The Half Pound Pimento Juicy Lucy came to mind one evening while I was snacking on some Pimento cheese with crackers. It’s so dang good and I have seen it served on top of burgers before, sorta like a spread and I just made a Juicy Lucy the day prior. I instantly laughed in my head and put this whole meal together in my mind within seconds. It was one of the best foodie moments I have ever had. The next day came upon me and I instantly got to work. What is Pimento Cheese? Well, it’s a classic southern…
Smoke House Blue Cheese Bacon NY Strip Steaks
For every steak, you can make a compound butter that will elevate your experience. Either for your family dinner nights or when you host some guest and want to take that extra little step to make sure your meal will be satisfying! The best part of compound butter is there are so many variations to them, basically, once you start making them you will find yourself creating your combinations in no time. Smoke House Blue Cheese is a blue cheese that is smoked with hickory, apple or even cherry wood to provide a sweet and light smokey flavor. I love…
Mushroom Swiss Steak Sandwich
I have had a lot of Mushroom Swiss Cheeseburgers and they are always delicious! Now that I have my griddle and have been enjoying the creativity with it, I wanted to go to the next level with a Mushroom Swiss Steak Sandwich, this idea did not disappoint! It’s quick and simple and even tasted better than any Mushroom Swiss Cheeseburger I have had. A few recommendations to create this amazing recipe is to use baby Bella mushrooms and to use some good quality Swiss cheese. Also, the better tasting quality of beef you can get… the better. Now that we…
Grilled Tomahawk Ribeye Steaks With Cast Iron Potatoes
I make a lot of Tomahawk Steaks and I always try to do something different, either with the dry rub I make or the side I create to serve with this desired hunk of beef. Today, I made delicious grilled tomahawks steaks with a dry rub and some cheesy cast iron potatoes. This whole meal was amazing and quite simple. The tomahawk steak is a ribeye steak that has 5 inches, or more, of the bone intact. They are typically well-marbled and that fat renders during the cooking process to create a juicy, flavorful taste of beef. Most people will…
Carne Asada Steak Fries
Carne Asada Steak Fries are one of the most delicious mountains of carbs I have had. It begins with a delicious citrus marinade that consists of some lemon, lime and orange juice. From here, you place it in a sealed container for a few hours (you do not want to exceed 8 hours because the citrus will begin to break down the meat) and let the skirt steak absorb all of the delicious flavors. What is Carne Asada? It’s actually quite simple, it is grilled and sliced beef, usually skirt steak, or it can be flank steak. Another important variable…
Parmesan Herb Salmon Pinwheels
Parmesan Herb Salmon Pinwheels sounds intense and intimidating, but let me be the first to tell you that this recipe is pretty simple with proper technique. The most important ingredient to make this a success is simply by using the center-cut fillet or you can leave the filler whole (like I did) and roll it up after you apply the parmesan herb mixture. I used Alaskan King Salmon for this recipe, also called Chinook, but this is the largest species of Alaskan Salmon. A few positive nutrition perks is it has the highest oil content, which provides the highest amount…
Reverse Seared Tomahawk Ribeye
The tomahawk ribeye steak stands alone at the top of the list for most bbq fanatics. Mostly because it checks off all of the lists with its flavor, presentation and size! The long bone provides a handle for you to hold while you bite straight into your steak, this is what we all have in our minds. Truth be told, not many people even approach the tomahawk in that manner, it is usually sliced and served to 2-3 people in proper portions. The tomahawk we have today comes in at a weight of 3.2 pounds! There are many ways you…
Beef Oxtail with a Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Beef oxtail might be one of the most underrated cuts of beef for bbq. I think it is because most people don’t understand how to prepare it, or it is time consuming because of the toughness of the meat. For Beef Oxtail, you need to braise it at a medium low temp and this will break down the tough tissues, allowing the meat to become soft and tender. One of the most common recipes using Beef Oxtail is Osso Buco. This is a classic Italian dish that consists of braised shanks (or beef oxtail) topped with gremolata, along with flavorful…
Garlic Herb Butter Basted Surf and Turf
There are many different combinations of Surf and Turf and to be honest they are all delicious, in my opinion. The most common combinations would be filet and shrimp (or lobster) or ribeye and shrimp (or lobster), these are your two common combinations. I wanted to introduce one of my favorite cuts of beef to this category, Picanha! Picanha is a cut of beef taken from the top of the rump, you might know this as the sirloin cap or even culotte steak. It is very common in Brazil, or the South America region, and it is available here in…
Homemade Cheesesteaks
Cheesesteaks have many forms, unless you are from Philadelphia because they only believe in one cheesesteak (The Philly cheesesteak), and I have made them multiple different ways. For example, I decided to make Spinalis Cheesesteaks topped with provolone and pickled jalapeños. This is quite different from the standard “traditional” cheesesteak, which consist of shaved ribeye, American cheese (or cheese wiz) and sautéd onions (preferably diced). Let’s not forget that bread choice is one of the signature ingredients to this steak sandwich, as well. If you find yourself wondering at this point what the most common bread choice is, well, it’s…
Smoked Beef Ribs Burrito
If you’re a fan of smoked beef ribs, then you’ll love this recipe for a Smoked Beef Rib Burrito. This burrito is packed with flavor and sure to satisfy your hunger. Plus, it’s easy to make and can be tailored to your liking. So if you’re ready to get your hands dirty, let’s get started! Beef ribs are absolutely delicious on their own and when done properly they are juicy, tender and full of flavor! Some people smoke them and just simply enjoy the beef ribs alone, possibly served with a side of baked beans or creamy slaw, I fall…
Honey Garlic Surf N Turf
Surf N Turf can be created in a variety of ways, for example; Ribeye and lobster, NY Strip and lobster, Ribeye and shrimp or even Filet and scallops. All the combos are delicious and for this Surf N Turf combo I went with ribeye and shrimp. The shrimp was cooked in an amazing honey and garlic sauce that had my wife speechless! For this cook, it is quite simple. The process was doing a reverse sear on my ribeye steak and while my steak was resting for 6-8 minutes I cooked up my shrimp. The shrimp took a total of…
