American bbq recipes

Chocolate Bacon Caramel Cheesecake

Those of you that know us know that we like bacon, a lot. We saw a picture of a Bacon Cheesecake last week and…

Amazing Grilled Steakhouse Steak Tips

Have you ever heard of steak tips before? Well, neither had I,until I spotted this recipe on Cook's Country.…

Fat Boy Burger

Fat Boy Burger is fat on flavor! A ½ lb. juicy, delicious burger topped with two kinds of cheese, grilled onions and lots of bacon. We love “Big…

Smoked Chicken, Spinach, Apple & Cheese Salad

This recipe is adapted from one that appeared in Bon Appetit in 2004. I added smoked chicken breasts, candied…

Scotch Eggs

A Scotch egg is a work of art. These things are AWESOME; everyone who has tried one says “Oh My Gosh, these are great!!!” And being the Chef those…

Barbecued Country Ribs with a beer and mustard glaze

Easy Sausage Pierogi Bake

Ken wanted macaroni and cheese made meaty with sausage. Patti had an “aha” moment because frozen pierogies are something we always have on hand,…

Bacon Cheese Garlic Bread

We were invited to an early Thanksgiving potluck. We offered to bring garlic bread. We thought we would test a new recipe we were working on. “Bacon…

Grilled Skirt Steak Marinated in Green Chimichurri

The is a recipe from Bobby Flay and it is wonderful

Alder Hot Smoked Salmon with Pistachio and Dried Cranberry Crust and Orange Chipotle Vinaigrette

This recipe is adapted from one by…

pepper jelly chicken

A Skinny Memorial Day Cookout, Skinny Turkey Burgers That Taste Great!

turkey burger photo v1 Let’s face it, most turkey burgers taste, well,…

Dove’s Chocolate Pork Medallions

Our friends Nate and Le Tonia are Dove Chocolatiers. Last week he sent me some of Dove’s BBQ seasoning, the…

Hardwood Pellet-Fired Stoven Rotisserie Turkey Brine

The best way to cook a smoked turkey is utilizing its' own juices to baste itself. What a better way than to…

Basic Barbecue Rub

This is adapted from a rub by Steven Raichlen in his book "Sauces Rubs & Marinades." It can be used on beef, pork, chicken and fish like salmon.…