Recently a friend said to me, “Oh, I bet you don’t have a BBQ grill since you’re vegetarian.” Huh? Why, yes we do have a BBQ grill and it would appear that it gets used more than the grills our carnivorous neighbors have on their decks. We grill several times a week, even more so…
Herb ‘n Mustard Marinated Veggie Kabobs
It’s too stinkin’ hot here to cook…unless it’s done in the crockpot or outdoors. We grill a lot when it gets as warm as it is here right now, often waiting until nearly dark to have dinner. Yesterday it was still above 90 degrees at 9 in the evening, which is about the time we…
Michael Pollan’s Cooked: a review and a signed copy giveaway
Friday evening my favorite fella and I went to hear Michael Pollan speak in Kansas City. He was speaking in support of his new book, Cooked. I need to come clean before I tell you about this new book. I’m a big fan of Michael Pollan. His book Food Rules was published at a critical…
Slow Cooker Pulled Not-Pork Jackfruit BBQ, Carolina Style
I make my original KC-style BBQ Pulled Not-Pork Jackfruit often, it’s a favorite dish not only in my home but in the homes of several other friends. It’s tradition around here in KC that our sauce is tomato-based, usually ketchup and molasses. But every once in awhile I meet someone who prefers Carolina BBQ, a…
Jackfruit Barbeque, Barbecue, BBQ (faux pulled pork)
Have you cooked with jackfruit yet? If not, this recipe could be the one to convince you to give it a try! Jackfruit is inexpensive, readily available at Asian markets and is the best minimally-processed meat replacement I’ve tried. It’s so meat-like it fools carnivores. One of my favorite restaurants in the KC area is…