School's out and the smoker's on!! I used cherry pellets in the Traeger today. Yesterday, I mixed a bowl of spices which included: Garlic 1/3 cup Red pepper 1 tbsp Black pepper 2 tbsp Onion flakes 1/3 cup Jalapeño dry spice 1 tbsp McCormick "cowboy" rub 2 tbsp Dizzy Pig Steak rub 2 tbsp Liberally rub both sides of your brisket, cover with foil & refrigerate for 24 hrs Smoker: 275F/3 hrs In a metal cup: 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup vinegar 1 tbsp sriracha 1/3 cup crushed garlic 1 tbsp deli ground mustard Place next to meat, while smoking. Half way through, refill with same ingredients to keep mest moist. Baste meat as well. Take brisket out, cover in a roasting pan with foil and continue cooking 1-2 hrs in a preheated 350F oven. Fork tender goodness!! Happy Smoking! Xo j 💚 So, I've never made caramel apples before.....and today, the twins joined me in the kitchen for ooey-gooey fun! Happy Fall!🍎🍁🍭😋🍴 Xo j 💚 Indulge in gourmet grilled cheese with a twist. Smear mascarpone cheese on one slice and basil garlic pesto on the other & your favorite cheeses in the middle....grill until golden on both sides...then, pop them into a preheated 350F oven for an extra crisp exterior!! Turn plain tomato soup into a creamy burst of flavor by seasoning with sea salt, black pepper & red pepper flakes. Add a dollop of mascarpone cheese for an extra tangy creamy flavor and basil pesto to made it oh-so-Italian! And, for an extra special treat, pan fry lobster tails in browned butter and top a soak filled sour dough round with a tail and a tbsp of pesto on the side.😋 Happy Cooking! Xo j 💚 PS...on a side note, I've tried to replicate the tomato basil soup (from Medieval Times) that the kiddos have been saying was the best tomato basil soup they have ever had....and they said this soup tasted just like it! 🙌🙌👍😋 Happy National Lobster Day!!! Gourmet Grilled Cheese & Lobster Tomato Basil Bisque is on the menu! Happy Friday! Xo j 💚 Chunked squid with a squeeze of lemon, a tbsp of cilantro garlic butter pocketed in a scorched flour crisp tortilla with a drizzle of sriracha sauce and garlic chili aioli & a sprinkle of scallions and cheddar cheese!! Try something new today!! Xo j 💚 Just add a dash or 1/2 tsp of pumpkin spice mix and a sprinkle if cinnamon to your ground coffee mix and sip the flavors of fall! Happy Fall!☕️🍁 Xo j 💚 If your are in and around the Fredericksburg, Va area, you've gotta grab a farmhouse burger (with a fried egg & crispy pork belly😍), fried pickles & milkshake from Vivify!!!! Absolutely delicious!! Oh, and if you mix 2/3 ginger ale with their fresh brewed hibiscus tea, it's amazing!!! Happy Thursday! Xo j 💚 |
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