Hot Dogs, also known as wieners by many, are a very versatile food and certainly one that the US has made into their national food of sorts.  There are thousands of ways to enjoy your favorite type of wiener or sausage; veggies, no veggies, condiments only, chili, coleslaw, you name it!   That is the great thing about the hot dog that we love so much; you can never get tired of different ways to enjoy your toppings.

Many folks love a hot dog with a delicious meat sauce that can be spicy hot if you like it that way or with … Continue Reading

Nothing goes together greater than beer and wings.  Weekends, games and a bunch a friends grilling up some fabulous chicken wings and ribs bring to mind great times and delicious food.  Here is a hot wing sauce that you many want to check out.

Budweiser Hot Wing Sauce is made by the executive chefs from the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, VA.  Together with the brew masters of Anheuser-Busch, they have come together to perfect a delicious recipe for this wing sauce.  This is a moderate to medium heat sauce with a nice butter flavor, a vinegary tang and a great pepper … Continue Reading

The Habanero pepper is favorite choice of many pepper lovers because of its delicate fruity and almost citrus flavor. It has a decent heat level that brings a lot of flavor but nothing that is going to scorch you. It normally registers between 200,000-300,000 on the SHU. Hot sauce made from the Habanero has good flavor and here is a recipe that really enhances the fruit flavor of the pepper along with orange.

This recipe will be great for dipping or making some awesome wings. Give it a try. This is a super easy recipe to make so you can be … Continue Reading

There are certain flavors that make a Barbeque Sauce recipe taste so delicious. For some it is a thick, sweet flavor.  For others it is Hot and Spicy.  Then we have the Smokey flavor lovers. I know when I eat certain dishes and meats prepared a certain way, I am particular to the flavor of the BBQ Sauce.

Here is an easy to make recipe for the Smokey BBQ lovers that is simple and good tasting too. Time to get the brisket and ribs on the grill and enjoy!

Homemade Smoked BBQ Sauce Recipe

1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup bourbon … Continue Reading

Mango has such a distinctive and lovely flavor that it really makes sense to have a Hot Wing and BBQ sauce at your fingertips when you want to enjoy this wonderful flavor.  The perfect blend of fruit and spice and sweetness will bring your chicken wings to an awesome new level of taste.

This is a recipe for those who really like their chicken wings hot and spicy with a lot of rich flavor. I think you will really like this and find it to be a wonderful summer favorite with some Mango margaritas on the side to take the bite … Continue Reading

The great thing about peppers is that you can do so much with them by incorporating them into your meals, because of the huge variety.  Each type of pepper and chili brings a different flavor to the meal.  It is a lot of fun playing with different recipes using peppers as a flavor enhancer.  We have a nice easy meal recipe for you that uses delicious red or green bell peppers and you can even kick up a bit too if you want.

This recipe makes a great dinner for weeknights since from start to finish it takes less than 45 … Continue Reading

Since the Ghost Pepper was developed, it has quickly become a delicious addition to many recipes, hot sauces and BBQ sauce.  Truly for the lover of heat and the burn, the Ghost Pepper is considered a super-hot pepper! Ghost peppers come in at 1,000,000+ on the Scoville scale so be prepared when consuming hot sauces containing this pepper and when you are working with it as well.

The ghost pepper has become a favorite and a very popular pepper that packs a spicy hot punch to all of your recipes.  If you are brave enough to work with this pepper, you … Continue Reading

As a spicy food lover, there are times when the cravings hit.  It could be 3 am and you know some hot and spicy food is the only thing that can satisfy that specific taste you need.  That is when a really good recipe that you can make quickly at home comes in handy.  Throw it on some wings and you have your cravings cured in a short time.

Now we all know that there are times when you just need a dose of a fabulous garlic to go along with those spicy wings you love so much so here is … Continue Reading

There are a lot of folks that seem to be getting back to basics with their cooking.  Hot Dogs have been a staple food in the USA for so many years and they are still going strong.  Today people are looking for affordable ways to stretch a budget and liven up a recipe.  One way to do that with hot dogs is with a delicious hot dog sauce.

This hot dog sauce recipe that we have for you today combines delicious ingredients you probably have on hand and creates a spicy sauce that any hot dog aficionado will love.  This is … Continue Reading

In the great state of Texas they know how to barbecue and this Texas Style BBQ Sauce recipe is really quick and easy to make. A bit of spice, sugar and a bit of heat makes this a crowd pleaser for sure. You only need a few basic ingredients and you are all set to make your very own homemade barbecue sauce.

Texas Style BBQ Sauce Recipe

1 1/2 cups catsup
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground Cayenne

Mix together all of the … Continue Reading

Leave it to our southern relatives to find a way to incorporate peaches and bourbon into a BBQ recipe. The delicious flavors combined make an amazing taste that is enhanced by each other.  The fruitiness of the peach and the rich, mellow flavor of the bourbon are lovely together.

There are plenty of recipes out for this wonderful combination and several famous chefs and restaurants have variations of this recipe that they love to work with.  This particular recipe is great with fish, seafood, chicken and pork dishes. If you want a bit of heat, you can add a pinch of … Continue Reading

As spring comes rolling in, we are busy getting the ground ready for all of those gorgeous pepper plants we are going to be planting; Green peppers, Jalapeno plants, red chiles, Habanero peppers and all of your other favorites.  Here is an easy and delicious recipe for pickling your peppers so you can enjoy them all year long. It also makes a great gift to share the fruits of your harvest with neighbors and friends.

Pickled Peppers Recipe

Green Peppers, chopped
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon pickling spice
1/4 teaspoon alum
white vinegar
glass mason jars (quart size) + seals and rings

Chop the green peppers into … Continue Reading

Hot Sauces have been flavoring American meats for hundreds of years.  Each area of the country has their favorite way of making their hot sauces and BBQ sauces and folks get very particular about the way a sauce is made and enjoyed. Cafe Louisiane Hotter ‘n Hell Hot Sauce has a lot of history surrounding their popular hot sauce.

This famous Hot Sauce was created by Arthur “Popie” Devillier over 100 years ago, around in 1893 to be exact, from a family recipe. Enjoyed for those 100 years by friends and family, the sauce was finally bottled for commercial use and sold to the public in 1992 and then resold to a company called Cafe Companies, Inc. in 1994. It is now packaged and sold under the brand name of Cafe Louisiane Hotter ‘N Hell Hot Sauce.

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Apple and maple have long been great flavors when combined.  No one knows who would be brave enough to taste the sap from a tree and then tap it as well as realize the sap could be refined into a great maple syrup that we have loved for hundreds of years. Man is very resourceful at times.  But regardless of who found the syrup and then combined it with apples, we have been enjoying that flavor combination for years.

When it comes to meat, the apple maple combination is just as delicious.  Who would have thought to bring this flavor combo’s … Continue Reading

Weekends usually means lots of time spent with friends and family and usually cooking for a crowd.  I am forever on the lookout for great appetizer or light dinner recipes that will feed a lot of people. Meatballs are a favorite crowd pleaser and bringing the love of meatballs and combining them with a nice BBQ sauce seemed like a great idea.  Here is a Meatballs in BBQ Sauce Recipe that you can try with your family.

BBQ Meatballs Recipe

2 (16 oz.) packages of pre-made beef meatballs (or make your own)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
8 oz. … Continue Reading

Believe it or not, there are times when you want BBQ ribs and do not want to bother with the grill or smoker. It could be time or the weather, but when you need a different method to cook those ribs, check out this BBQ sauce slow cooker ribs recipe that will give you the ribs you want with the flavor you are craving.

This is also a great recipe to use for those of you who don’t want to be bothered by whipping together a slew of ingredients and spending all afternoon in the kitchen. This recipe is a quick … Continue Reading

Whiskey has been added to many recipes over the years as it brings in a wonderful depth of flavor.  Most of the alcohol burns off in the cooking process leaving a wonderful, rich hint of flavor that will make a lasting impression.

For some quick and easy recipes that uses Jack Daniel’s whiskey as a marinating or basting barbeque sauce, see what we have below.  One is for a sweet sauce and the other is a quick easy recipe that you can whip up in a few minutes.

Jack Daniel’s Sweet BBQ Sauce Recipe

1/2 cup Soy Sauce
1/2 cup Jack Daniel’s Whiskey
1/2 cup … Continue Reading

If you are a pork lover, there is something about using mustard with it that works.  It is great for slathering on a large pork roast or piece of loin that will seal in all of those lovely juices and just make it tender and delicious.  In South Carolina, it is dang near a requirement to have a mustard based bbq sauce with your pork, but many BBQ enthusiasts all over the world are starting to enjoy the flavor and work with mustard.

Making the mustard sauce bbq recipes are rather simple and if you do some searches, you will find … Continue Reading

Hot Dogs never go out of fashion.  There are hundreds of combinations of veggies and toppings that you can put on your dog and a favorite for many is a good hot dog sauce.  Hot Dog sauces are normally a meat based sauce, similar to Chili and they vary in spiciness and style.   They are very popular on the East Coast.

Here is a vintage recipe for some good New York style hot dog sauce. You can double the ingredients and cook it until done and freeze some for later use.  You can add any other toppings desired such as cheese, … Continue Reading

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There has been a lot of interest in homemade BBQ sauces of late and the history of making barbeque sauce with a dark soda pop have been around for years.  The Dr. Pepper™, of course, has a unique flavor all its own so the use of that in a BBQ sauce really takes the flavor to another level.  Another good choice would be rootbeer if you do not have Dr. Pepper™ around.
Some of the recipes for this call for about 12 different ingredients which is great for when you have time to make that.   Here is a great recipe for … Continue Reading

For an interesting taste explosion of sweet and spicy flavor, you have to try this recipe.  The spicy heat of the pepper, along with the sweetness of the chocolate, is fabulous to begin with and then when you add in the peanut butter, your mouth will go WOW! What a treat for your senses!  Here is how to make it.

For this recipe, it is easier use Baker’s ™ milk or dark chocolate disks for our chocolate. They come in a container and you can microwave the disks of chocolate right in the container according to the manufacturer’s instructions (on the … Continue Reading

When there is a nip in the air or money is tight, soup is a great addition to your dinner table. This Pablano Chili Pepper Soup has nice warmth to it from the chile’s but it is not overly spicy.   This is a great soup recipe for when you want to serve something a little different to your family or guests and it perfect for an appetizer or as a main course with salad and tortilla’s too. This recipe will feed 6-8 people.

Pablano Chili Pepper Soup Recipe

8 ounces poblano chilies, seeded
1 cup onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter, … Continue Reading

There is a definite flavor trend with the sweet hot taste when it comes to barbeque sauces.  Most either love it or hate it, but for those of you the love it, here is a delicious fruit based Raspberry Chipotle BBQ Sauce recipe that you can enjoy on your favorite chicken or pork dishes that will really make them pop!

This sauce is very sweet but it also packs some lovely heat. It is great as a barbecue sauce on your favorite meats or you can use it as a dipping sauce on the side.  It might even go great as … Continue Reading

Hot Dogs are one of America’s favorite foods and it seems you will find American’s enjoying all kinds of tasty gourmet condiments on them. Today we are sharing a recipe with you on how to make New York style Onion Sauce which is a favorite hot dog topping with New Yorker’s. This one adds at bit of chili powder and hot pepper sauce for that kick you love! This is not a meat sauce which is enjoyed in other parts of the country.

Hot Dog Onion Sauce Recipe

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup catsup
1/2 teaspoon ground … Continue Reading