by wineandrecipes | Sep 22, 2023 | BBQ, Entres
Ingredients Rub 2 parts black pepper 1 part Kosher salt Touch of chili powder (prefer Chipotle Chili Powder) Touch of Granulated garlic powder Touch of Granulated onion powder Touch of paprika. Spray Apple Cider Vinegar Preparation Preheat Smoker to 275F Apply some...
by wineandrecipes | Jun 30, 2023 | Appetizers, Recipes
We first tried this tasty Italian appetizer at Buzzo’s a local pizzeria. Fennel Butter Ingredients Makes enough for 6 crostinis. 1/2 cup butter 6 tsp fennel seeds 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped 1 lemon salt, to taste pepper, to taste Preparation Fry up the...
by wineandrecipes | May 27, 2023 | Desserts, Recipes
Ingredients 1/3 cup basmati rice 4 cups whole milk 1/4 cup white sugar 1/2 tsp ground cardamom 1 oz golden raisins 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1 tbsp shredded coconut Preparation Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Soak the rice for 20 minutes, then drain it with a...
by wineandrecipes | Apr 25, 2023 | Entres
This recipe was the result of some idle daydreaming. I have a Pakistani friend who makes these very tasty kababs he says are Keema (beef curry). I like chicken tikka masala a lot, but I got the crazy idea that it would be good as gravy over those kababs. The...
by wineandrecipes | Oct 28, 2022 | BBQ, Entres, Recipes
Ingredients 3 large cloves garlic, peeled 1 large shallot, very finely chopped 1/2 cup each loosely packed fresh parsley and cilantro 1/3 cup (about 4 ounces) jar roasted red peppers Big pinch Kosher salt & pepper 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon smoked...
by wineandrecipes | Oct 8, 2022 | Appetizers, Recipes, Seafood
This recipe is our kids favorite, and I have to admit, it never fails to please! ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice ½ cup dark rum 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 2 tablespoons corn starch dissolved in 2 tablespoons lime juice ¾ cup honey Kosher salt and freshly...
by wineandrecipes | Aug 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
There are two schools of thought when it comes to beans served with BBQ. The first wants beans that taste smokey, like the BBQ. Generally these will be pinto beans. The second wants something to contrast the BBQ, usually with smaller beans and a vinegary, sweet,...
by wineandrecipes | Aug 7, 2022 | Cocktails, New Orleans, Recipes
I first tried a French 75 at Arnaud’s in New Orleans and found it tasty. Here is the recipe: 1 ½ ounces gin ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice (about ¾ medium lemon) ¾ ounce simple syrup (try honey!) 2 to 3 ounces chilled Champagne (enough to top the glass) Lemon peel,...
by wineandrecipes | Jun 25, 2022 | Cocktails, Recipes
Mike is a friend of mine from Chicago (hence the “Southside Special”) who turned me on to this wonderful margarita recipe. Citronge is an orange liqueur made by Padron, the tequila people. He recommends Hornitos for all blended margaritas. Why? He was a...
by wineandrecipes | Jun 25, 2022 | Entres, Recipes
This is an amazing recipe. It’s so good, we always make a double batch and freeze some. We’re talking Texas-style chili, so there’s no beans. The secret ingredients are homemade chili powder and chocolate. Ingredients 5 assorted dried chiles. The...
