Cookin' It with Kix : The Art of Celebrating and the Fun of Outdoor Cooking

"It?s time to celebrate life and the joy of good food! We?re talking tailgating, BBQ-ing, and parties on the patio for 2 or 20! Cookin? It with Kix by country music icon and radio/TV host Kix Brooks showcases and highlights the All-American pastime of celebration and cooking outdoors for family and friends. With his Southern sense of humor and good-natured personality, Kix breaks down the art of a perfect steak or chop, the proper Southern side dishes, and amazing desserts and drinks that will make your mouth water and your stomach smile. With easy-to-understand recipes, Kix Tips, and tons of ideas, his Louisiana heritage shines through as he shares some of his treasured family recipes and the stories behind them. This book will give you what you need so you can throw down a delicious meal off the grill for you and your family or be the king at your next party."--Publisher's website Cover Page 1 Title Page 4 Copyright Page 5 Dedication 6 Contents 8 Introduction 10 Chapter 1: Where I Come from 12 Chapter 2: Cook Out! 20 D-Daddy’s Fried Fish (and Old-Fashioned Fish Fry) 26 Classic Fried Fries 28 Hushpuppies With Green Onions 29 Barbecue Shrimp In the Shell 30 Corn Grit Waffles 32 Aunt Grace’s Crawfish Etouffée 34 Basic Rice 35 Big Ol’ Mess Jambalaya 36 Grilled Oysters 40 Lemon-Garlic Butter 40 Oyster Slurpers With Mojito-Mignonette 41 Shrimp Po’ Boy 44 Spicy Remoulade Sauce 45 Revved-Up Brussels Sprouts Slaw 46 Grilled and Smothered Strip Steak 48 Reverse Seared Cowboy Cut Tomahawk Rib Eye 50 Honky-Tonk Tequila Steak 54 Chapter 3: Cooking In the Woods 56 Veggie Packets 60 Salmon-in-the-Fire 62 Redfish On the Half Shell 64 Spicy Wild Turkey Tenders 66 Getcha Some Duck Gumbo 68 The Roux 69 Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Duck Poppers 70 “Don’t Knock It ’til You Try It” Squirrel Stew 73 Cast Iron Steak and Eggs 77 Elk Chili 79 Camp Grilled Wings 82 Venison Jerky 84 Venison Salami 86 Chapter 4: Celebrate! With Food 88 New Year’s Day 92 Red Beans and Rice 92 Beans and Greens 94 Beans from Scratch 95 Springtime Feast 96 Classic Shrimp Boil With Corn and Red Potatoes With Spicy Butter 96 Dale’s Sautéed Shrimp 99 Taco Bar 101 Kix’s Carnitas-Style Tacos 101 James’ Famous Pork “Butt” Rub 103 Taco Time Beans 106 KB’s Lemon-Cilantro Guacamole 107 Barb’s Homemade Salsa 109 Next-Day Nachos 110 Ultimate Tailgater 111 St. Louis-Style Ribs 111 Hickory-Smoked Barbecued Baby Back Ribs 113 Smoked Sausages 115 Kiel-babas 117 Smashed Tater Salad 120 Grilled Peaches 121 Roasted Corn 124 Compound Butter 124 Jalapeño Cilantro Butter 125 Other Compound Butter Ideas 126 Pastel Azteca 128 Tailgating Beverage Ideas 130 Thanksgiving At the Brooks’ 131 Spatchcocked Turkey 133 Barbara’s Veggie Stuffing 135 Cranberry-Orange Sauce 137 Asparagus Mold 138 Sour Cream Dressing 139 Creamed Onions 140 Molly’s Pumpkin Pie 142 Bourbon-Vanilla Whipped Cream 143 Chapter 5: Easy On the Sides 144 Aunt Katty’s Cheese Wafers 148 Sweet Roasted Brussels Sprouts 150 Deviled Eggs 152 Tabbouleh Salad 153 Oven “Fried” Fries 155 Breads and Spreads 158 Angel Biscuits 158 Jalapeño-Corn Muffins 160 Pimento Cheese—Two Ways 161 Laura’s Wingin’ It Pimento Cheese 161 Southern-Style Pimento Cheese 162 Tomato-Jalapeño-Garlic Schmear 164 Lemony Tomato Jam 165 Tipsy Fig Preserves 167 Creamy Honey Butter With Orange Zest 168 Molasses Apple Butter 169 Chapter 6: A Little Kick 172 KB’s Shreveport Shake Seasoning 176 Kickin’ It Hot Sauce 177 Make-Your-Own Fish Dip (Tartar Sauce) 178 Straight-Up Barbecue Sauce 179 Creole Barbecue Spice 180 Steak Sauces 181 Demi-Glace At Home 181 Brandy Cream Mustard Sauce 183 Chapter 7: Sweets and Indulgences 184 Dessert Wine-Pairing Tips 187 Fired-Up Bananas Foster 188 Banana Puddin’ 189 Beignets 192 Homemade Peach Ice Cream 194 Bourbon Caramel Sauce 194 Summer Strawberry Shortcakes 195 Brownie Cakes 197 Mrs. Chase’s Brownies 198 Heavenly Hash Cake 199 Garden Cake 202 Vanilla Buttercream Frosting 203 Amazing Coconut Cake 204 Bourbon-Soaked Celebration Cake 206 King Cake 210 Oatmeal Cookies 212 Ice Cream Sandwiches 214 Lemon Squares 215 Chocolate Praline Pecan Pie 218 Toasted Pecans 219 Pralines 219 Basic Pie Pastry 220 Chapter 8: Libations, Cocktails, and Beverages 222 Mint-Infused Simple Syrup 226 Scotch On the Rocks 228 Manhattan 229 KB’s Go-To Moscow Mule 231 Blood-Orange Madras (and Mocktail) 234 Grapefruit-Basil Sangarita 235 Grapefruit-Basil Sangarita Mocktail 236 Bourbon Slushies 238 Holiday Milk Punch 240 Ginger Mo’ 241 Ginger Mo’ Mocktail 242 Derby Day Mint Julep 244 Café Brulot 246 Southern Tea 248 Peach Tea 248 Frothy Lemonade 251 Fiery Apple Cider 253 Acknowledgments 256 Preparing food isn’t just meant for the women down South. Celebrate the art of cooking outdoors, bringing people together, and the joy of good food with Kix Brooks. We’re talking tailgating, barbecues, and parties on the patio for 2 or 20. Country music icon and radio/TV host Kix Brooks showcases the All-American pastime of celebration and cooking outdoors for family and friends. With his Southern sense of humor and good-natured personality, Kix breaks down the art of a perfect steak or chop, the proper Southern side dishes, and amazing desserts and drinks that will make your mouth water and your stomach smile. With easy-to-understand recipes, Kix Tips, and tons of ideas, his Louisiana heritage shines through as he shares some of his treasured family recipes and the stories behind them. In Cookin’ It with Kix, Kix highlights some of his favorite delicacies such as... D-Daddy’s Fried Fish, Big Ol’ Mess Jambalaya, Grilled and Smothered Strip Steak, Revved-Up Brussels Sprouts Slaw and more! Cookin’ It with Kix will give you what you need so you can throw down a delicious meal off the grill for you and your family or be the king at your next party. The country music icon and radio/TV host shows how we all can celebrate cooking outdoors, bringing people together, and the joy of good food. We're talking tailgating, barbecues, and parties on the patio for two or twenty. Country music icon and radio/TV host Kix Brooks showcases the All-American pastime of celebration and cooking outdoors for family and friends. With his Southern sense of humor and good-natured personality, Kix breaks down the art of a perfect steak or chop, the proper Southern side dishes, and amazing desserts and drinks that will make your mouth water and your stomach smile. With easy-to-understand recipes, Kix Tips, and tons of ideas, his Louisiana heritage shines through as he shares some of his treasured family recipes and the stories behind them. In Cookin' It with Kix , Kix highlights some of his favorite delicacies such as: D-Daddy's Fried Fish, Big Ol' Mess Jambalaya, Grilled and Smothered Strip Steak, Revved-Up Brussels Sprouts Slaw and more Cookin' It with Kix will give you what you need so you can throw down a delicious meal off the grill for you and your family or be the king at your next party. Introduction Where I Come From Cook Out! (favorite recipes for fish fries, grilling out, and other big gatherings) Cooking in the Woods (shore lunches, hole-in-the-ground fire cookery, and other after-the-hunt/post-catch meals and snacks) Celebrate! with Food (spreads for all occasions from holiday meals to simple good-time get-togethers) Easy on the Sides (Kix's favorite, easy-to-make side dishes) A Little Kick (rubs, sauces, condiments ... to make it all better) Sweets and Indulgences Libations, Cocktails, and Beverages. Cookin' It with Kix by country music icon and radio/TV host Kix Brooks showcases and highlights the All-American pastime of grilling and cooking outdoors for family and friends. This book will give you what you need, so you can throw down a delicious meal off the grill or eat like a king at your next tailgating party.