BBQ recipes, product reviews, & how-to's
Spice up your life and make this buffalo chicken mac and cheese! This dish is versatile enough to be served as an appetizer, but packs enough protein for a main dish. Also perfect as a holiday or gameday appetizer! Let’s show you how to make…
What if I told you that you can make one of the most irresistible appetizers at home? These carne asada fries are a lot like nachos, but swapping tortilla chips for fries! The recipe is easy and can be done by following these simple steps:…
This American dessert trifle recipe is one my family and I look forward to every year! Remember on that episode of Friends when Rachel makes a traditional English trifle and gets the ingredients all mixed up? Thankfully, this is NOTHING like that. We have layers…
It’s not a party unless you have chicken wings! These garlic Parmesan chicken wings from the grill are a must for any occasion. Savory, buttery, mild flavors make these a crowd pleaser for all types of taste buds. Ingredients Needed The Secret to Crispy Wings…
In this recipe, I’m going to teach you how to cook a chuck eye steak on the grill. I’ll also tell you some fun facts about the cut, the other names it goes by, and what else to serve with it. What Makes Chuck Eye…
Kick up your mini burger game by making these mouthwatering animal style burger sliders! You may want to double the recipe because they will get gobbled up quick! I’ll walk you through the simple process below. What is Animal Style on a Burger? Animal style…
Buffalo chicken and jalapeño poppers – two of the food world’s greatest gifts. What if I told you that you could have a mouthwatering appetizer featuring both at once? With these Buffalo chicken jalapeño poppers, it is possible! These buffalo chicken jalapeño poppers on the…
Baked beans are a classic side dish for any barbecue. They pair well with smoked brisket, pulled pork, and ribs. Most baked beans recipes will require soaking dry beans for hours then simmering all of the ingredients together for a few hours more. While the…
If there is such a thing as dessert comfort food, then apple pie would be it! The balance of sweet and tart in the apples, combined with cinnamon and nutmeg. Add in the smell of it coming fresh out of the oven or grill makes…
This smoked cream cheese with apple cinnamon is the ultimate cream cheese dessert recipe! This dip is very easy to make and is sure to vanish fast at your holiday party or any other gathering! Let’s dig into the process. The Ingredients Why Cream Cheese…
This smoked pork belly recipe is an absolute must try for any BBQ lover! This pork belly brisket uses simple ingredients and cooks in less time than the traditional beef brisket. As a bonus, it also costs less. Let me show you the process. Watch…
Texas style smoked spare ribs are an absolute must for anyone who enjoys BBQ! All you need for this Texas style ribs recipe is smoke, salt, and pepper. In this recipe, I’ll walk you through the of making the best pork ribs! Ingredients for Texas…
Queso fundido is the easiest dip to make and only takes two ingredients. Also known as queso flameado or chorizo con queso, this melty, cheesy dip recipe is one that you’ll love! One Dip, Two Ingredients This Mexican dip only takes two ingredients: That’s it.…
Pickles have grown in even more popularity recently and the fried pickle dip recipe is now the perfect dip to try! This easy pickle dip recipe stands out as it uses smoked cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and bacon. And dill pickles, of course (amongst other…
Do you love chili dogs? If you’re like most people, then yes! This hot dog chili recipe is surprisingly easy to make! It has the perfect balance of savory, heat, and a little sweet. Let me walk you through the process. What is the Difference…
Party ribs are the viral sensation in which ribs are cut into individual pieces and smoked, giving you that soft crust and saucy flavor on all four sides (instead of two). They cook faster this way, in only three hours. Serve them up for a…
Crack burgers are very addictive due to the tasty combo of flavors such as bacon, ranch seasoning, and cheddar. This burger gets its name, as well as most of its ingredients, from crack chicken. The recipe is simple and the end result is addicting…hence the…
Elevate your burger game with the flavors of BBQ burger sauce! This burger sauce is made of condiments such as ketchup, mayonnaise, relish, and BBQ sauce. It’s the perfect compliment to your burger and is great on sandwiches. It is also the perfect dipping sauce…
Make the ultimate breakfast sandwiches in slider form! These breakfast sliders combine sausage, hash browns, eggs, and cheese all on toasted Hawaiian rolls. Dip in country gravy for the complete breakfast experience! Let’s walk through the simple breakfast recipe. Ingredients for Breakfast Sliders These breakfast…
Caramelized onions elevate the flavor of regular onions to a whole new level. Caramelizing onions is a very simple process: cook the sliced onions with butter and salt at a medium-low temp for about an hour. They make a great topping for burgers and sandwiches.…
This steak and chimichurri sandwich is one of the best things I’ve eaten in a long time! I was planning on making a New York strip steak with a side of that herbaceous sauce, but wanted to do something extra with it. Putting steak slices…
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes are so good that you can skip the gravy and eat them as is! The depth of flavor from the roasted garlic and the rich, buttery taste of yellow potatoes make this garlic mashed potatoes recipe the best out there! Ingredients…
This chimichurri recipe is the best steak sauce you can have with your meat! The flavors of herbs, vinegar, garlic, red pepper and olive oil create a truly unique sauce that goes perfectly with steaks and other grilled meats. In this chimichurri recipe, we will…
When I think of food from California, I think of tri tip and street tacos (those are from Mexico, but popularized in the United States from southern California). So why not combine them both, along with elotes dip and avocado, to make the ultimate street…
If you happen to have leftover brisket, then brisket quesadillas are a must try! You know it’s gonna be a good one when a recipe calls for meat and cheese to come together in a soft flour tortilla. Let me walk you through the process.…
This tangy cilantro lime crema is so easy to make that I can’t believe I was intimidated to try it for so long! This recipe uses common ingredients found in the refrigerator and pantry and only takes less than five minutes to make! What is…
When you go to a BBQ restaurant, you will most likely see banana pudding listed as a dessert. This is a classic treat served up at family gatherings and backyard cookouts. I’ll show you how to make this easy banana pudding desert to finish off…
These smoked meatball sliders on Hawaiian rolls are the perfect way to feed a family or small crowd. The combination of meatballs, marinara, and cheese make these sliders perfect for any weeknight meal! Ingredients for Hawaiian Roll Meatball Sliders Here are the ingredients you’ll need…
Put a spin on your traditional burger and serve it in slider form on a sweet roll! These Hawaiian roll cheeseburger sliders are easy to make and use ground beef instead of patties. Check out the process this easy cheeseburger sliders recipe! Ingredients for Hawaiian…
Buffalo chicken sliders are perfect for any party or tailgate! Combines that classic Buffalo hot sauce flavor with ranch and shredded chicken, then placed on a sweet Hawaiian roll with pepper jack cheese and topped with melted butter and ranch seasoning. Ingredients for the Buffalo…
Looking for a Hawaiian roll slider that will WOW at your next gathering? These BBQ beef sliders combine the smoky flavor of a smoked chuck roast with a BBQ sauce and cola braise. Packed in a slider with caramelized onion and provolone cheese, these BBQ…
Want to serve cheesesteak sandwiches in bite sized form at your next gathering? These Hawaiian roll cheesesteak sliders help you feed more people with less ingredients. Cheesesteak Sliders Ingredients The ingredient list for this cheesesteak slider recipe is pretty simple: Hawaiian Roll Cheesesteak Sliders Video…
Grilled sweet potatoes are the perfect Thanksgiving side dish! These are essentially baked potatoes on the grill, but with the addition of a nice smoky flavor. This sweet potato recipe is more like a candied yams recipe in that we add brown sugar and marshmallows…
Want to make a flavorful chicken that is more evenly cooked and is done faster? Then smoked spatchcock chicken will become your favorite method for this yardbird! This complete guide will walk you through every step of the process, from how to brine, spatchcock chicken,…
Smoked cream cheese is one of the easiest, tastiest appetizers you’ll ever make! It’s one of the best game day snacks out there and I’ll show you the steps to this easy appetizer. Three Ingredients. And Smoke. The ingredients list is short for this smoked…
Breakfast burritos are one of my most favorite things to eat on the planet. Turns out they are super simple to make, too. This chorizo breakfast burrito recipe will be one that you will keep coming back to! Let me show you the details. What…
This classic gooey butter cake recipe is a dessert that has ingredients of a cake but is served up like a brownie. With it’s buttery crust and flaky, gooey, cream cheese-based top, it’s one of the best dessert recipes out there! As a native of…
Chicken bacon ranch Hawaiian roll sliders are some of the best tasting sliders I’ve ever made! Using Hawaiian rolls, chicken, bacon, ranch, and cheese, these bacon ranch chicken sliders are going to be the talk of your next gathering! What are Sliders? Sliders are basically…
Looking for a sweet and salty cookie recipe? Or a Christmas cookie recipe that’s perfect for the holidays? This Trader Joe’s recipe is a chocolate chip cookie combined with caramel sea salt baking chips! The sea salt flakes on top add a nice, savory touch…
Looking for an alternative way to cook a chuck roast? Then smoked chuck roast (aka smoked beef roast) is the answer! This blog post will walk you through how to smoke a chuck roast from the grill. What is Chuck Roast? Chuck roast comes from…