My dad was from northern Alabama, so I always keep an eye out for southern recipes that I can use. Northern Alabama has a peculiar regional spin on a barbecue sauce I had to try. It has a sharp tang provides a beautiful finishing crust, but unlike other sauces that are tomato or mustard based,ContinueContinue reading “Alabama White Sauce BBQ Chicken (or ribs)”
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Five Fabulous Cocktails to Kiss Summer Hello
This long Independence Day weekend is the official start of summer for many people. Cocktails, anyone??? COCKTAILS 4 O’clock Fresh Vodka Gimlets- Mystic Island, NJ The day is winding to a close and it is still a couple of hours until dinnertime. Beer isn’t doing the trick. It is time for something smooth, strong and refreshing.ContinueContinue reading “Five Fabulous Cocktails to Kiss Summer Hello”
Three Clam Recipes Just for the Shuck of It!
“I can teach a chimp how to make linguini and clams. I can’t teach a chimp to dream about it and think about how great it is.” — Mario Batali Clams are God’s way of saying “Here, taste the ocean”. Like many shellfish, clams have a hard protective shell to hide their delicate, sweet meatContinueContinue reading “Three Clam Recipes Just for the Shuck of It!”
ErinGoScratch Recipe- BBQ Shrimp Skewers
What says great outdoor summer cooking like gigantic BBQ shrimp on a stick over fire! This recipe is easy to prepare and quick to cook if you prep in advance. Not to mention light, healthy and scrumptious. Ingredients: Marinade- 1/2 cup of pineapple juice, two tablespoons of soy sauce, juice of one lime, 2 cloves garlic (crushed), 3/4ContinueContinue reading “ErinGoScratch Recipe- BBQ Shrimp Skewers”
Coca-Cola marinated Pork Shortribs with Maple Honey-mustard Glaze
Ribs are a summer favorite and over the years I have developed a method of delivering consistently moist, tasty ribs. Whether beef or pork, the way to good ribs is to brine. Brining begins the process of breaking down the tough connective tissue in the ribs. Cooking them low and slow, in the oven orContinueContinue reading “Coca-Cola marinated Pork Shortribs with Maple Honey-mustard Glaze”
ErinGoScratch Recipe- Texas Style Beef and Pork Chili
The chili I grew up loving had lots of beans, a mild savory flavor, came in a red a yellow can and was delicious on chili dogs. It was fine and in a pinch, I still use it when I crave a chili dog or burrito filling. As I grew older and my wandering tasteContinueContinue reading “ErinGoScratch Recipe- Texas Style Beef and Pork Chili”
Five recipes for the seafood lovers- Clams, Crabs and lobster!
If you love seafood the way I do, you are constantly seeking out recipes for spectacular regional clam, crab and lobster dishes. Here are a few gems I have picked up along the way. NJ Style Garlic Crabs “So if anybody wants to get me something, get me 60 crabs – one forContinueContinue reading “Five recipes for the seafood lovers- Clams, Crabs and lobster!”
ErinGoScratch Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Buffalo Turkey Meatloaf
…with Alabama white sauce (recipe at bottom of page). Meatloaf is a retro dish that remains relevant today because it can be tweaked and adapted to suit any taste. It is a humble meal that can be elevated to “restaurant quality” status with a few simple tips. 1, Keep it moist- turkey is a meatContinueContinue reading “ErinGoScratch Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Buffalo Turkey Meatloaf”
ErinGoScratch Recipe: Rustic Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Cacciatore is an Italian is a hearty, rustic hunters stew slow cooked,with onions, peppers, tomatoes, herbs, garlic, capers and wine, simmered down to a mellow perfection. This rustic chicken cacciatore’s aroma is heavenly and just one bite is going to make you feel like you are in Tuscany overlooking the vineyards eating a marvellousContinueContinue reading “ErinGoScratch Recipe: Rustic Chicken Cacciatore”
Low and Slow Sous Vide Cooking
Sous vide (pronounced sue-veed) is a method that sticks to a closely held philosophy of mine that applies to all kinds of cooking- low and slow. The concept is to cook the food in a plastic bag immersed in hot water, bringing the temperature of whatever you are cooking to gradual perfection, while locking inContinueContinue reading “Low and Slow Sous Vide Cooking”
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