The Lot
Stories, recipes, gear and how-tos from the parking lot.
RecipesNorthwest seafood boilA Northwest seafood boil for 12: Dungeness crab, shell-on shrimp, corn, small potatoes and artichokes cooked in one big pot on a propane ...
RecipesBrisket eggs BenedictBrisket eggs Benedict for a noon-game brunch at home: leftover or store-bought smoked brisket reheated to 165°F on a toasted English muff...
RecipesLamb lollipopsLamb lollipops: frenched rib chops cut from the rack at home, marinated in garlic, lemon and rosemary, and grilled hot at the lot 3 to 4 ...
RecipesSteak and eggsSteak and eggs for an early kickoff: NY strips seared in a cast-iron skillet on the grill to 145°F, sliced, and eggs fried firm in the sa...
RecipesTurkey pesto ciabattaTurkey pesto ciabatta for a tailgate: ciabatta toasted hard, spread with pesto, stacked with turkey and broiled tomato, topped with melte...
RecipesHam, egg and cheese sandwichesHam, egg and cheese sandwiches for an early kickoff: English muffins toasted on a griddle at the lot, seared ham, eggs cooked firm under ...
RecipesChicken parm subsChicken parm subs for a tailgate: thin breaded cutlets fried at home and carried hot with the sauce, built on toasted rolls at the tent a...
RecipesSeafood paellaSeafood paella for a tailgate: clams, crab and shrimp with chicken and chorizo in saffron rice, cooked in one wide pan on a propane burne...
RecipesPozole rojoPozole rojo for a cold-weather tailgate: pork shoulder and hominy in a red chile broth, made the day before, carried hot and served in cu...
RecipesJerk shrimpJerk shrimp for a tailgate: shell-on jumbo shrimp in a homemade Scotch bonnet, allspice and thyme marinade, grilled hot at the lot and se...
RecipesPiri piri chickenPiri piri chicken: bone-in chicken in a blended sauce of hot red chilies, garlic, lemon and smoked paprika, grilled two-zone until the sk...
RecipesGreek chicken thighsGreek chicken thighs: boneless thighs marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic and oregano, grilled hot to 175°F and finished with grilled l...