Go get a rotisserie. No seriously, they're great. … [Read more...]
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How To Make Perfect Chili
September 17, 2008 (Updated March 23, 2014) by
"Perfect Chili" ... that's a pretty bold claim. But it's one I have absolute confidence in. I started making chili when I worked at a restaurant in college. The recipe started with 20 pounds of ground beef and 4 gallons of tomatoes. And a really big pot. Every couple of weeks when I made it I'd refine the recipe a little more. Until finally, I thought it was perfect. Then I tried to make it at home. My "perfect" recipe called for several pounds of chili powder. How many cups was that? I … [Read more...]
How To Cook Out for 300 People
September 4, 2008 (Updated March 24, 2014) by
Because I was up late for my cookout, I wasn't able to make it for the beginning of the Ox Roast. That thing starts early! By the time I got down to the park, the beef had already been on the spit for 13 hours. … [Read more...]
Giant Mutant Zucchini
August 28, 2008 (Updated March 24, 2014) by
I mentioned yesterday the mutant zucchini that the bread was made from. I should have expected it after seeing the size of the plants. But this is just ridiculous. … [Read more...]
How To Make Rotisserie Turkey Breast
August 14, 2008 (Updated March 23, 2014) by
I love my rotisserie. Love love love love LOOOOOOOOOVE my rotisserie. I've only used it twice so far, and already I'm getting the hang of it. I just made, without a doubt, the most perfectly cooked turkey it has ever been my pleasure to chew on. There's some big ol' hunks of beef and pork that have a date with my rotisserie in the near future. But for now I've got the how-to for turkey breast. This would go pretty much the same for a whole turkey if you've got a much larger grill than mine. … [Read more...]
