Steak with Bourbon Bacon BBQ Sauce


Most commercial BBQ sauces are filled with artificial sweeteners and cheap fillers.  This is a very decadent homemade alternative.  It still has lots of sweetness but none of the ingredients come from a laboratory.  It does take a lot longer than opening a prepared bottle but it is so worth it!  You can make it the day before serving and store it in the fridge. Continue Reading →

Cornmeal Crusted Potatoes and Sausage with Caesar Kale


Potatoes are one of my absolute favorite foods and I find this to be one of the best ways to cook them.  They stay soft and fluffy on the inside while getting crispy on the outside.  The sausage also imparts lots of flavor and it is important to get a good quality one without a ton of cheap additives like soy, dairy products, wheat and MSG.  I like to use dinosaur kale for the salad because it is a very rich dark green but you can use any kind of kale or the traditional romaine.   Continue Reading →

Peach Pork BBQ with Foiled Vegetables

My brother and I threw this family dinner together because we have been wanting to try grilled peaches.  There was one ominous fireball when he turned on the BBQ but at least we did not heat up the house with the oven.  By the end of the summer I may overcome my fear of singeing off all my hair and start it myself, but for now I am lucky to have him as my sous chef…  If you have not tried grilled peaches yet, I highly recommend them!   Continue Reading →