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Ingredients 6 Cinnamon sticks 6 Star Anise 6 Whole cardamom Orange zest Apple slices 3 tbsp Crystallized ginger 2 tbsp Whole all spice berries 2 tbsp Black Peppercorns A gallon of apple cider 2 cups whistle pig To serve optional – whipped cream apple slices and cinnamon stick Preheat grill to 225F. In a large […]
Description A festive green martini with pistachio liqueur, vanilla vodka, and smoked cream, finished with a candy-sugared rim. Yield 1 cocktail Ingredients 2 oz vanilla vodka 1 oz pistachio liqueur 1 oz smoked cream Ice For the Rim Simple syrup or water Crushed green candy or green sanding sugar Smoked Cream Ingredients 1 cup heavy […]
Description A bold twist on the classic Mint Julep with fresh mint, smoked simple syrup, bourbon, and ginger beer for a bright, spicy finish. Yield 1 cocktail Ingredients 2–3 oz bourbon 4–6 oz ginger beer 12 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish 1 oz smoked simple syrup ¼ oz mint syrup (optional) Crushed ice […]
Description A smoky-sweet twist on the classic Old Fashioned. Grilling the orange adds a subtle charred citrus note that pairs beautifully with whiskey, bitters, cherry, and smoked simple syrup. Yield 1 Cocktail Ingredients 2 oz whiskey 1 oz smoked simple syrup 3 shakes aromatic bitters 1 navel orange half, plus 2 slices cut from the […]
Serves About 6–8 Ingredients 2 sweet peppers, diced 2 jalapeños, diced ½ large red onion, diced ½ pint tomatoes, chopped 1 (15 oz) can pigeon peas, drained 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped Dressing ⅓ cup garlic olive oil ¼ cup rice wine […]
Serves 6–8 Ingredients 1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked al dente and cooled Dressing & Mix-Ins 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons dried chives 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons Badia complete seasoning ½ cup finely diced celery 1 cup diced bell pepper ½ cup diced spring onion ½ […]
Serves 8–10 Ingredients 1 lb cavatappi pasta ¼ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup butter, divided 3 cups extra sharp cheddar, shredded 3 cups mozzarella or Gruyère cheese, shredded 4 cups whole milk 2 cups cooked chorizo crumbles 3 cups Clubhouse or Ritz cracker crumbs 4 smoked roasted jalapeños, finely diced 2 tablespoons smoked paprika 2 […]
Description These bacon-wrapped jalapeños are stuffed with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, pulled pork, cheddar, and peppers, then smoked until tender and finished at higher heat to crisp the bacon. Serves 6–8 Prep Time 20 minutes Chill Time 30 minutes Cook Time 1½–2 hours Ingredients 12 jalapeños, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 (8 oz) […]
Yield 24 pieces Ingredients 12 jalapeños, seeded and halved 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese ¼ sweet onion, finely diced or grated 1 tbsp roasted red pepper and garlic seasoning 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp chipotle chili powder 2 tbsp hot sauce […]
Serves About 2–3 Ingredients Teriyaki Glaze ½ cup soy sauce ¼ cup water ¼ cup brown sugar 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 2 scallions, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp sesame oil 2 tbsp fresh ginger, smashed 2 tbsp chili crisp To Thicken 1 tbsp cornstarch 2 tbsp cold water Beef 1 lb […]
