https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/ A personal account of cooking and wine and big green egg fun en-us https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2023/07/st-louis-style-ribs.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2023/07/st-louis-style-ribs.html Sat, 01 Jul 2023 23:39:00 GMT People of America, the 4th of July weekend is upon us! How shall we celebrate our victory over those red coats? I suggest St. Louis-style ribs. After all, what better way to show our patriotism than by smoking meat in a… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2022/06/tomahawk-steak-on-bge.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2022/06/tomahawk-steak-on-bge.html Sat, 04 Jun 2022 22:46:00 GMT So if ever I am convicted of a capital offense and it results in a penalty of death, I want this post to be my instruction to the warden for my last meal request. I am sure that whatever offense I may commit in the… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2022/05/dino-ribs-beef-short-ribs.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2022/05/dino-ribs-beef-short-ribs.html Mon, 30 May 2022 11:39:00 GMT Surely we have exhausted all we can cook in our backyard adventures. Have we cooked it all? What else is there? Whale? baby seals? People of the world, we have not yet tackled beef ribs - correctly - I have several… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2021/06/bbq-chicken-thighs-on-new-traeger.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2021/06/bbq-chicken-thighs-on-new-traeger.html Sun, 06 Jun 2021 01:43:00 GMT I have a new girlfriend. My BGE completely understands and remains loyal and unthreatened by this new arrangement. They are both incredible and bring different talents and abilities that I think enhance our happiness… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2020/04/fish-chips.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2020/04/fish-chips.html Sun, 19 Apr 2020 15:11:00 GMT Continuing our isolated lifestyle we have sought comfort in food, maybe a little too much lately but so be it. We decided to make fish and chips the other day and for us this was a challenge because we've never been… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2020/03/whiskey-and-coffee-bacon-on-bge.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2020/03/whiskey-and-coffee-bacon-on-bge.html Mon, 30 Mar 2020 21:11:00 GMT Hello people of the world. I realize it has been a few moons since last we spoke. Have you missed me? In these days of isolation and self sufficiency the more important things in life come into focus. Family, the love… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2019/01/collard-greens.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2019/01/collard-greens.html Sat, 05 Jan 2019 23:23:00 GMT Happy New Year! It is 2019. 2018 was a big year for us, my beloved bride and I moved into a new home, we had a son graduate high school and a daughter graduate college so we have much to celebrate. Being it is a new… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2018/08/baby-back-ribs-on-big-green-egg.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2018/08/baby-back-ribs-on-big-green-egg.html Sat, 11 Aug 2018 15:27:00 GMT We decided to try baby back ribs. I've avoided making ribs in the past because they aren't as appealing to me as pulled pork or brisket. However, we went to our favorite butcher shop the other day and they had a deal on… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2018/08/keto-chicken-parm-parmigiana.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2018/08/keto-chicken-parm-parmigiana.html Sat, 04 Aug 2018 12:14:00 GMT I think I am eating better on this "diet" than I ever have. How about a great chicken parm? help support the site! BBQ Guru DigiQ DX3 Kit for Big Green Egg Research: Ingredients: Two boneless skinless chicken breasts… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2018/07/keto-tacos.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2018/07/keto-tacos.html Thu, 26 Jul 2018 00:25:00 GMT We have to stop meeting this way. As we continue our keto journey we decided to try a treat. This time we made gringo tacos. So just plain hard shell taco with ground beef protein. A standard fast food type taco. The… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2018/07/keto-pizza.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2018/07/keto-pizza.html Sat, 14 Jul 2018 13:46:00 GMT Long time no see. Believe it or not, we continue to use our site as a reference for our Big Green Egg cooking and even update some of our methods on occasion or add clarifications on cook time. However, we haven't… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2017/07/prime-rib-and-au-jus-on-big-green-egg.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2017/07/prime-rib-and-au-jus-on-big-green-egg.html Sun, 16 Jul 2017 13:39:00 GMT We ventured into Costco on a fine Saturday morning drunk on the good luck of landing the second best parking space in the lot. That's clean living folks. It was going to be a big day. I took a photo of me in the second… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2017/02/cap-of-ribeye-or-spinalis-on-big-green.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2017/02/cap-of-ribeye-or-spinalis-on-big-green.html Sun, 26 Feb 2017 01:54:00 GMT The famous cap of ribeye is supposed to be the most delectable cut of beef, it is affectionately referred to as butcher's butter by those in the know. This is our first attempt at it and we are going to reverse sear it.… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2017/02/pickled-red-onions_4.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2017/02/pickled-red-onions_4.html Sat, 04 Feb 2017 17:44:00 GMT Well, the Super Bowl is tomorrow and Julie is out of town so what better thing to do than make pickled onions? Of course. Quick pickled onions to go perfectly with your pulled pork sliders Research: Found a great site to… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2016/12/thermapen-mk4-review.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2016/12/thermapen-mk4-review.html Tue, 20 Dec 2016 02:36:00 GMT Let me start by saying Thermapen has not paid us a dime for this review, in fact we ordered it on their website and paid full retail. Also, the link we use to recommend purchase is a link to ThermoWorks directly and we… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2016/12/macaroni-and-cheese-community-q-style.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2016/12/macaroni-and-cheese-community-q-style.html Thu, 15 Dec 2016 01:15:00 GMT So, in our continuing search for the perfect macaroni and cheese, we have attempted to reach the holy grail of mac and cheese in Atlanta, and that is Community Q . Some argue that Community Q is a Mac and Cheese… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2016/11/20-lb-turkey-on-big-green-egg.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2016/11/20-lb-turkey-on-big-green-egg.html Tue, 29 Nov 2016 02:03:00 GMT Congratulations readers, we have passed 100,000 page views. By far the most popular post has been our turkey breast on the Big Green Egg, so this Thanksgiving we decided to do a whole 20 pound turkey on the Egg using… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2016/08/white-wine-poached-fish-with-cream-sauce.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2016/08/white-wine-poached-fish-with-cream-sauce.html Sat, 13 Aug 2016 14:07:00 GMT Not a lick of grilling in this post. This is old school Julia Child French cooking and it is a winner. In the South we would probably call this boiled fish and gravy but turns out it is fancy. This is excellent and we… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2016/07/refrigerator-pickles.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2016/07/refrigerator-pickles.html Sat, 30 Jul 2016 16:02:00 GMT I know... You must have thought that I died. It has been a while since we have made a whole new post but for those of you who are observant you may have noted that we have been updating some of our other posts as we… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2016/03/paella-on-big-green-egg.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2016/03/paella-on-big-green-egg.html Sat, 26 Mar 2016 15:12:00 GMT Immediately throw down whatever you have in your hands and go to the grocery store. You are going to want to make this. We have had this theory that the Big Green Egg would be a perfect heat source for a paella pan… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2016/03/collard-greens.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2016/03/collard-greens.html Sun, 13 Mar 2016 12:53:00 GMT In the South the humble collard green is an art. A goodly cooked mess of collards is a highly sought after and coveted dish that is widely considered the king of sides in the American South. and yes, the proper… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2016/01/grilled-pineapple-on-big-green-egg.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2016/01/grilled-pineapple-on-big-green-egg.html Mon, 11 Jan 2016 18:31:00 GMT We have made this a number of times and it is always a favorite side to go along with steak. Frequently requested and a nice juxtaposition to the normal savory flavors of a steak and potato. A splash of citrus in a… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/11/how-not-to-roast-duck-on-big-green-egg.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/11/how-not-to-roast-duck-on-big-green-egg.html Sun, 22 Nov 2015 15:32:00 GMT We thought it would be so sophisticated to roast a Duck on the Big Green Egg. We did a terrible job and as good as it looks, it wasn't. Nevertheless, it was our first time and we will try again eventually but we… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/10/hummingbird-cake.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/10/hummingbird-cake.html Sat, 24 Oct 2015 14:12:00 GMT This is the most requested recipe in Southern Living magazine history. Except we didn't use that recipe - but still hummingbird cake you figure. We chose one that seemed to use a little less oil. You should… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/10/rice-really-just-plain-rice.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/10/rice-really-just-plain-rice.html Fri, 16 Oct 2015 22:27:00 GMT I know what you are thinking. Is there anything easier or more boring to make than rice? Boiling water and rice until soft and fluffy. Maybe a little salt. Yes, I hear you. That is what I thought too. However, this is… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/09/bratwurst-on-big-green-egg.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/09/bratwurst-on-big-green-egg.html Sat, 19 Sep 2015 16:32:00 GMT Well, well well. Oktoberfest is upon us and the weather is finally breaking here in the South. God is finally showing favor upon us. See the red text for updates based on our second attempt. Research: We have made brats… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/09/pork-tenderloin-on-big-green-egg.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/09/pork-tenderloin-on-big-green-egg.html Mon, 07 Sep 2015 15:36:00 GMT While in Costco the other day we happened upon a pork tenderloin and thought it would be fun to make and would be a great use of the reverse sear method that we are so fond of. Research: We just googled around for… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/08/hong-kong-style-white-fish.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/08/hong-kong-style-white-fish.html Sun, 09 Aug 2015 13:44:00 GMT We recently visited with friends for a real life grown up dinner party and they served an excellent Hong Kong style steamed fish. It is one of our favorites from the Atlanta Fish Market and we were kicking ourselves for… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/08/tomato-and-watermelon-salad.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/08/tomato-and-watermelon-salad.html Sun, 02 Aug 2015 14:16:00 GMT It is once again tomato season in the South. We are inundated with tomatoes and anxious to find creative ways to use them. So last night, with our reverse seared steak, we made this delightful salad. I highly recommend… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/07/rack-of-lamb-on-big-green-egg.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/07/rack-of-lamb-on-big-green-egg.html Sun, 12 Jul 2015 00:49:00 GMT We've been remaking some of our previous posts lately and updating where we could improve things so it has been a while since we had a whole new adventure but lo and behold, here we are again, just like old friends.… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/05/whole-fish-branzino-on-big-green-egg.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/05/whole-fish-branzino-on-big-green-egg.html Sun, 24 May 2015 15:01:00 GMT Oftentimes, restaurants will offer a whole grilled fish and it is always excellent when we get it. We decided to try and do our own grilled fish on the Big Green Egg. Not to skip ahead but the bottom line result is that… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/05/spinach-and-artichoke-dip.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/05/spinach-and-artichoke-dip.html Sat, 16 May 2015 11:45:00 GMT Some of our dear friends are big fans of Spinach and Artichoke dip. We have made this one many times and thought we should document it here so we would have a place to go next time we needed the recipe. Plus, it is… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/04/blue-apron-almond-crusted-cod.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/04/blue-apron-almond-crusted-cod.html Sat, 25 Apr 2015 15:03:00 GMT Knowing how much we enjoy cooking together, a friend of ours talked us into trying Blue Apron and sent us a "get started" coupon good for a free meal or two. I have to admit that I was a little skeptical of the whole… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/04/ahi-tuna-tartare-with-avocado.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/04/ahi-tuna-tartare-with-avocado.html Sun, 05 Apr 2015 16:38:00 GMT Ahi Tuna Tartare w/avocado, crispy shallots and soy sesame dressing A great appetizer that we tried out on some of our friends and no one died. Make this for your next dinner party and pair it with a great white wine.… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/03/orange-creme-brulee.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/03/orange-creme-brulee.html Sun, 29 Mar 2015 12:57:00 GMT Simply French French dessert at its best. This is Orange Creme Brûlée. Elevate your game. Research: We used a recipe that we found on fine cooking's website, CLICK HERE. Plan: Gather the following ingredients: 0.75 cups… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/03/coq-au-vin.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/03/coq-au-vin.html Sun, 22 Mar 2015 15:41:00 GMT Thank you Julia Child Here is one of our first attempts to make an official Julia Child recipe and it is daunting. The famous Coq Au Vin. Now I know what you are thinking. So fancy and French. Well, as it turns out… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/03/whoopie-pies.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/03/whoopie-pies.html Sun, 08 Mar 2015 23:45:00 GMT Probably the most delightful name for a treat Having just given up on dieting for the week, we decided to make the famous Whoopie Pie. A nice treat to make in the cold winter months. Please hurry springtime. Research:… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/02/lamb-shank.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/02/lamb-shank.html Tue, 10 Feb 2015 00:18:00 GMT Red Wine braised lamb shanks for your Valentine It is pretty cold outside these days. So we looked for something hearty and warm and something we could cook inside. This time we are not using the Big Green Egg but very… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/01/bistecca-alla-fiorentina.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/01/bistecca-alla-fiorentina.html Sun, 01 Feb 2015 03:53:00 GMT Bistecca alla Fiorentina on the Big Green Egg Have I mentioned that we visited Florence? Well, we did. We learned that Florence is beef country known for their cattle. It is the Texas of Italy? Famously, the Chianina… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/01/beef-back-ribs-on-bge.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/01/beef-back-ribs-on-bge.html Sun, 18 Jan 2015 14:23:00 GMT Beef Back Ribs (also Short Ribs) on the Big Green Egg - NO! NO! NO! this is mistake #2- update So what did I know about beef ribs earlier this week? not a thing. All I knew is that I wanted what I thought was short ribs… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/01/big-green-egg-digiq-dx2.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2015/01/big-green-egg-digiq-dx2.html Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:42:00 GMT BGE BBQ Guru Santa came to our house and dropped off a BGE BBQ Guru DigiQ DX2. That is a mouthful. I am going to open it up and cook with it for the first time tonight so I thought I would document the process so you… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/12/the-best-biscuits.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/12/the-best-biscuits.html Sun, 21 Dec 2014 14:30:00 GMT Southern biscuits finished with big green egg chicken We have continued to work on our biscuit recipe and this one is so different and so good that we decided to do it as an entirely different post rather than try and… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/12/burgundian-gougerers.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/12/burgundian-gougerers.html Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:44:00 GMT Tasty little cheese puffs straight from Burgundy --- France that is We spent some of our vacation time in Burgundy home of some of the finest wines in the world and the Romanée-Conti . Sacred Ground. It just so happens… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/11/pumpkin-tiramisu.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/11/pumpkin-tiramisu.html Mon, 01 Dec 2014 02:07:00 GMT Holiday Season Tiramisu I'm probably going to be fat . Our holiday season has ushered in a cornucopia of desserts and the calories that accompany them but folks this is a simple and elegant dessert that you should try… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/11/ginger-pumpkin-cupcakes-with-butter.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/11/ginger-pumpkin-cupcakes-with-butter.html Sun, 23 Nov 2014 21:50:00 GMT Katie's Thanksgiving Cupcake We've spoken previously about the joy that Saturday night cupcakes have brought to my life because of the happiness that comes from spending time with my kids . Over the years, we have made… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/11/risotto-with-shrimp-on-big-green-egg.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/11/risotto-with-shrimp-on-big-green-egg.html Sun, 16 Nov 2014 14:30:00 GMT Direct from the old country Risotto was a highlight of our trip. A seafood risotto in Venice is one of the finer things in life. We thought we would try to make our own version. Research: We followed two different… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/11/moka-pot-espresso.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/11/moka-pot-espresso.html Sun, 09 Nov 2014 15:32:00 GMT Upgrading your morning coffee Italian style Not since Christopher Columbus has there been such a gift to the continent as this post. Well, maybe that was a tad overstated. I am a coffee drinker. In fact, Julie and I… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/10/spaghetti-alla-carbonara.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/10/spaghetti-alla-carbonara.html Sat, 25 Oct 2014 01:17:00 GMT Spaghetti alla Carbonara Well well well . It has been a while since our last post but we have a great excuse. First, we are engaged! an exciting time for us. Secondly, we just returned from a whirlwind tour of Italy and… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/09/upside-down-apple-pie.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/09/upside-down-apple-pie.html Tue, 23 Sep 2014 14:18:00 GMT Adeline Borra-Aoust's upside down apple pie Our friend Adeline Borra-Aoust is famous! We met this talented chef in our home because we won a charity auction and the prize was an evening cooking with Adeline. A great… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/08/lasagna.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/08/lasagna.html Sat, 30 Aug 2014 13:06:00 GMT Lasagna Is there anything better than coming home to the smell of lasagna cooking ? On the eve of our Italian vacation, we have been obsessing over all things, well, Italian and as such our culinary hearts have followed… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/08/canning-home-grown-tomatoes.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/08/canning-home-grown-tomatoes.html Sat, 16 Aug 2014 13:36:00 GMT Putting up tomatoes It is the middle of tomato season here in the South . We have an abundance of ripe home grown varieties that we somehow need to find a way to eat or to preserve for the winter. It is a nice problem… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/07/hamburgers-on-big-green-egg.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/07/hamburgers-on-big-green-egg.html Sun, 27 Jul 2014 22:01:00 GMT The Classic Hamburger on the BGE There is not much better in life than a really good backyard hamburger and what better way to make one than by using a big green egg to impart a little smoke? Research: We simply googled… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/07/pico-de-gallo-or-salsa-fresca.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/07/pico-de-gallo-or-salsa-fresca.html Sat, 19 Jul 2014 12:47:00 GMT Everyone needs to know how to make Pico de Gallo It is tomato season here in the South and so we are looking for ways to use the fresh home grown tomatoes that we suddenly have in abundance . What better use than fresh… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/07/skirt-steak-on-big-green-egg.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/07/skirt-steak-on-big-green-egg.html Sat, 12 Jul 2014 13:40:00 GMT Skirt Steak on the Big Green Egg Skirt steak is one of those cuts of meat that I haven't thought very highly of in the past. I am used to a traditional skirt steak with a chimichurri sauce, rice, black beans, and… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/07/pork-chops-on-big-green-egg.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/07/pork-chops-on-big-green-egg.html Sat, 05 Jul 2014 01:07:00 GMT Pork Chops! In a last minute, wandering through the grocery store sort of way we decided to make pork chops on the big green egg for the first time. I am not much of a pork chop sort of person having grown up eating… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/06/strawberry-jam-with-chambord.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/06/strawberry-jam-with-chambord.html Sun, 01 Jun 2014 18:54:00 GMT This is a process that is almost the same as the peach and bourbon jam project that we posted last year except this time we will use strawberries and Chambord. It is strawberry season in Georgia, and as such we are… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/05/beef-short-ribs.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/05/beef-short-ribs.html Mon, 26 May 2014 12:56:00 GMT Beef Short Ribs - Mistake #1 Enjoy this post. Please read it because the short rib is a journey folks and this post is the first mile of the trip. However, when it is time for you to make yours, click here and follow the… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/05/coconut-buttermilk-pie-with-blackberry.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/05/coconut-buttermilk-pie-with-blackberry.html Tue, 20 May 2014 12:56:00 GMT Coconut-Buttermilk Pie with Blackberry Caramel Though I am not much of a fan, Bobby Flay can make a pie. This is another Julie special that I merely lent a hand in. This was in fact an afterthought in my mind but once… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/05/marcona-almond-blondies-brownie.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/05/marcona-almond-blondies-brownie.html Sun, 11 May 2014 21:20:00 GMT Marcona Almond Blondies So, the diet isn't going so well. We decided to cast aside the shackles of calorie restriction for an evening of indulgence. Good people, life is a balance, and we think we've earned a bit of a… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/04/shrimp-and-grits.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/04/shrimp-and-grits.html Wed, 23 Apr 2014 01:25:00 GMT Shrimp and Grits So we decided to buy into a CSA, or a Community Supported Agriculture farm . The CSA we belong to delivers us fresh in-season produce once a week for the summer. It is a little more expensive than… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/03/spaghetti-and-meatballs.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/03/spaghetti-and-meatballs.html Mon, 31 Mar 2014 01:13:00 GMT Spaghetti and Meatballs How hard can it be to make Spaghetti and Meatballs? After all, you can go buy a sauce and noodles at the store for 5 bucks and heat it up in 10 minutes but where is the fun in that? This is the… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/03/katies-snickerdoodle-cupcakes.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/03/katies-snickerdoodle-cupcakes.html Sun, 23 Mar 2014 15:44:00 GMT Katie's Snickerdoodle Cupcakes My daughter and I have been making cupcakes together for many years now . What started as a fun bonding time activity on Saturday night has turned into a bit of an obsession as we continue… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/02/macaroni-and-cheese.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/02/macaroni-and-cheese.html Mon, 17 Feb 2014 01:58:00 GMT Macaroni and Cheese We have tried many recipes, but alas, we have struggled to find one we love. While the perfect recipe remains elusive, the last one we made was good enough to post. Our gold standard for Mac and… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/01/whole-red-snapper-baked-in-salt.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/01/whole-red-snapper-baked-in-salt.html Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:39:00 GMT Whole Red Snapper Baked in Salt We were inspired to try this recipe while watching an episode of Martha Stewart's Cooking School. She really makes it look easy, doesn't she? As we continue to slim down after the first… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/01/fromage-blanc-farmers-cheese.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/01/fromage-blanc-farmers-cheese.html Mon, 20 Jan 2014 01:40:00 GMT Fromage Blanc (Farmer's cheese) This was simply fun and is a great example of everything that we love about doing these weekend food projects. We have been interested in making our own cheese for a few years now. I have… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/01/turkey-breast-on-big-green-egg.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2014/01/turkey-breast-on-big-green-egg.html Sat, 11 Jan 2014 03:37:00 GMT Turkey Breast on the Big Green Egg - Updated See the updates at the bottom for our best advice. Now that it is diet season, we thought it would be a good opportunity to make some lean protein like a turkey on the BGE.… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/12/2013-southern-living-red-velvet-white.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/12/2013-southern-living-red-velvet-white.html Sat, 21 Dec 2013 23:30:00 GMT 2013 Southern Living Red Velvet-White Chocolate Cheesecake Every year I participate in an office Christmas cook-off that we affectionately refer to as the "12 Pounds of Christmas." Each person must prepare a homemade… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/11/brie-en-croute-baked-in-puff-pastry.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/11/brie-en-croute-baked-in-puff-pastry.html Mon, 18 Nov 2013 02:13:00 GMT This delicious treat is a sophisticated version of my favorite childhood sandwich -- cheese and jelly. Now, I have taken a lot of grief for my cheese and jelly sandwich allegiance, but I was on to something even at that… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/11/the-perfect-steak-on-big-green-egg.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/11/the-perfect-steak-on-big-green-egg.html Mon, 04 Nov 2013 02:04:00 GMT Let us gather around the Big Green Egg for the culinary equivalent to standing in front of Mount Rushmore while singing the Star Spangled Banner on the 4th of July. This is The United States of America. This is steak my… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/10/vegetable-beef-soup.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/10/vegetable-beef-soup.html Wed, 30 Oct 2013 00:24:00 GMT Adapted from my grandmother's vegetable soup recipe, this is one of my favorite cold day meals and is also a great pick-me-up when you may be a little under the weather. Vegetable Beef Soup Research: I have spent more… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/10/football-weekend-chili.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/10/football-weekend-chili.html Sun, 20 Oct 2013 20:57:00 GMT Every man should have a chili recipe that can be pulled out for those cold rainy weekends, especially during football season. Nothing warms the soul like a warm bowl of delicious chili. Weekend Chili - A few updated… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/10/pasta-bolognese-with-grilled-peach-and.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/10/pasta-bolognese-with-grilled-peach-and.html Sun, 13 Oct 2013 22:27:00 GMT Pasta Bolognese is a meat sauce originating from Bologna, Italy, and more importantly, it is a hearty Italian dish that we love to have every now and again. So behold, Pasta Bolognese. Pasta Bolognese with Insalata… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/09/pork-butt-on-big-green-egg.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/09/pork-butt-on-big-green-egg.html Mon, 30 Sep 2013 01:58:00 GMT Turns out, I am a butt man. The pork butt or Boston butt or pork shoulder (depending on where you are) is what we here in the South call barbecue. If you stroll into any roadside BBQ establishment in Georgia and order a… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/09/beef-jerky-on-big-green-egg.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/09/beef-jerky-on-big-green-egg.html Sun, 22 Sep 2013 15:53:00 GMT My oldest son is a middle school football player and a big fan of beef jerky so we decided it would be fun to try and make some home made Jerky using the Big Green Egg. Here we go. Just an update. We made jerky again… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/09/grilled-peach-and-tomato-panzanella.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/09/grilled-peach-and-tomato-panzanella.html Mon, 09 Sep 2013 00:30:00 GMT This is an appetizer that we had at a local restaurant, La Tavola , during their Tomato Fest, and it was so good that we asked the waiter for the recipe and decided to attempt to duplicate it at home. This was just for… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/09/low-country-boil.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/09/low-country-boil.html Mon, 02 Sep 2013 22:45:00 GMT This is a made-for-the-patio meal that serves large groups or small gatherings. We love to prepare this on a day that we know it is going to be nice patio weather. Boil up a feast and pour it out on the table covered in… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/08/bertu-ravioli-with-fresh-tomatoes-bacon.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/08/bertu-ravioli-with-fresh-tomatoes-bacon.html Sun, 18 Aug 2013 23:56:00 GMT Ber-what? Lately on Saturday mornings we have been visiting the local farmers market in the parking lot of a local church on Peachtree Street in Atlanta, GA. This particular farmers market was started by Linton Hopkins… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/08/paella.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/08/paella.html Mon, 12 Aug 2013 01:14:00 GMT Paella This was an experiment that was borne out of a cooking demonstration that we attended at Barcelona Wine Bar in Atlanta, Ga . At the demonstration, Barcelona's chef, Shane Devereux, prepared a traditional Paella… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/08/grandmothers-green-beans.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/08/grandmothers-green-beans.html Mon, 05 Aug 2013 00:18:00 GMT This is my grandmother's recipe for making green beans and potatoes. Please don't take this post as the means to create the healthiest version of green beans, but this is a typical "ol' southern" version. It is the kind… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/07/pickled-carrots-and-cucumbers.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/07/pickled-carrots-and-cucumbers.html Mon, 29 Jul 2013 00:20:00 GMT This is the season that we are looking for ways to use and to save fresh produce out of our garden. The challenge this week has been for a unique way to save some of our home grown cucumbers. We came up with a simple… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/07/beer-can-chicken-on-big-green-egg.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/07/beer-can-chicken-on-big-green-egg.html Tue, 23 Jul 2013 01:58:00 GMT It is time to make the famous beer can chicken. Anyone who has been grilling for any amount of time has heard of the fabled beer can chicken. This is the weekend. Let's see what all the fuss is about. Beer Can Chicken… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/07/peach-jam.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/07/peach-jam.html Tue, 16 Jul 2013 01:39:00 GMT It is peach season in Georgia, and as such we are celebrating the occasion by making homemade peach jam just as we saw our grandmothers make. We are going to make traditional jam, and we are going to make a batch or two… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/07/salmon-tomato-cucumber-salad.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/07/salmon-tomato-cucumber-salad.html Mon, 08 Jul 2013 22:32:00 GMT This week we decided to highlight a weeknight meal that utilized fresh tomatoes and cucumbers from our patio container garden. After all, 'tis the season. Salmon on the Big Green Egg and Tomato-Cucumber Salad Research:… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/07/neapolitan-pizza-on-big-green-egg.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/07/neapolitan-pizza-on-big-green-egg.html Tue, 02 Jul 2013 01:50:00 GMT One of our recent projects was an attempt to duplicate the Neapolitan Pizza that we love so much from Antico Pizza Napoletana . Just a few miles down the road from us, we think it is pretty great pizza, and so does… https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/06/beef-brisket-on-big-green-egg.html https://www.weekendfoodproject.com/2013/06/beef-brisket-on-big-green-egg.html Tue, 25 Jun 2013 01:06:00 GMT Our latest weekend project included making several new recipes all at once. So I am going to report each of these as separate entries. This very first project is near and dear to my heart - Brisket. I am a barbecue fan.…