Mr. Bijoy Writes

Tailgates are often places with nothing really all that healthy for people trying to eat right. So, I dug into my files and found this for those of you who are looking for a tasty change in pace at your next tailgate! Enjoy! What ya need: 2/3 lb of chicken 1 egg 1/2 of a medium red bell pepper 1/2 of a medium yellow onion 1 teaspoon of coconut oil 1/4 teaspoon of dried parsley 1/4 teaspoon of dried coriander 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon of kosher sea salt Ok, so: In a food processor, finely cut the chicken and set aside. Finely shop the onion and bell pepper. Mix the chicken with all of the other ingredients in a bowl until well-incorporated. Form this mixture into 2 patties. You can refrigerate these for about 2 days. When you're ready to cook, grill over medium coals or pan fry over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side. Serve hot!

  I often am asked what my favorite methods are for some simple things. Honestly, for a lot of things, I have more than one way of doing them, and I just choose the method I find best suited for the time and audience. So, in light of all this, here is one of my favorite steak rubs. If you don't put a rub on your steak or do anything to it, out side of seasoning it a little bit, I have nothing bad to say to you. That's how I generally like my steak. However, sometimes, I feel the need to step it up a bit. This recipe is just that- a step up. This recipe yields much more than you'll need for one steak, so don't overdo it. What ya need: 1/2 cup of light brown sugar 1/2 cup of kosher sea salt 2 tablespoons of cumin 2 tablespoons of garlic powder 2 tablespoons of onion powder 1 tablespoon of dry English mustard 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper 1/2 tablespoon of finely ground white pepper 1/2 tablespoon of finely ground black pepper Ok, so- In a medium Tupperwar...

Sweet brisket? Yeah, that's a tasty proposition. Try this out for a happy thought! What ya need- 1 - 4lb beef brisket 1 tablespoons of tablespoon of cider vinegar 1 tablespoon of sugar 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika 1 tablespoon of ground black pepper 1 tablespoon of onion powder 1 teaspoon of ground red pepper (cayenne works fine) 1.5 quarts of  hickory wood smoking chips 1 cup Honey Barbecue Sauce 1/4 cup apple cider 2 tablespoons of Dijon Mustard   Ok, so:  Mix the sugar and the seasonings together. Rub this mix onto the meat and cover it all with plastic wrap. Refrigerate this for at least one hour. As the spices and meat are developing this tasty friendship, soak the hickory chips in water. Sprinkle a handful of the wet chips on the hot coals of your grill....

Cooking on the grill is just good fun. My friend, Al, loves his grill more than his wife. Ok, maybe not that much, but you get my idea. About 3 years ago, we found a way to simplify one of his restaurant stapes. So, here's a very easy recipe that tastes great. Enjoy! What ya need: 1, 2-3 lb chicken, quartered 1/2 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice 5 cloves of garlic, halved 4 oz of diced, canned jalapenos (4 oz should be one can) 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/4 teaspoon of ground white pepper Ok, so: Get your grill to a nice, medium-high heat. Be sure to oil your grill very liberally. Now, throw the lemon juice, garlic, and jalapenos in a blender and blend until smooth. Set this aside. Rinse the chicken quarters and pat them dry with a towel. Then season the chicken with salt and pepper. Throw the chicken on the grill and brush on the blended mixture. Cook about 25 minutes on each side, continuing to brush on the mixture. Once the meat near the thigh bone isn't pink, you're done. It...