Erik
- 2 days ago
- 1 min
Prime Sous Vide Rib Eye Steaks
The word "Prime" is a quality grade assigned by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to describe the highest quality beef in terms of...
Erik
- May 20
- 1 min
Mothers Day Dinner at Wissota High Shores Supper Club
One thing I really love about Wisconsin is the Supper Club. A Supper Club is a traditional dining establishment that also functions as a...
Erik
- May 13
- 1 min
Double Smoked Pineapple & Ginger Glazed Ham
Here is a recipe to kick up the old precooked smoked ham that you buy at the grocery store. Instead of drying it out in the oven when...
Erik
- May 6
- 2 min
Cooking with Kyle, Chicken Fried Rice
One of my family's favorite dishes is Chicken Fried Rice. We have many great memories going to the Japanese restaurant Benihana to...
Erik
- Apr 29
- 1 min
Cooking with Kyle, Mushroom and Swiss Burgers on the Gas Grill
My son Kyle and I both love a Mushroom and Swiss Burger. Not only do they taste delicious, but they are so easy to make. Check out as I...
Erik
- Apr 22
- 2 min
White Chicken Chili
Most of us have made the traditional classic Chili featuring beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, and the traditional chili spices but have you...
Erik
- Apr 15
- 1 min
Cooking with Kyle, Corned Beef & Cabbage
One of my family's favorite meals in the traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage. We always love to have it around St. Patrick's Day, as...
Erik
- Apr 8
- 1 min
Initial Thoughts on the Monument Denali Gas Grill
Let's take a look at the brand new Denali 425 Smart Propane Gas Grill from Monument Grills. I have been looking to add a Gas Grill to my...
Erik
- Apr 1
- 2 min
Eggs Benedict
One of my favorite breakfast meals of all time is Eggs Benedict. I think the Hollandaise sauce is what brings the flavors together. For...
Erik
- Mar 25
- 1 min
Review of the KitchenBarStore Wooden Barware Sets
Are you looking for a gift for someone that is hard to buy for? Something unique and special? Well look no further. KitchenBarStore makes...
Erik
- Mar 18
- 1 min
Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Casserole
This cheesy slow cooker ham and potato casserole is the ultimate comfort food. With hash browns, a creamy sauce, ham, and stuffing mix,...
Erik
- Mar 11
- 2 min
Easy Instant Pot French Dip Sliders
One of my favorite sandwiches is the French Dip. One reason is because you can dip that sandwich into some Au Jus gravy to take the...
Erik
- Mar 4
- 1 min
Blackstone Griddle Wind Guards, do you need them?
If you have a Blackstone Griddle you know the issues you can have trying to cook in high wind or cold weather. It becomes very difficult...
Erik
- Feb 25
- 1 min
Smoked Beef Short Ribs
When people ask me what is something easy to smoke and hard to screw up, I tell them Beef Short Ribs. Just 3 ingredients are needed for...
Erik
- Feb 18
- 1 min
Lou Malnati's Frozen Italian Beef Pizza Review
What do you get when you combine two of Chicago's favorite restaurants? Lou Malnati's, famous for their Deep Dish Pizza recently joined...
Erik
- Feb 11
- 1 min
Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin on a Pellet Smoker
One of my favorite things to smoke is a Pork Loin. To make it taste even better simply wrap it up in Bacon, and I guarantee your family...
Erik
- Feb 4
- 1 min
Homemade Split Pea Soup
Since we have been experiencing some bitter cold the last few weeks I decided to make some Split Pea Soup. This meal warms you from the...
Erik
- Jan 28
- 1 min
Review of the Erickhill Rook 600SP Infrared Thermometer
One thing I learned from cooking in that you always cook to temperature, not to time. That is why an instant read thermometer is a...
Erik
- Jan 21
- 1 min
Instant Pot Smoked Carnitas
Today I experiment by combining two different cooking methods in the search for the tastiest Carnitas that I can make. Smoking it first...
Erik
- Jan 14
- 1 min
Homemade Hamburger Helper
Sometimes the most basic meals hold the special memories. For me that meal is Hamburger Helper. It was a trendy and fast way to prepare a...
Erik
- Jan 7
- 1 min
Cooking with Kyle, Beer Can Chicken
In my quest to teach my son Kyle the basics of smoking and barbecuing I decided to teach him how to smoke a Beer Can Chicken. This recipe...
Erik
- Dec 31, 2022
- 1 min
Smoked Sous Vide Prime Rib & Sous Vide Shrimp Cocktail for Christmas
My family and I had a wonderful Christmas this year, despite some seriously cold weather and lots of snow. Since it was a special...
Erik
- Dec 24, 2022
- 2 min
Cooking with Kyle, Smoked Chuck Roast
Nothing makes me happier than teaching my son Kyle how to Barbecue and Smoke. Since he has only cooked with me a few times I decided to...
Erik
- Dec 17, 2022
- 1 min
Smoked Ribs on the Char Griller Auto Kamado
I decided to smoke some Ribs for my first cook on my brand new Char-Griller Auto Kamado. Usually I smoke Ribs on my Pit Barrel Cooker, so...
Erik
- Dec 10, 2022
- 1 min
Sous Vide Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloins
Sometimes you don't need to get fancy or overthink something simple and delicious, and these Bacon wrapped Pork Tenderloins are the...
Erik
- Dec 3, 2022
- 1 min
Lou Malnati's Frozen Deep Dish Pizza Review
One of my favorite things to eat is Pizza. Since I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago I have had many Deep Dish Pizzas over the years. One...
Erik
- Nov 26, 2022
- 2 min
Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie
So the Holiday Turkey dinner is done. But now you find yourself with lots of leftovers. Can you take some of those leftovers and make...
Erik
- Nov 19, 2022
- 1 min
How to Smoke a Turkey
Are you going to attempt smoking your first Turkey this Holiday Season? If so don't worry, it isn't very difficult if you follow the...
Erik
- Nov 12, 2022
- 1 min
Sous Vide Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings
I am always looking for some delicious finger foods to eat while I am watching the big game, and these Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings fit...
Erik
- Nov 5, 2022
- 1 min
Cooking with Kyle, Smoked Bacon Wrapped Brats
My son Kyle asked me a while back if I could teach him to smoke and Barbecue. I am starting with very simple and easy recipes, and will...
Erik
- Oct 29, 2022
- 2 min
Grilled Carne Asada with Salsa Verde
One of the few things I miss about moving from southern California is the excellent Mexican food that was available at so many places. Of...
Erik
- Oct 22, 2022
- 1 min
Culver's CurderBurger Review
Ever since my family and I moved to Wisconsin just over a year ago I discovered two things. The first was the restaurant called...
Erik
- Oct 15, 2022
- 1 min
Cooking with Kyle, Smoked Pulled Pork
Recently my son Kyle asked me if I could teach him the basics of how to Barbecue and Smoke. It was the first time he ever had shown an...
Erik
- Oct 8, 2022
- 1 min
Chicago Style Hot Dogs
Having grown up in the suburbs of Chicago I am very familiar with the Classic Chicago Dog. In Chicago they have more Hot Dog Stands than...
Erik
- Oct 6, 2022
- 2 min
Smoked Garlic Dijon Salmon
One of my family's favorite dishes that I make is smoked Salmon. It is absolutely delicious and so easy to make. Let me show you how to...
Erik
- Oct 1, 2022
- 1 min
Initial Thoughts & Seasoning of the Char Griller Akorn Auto Kamado
I always prefer smoking with real wood and charcoal, as it adds a very distinctive flavor profile that I believe you cannot achieve with...
Erik
- Sep 24, 2022
- 1 min
Cheesesteaks on the Blackstone Griddle
I have always loved a good Cheesesteak. There is something so satisfying about biting into a Cheesy Steak sandwich. If you have a...
Erik
- Sep 17, 2022
- 1 min
Beer Can Chicken on a Kettle Grill
Ever since I got my Vortex for my Kettle Grill I knew I had to use it to cook a Beer Can Chicken. Cooking a whole Chicken this way...
Erik
- Sep 10, 2022
- 1 min
Santa Maria Sous Vide Tri Tip
One of Monica's favorite Beef cuts that I cook is Tri Tip. When we use to live in California it was readily available just about...
Erik
- Sep 3, 2022
- 1 min
Initial Thoughts on the Monument Grills 26 Inch Pellet Smoker 86030
Lets take a look at the brand new Pellet Grill and Smoker from Monument Grills. I have been looking to add a Pellet Grill to my...
Erik
- Aug 27, 2022
- 2 min
Smoked Sous Vide Ribs
One of my favorite things that I love to smoke is Ribs. Sometimes cooking them from start to finish in a smoker can be frustrating,...
Erik
- Aug 20, 2022
- 1 min
Roasted Garlic Steak Butter
If you are looking for a simple way to compliment those Steaks that you just cooked on the grill, then this is the recipe you are looking...
Erik
- Aug 13, 2022
- 1 min
Review of Superdawg Drive In
I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, and I always appreciated a good Chicago Style Hot Dog. When I went back for a visit I took my family...
Erik
- Aug 6, 2022
- 1 min
Surf & Turf Dinner
I love the term "Surf & Turf" when used to describe a meal. Surf obviously means some sort of Seafood, and Turf refers to meat, usually...
Erik
- Jul 30, 2022
- 1 min
Whole Chicken on the Pit Barrel Cooker
Today I decided to cook a whole Chicken in my Pit Barrel Cooker by using the Poultry Hanging Hook. I wanted to make a Chicken because...
Erik
- Jul 23, 2022
- 1 min
Chili Lime Chicken Wings
Are you looking for an easy way to make some Chicken Wings packed full of flavor? Check out this very simple recipe using just a few...
Erik
- Jul 16, 2022
- 1 min
Eggs Benedict Casserole
One of my favorite Breakfast dishes is Eggs Benedict. But making this dish for a larger group to eat at the same time is extremely hard...
Erik
- Jul 9, 2022
- 1 min
Family Trip to Chicago
I finally got the opportunity to take my family to Chicago, and show them where I grew up. We also had the pleasure to spend some quality...
Erik
- Jul 2, 2022
- 1 min
Review of Five Guys
Since moving to Wisconsin from southern California Kyle and I have been missing In-N-Out Burger. Sure we have Culver's, but it just...
Erik
- Jun 25, 2022
- 1 min
Sous Vide Bacon Wrapped Rosemary Chicken
Here is an Awesome recipe that only has 5 ingredients, yet the flavor is off the charts! Turn a normally bland chicken breast into...