ckyard Bistro Signature Meatloaf Beef & Italian Sausage Herb Meatloaf with Tomato Glaze Yield: 6 servings Oven: 375°F Cook Time: ~1 hour — ### Ingredients Meatloaf – 1 lb ground beef (80/20) – 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or sweet, casing removed) – 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko – ½ cup milk – 1 small…
Author: William Herndon
With a lifetime of experience in the culinary industry, I’ve honed my skills both in the front of the house and back of the house, gaining a comprehensive understanding of every aspect of the restaurant world. Armed with a degree in Culinary Science, I’ve developed a deep passion for both the artistry and science behind great food.
Currently, I work from a cozy kitchen paired with a charming patio, where I take full advantage of a smoker, BBQ, and a sustainable garden that supplies fresh, seasonal ingredients. It’s here that I experiment, perfect, and share my love for cooking—often working towards achieving the perfect balance of flavors that make every dish memorable.
On this blog, I hope to connect with fellow food enthusiasts and home cooks alike, sharing personal recipes, tips, and insights on how to bring that perfect flavor to your own kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, I aim to inspire and guide you in creating delicious meals from the heart.
Backyard Bistro’s Special tonight
📒 Herb Garden Purée (Green Sauce Base) Yield: 1 cup Ingredients: • ½ cup Italian parsley, chopped • ¼ cup chives, chopped • 2 tbsp garlic chives, chopped • 1 tbsp dill • 1 tbsp mint • 1 tsp thyme leaves • ½ cup olive oil • 1 small garlic clove • Juice of ½ lemon • Salt & pepper Method: Blanch herbs (optional) 15…
Week night dinner
Backyard bistro Absolutely — let’s rewrite the original recipe, but with your good note (mixing the herbs into the mustard mixture) and my suggested small refinements naturally built in while keeping it faithful to the original layout and tone. ⸻ Mediterranean Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops Serves: 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15–20 minutes ⸻…
Chicken thigh, scalloped potatoes, and sauté green beans.
Hall the herbs are from the garden parsley, Italian parsley, dill, and chives. 👌
Kitchen
This is the small kitchen I cook and bake in. It can get chaotic with salt and smoke. Unfortunately, nothing was cooked tonight.
Dinner using fresh Dill.
Lemon Dill Crusted Cod Recipe Servings: 2 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12-15 minutes Ingredients: For the cod: 2 fresh cod fillets (6–8 oz each) Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp olive oil (for greasing the baking sheet or pan) For the crust: ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (for extra crispiness) 2 tbsp fresh…
The Salty and Smoke 