One of the greatest finger foods ever created are Jalapeño Poppers, I can’t even imagine the amount that is consumed in a year. Shoot, easily a thousand just in my household. The spiciness of the jalapeño gets soothed from the cream cheese and then the savory crispy bacon adds another level of crunch that creates these perfect appetizers! Not only are Jalapeño Poppers popular in my home but we definitely enjoy some crispy potato skins that we always find unique and delicious ways to load them up. This is where the two most popular appetizers had to mash up to...
Roasted Garlic Butter Ribeye Steaks
This roasted garlic butter ribeye steak recipe is perfect for a good family night on the bbq. I like to have my wife and kids make the honey garlic butter while I grill the ribeye steaks. It doesn’t matter who does what, what matters is that it gets done and the food comes out great for a great memory. This is why I like to have my wife and kids involved with the grilling process. It has everyone in the family getting their hands dirty and we all arrive at the same destination with a great meal. It’s a total...
Brown Sugar Rum Planked Salmon
This Brown Sugar Rum Salmon recipe is simple, delicious and my favorite to make! It starts off with a whole salmon filet that gets seasoned with a simple garlic lemon and herb seasoning and then planked right before it goes on the smoker. The freshness of the salmon with a bourbon wood smoke flavor goes great with the glaze that gets made twenty minutes later. The glaze is sweet with a spicy rum kick that sends your tastebuds wild! It’s made with low heat and simmers for 6-8 minutes so flavors can marry together. The salmon gets glazed twice and...
Cheesesteak Loaded Hotdogs
Everyone loves cheesesteaks and hotdogs, so why not do a wild clash where these two iconic indulgents can be enjoyed at once! I am always looking to do something different on the grill, or in cooking. This is how I stay excited and keep it fun! My wife and I just came from a restaurant that specialized in cheesesteaks so it was fresh in our memory the next day when we fired up the grill for some hotdogs with the kids. As the evening went on we started talking about the restaurant experience and how great it was. We both...
Picanha Steak Sandwich with Chimichurri
It is time to introduce you to the most unknown delicious cut of beef, the Picanha. This cut of beef is the most desired in Brazil, known for its succulent flavor. The Ribeye Steak is king of northern America but it comes at a cost, where the Picanha is half the cost per pound. Lets dive into this picanha steak sandwich recipe! WHAT CUT OF MEAT IS PICANHA Picanha will be found on the top of the rump. It has a couple of nicknames like rump cover, rump cap, sirloin cap or culotte steak. The shape of the cut of...
Bang Bang Shrimp Po’ Boy Sandwich
Last summer my family had the pleasure to travel down south to New Orleans for a nice vacation. Here is where I was introduced to the authentic Po’ Boy and it was everything that I expected. It started with a French baguette layered with shredded lettuce, ripe tomatoes and crispy fried shrimp with a sweet and spicy sauce. I instantly closed my eyes and envisioned making a play off of this creation with my own recipe at home. If you are a fan of shrimp then this Bang Bang Shrimp Po’ Boy sandwich is perfect for you! The experience of...
Parmesan Bacon Lobster Rolls
I went up north for a family vacation in Maine, this is where I was introduced to Lobster Rolls. They were slathered in a melted butter with lemon juice in-between a warm toasted bun. The experience was so good that I couldn’t believe I went 30 plus years of my life without ever having one! Now all I needed to do was take this delicious experience home with me and make my own version. It is pretty simple, the most important part of the whole process is to not overcook the lobster where it becomes little rubber chunks. The lobster...
The Best Italian Beef Sandwiches
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 are the different variations of Giardiniera, a topping for each Italian Beef Sandwich. If you’re planning on hosting for friends or family and you have some time set aside then this recipe is perfect! It is cost efficient and the only downside is the time it...
Animal Style Burger Dogs
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 problem I had was making these Burger Dogs with some style so they didn’t come across boring. This is where the Animal Style came to play. I caramelized some onions and made a delicious sauce to amp up the taste buds and then stuffed the...
Honey Chipotle Smoked Ribs
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 making them for any occasion, it could be the BBQ to kick off summer, a birthday party or even a family gathering for the 4th of July, these Honey Chipotle Smoked Ribs will never disappoint! I’ve had a lot of people come up to me...