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...

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...

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...

Ever since my family and I moved to Wisconsin just over a year ago I discovered two things. The first was the restaurant called...

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...

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...

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...

I always prefer smoking with real wood and charcoal, as it adds a very distinctive flavor profile that I believe you cannot achieve with...

I have always loved a good Cheesesteak. There is something so satisfying about biting into a Cheesy Steak sandwich. If you have a...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...