One of Chef Mike’s favorite recipes is for “Bloody Mary Tomatoes.” These cherry tomatoes, marinated in a Bloody Mary mix, make a great appetizer for an adult party. You can dial up the heat by using peppered vodka made with this simple recipe.
Ask Chef Mike: Making Real BBQ Without A Fancy Rig
Q: Hi Chef! I love your articles on the Burn! blog but I don’t have any fancy offset or vertical smoker. Can I make real barbecue without one of those? —Dwayne A: Hi Dwayne…you sure can! Kettle grills (such as the Weber) and even gas grills (such as the Char-Broil Heatwave) can be used for great barbecue. I use both …
Ask Chef Mike: Slow-cooker Pulled Pork
Craving some pulled pork, but don’t have 14 hours to slow-smoke some? This slow-cooker recipe gives you a quick option…just don’t tell your die-hard Que friends your dirty little secret.
Ask Chef Mike: Grilling with Wood Planks
Wood planks add another dimension to smoke-cooking fish, veggies, and other foods. It’s the most fun you can have with smoke—without breaking the law!
Ask Chef Mike: What’s the Story on Horseradish?
Q: What’s a good use for horseradish besides cocktail sauce or as a side with roast beef? And what makes it so hot? A: Horseradish is a root, similar to wasabi, and a member of the mustard family. Prepared horseradish is grated horseradish root combined with distilled vinegar. It has almost no taste until grated when the cells are crushed …
