Basil Dutch Baby Pancakes with Burrata and Prosciutto

If you think I’ve been on a bit of a pancake kick lately, then you are correct.  To me, pancakes just scream comfort food, and for some reason, I’ve been craving them a lot.  That being said, I like to try new things and different flavors.  These Basil Dutch Baby Pancakes with Burrata and Prosciutto […]

Smoked Ancho Basil King Crab Legs

King crab legs are seriously my favorite dish.  As in, last-meal type of favorite food.  For the most part, I prefer a traditional King Crab Leg, the whole leg, gently steamed to just perfection, with plenty of warmed butter.  That, a glass of wine, and a perfectly cooked baked potato and some garlic sauteed green […]

Smoked Salisbury Steaks with Mushroom-Onion Gravy

Salisbury steaks are one of those classic meal choices that doesn’t seem to get enough attention.  Very simple to make, but they are satisfying and very delicious!  As normal, I like to amp up the flavor, so I developed this recipe to cook on a grill.  For this Smoked Salisbury Steaks with Mushroom-Onion Gravy recipe, […]

Honey Peach Babyback Ribs

My new Honey Peach Rub is now available!  I’ve been developing this for a while, and it is amazing on chicken and pork.  I knew I had to work on a rib recipe for it, and I went all-in on some beautiful Prairie Fresh USA Prime® Ribs to make these delicious Honey Peach Babyback Ribs! […]

Bourbon Pecan Pancakes Recipe

You know, comfort food isn’t just for dinner.  A late breakfast full of delectable items served on a Saturday or Sunday morning, is, to me, the definition of comfort food.  And, no recipe is more at home for an amazing brunch, or a late morning “adult” breakfast than my Bourbon Pecan Pancakes recipe. Pancakes with […]

Smoked Birria Tacos Recipe

MMMMM, birria tacos.  If you haven’t had birria tacos before, you really must make them.  They are just absolutely full of flavor, redolent with earthy spices, and just a wonderful way to enjoy a Taco Tuesday, or any day for that matter.  As usual, I decided to add some nuance and extra flavor to thes […]

Smoked Turnip Greens on a Pellet Grill

I grew up in rural Mississippi, and much of our diet was what we grew or could raise.  I grew up eating turnip greens, boiled and sauteed cabbage, pinto beans, cornbread, etc.  Really, all the “soul food” items.  But they’re more than soul food, they’re country food.  We could grow turnip greens easily enough, so, […]

Chipotle Bacon BBQ Shrimp

BBQ Shrimp is a dish that originated in Louisiana.  Rather than being grilled or cooked outside, the “BBQ” in the name refers to the spice selection that the dish is cooked with.  Traditionally, the shrimp are cooked with the head and shell left on. The delicious, spice-filled butter sauce that the shrimp are cooked in […]

Ham Bone and White Bean Soup

I love spiral sliced hams, especially around the holidays.  We sell thousands of my Double Smoked Spiral Hams at this time of year and ship them all across the country.  Now, with a spiral ham, you’ll get some amazing pieces of ham easily from the bone.  But, the slicers can’t go all the way to […]

Instant Pot Short Ribs

Ok, sure, this isn’t a grilled recipe.  But it’s delicious, easy, and quick to prepare, so even I bust out the instant pot sometimes to get dinner on the table with a minimum of fuss.  This recipe for Instant Pot Short Ribs takes one of my favorite pieces of meat and turns it into an […]