Hello BLUE RAIDER FOOTBALL FANS! This is Kent Whitaker, AKA The Deck Chef, and It’s great to be back with the Blue Raider Network pregame and tailgate Crew! Time to…
What's a Big Cheesy Pimento Cheese Burger? It's a burger recipe with Roots in the South... and the North!I'm a Southern boy raised on Southern Flavors and that includes the…
Searching The Web for BIG GAME PORK Chow!! The mission started with a simple email asking about a few ideas for ribs or pork chops for the BIG GAME or your…
Why a Tennessee Barbecue Dog or Smoked Sausage? Because I got tired of hearing about Chicago Dogs, Fenway Franks, and West Virginia Slaw Dogs! Actually, that's not true. My wife…
Pabst BBQ Sauce! Here are two quick and easy barbecue sauces that you can make with simple ingredients that you may already have in the kitchen. The first is from…
This is one of my favorite hamburger recipes as it’s so versatile. You can stuff with cheese, or onions, mushrooms, jalapeno peppers, or a combination of all of the above…
IT'S BURGER TIME! Here is a big SHOUT OUT to the Chattanooga Mocs! Yes, readers from outside of Chattanooga. THE MIGHTY UTC MOCS – It’s a cool bird as well as…
Get ready to fire up the grill! Here are two recipes for fun burgers that originally appeared in an article for summer grilling. Hope you enjoy them! Basic Taco Burgers…
This Grilling Hack is perfect for the next time you toss some shrimp on the grill! Grab some pina-colada drink mix and a few simple ingredients for this easy recipe…
Yep - you read right! You can make some amazing cookies with black beans! Black Bean Chocolate Cookies have been a staple for Low Carb dieters and fitness lovers. Now…
Banana's and Egg's equal's a batch of pancakes? Whaaaaat? Sometimes a recipe makes the rounds around social media that's two cool sounding to ignore. That's the case for us when…
Oven-Baked Pancakes? Yep - Cut the oil or butter used for frying for a healthier version of a traditional pancake! This recipe was used during a Cooking With Kent Radio…
Egg Tacos are a quick and easy recipe solution for a tasty breakfast! And, roll the soft taco shell a bit tighter and you have a burrito. And, if you're…
NUTS and FRUIT! I'm talking about pecans, walnuts, or the tasty toasted nuts of your choice. Wait - how about fruit? Strawberries, banana slices, assorted berries, and more. Adding that flavor…
Are you ready for PANCAKES! - Thanks to Kim Miller for this tasty recipe from her collection of healthy eats! Kim is a fitness expert, actor, photographer, beauty contestant and more.…
My longtime high school friend Cindy in Nashville sent me this recipe and photo for a drink she said I had to try. So, here's Cindy's Music City Negroni. Looks…
It's Valentine's Day! Here are three ways to make the perfect Chocolate Martini! Get ready to pour up some martini fun! Bonus Recipe - Easy Chocolate Martini: Ok, so I admit…
Time for a Classic Manhattan Cocktail! - Did you know that the Manhattan is one of six basic drinks listed in David A. Embury's classic The Fine Art of Mixing…
Here are Three Classic Beach Drinks that you need to know how to make... and here's why. Walk with me - You're heading to the beach with a group of…
CINDY'S OLD FASHIONED - Cindy is a longtime friend of from high school and college... and - She makes one heck of an Old Fashioned! Did we mention that she also…
RUN! IT'S A HURRICANE... A FROZEN HURRICANE! - Sure, the worst thing to do during a hurricane is to actually be in a hurricane! If they say leave... then leave.…
Looking for something besides the standard Martini? The folks at LEAF Vodka allowed us to sample some of their product and we decided on Five AWESOME LEAF Vodka Drink Recipes…
Frontier campfire cooking, spicy Tex-Mex, old-fashioned cowboy cooking, Cajun and Creole fare—the culinary traditions of the Lone Star State are just as diverse as they are delicious. Now you can…
Kent - my father told of arriving in North Africa in 1943 after a long voyage from Chesapeake Bay with shipboard provisions. (Fried SPAM for breakfast every morning gave him…
Off Limit Menu until Our Number Came Up! Kent - I happened to be in the Pacific on my second tour of duty after African campaign and was stationed on…
Time for toes in the sand and great Gulf Coast Eats! The Little Gulf Coast Seafood Cookbook is jam-packed tighter than a tin of sardines with mouth-watering seafood recipes that…
Who said grilling, barbecue and tailgating had to be boring? Kent “The Deck Chef” Whitaker will grill just about anything — from pound cake to pizza, porterhouse to pineapple! Now…
Tailgating is a longstanding tradition before Mizzou football contests, built on the tradition of enjoying the fellowship of friends, the Mizzou Spirit, and great Mizzou Football. The University of Missouri…
The Chorizo is one of those sausages that get's kicked to the back of the line. I think this flavor packed sausage needs to right up front! Jumping on the…
BLT Sandwich Recipe Everyone has a go-to sandwich that makes all the bad stuff go away. For many, it’s a BLT sandwich. Crispy bacon, fresh crunchy lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and…
Easy Bayou Beer Can Chicken - I've noticed that chicken breasts are huge these days. I am told it's because they are pumped up with all kinds of stuff to make…
ALL RIGHT FOOTBALL FANS - The official Middle Tennessee State University Tailgate Tip of the week for the game against the Charlotte 49'ers involves Texas Pete® Hot Sauce! Wait... what? Why is a recipe geared towards beating…
Sometimes you run across a great recipe from a national retailer that you have to pass along. I was visiting a grocery store when a nice lady handed me a…
Grilled Sliced Potatoes are easy to cook and make a perfect addition to any meal! Plus - the seasoning choices are endless! 2 - 3 large baking potatoes - rinsed,…
Maple syrup and pork chops are such a beautiful combination of sweet and savory. This recipe combines southern charm cooking with rich maple flavor! How about a little mayple syrup…
WELCOME TO 2015 MTSU FOOTBALL! - Why stay hungry? TAILGATE MY FRIENDS! The Blue Raiders are taking on the Jackson State Tigers to start the 2015 season so I decided…
There are some things that just seem to go together. Pork, apple butter, pecans and Double Cola are some of those things. The flavors mix well, it's perfect for a…
Usually I'm a sucker for using apples with just about any pork recipe. But why not an orange? In fact - I'm thinking that oranges may be the way to…
Craving an awesome crab cake but too scared to try making your first batch? Have no fear and EASY CRAB CAKE recipe is here! Here's the official "Deck Chef" recipe…
We really liked this Baked Salmon Dijon recipe from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) that we had to include it in the healthy recipe section. This salmon entree…
GRILLED SHRIMP AND MANGO SLAW - You can't beat this dish that calls you to the beach! It's all about some Easy Grilled Shrimp and a tasty side! Summer grilling…
Here's How you can make a foil fish boat for easy grilling! I love foil cooking hacks and this is a recipe and technique that I use to cook seafood and…
Go Big Orange! The last few weeks I’ve offered up tailgate tips and recipes for several colleges with fan bases in Chattanooga. Now it’s time to feed the Vol Nation…
Grilled shrimp with Tex-Mex Flair! It's an easy recipe that's sure to please. Grilled Cumin Chili Shrimp 3-4 pounds large shrimp - peeled & deveined 3 tablespoons olive oil 3…
Sometimes you need something different on the grill. How about some grilled shrimp tacos? In fact, you can use shrimp, fish, crab, and more for this quick and easy dish.…
Much thanks to Shelia Simmons for sharing this great recipe for Coconut Pasta and Shrimp! Sheila is my co-author on the Hometown Cookbook Series and we've come across an amazing…
Gator Tailgate Cooking! How about a great Grouper Dish? This recipe and article originally appeared on Chattanoogan.com and has always been one of my favorites. Hope you enjoy the info…
I'm A Sucker for a Crab Cake - My wife Ally will tell you that I'm probably addicted them. I have no idea why, it's an craving that pops up on…
Bratwursts hot off the grill can be topped and consumed in a variety of ways - and I've yet to find a bad one! Thankfully, the end result is that…
MOORESVILLE, NC: Bobby Dale Earnhardt is ready to take on Kansas Motor Speedway after being OK’d by NASCAR to jump from short tracks to 1.5-mile speedways. The driver, son of…
Photo: Cooking Light A New Twist on a Chicken Slider!! HOWDY FROM TAILGATE LAND! Kent The deck Chef Whitaker here with your Blue Raider Tailgate Recipe Tip for the Bowling…
Rice Krispies ScotcheroosPhoto: idearoom.net Hey Guys, Kent The deck Chef Whitaker here with your Blue Raider Football Network Tailgate Recipe Tip! Scotcheroos!! PLEASE NOTE: this is a transcript of my…
Sweet & Sassy Brat TwistsPhoto: Johnsonville Tangy Syracuse Orange Bratwurst Swirls on a Stick! - Heck Yea!! What’s Up Fellas! Kent The deck Chef Whitaker here with your Blue…
Cat Head What? I've been asked several times over the years about the term "Cat Head Biscuit." What does it mean, where does it come from, and how do you make…
Memorial Day Weekend is upon us and the grills will be fired up. That means the smell of smoke will fill the air. But, are you doing dogs, burgers, or...…
Slow smoking a Boston Butt for a batch of Hickory flavored pulled pork barbecue is an essential skill when it comes to the outdoor cooking world. Don't stress out -…
NPB Usually I'm a sucker for using apples with just about any pork recipe. But why not an orange? In fact - I'm thinking that oranges may be the way…
Craving a Chinese Take Out inspired dish without a ton of MSG, preservatives, fat, and added sugars? Ally may have found the perfect dish for you! What do you do…
There is always a great story behind a great rack of ribs! Robert at Big Time BBQ has that story - and a great recipe! A while back I was…
London broil and London chicken? - So you're asking the question, "SAY WHAAAA?" Did you know that a London broil is actually a process rather than a cut! You have to…
Valentine's Day, Steak, and the flavor of Cocoa! There's something awesome about combining cocoa and a nice steak. My local meat cutter at our neighborhood Bi-Lo pointed out this recipe,…
Take your traditional Ribeye recipe and toss it out the door! Well, don't toss the ribeye... just the old way of thinking when it comes to grilling one of the…
I love a good steak. I also love some heat. What better way to combine flavors than beef and something spicy? Why not some horseradish? Combine a few simple ingredients…
Sheila Simmons, my co-author on the Hometown Cookbook Series, offers up a Fancy Filet Migon Recipe! Fancy Filet Mignon 4 filet mignon 2 to 3 teaspoons coarse black pepper 2…
Whip up some fantastic meatballs and add your favorite sauce! Sometimes you just need a quick and easy recipe for meatballs that's not boring! Forget the frozen rocks at the…
I may have found the Best Dang Government Turkey Black Bean Burger Recipe Ever! I loved testing this recipe from the USDA for a healthier burger. If you're a reader…
Dolly Johnson, personal cook to President Benjamin Harrison, in the small White House kitchen in 1890White House.Org 1887 White House “Cold Slaw?” Are you thinking, “Wait, I thought it was called Coleslaw?” I…
Get ready to make a cheap steak taste better! And, why not add some barbecue flavor to your favorite cut of beef? Here's a great recipe for you to adjust…
Shrunken Head Sliders - Kent Whitaker Shrunken Head Sliders? Is that really a recipe? Heck yea it is! Check out my entire article for Country Fair USA about fun Halloween…