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Cooking with Bloody Mary Mix

Most people reach for Stu's Bloody Mary Concentrate to make a drink. That makes sense. It was built for cocktails. But the same qualities that make it great in a glass make it even more useful in t...

Bacon Salt Recipe

Bacon salt is one of the simplest seasonings you can make at home. Crispy bacon ground with salt creates a smoky, savory finishing salt that works on everything from eggs to popcorn. But its best a...

Spicy Beef Jerky Marinade

Most spicy jerky marinades are a long list of ingredients. Soy sauce, Worcestershire, brown sugar, garlic, onion powder, cayenne, red pepper flakes, liquid smoke. You measure out ten things, hope t...

Spicy Bone Broth: The Two-Ingredient Morning Ritual That Actually Has Flavor

There is bone broth, and then there is bone broth that makes you feel something. If you have ever sipped a cup of plain bone broth in the morning and thought, "I wish this had a little more persona...

Bloody Mary Chili

Bloody Mary Chili Recipe Bloody Mary chili replaces the usual spice cabinet lineup with Bloody Mary concentrate. The concentrate already contains Worcestershire-style flavors, celery seed, black pe...

Spicy BBQ Sauce Recipe with Bloody Mary Concentrate

This spicy BBQ sauce uses Bloody Mary concentrate as a shortcut to flavor complexity. Instead of measuring out Worcestershire, hot sauce, garlic, and celery salt separately, the concentrate bring...

Spicy Meatball Recipe Made with Bloody Mary Concentrate

This spicy meatball recipe uses Bloody Mary concentrate as the seasoning base, which means the acidity, spice, brine, and umami are already balanced before the meatball hits the oven. You get lay...

Gluten Free Brunch

  Gluten free brunch has a reputation problem. Too often, people think of sad toast or cardboard muffins. But brunch without gluten can be just as indulgent and satisfying if you build the menu ...

What to Serve with Bloody Marys: Food Pairings, Appetizers, and Party Ideas

A Bloody Mary is bold, savory, briny, and spicy. The food next to it should be able to keep up. That means pairing with dishes that complement the tomato-forward flavor profile rather than fighting...