Norman Gray otherwise known as “The Normanator,” is a grill master. He has been in Healthcare Engineering for over 35 years, and is the world’s biggest UNC Tar Heel fan. He plays trumpet with the Johnson City Community Concert Band … Continue reading
This is a beautiful dish. Pure Mexican comfort food! It has so many layers of flavors and pretty colors. For a complete meal, serve with Mexican rice and cornbread. Southwestern Lasagna 1 pound ground chuck1/2 cup chopped red onion1 (4 … Continue reading
Deep in the heart of French Louisiana, creole grillades and grits are served for breakfast, brunch or lunch. The dish is pure comfort food in Louisiana. Thin cuts of pork, or chicken are served alongside creamy grits and rich tomato … Continue reading
Meatloaf is one of those foods most people think should taste like moms. Now, I’m not saying your mother’s meatloaf isn’t the best; but you can turn hers into something exceptional by adding a touch of grilled smoke flavor. Don’t worry; … Continue reading
Margarita Flank Steak Tacos with Grilled Corn and Tomatillo Salsa 1/4 cup lime juice and zest1/3 cup clear tequila1 tablespoon triple sec 2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon hot sauce1 tablespoon light brown sugar1/2 teaspoon iodized salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black … Continue reading
This beef fajitas recipe is from my dear friend, Michelle Ellis. You can cook it on the grill or Blackstone griddle. Papain in the pineapple juice tenderizes the beef but doesn’t make the flank steak taste sweet. Michelle says instead of buying a large … Continue reading
I love the smell of food cooking all day in the slow cooker.The challenge is to get the pot roast to taste as good as if you had cooked it on the stove.The secret? Go the extra mile and brown … Continue reading
Lee Ruffin, is a pro when it comes to cooking prime rib. He says that he tried many different methods of cooking and different flavor rubs but this recipe is the best. One of his favorite restaurants to eat prime … Continue reading
I would love to tell you that this is an old family recipe but it isn’t! This recipe makes 28 meatballs plus sauce, enough food for a friends and family dinner. Ricotta cheese and grated onion make the meatballs soft … Continue reading
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