The Lot
Stories, recipes, gear and how-tos from the parking lot.
RecipesTom and JerryThe Tom and Jerry is a hot holiday drink built on a sweet, spiced egg batter: whip it at home, keep it cold, then spoon it into a mug and...
RecipesCajun popcornCajun popcorn on the stovetop: kernels popped in oil, tossed with melted butter, and seasoned with a Cajun blend in two passes so the las...
RecipesThe Ultimate Game-Day Bloody Mary BarA game-day Bloody Mary bar your guests build themselves: a vodka batch for 12 made the night before, a pickled asparagus garnish board, t...
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 ...
RecipesOysters with mignonetteOysters with mignonette: live oysters shucked at home and served raw on crushed ice with a red wine vinegar and shallot sauce, or carried...
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 ...
RecipesSkillet mac and cheeseSkillet mac and cheese for a tailgate: cavatappi in a sharp cheddar sauce with bacon and a toasted crumb top, baked in cast iron and carr...
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...