Author: Layne Davlin

Appetizers

Woods for smoking

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Acacia is similar to mesquite but not as strong. This wood burns very hot and should be used in small amounts or for limited amounts of time. Alder has a light flavor that works well with fish and poultry. Indigenous to the northwestern United States, it is the traditional wood for smoking […]

 
Pasta

Cold Smoking on the Big Green Egg!

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Menu: Whiskey Barrel Oak smoked gouda with charred onion and thyme Jam Rosemary smoked brie with spicy pecans Applewood smoked cheddar with ginger and grilled lemon Orange smoked salmon with caper aioli The Art of Cold Smoking Points to Remember: Use only fresh products Dry out the product so it […]

 
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Pizza On the EGG

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Chef Mark Clark “Chicago Style” Deep Dish mozzarella, peppers, onions, mushrooms, sausage, marinara, parmesan “Neapolitan Style” Thin Crust Pizza Margarita Pizza fresh mozzarella, basil, tomato, extra virgin olive oil New York Style Pizza pepperoni, mozzarella, tomato sauce, parmesan Calzone ricotta, spinach, garlic Grilled Dessert Pizza spiced mascarpone, seasonal fruit Pizza […]

 
Meat

Corned Beef vs Brisket

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Menu: Corned beef with Guinness beer can cabbage Brisket with buttermilk coleslaw Colcannon Potato skins Creamy Cardiac Potatoes Corned beef grilled cheese on marbled rye Brisket grilled cheese on brioche Reuben egg roll Guinness cupcakes Corned Beef ****you will need to start in this recipe 5 days advance***** EGG Set […]

 
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Cast Iron Cooking on the Big Green Egg

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Cast Iron Cooking on the Big Green Egg Old Fashioned Pot Roast with Vegetables Chicken and Dumplin’s Assorted Cast Iron Grill Cheese Sandwiches Cast iron Cornbread Apple & Pear Walnut Crisp Old Fashioned Pot Roast with Vegetables Yield:  10 to 12 servings EGG Set Up and EGGsessories: Big Green EGG […]

 
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Cowboy Cookout

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Tonight’s Menu: Bacon wrapped onion rings Grilled Romaine with crumbled blue cheese Bourbon Flank Steak South of the border Red Snapper Mexican Street Corn Salad BACON-WRAPPED ONION RINGS Ingredients: EGG Set Up: Set your EGG up for indirect cooking, using the convEGGtor and stabilize at 400°F Directions: Slice 2 large sweet […]

 
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Couple’s Date Night

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Highlights of Spain On the Menu: Pepe’s Secret Sangria Paella on the XXL EGG Tapas: Tortilla Espanola Spanish Tomato Toast Patata Brava Spanish meatballs with saffron sauce Bacon wrapped Dates Prosciutto wrapped melon Gambas! (Shrimp) Postre: Orange infused Flan Pepe’s Secret Spanish Sangria Recipe: Prep Time: 15 minutes Yield: serves 4 to […]

 
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Bogard 50th Birthday Menu

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Chef Amanda Egidio On the Menu: Grilled Fish Tacos with Serrano lime yogurt sauce Mexican street corn with cotija cheese Smoky Fajitas with grilled Tomato salsa Grilled Pound Cake with Roasted bananas and pineapple in vanilla rum butter Fantastic Spicy Fish Tacos Serves 4 White Sauce: ½ cup Yogurt ½ […]

 
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Big Green Egg The Basics

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Components of the Big Green Egg Assembly Lighting Your Big Green Egg Bringing Your Big Green Egg Up to Cooking Temperature Setting Up to Cook Cooking on Your Big Green Egg Thermometers Shutting Down the BGE Consumer Advisory, Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase […]

 
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Cold Smoking on the Big Green Egg!

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Menu: White Oak smoked gouda with charred onion and thyme Jam, rosemary smoked brie with spicy pecans, Apple wood smoked cheddar with ginger and grilled lemon, orange smoked salmon with caper aioli The Art of Cold Smoking Points to Remember: Use only fresh products Dry out the product so it […]