VEGGIES and SIDE DISHES
I came up with this recipe one spring while deciding what to do with a neighbor’s abundance of asparagus that he most graciously shared with us. Having never grilled this vegetable before, I was somewhat skeptical, why, I don’t know. This dish has become one of our favorites. The addition of the seeds and oil at the end is optional, and serves well without.
Not a grilled or smoked entrée, but a darn good salad that goes well with anything coming off the grill or smoker. I think the salad serves best when the plates are chilled before assembling.
My friend and neighbor Tony and his wife Andrea are both certified KCBS BBQ judges. Tony runs a cool BBQ web site that I have linked to from this site.
http://www.backyard-
They both like to cook and don’t mind sharing their family recipes. I have made Andy’s potato salad and found it to be a real crowd pleaser. Give it a try I know you will like it.
Thanks to Tony & Andy.
Another great side from my neighbors, Tony and Andy.
This recipe adds a little spicy bite with the red pepper flakes. Plus it's a great complement to potato salad and barbeque.
Rick Salmon’s Blue Ribbon Barbeque Pit Beans
This is a baked bean recipe that I have made dozens of times. I first saw it on the BBQ Forum. Rick Salmon is a regular poster on The Forum and from what I can see from here, a pretty darn good cook. The problem with making these beans, folks like them so much; they ask for them all the time.
This recipe comes from George’s Mother, Marlene, better known as Em. She’s a darn good cook and has made tons of this slaw for various family and social events over the years. The recipe has been a closely guarded family secret, but I was finally able to convince her to give it up, providing I wouldn't tell anyone. So I am trusting you here, you can have the recipe, but if she asks where you got it from, dummy up, remember, you know nothing! You didn't get it from me.
Stewed Summer Tomatoes
Nothing says ‘summer in Maryland’ like a juicy ripe tomato. We are blessed in our State to have some very tasty tomatoes available to us each summer. They are sold at the many farmers markets and roadside stands that pop up this time of year. If you are extremely lucky, as am I, maybe some of your neighbors have an abundance of the treasured vegetable that they are willing to share. This recipe is just a framework for you, it is not baking, so the quantities and seasonings can be varied, adjusted, added to, or changed to suit your own taste. My favorite tomatoes to use here are the heirloom varieties. In my opinion, they have the best taste and the different colors add a very interesting look to this somewhat traditional summer fare.
This is another recipe from Don Wooten, Off the Hoof BBQ. This one came from an old cookbook he was going through. Don, like many if us that like to cook enjoys scouring old books for recipes. Often times, with a few minor adjustments, they can be brought up to speed which many times results in a tasty, enjoyable, but simple dish. I think this fits the bill for all three.
Don Wooten came up with this bean recipe by accident one night while cooking at his local firehouse. He was making beans for a function and spilled a jar of cinnamon into the mix. They were so good Don made them that way for a couple of years and then decided they needed more flavor so he added cloves which gives the beans a very different profile. People are always asking him when he is cooking at the fire house so they can get the beans. He will tell them they are nothing fancy and if they want the recipe they are more than welcome to it. Here you go, enjoy!
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Recipes
We have included a collection of some of our favorite recipes from our friends, family, sponsors, readers and teammates. You will find a mixed bag, some for the smoker, the grill or the indoor kitchen. We will include selections from appetizers to deserts and everything in between. The recipes are posted in a user friendly PDF form for easy printing and use at home.
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