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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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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,...


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...


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...


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...
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