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…
The Ultimate Smoked and Fried Buffalo Chicken Wings
The Ultimate Smoked and Fried Buffalo Chicken Wings recipe will be the reason you stop ordering your wings from the local bar! They are very simple with minimal ingredients, but yet so amazingly delicious! It doesn’t matter the occasion, they are the perfect quality appetizer or main meal! Most people will only take one approach to make wings in general. For myself, I can not get away from smoking my wings and then following it with a deep-fried finish! The smoke flavors and crispiness are the perfect combination for the best chicken wing ever! SMOKED AND FRIED WINGS These Smoked…
The Best Spatchcocked Smoked Turkey
This Smoked Turkey recipe is the exact one that I will be making for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion during the holidays. When turkey is prepared correctly, it is deliciously tender and juicy. This recipe will help anyone who struggles with cooking turkey, a little secret is an injection used. The Smoked Turkey There is nothing better than smelling the turkey, and other sides, on Thanksgiving. This Smoked Turkey Recipe will have your home smelling amazing and will be the best-smoked turkey ever! Be sure to set aside enough time for all of the steps, they are very simple…
Grilled Ribeye Steak with homemade Crispy Fried Potato Wedges
A Grilled Ribeye Steak is the ultimate choice for dinner any day of the week! What gets tricky is finding new sides to make that pair perfectly with the already juicy and flavorful steak. This is where creativity comes to play and I wanted to try these Crispy Fried Potato Wedges. I will say this, it was a great decision! I have seen the Crispy Fried Potato Wedges all over the internet and the engagement (comments and likes) had great reviews. I knew I had to make them sooner than later. It takes minimal effort and very few ingredients. A…
Grilled Steak Sandwich
I firmly believe it is always a good time for a tender, juicy steak sandwich! I grill my spinalis steaks over hot coals and then cover them with a blanket of warm and gooey provolone cheese. This tender grilled steak sits between toasted brioche buns right after I top it with fried crispy shallots. It gets better, trust me! For me, a sauce can make, break or elevate any sandwich. The sauce for this grilled steak sandwich is in the elevation category! It starts off with a base of mayo and I add some fresh herbs (thyme and rosemary) and…
Hot Honey Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Hot Honey Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends are addictive, juicy bite-sized mouthwatering cubes of pork belly that are coated with a delicious spice rub, smoked with apple wood chunks, and then coated in my Hot Honey sauce! They are perfect for appetizers by leaving them on a plate and served with toothpicks. Literally the definition of finger food! Preparing the Pork Belly burnt ends I started out with a whole 8-pound pork belly that I bought from Costco. I like to get them from there because the pork belly comes without the skin on. You don’t want the skin on for…
Grilled Steak Pinwheels
Grilled Steak Pinwheels are the perfect meal that can be ready to serve within 20 minutes! They’re made with one of my favorite cuts of beef, the Skirt Steak! The skirt steaks start with a base layer of provolone cheese, sautéed onions and mushrooms, crumbled blue cheese, and chopped bacon bits! There are two different approaches to this recipe, grilled over hot coals (this is my preferred way for flavor) or you can smoke them. The key for grilling them is to have two zones set up for cooking. Your hot grilling zone (where the hot coals lay) and…
Brisket Jalapeno Poppers-Texas Twinkies
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 many variations of this delicious creation but keeping it simple can be best. Smoked Brisket, cream cheese, and a few other ingredients make this recipe easy and delicious! Preparation: Chop the brisket where it looks like it’s shredded and then toss it into the cream…
