I use this apple brine for pork on grilled pork tenderloins, giving them a nice light apple flavor with a litt

Potatoes are a magical thing. You can top them so many ways. From simple, like this one, with just a little bu

This is the first time I've had two of the almost-same dishes on my go-to list. I've made my original Italian

What a wonderful casserole this southwestern potato casserole is! Fortunately, the recipe makes a really big b

These are the most amazing grilled bratwursts I've ever had. They get an incredible taste boost from simmering

I love making things in foil packets and just tossing them onto the grill to cook. They're easy to put togethe

This smoked sausage Alfredo is one of those get-'er-done dishes. Come home, throw it on the stove, and eat. It

I'm always cooking up a batch of wings. I usually cook them on my Char-Broil The Big Easy TRU-Infrared Oil-les

I usually marinade my steaks, but when I came across this Old Bay steak rub recipe, I had to give it a try. I

This is my take on the famous pot roast sandwich from the Hobnob Corner Restaurant in Nashville, Indiana. All

The original recipe for this pot roast called it "perfect". I was thinking well maybe it's really just the alm

I can't get over just how good this pork tenderloin was. The brine made the meat tender and juicy. And the bla

It's that time of year when there are lots and lots of sports on TV. That calls for game snacks, like this tas

A big Cobb salad makes for a great side dish. Or main dish for that matter. I had some smoked chicken left ove

I made this spicy roasted red pepper sauce to top grilled polenta, but you could use it on a lot of things. Th

I should've doubled this recipe for ritzy Brussels sprouts when I made it. These tasty little bites didn't las

Hobo packets are a great thing when you're in a hurry to make dinner. Usually you can make them ahead and just

A pizza crust can be a blank canvas for whatever dish you want to "paint" onto it. This Mexican breakfast pizz

This is a wonderful way to serve cupcakes. The ice cream cones hold up well and help keep you from making a me

I have to admit, I can eat more than one of these onion burgers without even blinking. There's something about

I make bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin medallions often. Whether in the skillet or on the grill, they're easy to

Roasted garlic is just one of those things that are great to keep on hand. It can be added to a lot of things

If you're a follower of this blog you already know that I make a lot of variations on roasted crackers, coveri

This wonderful smoked maple chicken ended up on some great smoked chicken sandwiches, and also on Cobb salads.

Wow, these Cuban burgers were great. I love Cuban sandwiches, and I love burgers, so put two things I love int

Looking for a change from the "usual" garlic cheese bread? This olive cheese bread is salty, and cheesy, with

I was making grilled lamb gyros the other day and figured I'd better scout around for a Greek-inspired side di

Nothing beats roasted mushrooms. Although I love sautéed mushrooms, roasting them really brings out their won

Spiral-cut hams from the grocery store are already cooked, and often smoked. That doesn't mean that they can't

We absolutely loved this recipe for spicy roasted olives that combines a little heat, some herbs, and great ro

Boy, I love a good salad, and this loaded up southwestern Cobb salad was sure easy to love! Go nuts! Put anyth

Smoking a turkey breast isn't like smoking ribs or pulled pork, which I usually cook at temperatures around 22

These little crunchy bruschetta with gorgonzola and honey bites combine the twang of Gorgonzola and sweet hone

Any time I cook up a batch of St. Louis-style ribs, I make rib tips. Rib tips are the various trimmings leftov

These little corn meal disks are very addicting. You get the flavor of grilled corn combined with the sweetnes

This grilled Greek chicken salad was one of those "throw-a-few-things-together" dishes. I had some chicken sit