The iconic Italian Beef Sandwich is found on the South Side of Chicago where the Italian roots are strong. This sandwich is incredibly flavorful and it is as messy as it gets with the Au Jus dipping (it’s where all of the flavor is at). It can be found throughout Chicago and what separates them...
Approximately 20 billion hot dogs are consumed in a year and 50 billion burgers are consumed in a year. Knowing this left me no choice but to make these Animal Style Burger Dogs. It only makes sense to combine the two most consumed proteins ever! Personally, it turned out to be an awesome idea! The...
These smoked honey chipotle ribs are incredibly tender and pack a lip smacking flavor! The time of the year doesn’t even matter when it comes to these ribs, they are great in a charcoal/offset smoker or even on a sit and forget pellet smoker. After the first time making this recipe you will find yourself...
Sweet and Sour Chicken is one of my favorite combos of flavors for chicken! The sweetness of the pineapple and brown sugar mixed with the bite from the rice wine vinegar is complete satisfaction! This recipe calls for chicken drum legs that are butterflied and then grilled to perfection. The Sweet and Sour sauce is...
Everyone loves a good grilled burger! During the summer we have them on the menu once a week. There is something so satisfying about the crispy char exterior that is smothered in melted cheese. Sometimes I might even add some lettuce and fresh tomato for a little extra crunch to my bite. I know there...
The richness of a protein like steak goes very well with the earthy flavors of mushrooms! This recipe enhances the flavors with adding some white onions and red wine to make a delicious Red Wine Mushroom and Onion sauce to top the steaks. These steaks will be Seasoned generously with only salt and then grilled...
Grilled hotdogs are one of the most consumed proteins during a cookout! I know I have had my fair share of them but I love a good grilled hotdog when I make footlong chili cheese coneys, which are the ultimate comfort foods. There are a few key steps to creating the perfect Chili Cheese Coney...
This Grilled Ribeye Steak with a creamy cajun shrimp sauce will elevate your next surf n turf night! Grilled steak is solid by itself for dinner, adding the shrimp is elevated but when you add the cajun sauce that the steaks and shrimp gets smothered in is life-changing! There is no reason to go to...
Honey BBQ Chicken Wings are perfect in every way with their crispy and juicy texture with a sweet sticky sauce! It doesn’t stop here, as these amazing chicken wings have layers of flavor that are built throughout the cooking process. Starts off with a chicken dry rub, then wrapped in bacon, smoked with hickory wood...
The patty melt A classic Patty Melt is one of the greatest comfort foods to devour. This Animal Style Patty Melt elevated that experience by caramelizing onions into a mouthwatering jam that sits on top of the patty melt a mountain of perfectly grilled burgers smothered in gooey American cheese. Did I mention that this...