Archive for the ‘Recipes’ Category

You’ve Got to Love A Hometown Butcher Shop

February 14, 2011 - 2:13 am 1 Comment

Once upon a time, patrons visited actual butcher shops to purchase their meats. The neighborhood butcher become a fixture in everyday life. Anyone who can recall Sam the Butcher putting his moves on Alice in the Brady Bunch

Super Bowl Menu Ideas: Super Meaty Chili

February 4, 2011 - 3:36 am Comments Off

Come Super Bowl Sunday, if you’re playing host, you’re going to have your hands full flipping, dipping and grilling (especially if you’re giving some of our Super Bowl burgers, skewers, and nachos recipes a shot). Wouldn’t it be great to have… Continue reading about Super Bowl Menu Ideas: Super Meaty Chili

Beef & Mushroom Chili With Chipotle

February 4, 2011 - 3:01 am Comments Off

With nearly limitless flavor and ingredient combinations, mindless preparation methods (chop, fry, stir, simmer) and leftovers that almost always taste better the next day, chili is the lazy cook’s best friend. There are a million ways to make it – from the zesty and spicy to the super duper meaty (beans? screw the… Continue reading about Beef & Mushroom Chili With Chipotle

Super Bowl Menu Ideas: Burgers

February 2, 2011 - 9:00 pm Comments Off

From sliders to super-sized, burgers are a staple of the Super Bowl menu. And we know, you don’t need us to tell you how to whip up the classics: hamburgers, cheeseburgers, various bacon-enhanced varieties, etc. In fact, if you’re a fan of this site, chances are you’ve been honing and perfecting these classic recipes for… Continue reading about Super Bowl Menu Ideas: Burgers

Super Bowl Menu Ideas: Sticks

February 2, 2011 - 1:08 am Comments Off

Day Two of our week of Super Bowl Menu ideas, and this time we’re highlighting meat on stick, a.k.a. kabobs, a.k.a. skewers — no matter what you call them, they’re one of our favorite food delivery systems. Especially at a rockin’ Super Bowl party, when… Continue reading about Super Bowl Menu Ideas: Sticks

Curried Pork Kabobs With Pears

February 2, 2011 - 1:04 am Comments Off

This light and delicious recipe from Lobel’s Prime Time Grilling puts a sweet and exotic twist on your typical tenderloin kabob. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs. trimmed boneless pork loin or butt, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes (about 30)
  • 4 firm, ripe pears, such as Bartlett or Bosc, halved lengthwise

Confetti Lamb Kebabs

February 2, 2011 - 12:40 am Comments Off

Always trust a lady who loves meat. They bring you great recipes such as this one, from the The Meat Club: Girls Only cookbook, which gives you a cool,  casual way to serve lamb. Lamb crisps up beautifully on a grill, and the vegetables provide a perfectly sweet complement to the meat’s savory flavor. … Continue reading about Confetti Lamb Kebabs

Sassy Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce

February 2, 2011 - 12:16 am Comments Off

This is just one of many great recipes we’ve tried from the Girl’s Only Meat Club Cookbook. It’s easy to make and wins rave reviews for it’s sweet, spicy Asian-inspired flavors. Feeling lazy? Store-bought peanut sauce will do a pinch, but trust me, the homemade stuff is worth the extra work.

Ingredients

    Super Bowl Menu Ideas: Nachos

    February 1, 2011 - 12:13 am Comments Off

    Super Bowl Sunday is less than a week away, and even if your team won’t be taking the field, football’s biggest day is still a feast for all fans. Because no matter who you’re pulling for in the game, what you’re putting in… Continue reading about Super Bowl Menu Ideas: Nachos

    Cold-Weather Grilling Tips and a Barbecue Meatloaf Recipe

    January 12, 2011 - 1:19 am 3 Comments

    Don’t let Old Man Winter put a damper in your outdoor cooking. Just because it’s a bit chilly out there, your grill will still work just fine when the mercury drops. According to a survey conducted by Weber, 49 percent of American… Continue reading about Cold-Weather Grilling Tips and a Barbecue Meatloaf Recipe | 3 Comments