If you think that sprucing up your lawn is something you have time for these days, you can do it yourself! (Even if you never did anything garden-related before). So I’m not the typical quarantine mom. Or maybe I am the typical, and what we’re seeing online are the atypical supermoms. In any case, my…
C’mon BCP. Give Me That Great, Basic Go-To Grilled Chicken Marinade
Need that just-great marinade that suits all taste buds? Something you can turn to over and over? This is the marinade you’re looking for. Basic Grilled Chicken Marinade Save Print Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp onion powder…
7 Things You Need to Know About Grilling Chicken
Prefer the healthier option of chicken over beef? Keep it juicy and flavorful and become an expert with these quick tips. Chicken isn’t just chicken. There’s bone-in, boneless, skin-on, skinless, white meat, dark meat, and can someone please tell me what spatchcocked is??? (Kidding, I know what it is). So, let’s get into the nitty-gritty,…
How to Grill a Perfect Rib Steak
You know it’s the best. But after you invested in rib steak, how do you make sure they’re perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked through? Follow these simple instructions. This is the perfect rib steak recipe you’ve been looking for. Basic Grilled Rib Steak Save Print Ingredients 6 1-inch thick bone-in rib steaks Olive oil,…
How to Make the Most of Inexpensive Meats on the Grill
Clueless when it comes to choosing meats to grill, beyond those expensive never-fail rib steaks? Read up and learn how to choose and grill even the cheaper cuts. In the meat department, we have ever-creative and colorful titles given to meats by our butchers. Sandwich steak, family steak, finger steak, and my all-time favorite –…
Grill Full of Gunk? Here’s Your Secrets to Keeping It Clean & Running Smoothly
Your grill may keep you out of the kitchen this summer, but it needs a little care of its own too. Here’s all you need to know. There is perhaps no better way to spend a summer evening than grilling and enjoying great food with friends and family. Doing so, of course, requires a properly…
Wait – Am I Supposed to Put Food Directly Over the Fire or Not?
Confused about where to cook different types of meat on the grill? Here’s the lowdown on direct and indirect grilling. Now that your grill is sparkling and ready to go, the next step is to know how to get the most out of grilling. More bang for your buck. Return on investment. More bounce for…
8 Quick and Easy Tips for Grilling a Perfect Burger
It’s your go-to on the grill, but just how do you get that burger just right? The best meat for burgers has an 80/20 ratio for meat/fat. Use 1/3 lb meat per patty. Make sure the grill is clean (brush it, if necessary) and the grate is oiled. High heat is crucial for juicy patties,…
These Facon-Wrapped Chicken Drumsticks are Just Gorgeous
They’re the perfect way to start your Yom Tov meal – and of course these chicken drumsticks with maple syrup are delicious too! Plate these on a charcuterie board or serve two drumsticks per person, either way, this will be the appetizer you will be preparing again and again. And they work as a main…
6 Ways to Get Rid of Bugs This Summer
From minimizing them outdoors to ridding them from indoors, there’s lots you can do to keep those bugs from invading your space in the summer. After a lengthy conversation with all my neighbors about dealing with bugs during the summer months, I knew a post was in order. I grew up in a super clean…