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Holiday Barbecue Picnic The Memorial Day is not far off, so many of you choose to celebrate with family and friends by throwing a barbecue on Memorial Day! While cooking up some burgers and hot dogs and catching up with friends and family is a great way to spend the day, there are several safety tips that you should keep in mind. There are, after all, some safety hazards regarding fire and food when it comes to grilling out. Be sure to follow these 10 Memorial Day safety tips when throwing a barbecue to celebrate the holiday: Make sure there is nothing flammable near the grill. One small spar ..read more

Holiday Barbecue Picnic The Memorial Day is not far off, so many of you choose to celebrate with family and friends by throwing a barbecue on Memorial Day! While cooking up some burgers and hot dogs and catching up with friends and family is a great way to spend the day, there are several safety tips that you should keep in mind. There are, after all, some safety hazards regarding fire and food when it comes to grilling out. Be sure to follow these 9 Memorial Day safety tips when throwing a barbecue to celebrate the holiday: • Make sure there is nothing flammable nearby the grill. One small s ..read more

Let me start by saying that I am from Nashville and have eaten hot chicken from the Music City many times. This charcoal grilled version is as close, flavor-wise, that one might get to the classic version. What is Nashville Hot Chicken… Really? Hot and Spicy Charcoal Grilled Chicken The current version of a Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich is a deep-fried boneless chicken breast coated in a spicy barbecue sauce and served hot with pickles on a bun. Heck – you can even use fillets of white fish instead of chicken! When ordering “Hot Chicken” in the Nashville area, from a restaurant, not a fast-fo ..read more

Charcoal grilling Burgers By Kent Whitaker You never go wrong with a great tasting hamburger when planning your next charcoal grilling menu! Burgers are a favorite party pleasing entree; that can be made to feature different flavors from multiple cuisines. Beef hamburgers may still be king for many but do not count out pork, ground chicken or turkey, or even veggie burgers. The bottom line is this – do not get stuck in a rut while serving up the same boring burger patties to your family and friends. Now you can try this recipe for a beef burger that is sure to demonstrate your culinary grillin ..read more

Grilled Wings If you make a purchase through the links posted below, I may receive compensation. Chicken wings have become a standard in sports bars, restaurants, and on back yard grills over the years. This dish, often called flats or drummies, is often associated with being breaded, fried, and tossed in a spicy sauce. You know these as “Buffalo” style hot wings. I’m not going to dive into the debate on where or when Buffalo wings came into existence. I will say this – grilling up some Zesty Barbecue Wings are a fantastic way to get your wing fix! For this dish, you can go with whol ..read more

Charcoal Grilled Fiesta Pork Tacos If you make a purchase through the links posted below, I may receive compensation. There is a reason the term “Taco Tuesday” is so popular! It is because people love tacos! Tacos have been “Americanized” over the years thanks to the do-it-yourself kits in grocery stores back in the ’70s and ’80s. These packages had everything needed to start making tacos except for ground beef and your favorite toppings. A more authentic version of a taco would be made of shredded meat instead of the browned ground beef versions made prominent by various restaurant chains. It ..read more

If you make a purchase through the links posted below ; I may receive compensation. Do you want to add a different flavor to your grilled recipe arsenal? Get ready to fire up the charcoal for a fantastic grilling session! It’s time to push your fear of charcoal grilling fish aside and start embracing the smoky grilled flavor that you can add to your seafood, starting with Grilled Key Lime and Jalapeno Red Snapper Fillets! One thing you should know about me and my style of cooking. When I teach a cooking class or hold a chef demo, I try to convey the idea that my recipes are ones I like and enj ..read more

Grilled chicken breasts in lime sauce If you make a purchase through the links posted below, I may receive compensation. That beautiful caramel shade with grill marks, oozing with delicious juices – grilled chicken breasts are, no doubt, the perfect meal! Whether you serve it with a side of fries, baked potatoes, corn on the cub, add it to pasta or salads, or make a mighty burger – it is an inexpensive, versatile and healthy addition to the menu. When you bite into a grilled chicken dish, you expect to experience that tender, juicy goodness bursting with flavor. But, what if all you taste is b ..read more

Grill is ready to Cook If you make a purchase through the links posted below, I may receive compensation. No matter how humble we try to be, most of us love bragging about the food we make. We put so much effort into making it, so it deserves some bragging rights. One of the best culinary treats that we can prepare is a thick, and juicy grilled, smoked or barbequed delight. Anything cooked over an excellent charcoal grill is delectable. After all, who doesn’t love a barbeque party? A barbeque party does not just give you the chance to show off some of your fantastic culinary expertise. You als ..read more