Recipe Categories: beef, chicken/poultry, pork, seafood, main dishes, sandwiches, side dishes, soups & stews, spices, rubs, & sauces, grill/smoker, oven, sous vide, stovetop
Most steak tip recipes bury the meat under a marinade or a spice rub. These get kosher salt and a hot pan, and that’s it. The chunky, hand-chopped North African chermoula goes on at the end and does all the talking, so the beef can just taste like beef, and I love that. Why This
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Short ribs and red wine have been a couple for a long time. I just figured they’d get along even better with a little smoke in the room. These smoked braised short ribs get two hours of smoke, then finish in a red wine braise until they’re fall-apart tender. I’ll be honest, I almost left
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If you bought my first cookbook, thank you, and you probably remember the smoked meatloaf in it. It’s one of the recipes I get the most feedback on, enough that I built a second meatloaf for my next book, this time without the smoke. This one’s an Italian meatloaf instead of the smoked BBQ style.
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If you’ve never had a Seattle style hot dog, the ingredient list is going to raise some eyebrows. Cream cheese on a hot dog? Stick with me. This is one of those combinations that sounds wrong until you try it, and then you can’t un-try it. It’s tangy, savory, a little sweet from the caramelized
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Birria smashburgers combine everything people love about crispy edged smashburgers with the deep, rich flavor of birria consommé. This recipe keeps the burger clean, and serves the birria on the side for dipping. That approach delivers better texture, a better eating experience, and a dramatic cheese pull before the dunk. This birria smashburger recipe is
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The Ranch Hand Burger is a big fat burger topped with pulled pork, smoked cheddar, crispy onions, pickled jalapeños, and homemade BBQ ranch dressing. It’s the kind of pulled pork burger that checks every box: juicy patty, smoky pork, crunch, heat, and just enough sauce to tie it all together. Whether you use an 80/20
If you’ve been looking for an easy smoked prime rib recipe that delivers big flavor without a bunch of extra work, you’re in the right place. This is the exact method I use when I want a holiday showstopper that doesn’t take all day to prep. A little beef base, a little pepper, and some
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If you’ve never tried a Colombian burger with grilled bananas, you’re about to see why this unique combo works so well. The inspiration for this burger comes from my friend, Chef Andres Dangond, and his Colombian roots. Dres is a culinary ninja and when I tried his burger back in 2018, I fell in love
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For The Spread: Green Olives: Pimento-stuffed, finely chopped. (I’ve been known to use blue cheese stuffed olives as well.) Mayonnaise: Full-fat mayo, of course Olive Brine: Just a touch to boost that salty flavor For the Burger: Fresh ground beef (80/20 works great) Swiss cheese (optional, but common in many of the burger joints in
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