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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…