Brisket Chili in the Instant Pot
Love Chili? Love Brisket? Here’s a super simple recipe for Brisket Chili in the Instant Pot! Recently, a friend recommended me trying the Instant Pot for cooking. Now, I know that they have been the craze for a while, but I’m not usually one to jump on a fad, and frankly I have more […]
Smoked Mini Pumpkins with Wild Rice, Pear and Sausage Stuffing
Those pretty little mini pumpkins that you picked up for décor? Cook them! These make adorable side items, and are so flavorful! The stuffing can be made ahead by a day to make dinner prep easier.
Chili Rubbed Pork Porterhouse
I like pork chops. To me, they are as versatile as chicken breasts, but with more intrinsic flavor. No matter what type of cuisine I am craving, I can make it with a pork chop. Asian, Italian, tex-mex, you name it and you can season or marinate them and come up with the flavors […]
Pimento Pork and Chorizo Burgers
Tired of the same old burger blah? Liven up burger night with my Pimento Pork and Chorizo Burgers! This simple-to-make burger adds some gently spice from the chorizo to the flavors of the ground pork, and leaves everyone wanting another! A little hot sauce adds another layer of flavor to the mix. Don’t worry though, the […]
Smoked Top Sirloin Cap
One of my favorite cuts of steak is known as the top sirloin cap. I think it is one of the most under-appreciated cuts of beef, generally because it is not sold separately. When you break down a top sirloin, it is mainly comprised of the main sirloin and the cap. The cap is also […]
Sweet Memphis Style Ribs
During the summer, Ribs and BBQ are kings of the smokers, and I wanted to share a simple method for cooking absolutely great Memphis style ribs in your backyard. These are not competition-style ribs, but they are how I cook ribs when I am cooking at the house for myself and my family. Make […]
Maple Chipotle Baked Beans from Scratch
Good side items at any BBQ party are mandatory, and with a little work can be the star of the show! At any outdoor picnic, baked beans are good. However, maple chipotle baked beans made from scratch are awesome! Revel in the recipe requests from your friends and family, soak up the adoration from those poor […]
Blackberry and White Balsamic Glaze
After a “fruitful” trip to the Memphis Farmers Market, I wanted to use my finds as soon as possible. The blackberries and peaches that I purchased were amazing, and I knew I needed to make them quickly. I made this blackberry and white balsamic glaze to serve with a grilled peach caprese salad, and it […]
Melissa’s Southwest Seasoning Blend
Ok, before you look at all the ingredients this southwest seasoning recipe requires, let me tell you that this will be wonderful on grilled chicken, as a seasoning for pork, or any type of grilled beef. One of my favorite uses is in my Southwest Skirt Steak Tacos! It is has layers of flavor that […]
Grilled Blackberry Upside Down Cake
My grilled blackberry upside down cake recipe covers a lot of territory for me. I am a blackberry fan, and as you probably know I also love grills. Further, I am partial to cake! So, after a trip to the Memphis Farmers Market where I found some luscious blackberries, I decided to put them to good use! […]
