

Erik
1 day ago1 min read
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta
During the Winter months it is so much fun to use your slow cooker. First of all it is super easy, as you just dump some ingredients into...
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Erik
Mar 82 min read
Big Mac Pizza
Two of my favorite American Classic foods that I love are Pizza and Cheeseburgers. Today I decided to combine both of these to make a...
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Erik
Mar 12 min read
Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole
The temperatures have been getting colder recently, and nothing hits the spot on a cold day quite like a homemade meal in your Slow...
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Erik
Feb 221 min read
Pulled Pork Totchos
If you don't live in the Upper Midwest you probably never heard of something called the Hotdish. It is a Midwest casserole, that usually...
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Erik
Feb 151 min read
Hamilton Beach Dual Sandwich Maker Review
Do you seem to never have the time to cook yourself breakfast in the morning? Instead you spend money to get some fast food breakfast on...
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Erik
Feb 81 min read
Bacon Blue Cheese Burgers
Sometimes you need to get back to the basics. Nothing is more basic than grilling some Burgers over an open flame on your grill. Today I...
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Erik
Feb 12 min read
Simple Sous Vide Salmon
My favorite fish is Salmon. It is so delicious, but you have to be careful not to overcook it. Nothing is worse than a dried out piece of...
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Erik
Jan 251 min read
Review of Raising Cane's
My family and I live in a small Wisconsin town, so when we heard a new fast food restaurant was opening up around 30 minutes away, we...
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Erik
Jan 182 min read
Smoked Pulled Pork Loaded Potatoes
One of my favorite side dishes I like to serve is Potatoes. Whether they are mashed, fried or even baked, they are the perfect side to...
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Erik
Jan 111 min read
Combining Sous Vide & Smoking for the Perfect Rack of Ribs
In this recipe I decided to Sous Vide cook a rack of Baby Back Ribs, and then smoke them for a few hours at a low temperature to add some...
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Erik
Jan 41 min read
Cooking A Chicken in the Ronco Showtime Rotisserie Oven
One of my favorite things to get when I visit a Costco or Sam's Club is a Rotisserie Chicken. They are so inexpensive, yet so delicious....
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Erik
Dec 28, 20242 min read
Pork Chili Verde Green Pork Chili
One of my families favorite type of food is Mexican. Having lived for many years in southern California we were very luck to have access...
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Erik
Dec 21, 20242 min read
Smoked Pulled Pork for Winter
When I lived in California it was never a concern or thought of mine that I would have problems smoking food outside during the Winter...
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Erik
Dec 14, 20241 min read
Cutting Down the Perfect Christmas Tree
Here in the town I live in Wisconsin we have a Christmas Tree Farm. Instead of buying a Tree from a lot or grocery store where that tree...
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Erik
Dec 7, 20241 min read
Review of the ChefsTemp ProTemp S1
Are you tired of having to guess the actual temperature of your grill or smoker because the Analog Temperature Gauge that came with it is...
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Erik
Nov 30, 20242 min read
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos
Everyone in my family loves Tacos! This recipe is so easy because all you do is throw some ingredients in your Slow Cooker and let it...
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Erik
Nov 23, 20241 min read
Smoked Turkey Breast on the Pit Barrel Cooker
Thanksgiving is coming up and most people cook the traditional Turkey. But what if you are only cooking for a few people, or people that...
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Erik
Nov 16, 20242 min read
Smoked Rotisserie Turkey Breast
If your looking for a great Thanksgiving Dinner idea for a small group of people, maybe a bone-in Turkey Breast is the answer. Much...
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Erik
Nov 9, 20241 min read
Smoked Pork Loin
Are you looking for an easy and delicious meal that you can cook in about 3 hours on your Smoker? If you do I have the perfect recipe, as...
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Erik
Nov 2, 20241 min read
Quick & Easy Taco Boats
If you enjoy Tacos you definitely need to give this a try. These are the perfect weekday meal for you and your family, because they are...
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Erik
Oct 26, 20241 min read
Smoked Tri Tip
One of Monica's favorite thing that I smoke is Tri Tip. I would smoke a couple a month when we lived in California, because it was so...
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Erik
Oct 19, 20242 min read
Homemade Tomato Bisque Soup
Fall has officially arrived, and nothing hits the spot better on a cool fall day than a bowl of homemade soup. Don't bother with the...
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Erik
Oct 12, 20241 min read
Smash Burgers on your Gas Grill
I love Smash Burgers. But what if you don't have a Griddle, but only a Gas Grill? Well then I would recommend getting either a Griddle...
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Erik
Oct 5, 20242 min read
Smoked Party Ribs
These Party Ribs are Amazing! I would highly recommend you try them if you never have, or if you had for that matter. They are Smoked...
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Erik
Sep 28, 20241 min read
Ultimate Italian Grinder Sandwich
If you ask me what type of sandwich I typically order it would have to be the classic Italian. Some call these sandwiches Hoagies, Subs...
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Erik
Sep 21, 20242 min read
Jalapeno Popper Macaroni Salad
While I usually focus my videos on the main course, we all know that in order to complete the meal you need to add some side dishes....
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Erik
Sep 14, 20241 min read
Ava Grace's Birthday Dinner at Texas Roadhouse
Today my little girl officially becomes a teenager. It doesn't seem that long ago that she made her surprise appearance in the ambulance...
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Erik
Sep 7, 20241 min read
Shrimp and Sausage Skewers
Are you looking for a quick and easy meal that takes around 10 minutes to cook on your grill? If so you need to check out this delicious...
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Erik
Aug 31, 20241 min read
Birthday Fun at the Mall of America & Benihana Dinner
When my family and I lived in California we would always celebrate our Birthday's at Benihana. It became a tradition, and we all loved...
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Erik
Aug 24, 20242 min read
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Quesadillas
One of my favorite appetizers to serve my family and friends are Jalapeno Poppers. I usually wrap them with Bacon and smoke them to add...
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Erik
Aug 17, 20242 min read
Smoked Rotisserie Pork Loin with a Maple Bourbon Honey Glaze
When I got the Monument Grills Denali 605 Pro Gas Grill I knew I had to cook something with the included Rotisserie. Of course the first...
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Erik
Aug 10, 20241 min read
Review of Portillo's Restaurant
One Sunday morning Monica and I were enjoying our coffee and watched a few YouTube videos. We watched a review of Portillo's, which is a...
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Erik
Aug 3, 20242 min read
Smoked Burgers on your Pellet Grill
Are you in the mood for a Burger, but want to try something different? Why not smoke them? Smoking them will take them to the next level...
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Erik
Jul 27, 20242 min read
Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin Steaks
The main reason I first purchased a Sous Vide machine many years ago was to cook the perfect Steak. Like most of us my first few attempts...
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Erik
Jul 20, 20242 min read
Bird Dog Chicken Sandwiches
I recently discovered the Bird Dog Chicken Sandwich. Basically it is like a Hot Dog, but instead of the Dog you use a breaded Chicken...
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Erik
Jul 13, 20241 min read
Smoked Baby Back Ribs on the Pit Barrel Cooker
The main reason I purchased a Pit Barrel Cooker many years ago was to smoke some Ribs. I love a smoked Rib, and the flavor profile you...
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Erik
Jul 6, 20241 min read
Pizza on a Gas Grill
I never considered that I could cook a Pizza on my Gas Grill. Usually I just throw the Pizza into the oven. But when Monument Grills sent...
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Erik
Jun 29, 20241 min read
A&W Restaurant Review
My family and I live in a small Wisconsin town. We have no traffic lights or grocery store in our little town. So we were all excited to...
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Erik
Jun 22, 20241 min read
Smoked Pulled Ham and Cheese Sliders
The classic Ham and Cheese sandwich is one of my favorites. Since I had some Ham that I recently smoked, I decided to make some Smoked...
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Erik
Jun 15, 20242 min read
Holiday Smoked Sous Vide Prime Rib
One of my favorite Holiday meals to cook for my friends and family is Prime Rib. We were lucky that our local market accepted an expired...
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Erik
Jun 8, 20241 min read
Review of the Vevor Portable Fridge/Freezer
I never thought I had a need for this, until I used it. Who doesn't need a portable Fridge/Freezer that you can take anywhere? This...
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Erik
Jun 1, 20241 min read
Sous Vide Honey Garlic Pork Chops
When people who have just gotten a sous vide machine ask me what they should cook first I usually recommend Pork Chops. Pork Chops are...
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Erik
May 25, 20242 min read
Instant Pot Corned Beef Reuben Sandwiches
One of my favorite sandwiches is the Classic Reuben. So when my local store had Corned Beef on sale I knew it was my opportunity to make...
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Erik
May 18, 20241 min read
The Luvafoodie Grill Basket
One of the difficulties of grilling vegetables is worrying about them falling through your grill grates. The solution is using a Grill...
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Erik
May 11, 20242 min read
Smoked Pulled Ham
Today I try something I have never tried. In fact until recently I never even heard of it. It is called Smoked Pulled Ham. What you do is...
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Erik
May 4, 20241 min read
Wisconsin Old Fashioned with Neon
One thing I discovered after moving to Wisconsin was the drink called the Old Fashioned. This is definitely the official drink of...
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Erik
Apr 27, 20241 min read
Sous Vide Prime Top Sirloin
Normally I do not pay the extra money to buy Prime Grade Beef. This is especially true if I plan to Sous Vide cook it, as with that...
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Erik
Apr 20, 20241 min read
Monument Grills Denali 605 Pro Review
The brand new Flagship Grill from Monument Grills is here, the Denali 605 Pro. This Grill exhibits performance and quality that rivals...
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Erik
Apr 13, 20241 min read
Smoked Vortex Chicken Drumsticks
Usually when you smoke Chicken Drumsticks the skin get rubbery, and then they are not very tasty. One of the best ways I found to...
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Erik
Apr 6, 20241 min read
Double Smoked Sous Vide Tri Tip
One disadvantage of Sous Vide cooking is that the meat is usually missing the smokey flavor that you get when you smoke it. I have tried...
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