TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Veggie Patch Meatless Cuisine

Meatless corn dogs are one of the vegetarian treats from Veggie Patch. Photo courtesy Veggie Patch.   Some people choose to go meatless for ethical, health, religious or environmental reasons. While we’re on the sustainable, environmental bandwagon, we buy meatless prepared foods like Veggie Patch because they’re delicious. This vegetarian line includes family favorites: Meatless…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Steak Grilling Tips

If you’re grilling steaks on July 4th, here’s how to keep the sizzle and avoid the fizzle: grilling tips from Carlos Garcia, Executive Chef at Sullivan’s, Austin’s* premier steakhouse. In the cattle-rich, red-meat-loving state of Texas, you’ve got to get it right! *There are 20 Sullivan’s locations across the U.S. See the website for the…
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RECIPE: The Reverse Steak Salad (Or Grilled Chicken Or Fish Salad)

Add the salad on top of a skirt steak. Photo © ChickenFriedGourmet.com.   We recently discovered Louisiana chef Michael O’Boyle, who writes the blog ChickenFriedGourmet.com. The photo gallery on the site is an inspiration to lovers of nouvelle cuisine, and has inspired us to cook up a storm based simply on his concept. Lucky people…
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