Recipes Archives – Culinary Seasons

Asian, Recipes, Seafood

Kung Pao or Gong Bao as the dish is called in Sichuan province in the western region of China. Thought to be a dish from the Qing Dynasty (mid 1800s) this dish is traditionally made with chicken. The Sichuan province is known for their chiles, specifically dried. Keeping close to traditional flavors to the original […]

Asian, Pork, Recipes

Smoked Pulled Pork is great on a sandwich, tacos, or eaten straight after coming off the smoker. But for leftovers you may be looking for a new idea. Why not Pulled Pork Fried Rice? The smokiness from the pork pairs great with the wok hei or breath of the wok – the flavor imparted by […]

Asian, Recipes, Sauce

For many people, the thought of Kung Pao brings to mind hot dried chilies added to a chicken or shrimp dish with peanuts. But this sauce doesn’t have any spice added to the sauce. You can add dried chilies or chili flakes to the wok or pan when you are sauteing garlic, this allows the […]

Asian, Beef, Recipes

Chow Fun Noodles just sound FUN don’t they! This recipe is cooked on a Kamado Jr to grill the marinated flank steak and the noodles are cooked on a wok on a Kamado Big Joe with the center ring attachment. But don’t let that deter you from making it! You can cook the dish on […]

Chicken, Recipes

(Yes, you read that right) Half bottle? You are probably thinking, that is a lot of wine. It is a good amount of wine for a four person dish. But remember, it is called Chicken Marsala, you want the favor of the Marsala wine to be prominent in the final dish. In the cooking process, […]

Asian, Recipes, Seafood

To many people, the sound of Thai Curries brings to mind, HOT and bold spices. Many times the thought of hot overwhelming spices turns people away from curry. The truth is, you can adjust the heat by the amount of curry paste used. As the old saying goes, you can always add more but you […]

Beef, Grill, Recipes

Beef Shawarma traditionally done on a vertical rotisserie where the meat cooks and chars as it rotates. Cutting the flank steak into strips gives more surface area for the marinade to penetrate the longer the steak marinades. Cooking over charcoal gives the flank steak a nice char that adds to the flavor as if it […]

Chicken, Pasta, Recipes

Chicken smoked on the Traeger or Kamado Joe imparts a great flavor into the meat. Rotisserie or Roasted Chicken can be substituted. This pasta dish can be a great use for other leftover chicken. Make it Vegetarian by adding other veggies, artichoke hearts, eggplant or diced roma tomatoes. Grill up some portobello mushrooms to get […]

Condiments, Gluten Free (GF), Recipes, Sauce, Toppings, Vegetarian

I remember the first time I had a salsa made from tomatillos, I was in my teens. It awoke my senses, and I remember thinking wow, why haven’t I known about this before. The sweet, acidic flavors were a change from the typical jarred tomato salsa that I had grown up with. For years I […]

Chicken, Gluten Free (GF), Grill, Marinades, Recipes

Building flavors in dishes is a key element in making a great dish. It doesn’t matter if it is a steak on the grill or building flavors in a wok when making an Asian dish. There are many ways to build flavors, with meats you can go as basic as salt and pepper before grilling […]