Father's Day Barbecue Menu


Updated 06/15/11 11:22 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Father's Day Barbecue Menu and Recipes

Father's Day is this Sunday and if you're not sure what to serve dad yet, I've got an inspirational menu for you. It's full of man-friendly dishes like bacon-wrapped shrimp and grilled tri-tip with homemade chimichurri. Start clicking for my suggestions! Read more

Memorial Day Barbecue Menu


Updated 05/25/11 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Memorial Day Barbecue Menu and Recipes

Memorial Day is this weekend, and with it comes the unofficial start of Summer. It's my favorite time of year, and you can bet I'll be grilling up a storm this Friday through Monday. To encourage you to do the same, I've curated our recipes to create a classic barbecue menu. Make the whole meal or try a couple of the recipes! Read more

Host an End-of-Summer Labor Day Feast


Updated 08/31/11 9:28 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Labor Day Menu and Recipes

While it's not as popular as the Fourth of July or Memorial Day, Labor Day weekend is a great excuse to host a barbecue. Why not invite some friends over to enjoy some delicious eats and the final days of Summer? For those who plan on entertaining in the near future, I've come up with a spectacular meal that's filled with the fabulous flavors of the season. Here's a quintessential barbecue Read more

From Banh Mi to Banh Xeo: An Abbreviated Vietnamese Food Guide


Updated 08/15/11 9:32 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Vietnamese Food Glossary

Although I'm not Vietnamese, I grew up eating at plenty of the Vietnamese restaurants that surrounded my Houston neighborhood. But more than 20 years later, I have a confession: even for me, those menus — with their complicated spellings and manifold accent marks — can be pretty darn confusing! But regardless of your familiarity with ethnic foods, absolutely don't let the foreign-looking Read more

Healthy Fast Food: Love It or Hate It?


Updated 09/30/11 9:16 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

Popeyes, Jack in the Box Start Offering Healthful Menu Options

Healthful Southern food may sound like a paradox, but for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, it's now a reality. The Atlanta-based fast food chain has just launched a new, diet-friendly "Louisiana Leaux — Get up & Geaux!" menu, with a focus on foods that contain fewer calories, less fat, and lower sodium. On the menu: a meal of seasoned chicken tenders, green beans, and toasted baguette roll; a Read more