Summer Grubbin’ 30 Jun 2011 | 02:54 pm

(cue “Summer Nights” song from Grease) Carne Asada… It’s what’s for dinner! Nothing fancy just a good old fashioned carne asada BBQ with some queso fresco (that is fresh mexican cheese that is so tas...

Barramundi with Vanilla & Pomegranate Cashews 12 Jun 2011 | 08:01 am

First I started with some of these Sahale Cashews with Pomegranate and Vanilla. Then I smashed ’em up like so. Then I used some of this Martha Wrap which I’ve found to be very wonderful. It’s parchm...

Texas Rib Eyes and Grilled Veggies 4 Jun 2011 | 12:44 pm

This is my first cookout post and it’s pretty regular fare. Tonight I made what is something of a weekly staple at the Rutledge house; rib eyes and grilled veggies. Oh, there is the addition of Bush’s...

Tippy Top Sirloin 2 Jun 2011 | 11:57 am

Memorial Day Weekend holds a special place in BBQ lore. Nothing shows your appreciation for our fallen heroes more then charring some meat over an open flame! In honor of this great American holiday I...

BBQ Chicken & Apple Smoked Salmon 2 Jun 2011 | 02:20 am

This memorial day I wanted to create a feast that I wouldn’t have to feel guilty about eating. You see, I recently started counting my calories, so I had been watching everything I ate pretty carefull...

Smoked St Louis Ribs 2 Jun 2011 | 02:17 am

My first smoke of the year.  Had quite the time getting our hands on some ribs as people love to buy em all up around the holiday weekends.  Being my first cook of the summer fair to say I missed a fe...

Smoked Gouda Cheese Stuffed Hamburger with an Olive Spread 2 Jun 2011 | 02:00 am

This Memorial day my family and I headed on up to McKinney Texas to hang out with my parents and of course, barbecue! While my Apple-wood bacon wrapped onions were soaking in a molasses marinade I st...

Memorial Day with Friends 2 Jun 2011 | 02:00 am

We all know that a successful BBQ is one that has friends involved. Even though, as a foodie, I love great food; without people around you to share it, the meal is just not the same. Memorial Day brou...

Stuffed Rib-Eyes 2 Jun 2011 | 02:00 am

Chicken & Ribs vs The Smoker 2 Jun 2011 | 01:00 am

This Memorial Day is pretty special for our family. My brother in law (Daniel) is just back from Afghanistan, Saturday was his birthday, and he brought his family over 800 miles to visit us and help m...