Kentucky Bourbon Skirt Steak with Baked Beans

                                                                                     I’ve never been much of a Bourbon drinker. I’ve always found it a little rough going down. Clearly, 18th Century Kentucky folk were made of tougher stuff than their Scottish, whisky distilling cousins. That being said, Bourbon does some wonderful things when included in barbecue sauces and marinades. The following recipe really melds the sweetness of the […]

South-Western Braised Short Ribs with Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

                                     When fellow foodie Mia told me she was making a stop at Penzeys on a recent trip to Houston – I had to take her up on her offer to be a spice mule. I had her bring me back some fresh Ancho Chili powder and Smoked Spanish Paprika. Fresh spices FTW! But what […]

Greek Kebab Wraps

                                                             Another week, another challenge… My friend Jeff, the butcher/fellow food enthusiast got in a new line of spice mix grinders at his store. However, the So!Go company website is really lacking in terms of any recipes or direction on what to do with their product. I grabbed a bottle of the Greek spice mix to […]