Take Another Little Pizza My Heart
You can bake this pizza in the oven as the recipe suggests, or top a pre-made or flatbread crust with the grilled steak slices, peaches and toppings, then grill for smoky perfection. Continue Reading
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Grilled Pizza with Steak, Blue Cheese and Fresh Basil
Grilling is our cooking method of choice in summer (and who am I kidding, we love it year-round). Thankfully, we've perfected the art of preparing all sorts of delicious dishes — including pizza. Continue Reading
Going against the grain
[Editor’s note: This post was written by staff intern, Laura Conaway.] Sandwiches … who says they can’t be exciting? With so much emphasis on what I’ll call the “rare factor” among my generation, it’s hard to get by with something that’s just plain regular. Call it common, old-fashioned, even. Whether it is food, music or … Continue Reading
A Slice of Heaven
I’ve often said I have the palate of a 12-year-old. “Fancy” food is not my forte. Give me simple, flavorful and wholesome — yes, first and foremost simple — meals any day. I don’t want a million ingredients. I’m not a culinary trail-blazer. What appeals to me most are dishes that deliver great quality, great … Continue Reading
Getting a little fresh in the kitchen
Cooking with fresh herbs is the culinary equivalent of rolling your car window down on the first warm spring day. You just want to breathe deep and take it all in — the fresh aroma, the bright colors, the feeling that the world is somehow just a little more alive. That’s what fresh herbs — … Continue Reading
The Games we will play
The weekend has arrived and with it opportunity for fabulous flavors, good friends and Olympic endeavors. Tonight’s 2012 Olympics opening ceremony airs at 7:30 p.m. EDT. My family will tune in with loud cheering — for the athletes and the great food I plan to prepare. Nothing says summer around here like freshly grilled steaks. Tonight I’ll … Continue Reading
Making his mark
Mention the name “Maker’s Mark,” and any seasoned post-21-year-old will divert their thoughts to smooth, full-flavored Kentucky bourbon that’s a staple on the shelf of their favorite watering hole. That is, of course, unless you’ve sampled Chef Zac Alft’s wares at the distillery’s fine dining Bourbon House & Lounge, located in Kansas City’s ultra hip … Continue Reading
Memorial Day Slices and Sliders
Memorial Day is a time to remember those who make our pursuit of happiness possible. It’s also a great weekend for grilling. Gather those you hold dear and host a cookout with great food and fun times. I’m planning my own back yard get-together this weekend. First, we’ll attend a community memorial service where a neighbor plans … Continue Reading