St. Louis Kosher BBQ Competition Re-cap By Rachel

Well, it’s been 2 weeks since competing in our first kosher bbq competition of the season, and life is finally back to normal (and I’m pretty sure we got all of the bbq stink out of everything).  Our team “5 Dudes and a Vegetarian” (Daniel Peikes, Elliott Fliegelman, Debbie Burg, Robert Feiger and me), competed … Continue reading “St. Louis Kosher BBQ Competition Re-cap By Rachel”

A Very BBQ Purim

So what you may not know is Rachel and I have a kosher BBQ team known as 5 Dudes and a Vegetarian and until recently I was living in condo where I could not grill or smoke.  On the first of the year I finally moved in to a house, and I bought myself a new grill and … Continue reading “A Very BBQ Purim”

Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce

This is a great all purpose sauce that takes advantage of that special something you get from the 23 secret flavors that are combined to make Dr. Pepper.  If you don’t want to take the time to reduce Dr. Pepper to syrup you can use Soda Stream’s Dr. Peter Sparkling Drink Mix. I love this … Continue reading “Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce”

Stuffing Waffles With Caramelized Onions and (Beef) Bacon

As I was trying to come up with a recipe for the Thanksgiving season, I was listening one of the Thanksgiving episodes of one of my new favorite podcasts BBQ Radio Network, when one of the hosts, Andy Groneman mentioned two magical words: “stuffing waffles”. Andy Groneman is a second generation pitmaster who won hundreds … Continue reading “Stuffing Waffles With Caramelized Onions and (Beef) Bacon”

New Years Cocktail: Strawberry Orange Mimosa

Just a quick recipe for a New Years cocktail. I wanted to do something based on sparkling wine to keep with the festive nature of the holiday.  A riff on a classic brunch cocktail, the mimosa, seemed appropriate.  In order to make it my own, I decided to add strawberry puree, which conveniently made use … Continue reading “New Years Cocktail: Strawberry Orange Mimosa”

Slow Braised Brisket With Apples For Rosh Hashanah

So I may be known for my smoked brisket but sometimes you need something a little more traditional. When it comes to Rosh Hashanah you want something like your Bubby used to make. My Bubby probably thinks a smoker is someone who buys Lucky Strikes, not a cooking apparatus. This recipe is super simple. If you … Continue reading “Slow Braised Brisket With Apples For Rosh Hashanah”

Brisket For Chai

This February, I will be running in the Miami Half-Marathon as part of Team Lifeline to benefit children with cancer, disabilities, and other serious medical conditions. Every dollar I raise and every mile I run will benefit Chai Lifeline, an international children’s health support network that provides critical year-round programs and services to nearly 6,000 … Continue reading “Brisket For Chai”

Blueberry Lemon Beignets and a Hanukkah Giveaway

I love donuts! Lately I have been trying to watch what what I eat, but I love donuts.  And what is Hanukkah (or is it Chanukah) without sufganiyot, the delicious filled donut treats? Jews traditionally eat lots of foods fried in oil on Hanukkah, to commemorate the small flask of oil that was found in … Continue reading “Blueberry Lemon Beignets and a Hanukkah Giveaway”

Braised Short Ribs with Apples and Pomegranate Honey Glaze

I love short ribs. I particularly like sticky Asian style short ribs,  although they can be a bit pricey.  As we are going with an Asian theme this year for our first night of  Rosh Hashanah (AKA Jewish New Year) menu, I am springing for the short ribs.  First night of Rosh Hashana is the … Continue reading “Braised Short Ribs with Apples and Pomegranate Honey Glaze”

Homemade Popcorn Chicken With Sweet and Tangy Amba Dipping Sauce

I love popcorn chicken and it is always a hit with the kids. When made right it has a crispy coating with crunchy nooks and crannies. I recently ordered it  from a local place but was severely disappointed.  In this day and age of  delivery and curbside pickup it arrived soggy and cold with a … Continue reading “Homemade Popcorn Chicken With Sweet and Tangy Amba Dipping Sauce”