Category: The Main Event

Our Family’s Smoked Turkey Secret: Bold Brine, Big Flavor, and Delicious Leftovers

Our Family’s Smoked Turkey Secret: Bold Brine, Big Flavor, and Delicious Leftovers

Smoked turkey isn’t just for the holidays. Our signature method uses a bold brine, Zippy Sicilian spice mix, and oak smoke to create juicy, flavorful meat perfect for meals now—and later.

Tuscan Chicken Panini – A Grilled Sandwich You Won’t Be Able to Resist

Tuscan Chicken Panini – A Grilled Sandwich You Won’t Be Able to Resist

Sandwich Wednesday magic! This Tuscan Chicken Panini layers shaved deli chicken, spinach, mozzarella, Asiago, tomato, onion, and basil on sourdough (ours was Pablo & Missy’s garlic rosemary loaf). A quick, flavor-packed panini with a true Glover Gardens twist.

Wild Mushroom Lasagna with Zippy Sicilian Flair

Wild Mushroom Lasagna with Zippy Sicilian Flair

This Wild Mushroom Lasagna is layered with rich umami, garlic, creamy cheeses, and our signature Zippy Sicilian Marinara for a dish that’s as romantic as it is comforting. Born from a cryptic magazine clipping but perfected in our kitchen, it’s a love story in every bite.

The Ultimate Savory-Sweet Bacon and Blue Cheese Panini with Hot Honey and Apple

The Ultimate Savory-Sweet Bacon and Blue Cheese Panini with Hot Honey and Apple

A crave‑worthy panini with crispy bacon, blue cheese, sweet apple, sautéed onions and hot honey — the ultimate savory‑sweet Sandwich Wednesday star.

Caribbean-Inspired Trout Tostadas with Mango Pico and Smoky Guacamole

Caribbean-Inspired Trout Tostadas with Mango Pico and Smoky Guacamole

A zesty and tropical take on tostadas, made with seared speckled trout, spicy-sweet mango pico de gallo, smoky charred corn guacamole, and spicy pickled onions.

Soft Tacos Like Mom Made (Simple Comfort Food)

Soft Tacos Like Mom Made (Simple Comfort Food)

These soft tacos were one of Mom’s go-to comfort food recipes—and they’ve stood the test of time. With a tangy, beany, savory filling and just the right amount of spice, they’re simple, satisfying, and endlessly versatile.

New Recipe: Smoked Salmon and Jalapeño Fettuccine for Two (or One, Twice)

New Recipe: Smoked Salmon and Jalapeño Fettuccine for Two (or One, Twice)

A creamy, spicy, pantry-inspired pasta featuring smoked salmon, jalapeños, and a handful of colorful veggies—crafted in a cozy Colorado cabin with only what was on hand.

Avocado Egg Salad Recipe, with NO Extra Fat!

Avocado Egg Salad Recipe, with NO Extra Fat!

A no-mayo twist on a classic, this creamy Avocado Egg Salad comes together with just a few ingredients. Made at Little House in the Rockies with limited provisions, it’s proof that simple, fresh flavors can still feel like a feast.

Make This Smoky Shrimp Toast with Aioli and Burst Tomatoes Today!

Make This Smoky Shrimp Toast with Aioli and Burst Tomatoes Today!

aioli is a critical success factor in this fabulous dish. Its creaminess and one-two punch of garlic and lemon balance perfectly with the zesty smokiness of the shrimp and the sweetness of the tomatoes.

New Panini! Smoked Gouda, Ham and Prosciutto on Jalapeño-Cheese Bread

New Panini! Smoked Gouda, Ham and Prosciutto on Jalapeño-Cheese Bread

A Glover Gardens Sandwich Wednesday slam dunk: Smoked Gouda, Proscuitto and Ham Panini on jalapeño-Cheese Bread. Can you sing hallelujah?

New Recipe! Seared Fish Steaks with Zippy Sicilian Relish

New Recipe! Seared Fish Steaks with Zippy Sicilian Relish

Savory, piquant, briny and tasting of the sea with wonderfully diverse textural components, this seared fish steak recipe is incredibly sophisticated and yet easy to prepare.

Brrr! Make This Hearty Zippy Sicilian Vegetable Soup to Keep Warm!

Brrr! Make This Hearty Zippy Sicilian Vegetable Soup to Keep Warm!

A warming winter soup with a variety of vegetables and smoked ham hocks, with a kick from our Zippy Sicilian.

Leftover Smoked Brisket Makes Great Beans!

Leftover Smoked Brisket Makes Great Beans!

Ingredients and methodology for creating a big batch of beans with outta-this-world sultry, smoky flavor (plus a few lessons learned).

Frank’s Chili Recipe: A Comfort Food Classic

Frank’s Chili Recipe: A Comfort Food Classic

A tried-and-true family heirloom recipe for chili that gets a very subtle kick from the not-secret ingredient: white pepper. No beans in this rich, red meat stew. Bonus track: Harvell family stories and memories.

Nacho Basics: Easy Steps for Creating Crunchy, Cheesy Goodness You Can Eat with Your Hands

Nacho Basics: Easy Steps for Creating Crunchy, Cheesy Goodness You Can Eat with Your Hands

You can go to nacho heaven with these basic steps, and put together a really fast – and really satisfying dinner. I do it all the time, and no one has EVER said, “What? Nachos AGAIN?”

June was a Flurry and Now I’m Headed to Copenhagen – But First, Comfort Food!

June was a Flurry and Now I’m Headed to Copenhagen – But First, Comfort Food!

Here’s the Glover Gardens grilled chicken wings recipe, served up with reflections on how June sped by… as well as anticipation of an upcoming trip to Copenhagen and Amsterdam. I had pre-travel comfort food cravings and perhaps a little nostalgia about missing traditional 4th of July backyard barbeques while traveling.

Recipe Time! Fettuccini Puttanesca With Shrimp And Creamy Vodka Marinara

Recipe Time! Fettuccini Puttanesca With Shrimp And Creamy Vodka Marinara

A stellar BIG FOOD recipe for a crowd that has everything you want in a pasta dish: creamy, tangy, spicy, pungent, al dente and satisfyingly rich while still bright from the chunks of tomato and a nice protein, the perfectly-spiced, perfectly-cooked shrimp.

Sandwich Wednesday Throwback: Three Recent Grill-Meister Wins

Sandwich Wednesday Throwback: Three Recent Grill-Meister Wins

Reminiscing and recipes for three recent Sandwich Wednesday wins, and a look-ahead to next week’s request: the Tuna BLT Panini.

Marinara Recipe: This is the Go-To Standard (AKA will you marinara me?)

Marinara Recipe: This is the Go-To Standard (AKA will you marinara me?)

A recipe for simple, rustic, absolutely pleasing, comfort-food-at-its-best marinara sauce: deep red, redolent with garlic, made brighter with basil, reminiscent of summer.