Tasso ham is lean and spicy cured pork shoulder. It’s a flavorful ingredient in Cajun cuisine, and not often found outside of Louisiana. Tasso is typically used to season dishes like soups, gumbo, grits, rice, and gravies, but any recipe that needs a rich peppery kick and depth of flavor can benefit. Versatile tasso ham can be…
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5 Unexpected Types of Poultry Perfect for the Grill
Is grill fatigue setting in? Forget about boneless, skinless chicken breast for a moment. That’s not what your grill wants. There are better poultry options that are far juicier, tastier, and more satisfying. And isn’t that the goal of every grillmaster? Read on for 5 ideas for cooking poultry that will show guests that you…
This Has To Be The Easiest Appetizer Ever
Looking for the world’s easiest appetizer? With only 4 ingredients and minimal tools, this could be the one. In this recipe, our spicy chorizo sausage gets cooked ever so briefly in red wine and honey for simple and satisfying finger food. Serve it pinxtos style with picks and a cocktail. This super-easy Spanish appetizer will…
The Only Taco Recipes You’ll Need for Summer Parties
Give your next summer gathering a taco theme with our unique and tasty recipes. Take your party to the next level with fillings of tender Wagyu beef, Berkshire pork, succulent porcelet, and lean venison. Make it easy and interactive by setting up a taco bar so guests can assemble their own. Put various toppings in…
Try These Addictive 5-Minute Meals for Summer Weeknight Dinners
Looking for a quick and easy dinner on a summer weeknight? With no time to cook – and no desire to heat up the kitchen – it’s easy to succumb to not-so-good-for-you convenience foods. But there’s no need! Charcuterie comes to the rescue. On busy weeknights, turn to duck rillettes (ree-yet). Check our 6 simple no-cook…
5 Easy Prosciutto Recipes That Will Be Gone in Seconds
There’s nothing as summery as prosciutto – or in this case, our Jambon de Bayonne – with fresh melon, burrata cheese and some basil from the garden. But what else can you make with this ready-to-eat charcuterie superstar? We have 5 super-simple ideas (3 require no cooking!) that will make your summer parties the stuff…
You Don’t Have to Be French to Make these Classic Recipes
Every July 14th the French celebrate Bastille Day, commemorating the revolution of 1789, and in every major city around the world with a significant number of French expatriates, there is sure to be a good party, parade, or petanque tournament on the holiday. Find one near you or join in the fun at home by…
The Art of Grilling Meat on a Stick: 4 Recipes for Summer Parties
Everything tastes better when grilled over charcoal on skewers. After all, the original barbecue must have consisted of meat on a stick. Go primal in style this summer with 4 fun grilling recipes that involve skewers. Chicken, pork, and lamb, along with shrimp and sausage get grilled on a stake with our easy and flavorful…
Get 2 Exclusive Duck Recipes from The New Spanish Cookbook
We recently posted an interview with Chef Jonah Miller, of Huertas in NYC. This Basque-inspired restaurant has been serving pinxtos – sort of like tapas, but even more fun – since 2015. Now Chef Jonah is sharing his recipes with the rest of us in his just-published cookbook The New Spanish: Bites, Feasts and Drinks. Chef Jonah…
What is the One Thing Your Grill is Missing?
Looking to enrich your grilling experience? You need wood. Grilling your meat on a wooden plank evokes ancestral campfires and enhances the flavor of whatever you cook. We’ve come a long way in grilling convenience and technology, but the simple fact remains: wood makes everything taste better. Wildwood Grilling recently paired our grass-fed lamb rack…
5 Savory Baked Goods to Make Your Summer Picnics Happier
Why compromise your food game simply because you are eating outside? Any outdoor summer meal, from the backyard table to a blanket on the grass, will benefit from the addition of a savory baked good. Even if you’re glamping, these recipes can be made ahead and packed in the cooler for a rustic and chic meal….
Which of These 10 Dishes Will You Eat on July 4th?
What’s on your menu for Independence Day? We combed our recipe collection and found these 10 dishes that represent American favorites and are perfect for summer parties. Try one – or more – of our recipes and celebrate the diverse flavors of America when you gather with friends and family this season. With bacon, steak,…
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