a competitive BBQ cook's food curiosity
Pork shoulder has this cooking option to transform into a magnificent morsel, into Pork Burnt Ends or call them Pork Bites, that will sweetly melt in your mouth. When you cook a pork shoulder as Pork Burnt Ends instead of pulled pork, you save cooking …
I am so fortunate to enjoy sliced pork belly often in my life. Asians love pork belly and it’s the perfect addition to a bowl of fried rice, a bowl of ramen, or the most dangerous, but most enjoyable, just a snack!! Sliced pork belly …
Meatless Mondays can be flavorful and delicious, and it can be done with this Mediterranean Inspired Orzo. Powerful seasonings like sundried tomatoes, olives, curly leaf parsley and feta cheese will taunt the tastebuds and fill your stomach without realizing you are missing anything. This recipe …
Beet Tartare, not Beef Tartare. While I haven’t turned into a vegetarian, we could all use more vegetables in our diet. This is a fun way to enjoy some – on a salad, as toast or as a spread. It has the visual appeal of …
When the weather is warm, I love enjoying meals outside. Cauliflower Greek Salad is the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats! The brine of olives and feta cheese cuts through the rich sizzle of crispy and juicy chicken. So so so delicious! I truthfully can’t say …
When you’re >1000 km from the closest ocean, Crab(less) Tofu Cakes can substitute. What do you know? They’re vegetarian and perfect for Meatless Mondays too! On a serious note, I’m clearly a carnivore at heart, so when it comes to any sort of cooking, the …
I’ve got a hankering for the sweet crunch of Coconut Shrimp, the question is, can it be made at home? Of course! I live in the Prairies, so seafood is far distance away. The easiest and most economic way to access seafood is frozen. But …
Avocado Basil Pheasant Salad Rolls is not your run of the mill salad roll. Similar to Thai Basil Chicken (Krapow Gai) without the spicey tingle, the infusion of basil and cilantro really accentuates the avocado. With “avocado” as this week’s theme for Supper Challenge, I …
Deliciously rich and creamy, this restaurant style, Creamed Spinach can be made in your own home. Plus, who doesn’t love the antioxidants, iron content and the health benefits of spinach? This recipe is a keeper! Creamed spinach is an excellent side dish to steak, chicken, …
What is a steamed bao? Pronounced “bow,” steamed bao is a bread or roll that is steamed and filled with meat and/or vegetables. Alternative names for steamed bao? Mantou = plain steamed bao with no filling, sometimes tinted a color due to the addition of …
Tailgating, finger foods, game eats and camping food cheers for Bacon Wrapped Mozza Dill Pickles! Yummy! Superbowl weekend screams “Big Game” eats as the theme for SupperChallenge!
Kimchi is so great for your gut, its full of probiotics and bacteria that is good for your body. Often served as a Korean side dish, these spicy pickled vegetables help reduce inflammation, low in sugar and has flavor to distract you from the vegetable …
There is nothing better than grilled, plump, juicy shrimp complemented by Cuban mojo (pronounced “mo-ho”) on a hot summer night. It would be even better if such a meal could be enjoyed on the humid island overlooking a white sandy beach. Citrus, garlic and herbs …
Its a much lighter meal when cauliflower rice fills your plate. Its not hard to skip the carbs and fill your rice with flavor instead. This is the perfect accompaniment to Cuban Mojo Shrimp, so if you want a full meal, this is it! In …
These Apple Cider Biscuits with Pepper Jelly and Apple Slices are phenomenal! I started the week stumped on how to create a dish from “apple cider” for our weekly @supperchallenge. But as I thought about the familiar flavors of apple and buttery biscuits in a …
What does one do with leftover turkey or chicken when you’re looking for flavor punch? Tortilla soup has all the makings of a hearty meal and its easy to assemble! After cooking a turkey dinner, the next couple days, I want to cook with as …
Save yourself some $$ and enjoy Oyster Rockefeller at home in a casserole form with a touch of smoke. When you can get double or even triple the value in oysters, this is a great deal. Even better, oysters pairs with smoke beautifully, so this …
Caramelized brussel sprouts with maple syrup and bacon will add a new dimension to brussel sprouts you grew up with. Magically browning these little cabbages removes the bitterness of the vegetable. Add steak spice, bacon and maple flavors and these little cabbages will be thoroughly …
With American Thanksgiving, I can’t help but drool about the great ways to use leftovers, including simmering a chowder from leftover chicken, turkey or duck. Hearty soups are a great way to to literally clean out the fridge as well. The recipe itself is a …
Have you experienced the autumn symphony? Cool weather, fall leaves and migrating birds calls for spaghetti squash rosé in the repertoire of warm, hearty dishes. That’s a lot of words for WOW this dish is amazing! Its so amazing, that we have promptly bought a …
A new flavor on some old favorites, a barbeque peanut sauce can do the trick. Great for salad rolls, salads, noodles or seasoning for a stir fry, this tangy and nutty combination is a crowd pleaser. For more savory flavor, add more soy sauce, for …
This week’s supper challenge theme is “TV or movie inspired” theme. There are so many options to choose from! Who doesn’t start drooling or find their stomach rumbling when watching a good show? Its a dream come true to think food could rain from the …
I was incredibly giddy when gifted a bag of tomatillos. In Canada, locating tomatillos is uncommon, to say the least. Ask a Canadian where to find tomatillos and they say, toma-wha? Describe a tomaillo as a green tart tomato and more blank stares – you …
I’m not kidding, this vegetarian soup with lentils is absolutely delicious! Second helpings by everyone at dinner! I love a challenge, especially for the weekly @supperchallenge. For “apple” this week, I want to cook apples in a savory way. When I came across a recipe …
I could be the laziest baker ever. When brioche can be mixed simply and not require the painfully messy kneading of warm butter, I’m in! Just because traditional methods have been converted to stand mixers, it doesn’t mean breads need to be processed traditionally. Brioche …
BBQ is not just for meat lovers, so when looking for a full flavored lighter dinner, I’ll make a Strawberry Kale Salad with Blues Hog Tennessee Red Dressing. Blues Hog makes this awesome sweet and tangy sauce that has a great zest. While Tennessse Red …
How can Jalapeno Poppers be enjoyed all times of the day? Jalapeno Poppers (aka atomic bacon turds (ABT) aka armadillo eggs) are a fan favorite. They are perfect for tailgating, Superbowl weekend, backyard BBQs and more. So, how could this appetizer be recreated in a …
You’re curious! And I bet you don’t even have a bucket of ice cream close by. Haha! All kidding aside, these dill pickle wings are not run of the mill and SO DELICIOUS! I admit I have wrinkled my nose to the notion previously, but …
When a weekly supper challenge involves “chips”, Dill Pickle Potato Chip Soup was the first thing that came to my mind. Chips are a comfort food. It only seems natural to pair comfort food with comfort food, in a soup. Luckily, I was inspired by …
Its hot, its cool, its grilled, its watermelon salad! Will watermelon grill if its 80% water? Yes! By keeping the rind on when grilling and using high temperatures, this summer treat can indeed be grilled. The most noticeable difference after grilling the watermelon, is the …
Can mushrooms burst with flavor and nutrients without much loved bacon or cheese? The answer is yes! I’m on a personal challenge to ensure that vegetables really stand out at the dinner table without basting the vegetables in high amounts of fat. So, how can …
