Three years ago, I started turning monster pumpkins into smokers for Halloween. Not only was it a good excuse to play with freakishly large vegetables, it was an even better excuse to put an attractive woman into a devil outfit and take pictures for the blog. I also like the idea of food that smokes itself. The basic idea was simple. Clean out the pumpkin, cut holes in the top and bottom, and place it over a small electric hot plate as the basis for the smoker.
Spicing Up That Leftover Turkey
Here’s a recipe for classic Mole Poblano, which features guajillo and pasilla chiles. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, this is a fantastic sauce for turkey.
Tied and Stuffed: Making Smoked Turducken
People smoke turkeys all the time. Adding smoky flavor to a turducken seemed like a stand-out winner to me. It also gave me an excuse to throw something new into the smoker, and well, I think we all know how I feel about that.
Hot Dog Heaven: A ton of ideas in one easy place
Happy Fourth of July, everybody! With a lot of us looking for last minute hot dog ideas, the folks at The Kendall School of Culinary Arts hooked us up with this simple graph showing us (and you) what’s what dog-wise across the country. Try them and let us know what you think!
Chile-Spiced Brunch Ideas for Mother’s Day
A fabulous, fiery brunch (that she doesn’t have to prepare) is the perfect way to show Mom you appreciate all the hell you put her through growing up.
St Patrick’s Day Pizza and Leprechaun Pie
Over the last year or so, I’ve delved deeply into the world of pizza. It’s culminating with the Pizza Trivia book I’m writing with Dave and Lois. Maybe that’s why I got the notion in my head yesterday to put together a Saint Patrick’s Day pizza of my own. As much beer as people put away for the holiday, a theme pizza seemed a natural.
Chiles and Chocolate: Perfect for Valentine’s Day
February 14 is a perfect day to celebrate the glory of chile peppers when combined with chocolate, a pairing that takes both ingredients and elevates them to new heights of flavor.
