My new Blackstone Griddle has turned out to be one of my favorite things, and these perfect smash burgers bring the ultra deliciousness of seared meat from a flat top grill, out of the restaurant and into the comfort of your own backyard. Anyone who flipped a fast-food burger pattie in their youth knows that …
Main Dishes
Mexican food lovers know there are several methods for preparing shredded chicken for chicken enchiladas including boiling whole chickens, simmering boneless skinless chicken breasts in a slow cooker, or even using a rotisserie chicken from the deli to pull out long strands of flavorful, juicy meat. Of all these tasty approaches, our favorite chicken recipe …
Beef Birria is sweeping the internet as the new taco sensation, but can we shorten this 8-hour cooking session with the help of our Instant Pot? Absolutely! It’s juicy, beef birria taco time (in half the time), with this authentic recipe from the Urban Cowgirl Kitchen. What is Birria? Birria is a Mexican stew from …
This chicken fried steak recipe beat Grady Spears—cowboy food legend, James Beard award-winner, and my great friend, at the Golden Chile Awards, to take its place as the definitive chicken fried steak recipe, and today I am sharing the whole process, including my secret ingredient, with you. As the home of chicken fried steak, Texans …
In my catering business, we are obsessed with tender, perfectly seasoned, and poached shrimp. We use them in so many southern recipes that we really had to master the process and after a hundred batches, I’m ready to share the process with you! This poached shrimp recipe is the proper way to “boil shrimp” (if …
Crawfish lovers know that good-quality Louisiana crawfish tails are a celebrated delicacy and need only a few ingredients to help them shine. Too many loud ingredients overshine their delicate yet complex flavor, and serving them properly requires a buttery base for all that delicious crawfish fat to melt into. In this crawfish scampi recipe, you …
The secret to juicy, grilled pork chops is all about timing and grilling technique. Using this recipe you’ll learn how to get a to-die-for sear loaded with flavor from a simple, pork chop dry rub, paired with a succulent hot honey sauce that naturally compliments and brings out the flavor in excellent pork chops. The …
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. …
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 …
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!
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 …