Nothing represents the holidays more than a special occasion dinner like smoked beef tenderloin! Although this large, tender cut of beef is often sliced into filet mignon steaks, whole tenderloin is available as a special treat and can be marinated and smoked on your pellet grill or big green egg to add to the festivities. …
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Antipasto salad is an easy side dish for parties, or a no-fuss, satisfying dinner for nights when you don’t feel like turning on the stove– and this recipe is special given the addition of soft and zesty, marinated mozzarella! This salad gets it’s name, and inspiration, from the first the course of a formal Italian …
Barbecue Season is here and I. AM. EXCITED! I have been making these Strawberry Barbecue Wings for over a decade and today I am sharing this super simple, authentic Texas recipe with you! All you need is a barbecue smoker, a couple of friends, and chilly evening. 🙂 I made this recipe on Instagram live …
Late summer is here and there are lots of events to prepare for: backyard barbecues, family gatherings, preseason game days, and in a flash it will be the holiday season! I have two smoked queso recipes below that are just in time for the season. It is the ultimate party dip with simple ingredients you …
This cheesy chicken spaghetti is made from scratch with Rotel and Velveeta cheese, covered with additional shredded cheddar for that ooey-gooey first spoon full, and baked in a casserole dish for an easy supper. The best part is I’ve updated this classic tex-mex recipe to use a simple rotisserie chicken from the market, which cuts …
Crispy and delicious fried crab balls from the Texas Gulf Coast are the ultimate seafood appetizer!
Though I may be in Dallas, I left my heart back in the Yucatan, and today I’m craving Casa Ceviche—one of my favorite restaurants in Playa Del Carmen. The entire menu is made up of fresh and exotic ceviches, a specialty of the sun-soaked, coastal state of Quintana Roo. Today, as our weather in …
Welcome back yall! Since the weather has warmed up I’ve been on a grilling kick, and these Mexican Steaks with Queso Blanco and Quick Pickled Peppers are the total bomb for your backyard festivities! Mexican Style Steak is a tasty alternative to the traditional way we grill steaks. All you need is your favorite cuts …
A couple weekends back I planned a reconnect day for a couple friends, and we got together to relax over wine and snacks, which is when I got the idea for this Steak Bruschetta appetizer that y’all won’t quit Instagram-messaging me about! So, today I’m sharing how I made the sweet and smoky roasted piquillo …
When I was 22 , I moved to Galveston Island and spent my summer bartending on the beach where I met a guy that would one day become my husband. 🙂
I should have just named my blog, “Ways To Use Up Leftover Brisket”… cause let’s face it. I spend a lot of time creating tasty new recipes from my husband’s barbecue obsession. Oh, you’re new here? Just check out any of these recipes for my favorite ways to use leftover brisket. Texas Brisket Queso Brisket …
Texas Brisket Queso is the best way to use leftover brisket after a barbecue or a holiday weekend, and today we’re going to learn how to make it! The queso is a real, authentic, tex mex queso made with American cheese, so it’s Velveeta free, much like your favorite tex mex restaurant. You won’t believe …