Recently a coworker asked me what I thought was the best way to grill a whole chicken. I had to think for a few moments because it's not something I've done for quite a while. After I described my technique, I went home and checked the freezer. As I expected, I found the … [Read more...] about Classic Rock Grilled Chicken – Smoke on the Water
Main Course
Italian Sausage and Peppers – Charred to Perfection
When a man works all day he wants to find some meat on his plate when he sits down for the evening meal (is it dinner or supper?). With certain meals the meat can be hard to find, for instance, pasta. Sure you can use a "meat sauce" but I'm usually back in the kitchen a few … [Read more...] about Italian Sausage and Peppers – Charred to Perfection
Make-Ahead Meals: Stuffed Manicotti
We made it! We're on the shores of Gichigami, enjoying the 14 inches of snow that were dumped here this week. Kola Nut was thoroughly impressed by the deer grazing outside our front door. And outside our back door? It's Lac-Supérieur itself, greeting me home. How I missed … [Read more...] about Make-Ahead Meals: Stuffed Manicotti
Mojito Chicken Sandwiches (with Unicorns!)
Flexibility is a necessity when you have to cook for a large group. Flexibility is essential if you want to buy main ingredients in bulk and be able to use them periodically without repetition. One of the “must haves” around here is chicken breast. It is easy to portion out … [Read more...] about Mojito Chicken Sandwiches (with Unicorns!)
Bacon-Wrapped Beef Tenderloin Medallions
Bacon-Wrapped Tenderloin – The Prequel (the cutting and bacon-wrapping portion) Sometimes we avoid cooking certain foods because we think they need to be complicated or the main ingredient is too expensive. It would be a shame to try a new recipe with a high priced piece of … [Read more...] about Bacon-Wrapped Beef Tenderloin Medallions
