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…
Garlic Herb Parmesan Crusted Ribeye Steaks
Everyone loves a nice thick grilled ribeye steak, but not everyone has had the wonderful opportunity to experience my Garlic Herb Parmesan Crusted Ribeye Steaks! This recipe will get you excited to fire up your smoker and host again. The rich tender and juicy bits of the ribeye steak are complemented by the fresh herbs and savory crusted Parmesan. WHAT IS RIBEYE STEAK? The Ribeye Steak is the most tender, juicy and flavorful steak in the world and it comes from the beef rib primal cut. There are other special names for this cut of beef which are called a…
Smoked Prime Rib Roast with a Garlic Herb Butter Paste
Smoked Prime Rib Roast is the best way to celebrate any occasion and will be a crowd-pleaser. When this massive hunk of beef is adequately prepared, it will never miss. I love to start off by frenching the bones, it’s the best result for presentation, with a few layers of salt, pepper and garlic powder for seasoning. The prime rib then gets slathered with a garlic herb butter paste before it gets placed on the smoker for a low and slow session of apple wood smoke. This recipe will provide you with the best results of any prime rib…
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches
If you are a fan of fried chicken, spicy, hot and sweet food then this Nashville Hot Chicken recipe is perfect for you! I recall the first time I ever had a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, it had my tastebuds watering with a tingling sensation from the heat but the acid from the pickles came quickly to my aid and just like that… I didn’t even know what hit me! All of the flavors happening at once was impossible for me to process just with one bite, which left me with no choice but to dive in for the second…
Chili Cheese Crunch Wraps
I love Chili and I love crunch wraps, so I wanted to combine them together with my own spin for the best Chili Cheese Crunch Wrap ever! It’s all about the warm flavorful chili that is paired with gooey cheddar cheese and Fritos inside a warm toasted tortilla! I’ve had my fair share of quick drive-thru experiences at Taco Bell with the kids where we all ordered crunch wraps and chili cheese burritos. They were tasty but back in my mind I always knew that I could make major improvements. The only reason we went through the drive-thru in the…
Smoked Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
These Smoked Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders will be the only sliders you will be making for a while! They are packed with flavor, starting with the smoked and shredded chicken, crispy bacon, two types of cheeses and homemade ranch dressing. It’s perfect for appetizers, snacks or even the main meal! During the week it gets very busy, we have four kids and it seems like we need more time than the 24 hours granted to us. This leaves us thinking of quick and easy meal options that we can easily plan out, sometimes we get lucky and have the ingredients…
