Brined and Smoked Cajun Turkey Recipe
I cook a lot of turkeys and turkey breasts through the year as I’m a year-round turkey fan. But so far this year, I’ve cooked two turkey dishes that I think are the best turkeys I’ve ever eaten. This recipe for my Brined and Smoked Cajun Turkey is moist, flavorful, and makes for a stunning […]
Thanksgiving Turkey Q and A
All your Thanksgiving Turkey Q and A’s! Holiday time! Finally, America starts remembering that they love turkey! I don’t know about you, but I go through the year lamenting the fact that it’s pretty dang hard to buy a good quality turkey in the summer! It’s very underrated as a dinner choice, and I […]
Ultimate Steak Salad with Watercress and Fresh Herb Vinaigrette
Note: Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt and Four Sixes Ranch Brand Beef made this post possible through their support. I was lucky enough to be asked by Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt to be part of building a great summer recipe and activation in Austin, Texas. It was so much fun (even though the temperature was rated […]
Easy Habanero Grilled Shrimp
When you want delicious grilled shrimp, you can’t be afraid of the flames! This recipe for Easy Habanero Grilled Shrimp is super tasty and super delicious. Best of all, you can get it cooked in only 4-5 minutes! The Best Shrimp for Habanero Grilled Shrimp I grew up in Mississippi, so I am very partial […]
Smoked Beef Rib Bites
Beef spare and back ribs get short-shrift in the PR department. Pork ribs, beef plate ribs, (those “dinosaur” ribs you see,) and beef short ribs always get the big love on pics and posts. But I’m here to tell you when you cook beef ribs into Beef Rib Bites as I do in this recipe, […]
Smoked Lemon Pepper Spatchcock Chicken
I really love smoked chicken, but a lot of recipes are just a heavy, BBQ flavor that’s just too potent sometimes. My recipe for Smoked Lemon Pepper Spatchcock Chicken has a beautiful, light, citrus flavor as the prevalent note. However, I love those umami mid-flavors, so I used my Garlic Blend as an addition for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
