How to Make Crème Brûlée

At first glance, creme brulee seems simple: It has a short ingredient list and can be made in a few steps. Beneath the surface, however, there’s a lot happening! Understanding the techniques needed to create creme brulee will help make your next batch a success.

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Devil’s Food Cake: One Bowl, No Mixer, Diabolically Easy

The perfect devil’s food cake: no stand mixer, no whipping, no foamed eggs, no meringue required. Trust us—it works. Read More

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slow-roasted sweet potatoes

I have been obsessed with the Argentinian chef Francis Mallman since I saw his of Chef’s Table episode in 2015. Sure, about the only thing we have in common is a desire to set food on fire , you know, artfully. He does so these days to great acclaim on his private Patagonian island (and 8 other restaurants around the world), accessible through two flights, a five-hour drive, and then 90-minute raft across a lake.

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How to Make Perfect Carbonara: Mistakes to Avoid

You want perfect strands of pasta glossed with a rich, silky sauce—not noodles tossed with scrambled eggs. Here’s how to get pasta carbonara right, every time.

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Smothered Turkey Wings

If I could do Thanksgiving dinner all over again, smothered turkey wings would be on my menu. Forget about the whole bird. Just give me a plate of turkey wings, falling off the bones and drowning in a rich, seasoned gravy. If you clicked to view this post, chances are you are already thinking, “Uh obviously.

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Best Lasagna

Best Lasagna The Best Lasagna is here! Layered with a rich meat sauce and a creamy parmesan white sauce, plus the perfect amount of mozzarella cheese! NO ricotta cheese needed! The Best Lasagna… My mama’s famous lasagna recipe is hands down the best lasagna I have ever had in my life.

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The Best Shrimp Quesadillas

Check your local supermarket on January 2nd and I bet you will find a deal on some left over shrimp party platters. Her is a great recipe for a tasty mixture of spicy shrimp, sautéed onions & bell peppers, garlic, and melted cheese crisped in a tortilla. These quesadillas are simple and a delicious way to enjoy shrimp! Calling all shrimp lovers! These DELICIOUS shrimp quesadillas are a must try.

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Eggnog Cream Pie

This Eggnog Cream Pie will soon become a holiday staple. It has a vanilla wafer crust with a creamy filling that has the perfect amount of eggnog flavor. This is a fabulous dessert for holiday entertaining.

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Dizzy Fest 2017 – Better Than Ever

Dizzy Pig
11301 Braden Drive
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 273-3580
https://dizzypigbbq.com/

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The first Dizzy Fest of 2017 was a hit. Held at Dizzy Pig’s new manufacturing and retail facility, it had the usual wide selection of teams cooking a variety of specialty BBQ on Big Green Eggs.

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As usual the event was sold out and food went fast. But with cookers preparing several dishes there was plenty for everyone making the rounds.

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I started the day with an amazing Pancake in a Cone with Maple Cream and Bacon prepared by the always innovative Western Maryland Cookers.

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Great Breakfast Egg Rolls

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Awesome smoked deviled eggs.

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Great pastrami breakfast sandwich.

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New this year at Dizzy Pig is the Gateway Drum Smoker. It does a great job smoking is less time than a Big Green Egg.

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In they go.

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Melt in your mouth, ready in about 3 hours.

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Owner Chris Capell always draws a crowd for his classes.

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I wanted to leave you with a parting shot of what you missed. Tickets for the next Dizzy Fest will go fast so follow them on Facebook at https://dizzypigbbq.com/dizzyfest/. You don’t want to miss out on some of the finest BBQ on the East coast.