Focaccia is the bread you need to be making right now. the “daily bread” of thousands of Italians, it has been making fast inroads into American culture thanks to beautiful and inspiring posts all over social media. But how can you be sure your focaccia turns out sandwich-perfect every time? With temperature, of course! Follow…
Readers of this blog know that we love ribs. In fact, ribs are the favorite BBQ of many of the blogging team. We can’t get enough of them, whether baby back or spare, dry-rubbed, doused in shiny-red sweet sauce, or Asian flavored and sticky. But we realize that not every reader of this blog has…
A shrimp cocktail tray is a standard sight at a holiday party, and it’s no wonder why. Shrimp make great finger food, they’re delicious, and they’re just luxe enough to warrant serving at a special occasion. But good shrimp cocktail depends on good shrimp that are properly cooked, and that can be tricky. Read on…
The Holidays are a time for pies and one of our favorites is pecan. Pecan pie is rich and delicious, with contrasting flavors and textures. But if you’ve ever had the disappointment of baking one that didn’t set up right, you know it’s not always as easy as, well, pie. Try making it with our…
As far as festive meats go, it’s hard to beat prime rib. We’ve written plenty on the subject, including a deep dive on how to cook it as well as how to smoke prime rib. But today we’re talking about a method for cooking the very tenderest prime rib ever, with minimum oven time and…
There’s something very homey about bread pudding. Is it the warm cinnamon? Is it the eggy custard? Who knows! But whatever the reason, a properly made bread pudding is a treat for any time. Serve it for breakfast, have a slice for an afternoon snack, or present it as a dessert that will make people…
