Now Carrying Imperial Cutelaria Knives from Brazil!

I’m so excited!  At the BBQ Allstars, we just received our initial shipment of Imperial Cutelaria Knives from Brazil!  These knives are hand-made, beautifully finished, and durable.  I just know you’ll love them as much as I do. Visiting Brazil In 2022, I decided to go to some places I haven’t visited before.  A chat […]

A Quick Trip to Mexico City

I will be the first to admit I get spring fever all year round.  I just love to go see new places.  I’ve got a pretty full schedule coming up in the next few months, so when I had an mopportunity to take a quick trip to Mexico City, I jumped on it!  Surprisingly, in […]

Creole Okra Gumbo

Gumbo is one of those dishes that I just love in the winter time.  Like pot roast, beef stew, or beef bourguignon, it just warms the soul on a chilly night.  My version of Creole Okra Gumbo is delicious and easy to make, but there is some prep work involved.  But, the end results will […]

Crispy Prosciutto and Sausage Patties with Sage and Apples

My Crispy Prosciutto and Sausage Patties with Sage and Apples recipe is flavorful, fun, and easy to makeIt’s goes great on any Holiday table or as a tasty main dish at any time.  I used Johnsonville® Sweet Italian Sausage for this recipe, and it’s perfect with the seasonings, wine, and apples. A Full Flavored Recipe […]

“Dirty” Sausage and Cornbread Dressing

Note:  this post made possible by my friends at Johnsonville® Sausage, but all recipes and thoughts are my own. There are a lot of people who think Southern-style dressing and stuffing are interchangeable, but they are absolutely not.  Stuffing, so named because it was stuffed into a turkey, has morphed into a baked dish (for […]

Spicy Sausage and Butternut Casserole

Note: this recipe brought to you by my friends at Johnsonville® Sausage!  Of course, all recipes and thoughts are my own. Butternut squash makes for an amazing Holiday side dish, and cooking it on the grill with a spicy sausage makes an irresistible combination.  The recipe for Grilled Butternut and Sausage Casserole combines Hot Italian […]

Grilled Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Dip

Dips anyone?  I know dips and other snack type foods are always welcome around any gathering.  This Grilled Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Dip is easy to make and uber-flavorful because I used my Garlic Parmesan Flavor Dust.  You can easily cook this in the oven, but I like to cook it in my smoker for added […]

Honey Habanero Air Fryer Wings

Have you heard of my new line of Flavor Dusts?  They’re really awesome, and are good for so much more than wings (more on that later!) They’re so flavorful, you don’t even need to pre-season the wings before cooking if you don’t want to.  For this Honey Habanero Air Fryer Wings recipe, I did use […]

The Best Grilled Green Bean Casserole Ever!

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been served the same green bean casserole for years every Thanksgiving.  Now, I’m a lover of comfort foods, but I thought surely there was a better way.  So, I made this recipe for the Best Grilled Green Bean Casserole Ever!  This recipe is sponsored by my friends at Johnsonville, […]

Dinner at Osteria Francescana at Casa Maria Luigi

Osteria Francescana at Casa Maria Luigi by Massimo Bottura Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy, is often selected as one of the top restaurants in the world, if not the best. Chef Bottura amazes all of the senses with his food and innovative takes on cuisine. His small restaurant in Modena has spawned an empire, and […]