When you think of the necessary BBQ accessories you always think of the basics. Tongs, spatula, heat-resistant gloves and a instant read thermometer. What you often don't realize is you need some place to put all these items, including whatever you are cooking. Most smokers come with a small side shelf, but we all need more room that what that small shelf can hold. That is why I think a stainless steel table is a perfect BBQ accessory. Big enough to hold all the things you ne

Pizza Ovens are becoming very popular for the backyard kitchens. They can heat up quickly to temperature around 700-900 degrees. At that temperature you can cook a pizza in around 90 seconds or so. Best part is that it creates an enhanced flavor and texture that you cannot get by cooking a pizza in a oven. Today I check out the Big Horn Wood Pellet Pizza Oven. It uses wood pellets for fuel, which means you can cook with it anywhere, as it is very portable, and can easily take

Since we are still in the middle of Winter, nothing is better than a warm and comfortable bowl of soup to warm you up. Today I make Kartoffelsuppe, which is a German Potato Soup. This German Potato Soup recipe is loaded with healthy veggies, smoky sausage, and is absolutely packed with flavor! And that flavor is ever better the next day so be sure to double the recipe so you can enjoy those leftovers. Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes, diced 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced

The last few weeks here is Wisconsin have been brutal. Temperatures have been below zero for more than a week, and when you factor in the wind chill the temperature actually feels like -35 degrees. Needless to say I just couldn't cook anything outside right now, so instead I found a very easy recipe to cook inside with your Slow Cooker. Cowboy Casserole. What is a Cowboy Casserole? It is chili seasoned beef and beans, mixed with potatoes and plenty of cheese. A great dish to

Typically I do not cook my breakfast on my smoker, but today I do. First I take scrambled eggs with sauteed onions and peppers and smother them with cheddar cheese. Then I place the eggs on some Pork sausage and wrap it all up in a Bacon weave. A perfect dish called a Smoked Breakfast Fatty. If you have never tried this I would definitely recommend it, as it will impress your family and friends. Ingredients: 4-5 Eggs 1/2 Green Pepper, diced 1/2 Onion, diced Shredded Cheddar C

When the weather turns cold nothing is more satisfying than a hot and delicious meal. Using your slow cooker also has the added benefit of filling your home with a wonderful smell, and will have your whole family ready to dig in once it is ready. Let me show you how to make Classic Slow Cooker Pot Roast. Ingredients: 4-5 lb beef chuck roast 4 tsp coarse salt, such as kosher salt, divided. or added to taste 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided, or added to taste 1 Tb

Are you looking for something to do with your Turkey leftovers? Getting tired of microwaving the same plate of Turkey for days? If so why not turn that leftover Turkey into some delicious Turkey Pot Pie Soup? It will be something your family will enjoy instead of those boring leftovers. Very easy to cook as well, let me show you how. Ingredients: 6 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced into rings 2 celery sticks, finely chopped 8

If you grew up in the late 1970's into the 1980's you probably have had the Classic Onion Soup Burger. Adding a package of Lipton's Onion Soup mix to a couple pounds of ground Beef not only added some flavor, but helped stretch out the Beef to feed more people. This recipe is super easy and only requires a few ingredients. I also grilled up some Onions to add on top of the Burgers, as well as added some Swiss and Provolone Cheeses on top. Simple, easy and delicious! Ingredien

Do you like a Chicken Caesar Salad? How about Tacos? Today I combine those two to make some Chicken Caesar Smashed Tacos. These are so easy to make. Simply pick up a Caesar Salad kit, some ground Chicken and some Tortillas, and you are ready to go. A delicious meal that is easy and fast to make. Your whole family will love them! Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken 6 (6 inch) flour tortillas 2 teaspoons Greek seasoning 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 packa

One of my favorite things to cook on my Smoker is Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers. When I serve them when I have friends come over they are always a bit hit! Since it is Winter I don't want to cook outside in freezing weather. So today I will try to bring all the classic flavors of Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers together in a warm bowl of Chowder. Nothing is better than a big bowl of soup on those cold days! Ingredients: 12 slices bacon, diced 1/4 cup butter 1 large yellow oni

One of my favorite things to smoke is Ribs. My go to is Baby Back Ribs, as they are lean and meaty. But this time I decided to try St Louis Style Ribs. They are fattier, but when cooked properly can have more tenderness and flavor than Baby Back Ribs. Today I cook a couple of racks of St Louis Style Ribs on my pellet smoker. To add some more smokey flavor I decided not to wrap these, but instead to cook them the whole time unwrapped on my smoker. Although this process can tak

One of my favorite things about Wisconsin is that it is the largest cheese-producing state in the U.S., and also known for its Outstanding Cheese. Wisconsin produces over 600 different varieties of cheese, with a significant focus on specialty cheeses known for their quality and unique characteristics. Today my family and go to visit the Marieke Gouda Dairy Farm and Cheese Factory. First we ate lunch at Cafe Dutchess. After that we took a tour of the Dairy Farm and their Cows

Are you looking for the flavor of a smoked Brisket, but don't have the money to invest in a full packer Brisket, yet alone the time to smoke one all day? I have the perfect solution for you. Smoke a Chuck Roast. Despite being smaller and being a completely different cut of Beef, you can smoke it low and slow just like a Brisket. It will take on all the smoke flavor of a Brisket, and you also can slice it like a Brisket. In fact many people might not be able to tell the differ

What do you do in late October when the whole family is busy with other things? Go for a hike to check out the Fall colors, that's what you do! Today I go check out Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area. It has 700 acres of preserved and restored wooded hills, wetlands and prairie traversed with hiking and cross-country ski trails. The highlight of the area is a 60-foot-high observation tower, that is one of the highest points in Dunn County, offering spectacular views of the s

Are you not looking forward to cooking a whole Turkey for Thanksgiving, as you only have a few people to feed? Why hassle with that, when instead you can just cook a Turkey Breast? Using your Slow Cooker also makes the whole process very simple and easy. Simply place your seasoned Turkey Breast in your Slow Cooker with a few other ingredients, and let it do all the work for you. You will be amazed with the results. Let me show you how easy it is. Ingredients: 5–7 pound bone-i

The French Dip Sandwich is one of my favorites. Tender Juicy Meat piled high on a toasted roll with melted Cheese, and served with some Au Jus on the side for dipping. Absolutely Delicious! Cooking this sandwich couldn't be easier. Throw a few ingredients into your Slow Cooker, and let it do all the work. It also will fill your kitchen with a wonderful smell. The perfect thing for a cold Fall or Winter night. Ingredients: 2 cups Beef Broth 1 small yellow Onion, sliced 1 packe

If you enjoy cooking food outdoors on your Smoker or Grill, a Wireless Meat Thermometer is a necessity these days. Why spend time and money on food only to have it overcooked and dried out, or worse yet under-cooked, and risk people getting sick? This is where the benefits of using a good Wireless Meat Thermometer becomes clear and obvious. You always cook to temperature and not to time, so making sure you food is properly cooked and not overcooked can make the difference bet

Today I take a break from cooking to join my family on a Homeschooling field trip to Crystal Cave, located in Spring Valley, Wisconsin. Crystal Cave is Wisconsin's longest cave. We took a guided tour that took us more than 70 feet underground. We learned about the history and geology of Crystal Cave, which was formed 485 million years ago. The commonly accepted theory of the cave's formation is that it was formed by a weak carbonic acid solution formed from rainwater and snow

If you enjoy cooking outdoors on your Grill or Smoker a Wireless Meat Thermometer is a necessity these days. You always cook to temperature, and not to time. In order to guarantee your food has reached the proper temperature you need a way to check it that is reliable and accurate. Why would you risk the embarrassment of inviting friends and family over to a BBQ only to serve them food that is dried out and overcooked, or worse yet under cooked, and risk that they get sick? T

One of my favorite ways to cook a Pork Loin is with Sous Vide. Typically it is very easy to overcook Pork if you do it in the oven or...