Jimmy Kennedy’s passion for cooking and the outdoors began at a very young age. Unknowingly, cooking, fishing, hunting, and gardening with family formed a farm to table lifestyle that became ingrained in Jimmy’s mindset, not only in his cooking, but also in his lifestyle and career. These early influences taught him many important lessons which he managed to create, maintain and build upon throughout his journey from Mississippi to Vermont .
Kennedy will be participating in the legendary B. A.S.S. Opens and FLW Series in 2021 as a professional angler. At many of the tournament locales, he teams with various companies and organizations, such as Bass Pro and Publix, to lead cooking and/ or fishing demos. Also, Kennedy and his daughter, June, host their own cooking show focusing on bringing viewers into the heart of the home – the kitchen.
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With slight adjustments to their original technique, see how Jimmy Kennedy spends a successful day with friends catching perch.
Enjoy the holidays around a campfire with Jimmy’s delicious take on traditional Thanksgiving turkey.
This is such a fun and tasty recipe, especially over a campfire. With so many of our recipes, you can add almost anything you enjoy eating into the pan and it would be great. Brie has a high water content of about 50%, which makes it the perfect cheese for heating in a hot pan […]
No salad is complete without a dressing packed with flavor. Meet your next two favorites: the maple vinaigrette and buttermilk ranch.
Instead of stopping at the convenience store for some power drinks on the way to the lake, camping, hiking or any of your outdoor adventures, make this recipe at home and bring it with you anywhere and anytime you need a refreshing, hydrating, healthy and delicious sports drink. My personal favorite is made with freshly […]
I love to use skewers in all of my cooking, whether it’s for business or pleasure, and especially for snacks. Skewers, large or small, make it very easy to create really fun and versatile snacks, and you don’t need plates or tableware. These tasty little snacks use toothpicks and are probably the most versatile yet, […]
The Chard Game Processing Knife Set is much more than its name says; it’s the ultimate knife set for all your outdoor adventures.
If you’ve been waiting and/or looking for a premium, heavy-duty rod sock to protect those precious rods and reels, Rod Pro-Tech’s new neoprene lineup looks to be the answer.
A classic grilled cheese meets the fun and tasty “toad in a hole”. Grab the kids and choose a cookie cutter to make your own unique version of this iconic sandwich.
A classic southern refreshment, sweet tea meets cranberry juice for an unexpected twist of flavors that will have everyone asking for a refill.
Chef Kennedy gives step-by-step instructions on how to recreate this flavorful Vermont street corn recipe with just a few added ingredients.
The perfect summer snack is here! Level up a traditional roasted peanut by adding your favorite flavors with this easy to learn recipe.
Chef Kennedy’s take on a classic Puerto Rican recipe, the pinchos de pollo is certain to please the entire family.
Banana boat s’mores will undoubtedly rise to the top of your dessert list, just make sure to have napkins and a spoon ready when things get messy!
A southern specialty, pulled pork is a crowd favorite entree for families. Follow along as Chef Kennedy gives a rundown on how to smoke pork that falls off the bone with ease.
Nothing can compare to a rack of St. Louis Style ribs fresh from the smoker. Chef Jimmy Kennedy gives his full recipe on how to smoke the best ribs for you and your family!
An all-time family favorite is even better made over an open fire. This recipe is made even easier if you cook the pasta ahead of time and pack it in the cooler, but it’s not really necessary. You can cut the recipe in half for four or five big servings, or just make it all […]
A great way to make warm sandwiches over an open fire is to use a pie iron – Jimmy Kennedy shows you how.
Johnny cakes go by many names — hoecakes, johnnycakes, Shawnee cakes, journey cakes, cornpones, batter cakes and corn cakes. They are, very simply, a cornmeal pancake, and the name variations are based on what region of the country you happen to be in when cooking and talking about these tasty, historically interesting and versatile “cakes.” […]
These little pizzas are a perfect dinner that everyone can customize with their own toppings. Cook them outside on the grill or over a campfire.
This is a warm drink, similar to mulled cider, that my mother used to make every holiday season. She called it Russian tea.
You can serve this dish as an appetizer or as a main meal, and it’s really fun to make around a campfire.
Delicious recipes run in the Kennedy family. You’ll love this dessert recipe that’s so easy a kid can make it.
This recipe is interesting, but so delicious. Whip up any type of noodles, pick your breakfast toppings, and enjoy!
These little “candies” are definitely great around the holidays but also make the perfect outdoor treat any time of year.
This simple fruit parfait is perfect for breakfast or an easy snack while you’re enjoying the outdoors.
The perfect blend of sweet apples and brown sugar with crunchy granola. Make this treat with the family outside this holiday season.
We all know someone who loves to fish. Surprise them this holiday season with one of these awesome gifts.
Turkey is a Thanksgiving staple for many families. Try out this deep-fried turkey recipe to serve at your family gatherings.
This delicious sandwich makes the perfect breakfast, lunch or dinner with a mix of sweet and savory flavors.
It’s as easy as bread and cheese, but Jimmy Kennedy is sharing a few tricks to take cheese toast up a notch.
Grab your favorite chips, cheese and salsa, and any other ingredients your family enjoys to make these tasty nachos.
You’ll love these easy to make kabobs for any meal during the day. Mix and match your family’s favorite foods to make this recipe yours.
Chances are you have your own memories of this simple, cheesy snack, and there’s no reason we can’t keep making them, especially when they taste this good!
This Sloppy Joe recipe is bound to be a family favorite. Enjoy it outside in the backyard or at the campsite.
Nachos are the perfect quick and easy lunch or dinner recipe and are also a great way to use up leftovers.
Catfish cakes are perfect with eggs for breakfast, as a sandwich or with a salad for lunch or served with your favorite sides for dinner.
Vermont has lots of small farms that produce terrific strawberries each year, as do many states across the country, and we are always looking for ways to use them. Made in early summer, when strawberries are at their peak, strawberry soup is amazing, but it can also be made in the winter with frozen strawberries […]
While we typically think of kabobs as a dinner or maybe even lunch treat, there’s no reason not to make, grill and enjoy them for every meal of the day.
This is one of my favorite summertime recipes. It’s refreshing and delicious and is great as is or on or along with just about anything and especially grilled foods.
Granola is fun to make as a family and easy to snack on while enjoying the outdoors. Grab your favorite ingredients and try out this easy treat.
Grab some strawberries, sugar and a few more ingredients for this easy sweet treat. The entire family will enjoy Chef Jimmy’s strawberry soup.
Sometimes less is more and that’s definitely the case with these {Simple 7} finesse techniques. Smaller bait, bigger rewards.
Chef Jimmy Kennedy shares seven great ideas for on the water snacks that the whole family is sure to enjoy.
These seven items will help you get started with your outdoor cooking adventure and will ensure you are eating well in the wild.
Keep up with your gear, dock a boat, fish or deal with an emergency by knowing all of these seven easy knots.
