The only thing better than great BBQ is a ‘cue with a view! Bobby hits the desert for a horse-riding cowboy BBQ. Then, a couple’s dreams come true when they tie the knot on the beautiful Big Island of Hawaii. He'll smoke salmon in picturesque Big Sur, California, and savor a tropical sunset BBQ at the beach.
Work on Ree Drummond's mercantile store and deli is going full steam ahead, and she's cooking to keep the construction wheels in motion. First, fabulous Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwiches piled high with crunchy coleslaw for the guys spearheading the renovations. Then, a Salmon and Veggie Grain Bowl to get her ready for a long afternoon of planning and decision-making, plus Blondies and Mercantile Snack Mix for the building crew.
This menu is easy to prepare, but special enough to impress guests all spring long. Serve up elegant roasted salmon, then finish off with sundaes dressed up with homemade almond cookies.
Singer/Songwriter Billy Joel takes B. on a boat tour of Long Island and his girlfriend Carolyn Beegan's art studio; County Living columnist Bruce Johnson demonstrates wood-floor staining; B. learns how to make paper at home; Chef Marcus Samuelsson shows B. how to buy, cure and smoke salmon.
From simple plating ideas to grand garnishes. Recipes: Smoke Salmon Ravioli with Sour Cream and Dill, Crisp Duck Breast with Pink Peppercorn Sauce, Haricots Verts with Red Peppers, Lemon Bulgur Timbales with Chives, and Ananas En Surprise.