Putting the 'twist' on Hot Dogs and Sausage

At the end of last summer I remember seeing an incredible post about adding a spiral cut to hot dogs for an added twist. Earlier this morning while browsing one of my favorite food sites, Chef John reminded me what a great idea this was. But the question was when could I get away trying it with these picky eaters.

On the way home from the dentist tonight I mentioned to my daughters that I would be making a BBQ of Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and Wings (see Chirp and Turf) and they asked if they could have cold cereal instead. When I told them I would be making curly spiral hot dogs they were all for it.

See below as there was not a hot dog left once they came off the grill.

Once in a while, all you want is a good burger

The other night I was sitting with my son wondering what we should have for dinner when it occurred to both of us that all we wanted was a good burger. The type of burger that has the crust and smokiness that can only come from charcoal. And of course, you can't have a good burger without some seriously grilled onions....

Spring Cleaning

It's May and time to get the recipes and pictures flowing again. Over the last month I have been experimenting with different charcoal types/brands as well as returning to that BBQ rhythm.

For starters, as much as we enjoy the caked on grease/carbon that adds flavor to our grills, after a while it can affect airflow into the grill as well as cause unwanted grease fires which also has a way of adding unwanted flavors into the food you are grilling or smoking. This past week had this type of occurrence and demanded a thorough seasonal cleaning.

Release the hounds!