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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If you’re looking for a butter that brings heat, depth, and straight-up luxury to the table, this Calabrian chili butter is it. It’s rich and spicy, but still balanced enough to let seafood and chicken shine. I originally built this with shellfish in mind, but after testing it on shrimp, scallops, lobster, sea bass, and
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Living in Houston has spoiled me when it comes to Thai food, and this pan seared red snapper with Prik Nam Pla is inspired by the bold, bright flavors I keep chasing around the city. There’s no marinade needed for this red snapper so it’s easy, AND comes together quickly. It’s just lightly seasoned, cooked
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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
There are nights when I just want a comforting pasta bake but don’t have the time for a complicated sauce. That’s where this creamy chicken mushroom rigatoni comes in. This is the type of meal that makes you feel like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Everything comes together in one
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I grew up in Michigan where apple trees are basically a way of life. My grandmother had a ton of them in her backyard, and I’m still dreaming about her stuffed apple pies, which were the inspiration for this stuffed pork tenderloin. These days I’m cooking in Houston where a “cool fall day” means anything
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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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Smoking a turkey isn’t hard, but there are a few tricks that make a huge difference. In this post I’ll break down how to smoke a turkey and share the exact recipe I use to get juicy meat and crisp skin every time. If, after reading this blog, you don’t think a smoked turkey is
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I never really understood how lemons and cowboys went together, but cowboy butter really took off. Call me crazy but I just don’t see a bunch of cowboys sitting around the campfire discussing bright citrusy notes. In any case, cowboy butter is absolutely amazing so props to whoever came up with it. I just wanted
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