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Chocolate Cabernet Barbecue Sauce

  The arrival of Memorial Day ushers in the official start of grilling season and I’m stoked. I get plenty of Texas barbecue here in Austin all year round, but it’s not the same as a nice charred steak from the grill. It’s important to make the distinction. Barbecue is cooking “low and … Read more

Shiitake Mushroom Tapenade

Tapenade isn’t the prettiest food to look at but it sure packs a flavor punch.  It’s made traditionally with olives, capers, anchovies and olive oil.  Despite containing only a few ingredients, this simple preparation is really flavorful with a salty, briny, even meaty mouthfeel.   Part of the reason it tastes so good is because … Read more