The name Texas Twinkies was created by a BBQ establishment in Texas because they were looking for a clever way to utilize leftover brisket. Just calling them Brisket Jalapeño Poppers would’ve been fine but when they started calling them Texas Twinkies they would sell out quicker than normal! If you search online you will find...
Mac and Cheese is the most desired comfort food on the planet! Have it in our home 3-4 times a week but it is typically the store-bought kind. I wanted to elevate this delicious side dish and turn it into the main feast! How do you do that, you might think to yourself. Well, I...
The Cuban sandwich (the Cubano) is on my top three list of favorite sandwiches of all time! It consists of multiple types of ham/pork and cheese. Some of the pork is Smoked Pulled Pork (for my version), Polish ham, and salami. All these are complemented with Swiss cheese, pickles, and homemade spicy mustard that I...
It doesn’t get much better than a steak sandwich! There are so many variations of a steak sandwich, mainly because of the different types of cuts of beef. I decided to go with one of the most underrated cuts, the Hanger Steak. What is Hanger Steak? Hanger steak is known as the butcher’s cut or...
One of my favorite meals as a kid was meatball subs. Every now and then my mom would serve it as spaghetti and we all let her know that Meatball Subs are what we want. There is something about each bite sinking into the flavorful meatballs with the gooey cheese that I couldn’t get enough...
One of my favorite burgers to eat and make is the Juicy Lucy’s! They are stuffed with anything you can imagine and always satisfies my appetite. This version of the Juicy Lucy is stuffed with my homemade Bacon Jam and Colby Cheese, it is simply incredible. Juicy, oozy and cheesy is what you will get...
If you ever had burnt ends and love them, then you’ll fall in love with these Honey Sriracha Poor Man’s Burnt Ends recipe! They are tender, juicy, flavorful and addictive so be sure to make plenty when you host the get together! There are many versions of burnt ends, brisket, pork belly, poor man’s burnt...
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken is the perfect recipe for any occasion! I love putting a spin on Jalapeno Poppers and the crispy bacon gives a great crunch right before you get into the creamy and cheese-stuffed jalapeños that burst with flavor! One key factor is seasoning the chicken properly and having the proper...
Chipotle Garlic Chicken Tacos are savory, spicy and just sweet enough for the perfect balance in each bite. Besides being delicious, they are simple and easy to make for any occasion. I make these Chipotle Garlic Chicken Tacos a few times a month and let me tell you… There is never anything left over. To...
Easy and delicious Smoked Spanish Chicken Halves starts with a delicious dry rub made of simple but tasty seasonings. Once the chicken is seasoned it is placed on a wire rack on top of a dish filled with potatoes, carrots, zucchini and squash. While the chicken smokes, the drippings caught by this pan of veggies...