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 used as a basting liquid that continuously builds flavor throughout the cook. My favorite part is the charred crispy exterior parts that are full mini crispy crunchy flavor bombs! HOW TO BUTTERFLY THE CHICKEN Using chicken drum legs it is best to start on the…
The Pizza Burger
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 are a lot of varieties to make burgers so I decided to make these pizza burgers. Pizza is great on its own and the famous cheeseburger is fantastic, let’e combine them into one. The buns got toasted and then slathered with a roasted garlic butter…
Grilled Ribeye Steak with Red Wine Onion and Mushrooms Sauce
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 over direct flames so we can really enjoy the pure goodness of the tender juicy ribeye steak. Also, they will be served with crispy parmesan truffle fries! HOW TO GRILL RIBEYE STEAK When dealing with ribeye steaks it is important to season them generously. Depending…
Footlong Chili Cheese Coneys
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 and I am going to break them down for you right here! HOW TO MAKE FOOTLONG CHILI CHEESE CONEYS Believe it or not, there are some key steps to making the best chili cheese coneys. Some of the variables are the condiments used to…
Grilled Ribeye Steak with a Creamy Cajun Shrimp Sauce
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 a high-dollar steak house for a good meal. With a little planning and the proper ingredients, you can have the fancy steak dinner experience at home. HOW TO GRILL THE BEST STEAK For this particular cook, the ribeye steak is perfect. It is rich in…
The Best Honey BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe
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 and then deep fried to finish them off. This is why they’re the best chicken wing recipe ever! BEST HONEY BBQ CHICKEN WINGS RECIPE It all starts off with an even portion of flats and drums, I love me some flats but as a chicken…
Animal Style Bacon Patty Melt
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 creation is two patties and between them are crispy strips of bacon? ANIMAL-STYLE CARAMELIZED ONION JAM First, the onions need to be made because they take about 45-60 minutes to fully cook down into a jam. Dice two whole sweet onions as fine as you…
Bourbon Steak and Shrimp Fajitas
These Bourbon Steak and Shrimp Fajitas are perfect for a twist on your taco night!These Surf and Turf fajitas are easy to make, it starts with a delicious bourbon marinated skirt steak that gets kissed by hot flames for the perfect sear, followed by a grilled juicy shrimp, and perfectly sautéed veggies that bring the whole fajita together! They then get finished off with a fresh homemade pico de Gallo and a cilantro lime creme! All ingredients and exact measurements are down below! HOW TO MAKE BOURBON STEAK AND SHRIMP FAJITAS It all starts off with a bourbon marinade on…
Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip
Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip is easily the greatest appetizer of all time! The mixture of cream cheese, mozzarella, shredded smoked chicken and creamy buffalo sauce mixed with a ranch that sends my tastebuds to utopia! When making the Buffalo chicken dip it is critical to get the chicken tender and the buffalo ranch flavors balanced for the proper flavorful gooey goodness with every bite. Most dips that I have tried from people are put together in a crockpot without any care for proper measurements and time frames for cooking. With my Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip, I will go through the proper…
Grill Nation Top 10 Recipes of 2022
Grill Nation Top 10 recipes of 2022 Hello Everyone! James here! So over the last few years, I have been trying to create truly mouthwatering dishes that are packed with flavor and perfectly cooked every time. Whether I am smoking meats to tender perfection, grilling up a storm, or deep frying to crispy golden perfection, I try to bring out the best in every ingredient. I have spent countless hours trying to perfect each and every one of my recipes, and I can’t wait for you to taste the results. These are in order from the number of views it…
Cajun Hot Honey Fried Pork Chop Sandwiches
Cajun Hot Honey Fried Pork Chop Sandwiches are crunchy and spicy, which makes for a perfect meal at dinner! Pork Chops are lean and tough, meaning they are tasteless. So, any time I make them at the house they always get fried to perfection, right before I sauce them for extra flavor. My favorite sauce recipe is the Cajun Hot Honey. There is something about the spicy sweet sauce that gets balanced out with the homemade cajun sauce that gets complete with the crunch of the fried pork chop. CAJUN HOT HONEY FRIED PORK CHOP SANDWICHES The first thing you…
Cajun Honey Butter Lobster and Steak
Every time I make my Cajun Honey Butter Lobster and Steak my whole family wants an invite! They are buttery and savory, giving the elegant meal experience all at home. This recipe is highly recommended for a planned dinner night for a special occasion. Lobster alone is a delicious dinner. They are versatile in how you can prepare them and there are a lot of flavor profiles that can come to play. My favorite flavor combo is the Cajun Honey Butter and I am excited for you to make them yourself. Another great benefit of making lobster is that it…
