Barbecue Spare Ribs on the Grill

Homemade ribs can be the best summer meal when you want to sit out on the patio in the sun and enjoy a messy BBQ meal with the entire family, but cooking those ribs perfectly can be a challenge.  You have to have them at just the right temperature on the grill in order to slow cook the flavors deep into the meat.  The process begins in your grocery or market with choosing the perfect cut of meat and continues all the way through to the final seasoning as you place your ribs onto the plate of your lucky guest.  You can find a plethora of recipes online or on Dish Network packages that include…

Summer Fiesta

There is nothing more refreshing on a warm summer evening than spread of fish tacos, guacamole, and mango salsa. There is something about putting together a Mexican feast for your friends and family that is overwhelming satisfying. I’ve been doing Summer Fiesta Parties at my house every summer for the past couple of years now. It’s a wonderful opportunity to try new funky flavors, and it really doesn’t require a lot of “cooking”, as most of the food is prepared fresh and not cooked. Think fresh salsa, fresh guacamole, fresh tortillas, and fresh fish. The only kitchen appliance you will really need is a food processor to make the salsa, guacamole, and garnishes. If you…

Grill It Up

Popular direct tv programming is over flowing with cooking shows that feature the grill. If you or your family is anything like mine, then you probably cook most of your meals out on the grill.  If not, then you need to get started!  Grilling is not only fun, but it is easier to cook and clean up afterward too.  To get started with grilling, then you will obviously need the proper equipment and tools involved.  The beginner grill master will need to start out fairly small, but once you get to official grill master status like my husband, you will be grilling everything from the basic burgers to pizza and veggies.  So, let’s get you on…