gardens. Back ...
I have always wanted to make a grilled beer can chicken recipe. I love to grill but have failed miserably at grilling whole birds. Thanksgiving, 2008 is a case in point. I followed the prep directions for a grilled turkey to the tee. After the coals were hot and arranged in a perfect circle around ...
Ask Chicagoans which is the best ribs restaurant in the Windy City and opinions are bound to vary. Readers surveys list a diverse group of restaurants, from very casual rib shacks suitable for a quick bite to sit down restaurants offering a full service dining experience. Here are some of the listings of Chicago area ...
There’s more to a hosting a backyard bash then firing up a Weber Grill. From the menu to the decorations, it does not require overwhelming effort to host an indelible backyard bash. Unlike the indoor soirée, outdoor entertaining is laid back, without the pomp and circumstance. Below is a short list of summer party themes ...
