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Benefits of a Silicone Spatula

April 29, 2006 3:55 PM || 0 Comments

Sometimes your plastic or rubber spatula just won't cut it. Problem with plastic and rubber is that they melt at a relatively low temperature. Have you ever left your...

What in the Heck? #14

April 28, 2006 9:44 PM || 0 Comments

Just what in the heck this this thing? Looks like one of those igloo dog houses you can buy from PetSmart. If you know the real answer and are...

The Men in Aprons Show #29

April 27, 2006 10:12 PM || 0 Comments

The Men in Aprons Show - episode 29 is now available for download. Get your poach on with the Men in Aprons Show. Learn about gas-free beans that that scientists...

Meat Pirogue

April 27, 2006 8:59 AM || 0 Comments

So Easter is over and you have a dozen and a half hard-boiled eggs that you need to get rid of. But stop! Don't toss them out. Assuming they...

BBQ Peanuts

April 26, 2006 8:24 AM || 0 Comments

Came across a cool recipe for BBQ peanuts. OK, so you don't actually barbeque peanuts on a grill, but I think it fits well within in the theme of this...

Show us your kitchen entry

April 25, 2006 2:53 PM || 0 Comments

A while back, I asked everyone to send me pictures of your battlegrounds ... you know where you do battle against meat, vegetables, fruits, cakes, and pies. You know, your...

Ham and Cheese Omelette with Oomph

April 24, 2006 8:32 PM || 0 Comments

With the addition of the 8" omelette pan to my kitchen apparel, making an omelette is a quick thing to do, so I like to make them when I need...

A Treatise on Grilling, Part 7: Gas Vs. Charcoal

April 20, 2006 9:30 AM || 0 Comments

As a primary cook of the household and self-proclaimed grill master of the house, I am often asked the eternal question: Gas or Charcoal? Let’s just get it out...

Smoking Planks

April 19, 2006 12:39 PM || 0 Comments

Smoking planks are fast-growing in popularity as a grilling accessory, especially in the Northwest where the Salmon come cheap. The use of smoking planks was actually devised by Native Americans...

Easter Ham

April 18, 2006 3:30 PM || 0 Comments

Listen now. Listen up, and hear me good. If you know me, then you know my affinity for ham. I love ham. And I don't mean no shaved ham from...

Ask MIA: Burgers and Ham

April 17, 2006 9:36 AM || 0 Comments

ShrinkageThere seems to be a little bit of confusion out there when it comes to making and grilling burgers. People keep wanting to know how to make a juicy burger...

Giada Weekend

April 15, 2006 9:51 AM || 0 Comments

It's Giada Weekend everyone! Well, Giada is an every day obsession with me, but on MIA today, I'm doing a Giada Report. Since starting my new online obsession, GiadaFan, I...

Food Dictionary, part 5

April 13, 2006 9:04 AM || 0 Comments

Drench and Dredge: two words that you are likely to hear in kitchens all over the south, especially in Alabama and Louisiana. The processes are universal, but the words are...

Recip: Pecan-Encrusted Chicken

April 12, 2006 8:30 PM || 0 Comments

I was looking to do some experimenting the other night, and decided to make my own version of a dish that is served in the legendary Austin restaurant Threadgill's....

Recipe: Jack Daniels Ham Glaze

April 11, 2006 8:53 PM || 0 Comments

Steve O. requested a good recipe for glazed ham. OK, I have to say that I've never actually cooked a whole ham, but I'm betting what you're really after is...

Recipe: Jalapeno Cheese Rice

April 10, 2006 8:42 PM || 0 Comments

I hate broccoli. And it is to this reason why I despise Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole. I do not despise it for what it is inherently; I despise it...

Put the Fire Out Of Jalapenos

April 9, 2006 8:24 PM || 0 Comments

As was previously mentioned in Capsaicin Corner, the capsaicin in chile peppers lives in abundance in the membranes and seeds. When I say membrances, I'm referring to what botanists call...

Review: Reynolds Fun Shapes

April 8, 2006 8:43 PM || 0 Comments

Let's make no mistakes about it: Reynolds Fun Shapes are all about kids. And folks, that's just right up our alley. With two kids in the house, one of whom...

Grilled Lamb Pork Chops

April 7, 2006 10:49 AM || 0 Comments

This is an alteration on Giada de Laurentiis' Grilled Pork Chops, and if I do say so myself, a very similar to my slashed pork chops recipe. We don't...

Capsaicin Corner

April 6, 2006 8:47 AM || 0 Comments

Why do chile peppers burn? One might say that it was what they were put on this earth to do, just as I was put on this earth to...

Pork Cooking Times & Burger Making Procedures

April 5, 2006 6:20 PM || 0 Comments

How to Make a Basic Burger I've written quite a lot on this topic in the past, but maybe I should break it down in to one bit-sized chunk. There...

Prize-Winning Chili

April 4, 2006 2:57 PM || 0 Comments

MIA reader/listener Curt, sent me a link to his flickr site where he has a picture set of the cooking of he and his brother Los' championship chili. I...

Weird Foods You Eat

April 4, 2006 11:11 AM || 0 Comments

When you get married, each person brings a lot into the marriage. Furniture, CDs, appliances, clothes, and personal food likes and dislikes. Some of these likes can be construed as...

Food Dictionary: Deglaze

April 3, 2006 10:34 AM || 0 Comments

"And now, we're going deglaze the pan ..." This could be one of the most common phrases on cooking shows, especially Italian shows like Everday Italian, Molto Mario, or Lidia's...

Recipe: Spicy Breakfast Stir Fry

April 3, 2006 8:19 AM || 0 Comments

It's not the prettiest dish in the world, but it sure is damn tasty. We like things hot in our house, as you may have already known. For this...

Caring For Cast Iron Skillets

April 1, 2006 5:19 PM || 0 Comments

Cleaning your cast iron skillet can seem like a challenging ordeal at times. Most people would agree that you shouldn’t use steel wool or harsh abrasives on your cast iron...

Recipe: Rosemary Citrus Cookies

April 1, 2006 11:20 AM || 0 Comments

This is another submission to the Weekend Cookbook Challenge by Alicat and Sarah. Found these cookies in a baking cookbook that I’ve been using lately for my scone-tacular scones....

MIA Newsdesk: April 1, 2006

April 1, 2006 6:03 AM || 0 Comments

There's plenty of cool stuff going on in the realm of Men in Aprons these days. Check out some of the latest entries and posts from the empire. Men in...

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