June 30th, 2014

Hot Dog Heaven: Make a Cookout Condiment Bar

Cookout Condiment Bar

One of the greatest things about beautiful weather is the ability to have COOKOUTS!

Next time you’re grilling up hot dogs, try a Cookout Condiment Bar to make it even more special.

Really make it a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach. It’s the secret all great restaurants know. 🙂

Separate all condiments into stainless steel or clear bowls – out of their original jars and squeeze bottles. Supply each bowl with an appropriately-sized serving spoon and line them up, preferably in a covered, shaded area.

Be sure to include all the traditional items like relish, mustard, ketchup, maybe onions, sauerkraut, and chili.

But why not add some non-traditional choices as well? Try including avocado, tomatoes, spicy condiments like sriracha, and then throw in a unique twist like sliced lemons. Have you ever squeezed lemon juice onto your hot dog? Try it! You might love it!

Have fun thinking up wild condiments that not only add flavor to your hot dogs, but color as well. A beautiful plate makes it taste that much better.

Be sure to start with all beef hot dogs (my must-have) and have fun with your own Cookout Condiment Bar!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.


May 23rd, 2014

Marinating By Meat Type

Marinating By Meat Type

A marinade adds wonderful flavor and juiciness to any type of meat – whether poultry, beef, fish or other.

But did you know that some marinades are better suited to one type of meat over another?

Once you know the secrets of marinating by meat type, your steaks, burgers, chicken – you name it – will rise to a different level!

Check out this “Marinating 101” lesson from our friends at StartCooking.com.

It’ll open your eyes to a whole new world of marinating. Try it this weekend!

Happy Memorial Day, everyone!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.


May 16th, 2014

A Guide to Barbecue Sauce

It’s National Barbecue Month so NOW is the perfect time to talk sauce!

Some of us like it, some of us don’t. And of those of us who love the stuff, we’ve all got our own ideas of what makes a sauce GREAT.

There’s tangy, sweet, tomato-y, and everything in between.

With so many options, what’s a BBQ sauce lover to do?

Check out this guide to all things “sauce.” It’ll help put things into perspective.

And, hey, would it be the worst thing in the world if you had to try them all to figure out which one you like best?

I think not.

Happy Barbecue Month! And happy saucing!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.


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