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I was given some boneless/skinless chicken thighs from someones freezer clean out. Thought i might put a little smoke to them and finish cooking to shred for enchiladas. What would be the best approach to keep them from drying out too much? Brine? Braise finish in a pan with some stock? Any...

I was just gifted some lamb shoulder chops. I have done loin chops fast and hot to med-rare and love them. How do you cook lamb shoulder chops. Paul

Surfing boob tube channels at my 93 year old father's house last night, i stopped on an old episode of Good Eats just as AB was slicing into a prime rib roast. "Should we get one of those for Christmas?" he said. "We'll see" Dad has an old 22 kettle and my brother has a 18 WSM stored at Dad's...

Compound butter recipes seem to be all over the map as to the ratios of herbs to butter. From teaspoons to tablespoons of herbs/ stick or lb. of butter. For an under the skin Thanksgiving turkey, what would you suggest? Paul

Found this recipe in Beginning with Chiles book and it referred to Reed Hearon's Salsa book for the original recipe. I made a batch and had it on some grilled salmon. It was so good, i thought i would share it here. Simple to make. 3 Ancho Chiles 2 Tb apple cider vinegar 3 Tb dark brown sugar 1...

I was offered a jar of cucumber relish the other day and not wanting to say i had never had it before, i accepted it graciously. Is this just for hot dogs and burgers? Do you creative cooks have suggestions for the relish? Paul

Long story short, i food savered and froze a brisket that i cooked last September. Thinking about re-heating this weekend. What it the best approach? I am guessing foiled with some liquid in a low oven. Beef broth? Thanks Paul

I am looking at cooking up a spatchcocked turkey this weekend, which i plan to use for meals for an upcoming fishing trip. One breast will be sliced for lunch meat, the other one will be cubed for some white chili, and the rest is going to be used for soup. I was going to try rubbing a compound...

I have been trying to add more salads and greens into the diet. Running out of ideas to spice up the greens. Any favorite dressing/vinegarette recipes and or salad ideas appreciated. Paul

My brother and i popped for the Vita-Mix Blender while watching a demo at Costco. They made a tortilla soup and used a seasoning that they wanted to sell for 30.00 for 3 bottles. I told the brother i could make some up. I am thinking along the lines of ancho and new mexico chiles, onion and...

Have any favorite rice pilaf recipes to share? Made some last night with peas and golden raisins added. Any favorite seasonings prior to cooking and additions after? I know, sky is the limit. Thanks Paul

Not bbq,but figured this all knowing board could help. I am looking for for a recipe for (hard) ginger snaps to make for my brother in leiu of storebought cookies. Lots of recipes on the web, but i am thinking they result in soft cookies like most homemade ones that i have had. The brother also...

I was given some peppers from a friend whose family has a restaurant. All he knows is that they are Japanese. They are obviously smoke dried. I took a pic, but can't figure how to post. There seems to be a lot of chileheads here, so, can someone venture a guess to what i've got? Use it in a rub...

Looking for brine suggestions for wild pheasant. What flavors would you add and how long? Couple of hours?? Paul