We smoked pork belly (and pork belly burnt ends, and pork belly on a stick, and every other pork belly shape) for 4 months before writing this comprehensive, step-by-step guide to smoking your first pork belly. We tried an array of different smoking temperatures and pull temps (and yes, one is better than the others) …
As a private chef to the rich and famous, my business is coming up with insanely delicious recipes I can make ahead and leave for my clients on important holidays like Christmas morning. This cheesy breakfast casserole with sausage is an all-time client favorite and I think it’s because the secret is in THE SAUCE… …
Once you own a pellet grill you look forward to smoking meat year-round and showing off all that juicy and delicious meat candy to all your family and friends–but during the holiday season, the stakes couldn’t be higher. With everyone counting on you to create a perfectly seasoned and smoked turkey, anxiety can set in …
Isn’t it a bummer when the Thanksgiving turkey never looks like the beautiful turkeys on the cover of a magazine? Today, I am going to reveal how that look is accomplished so you can share a turkey this gorgeous for your Thanksgiving dinner. This “turkey paint” is a cooking hack that I created for my …
When you are browsing at the grocery store, there are a ton of jerky brands and even more flavors and varieties from which to choose. It is hard to know what companies are reputable, what ingredients are necessary, and if you are getting a fair amount of jerky for your money. This leads many foodies …
Just about any food cooked on the grill will have a unique, fire-kissed flavor to it. The succulent taste associated with meat roasted over a charcoal grill is better than gas grilling for one simple reason: higher temperatures. Charcoal burns hotter (about double the temperature of the average gas grill at a whopping 1200 degrees) …
We developed this copycat recipe for Texas Roadhouse’s famous green beans for my catering company and you won’t believe how delicious and easy they are! Texas Roadhouse is a restaurant chain throughout the United States famous for hearty portions of barbecue, wood-grilled steaks, and their famous Texas Roadhouse Rolls. Out of their many side dishes, …
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 …
These Chimichurri Steak Wedge Salads are an easy grilling recipe for reconnecting with family members in small gatherings and are a heart-healthy way to show them your love! I just took the boys down to see my father for the first time since quarantine and created this refreshing summer salad (loaded with steak for dad), …
Every day of your life is a special occasion, so make today swanky and finger-lickin’ with a crawfish deviled eggs recipe from New Orleans, Louisiana! We all remember my 48 hour-straight, birthday, food and cocktail bender through the French Quarter (which has become a top food and travel video on YouTube 🙂 ), and I …
Let’s make my Cajun Deviled Eggs Recipe!! Welcome back, friends. Ever since we had our glorious 48 hours of eating through New Orleans, Louisianna (watch the video here), all I want to do is make everything CAJUN!! Today, it’s deviled eggs and the recipe couldn’t be easier. This appetizer is great for all the usual …
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 …