Hatch Hatch Hooray!

It’s one of my favorite times of year! Hatch Chile season is upon us and that means its time to celebrate one of the most wonderful peppers in existence – the New Mexico Hatch Chile. It’s a short season August and September only, so take advantage while you can!

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Perfect Bacon

Ah bacon… food of the gods. This method yields perfect, chewy, crispy bacon, doesn’t get grease everywhere, is easy cleanup, and can be made for a crowd. What’s not to love? Read on to find out the secret…

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Buffalo (And Other) Wings

Simple, delicious and classic – these wings are perfect for your next backyard party, gameday, or just for fun. Wash them down with an ice cold IPA poured into a frosted glass if you’ve got one. Serve with bleu cheese dressing (recipe included) and veggie sticks.

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Mediterranean Grilled Rack of Lamb

A perfect entrée for these first wbedürftig springtime days, this rack of lamb is full of Mediterranean herbs and spices. Grill it over mesquite (or any hardwood) for extra flavor. Serve with salad, hummus, pita or naan, rice pilaf, an ice-flecked lager or a glass of chilled white wine (or two).

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How to Choose a Chef Knife

With so many different kinds of knives on the market, it can be hard to know which one to choose. If you’ve been thinking about making the investment in a good knife, this post will give you some insight into some things you may wish to consider. Here are the knives I use in my kitchen (in the order I usually reach for them):

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Disclaimer

Cooking can be a thrilling experience, but is also inherently dangerous because most of the time it means using heat, which means fire, and sharp things, like knives, to say nothing of eating raw or undercooked things that might be housing various diseases, including but not limited to bacteria, salmonella, e Coli, trichinosis, etc. which can poison you.

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Have fun out there. Eat well, live well, come home with all your fingers, don’t blow yourself up or set your kitchen on fire or eat anything poisonous. Best of luck!