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December 19, 2022

Candied Yams

Candied yams is a great dish for the colder months and has absolutely earned its spot on the Christmas dinner table. The brown sugar and orange juice really build on the sweetness from the potatoes and autumn spices really enhance the all around flavors.
December 13, 2022

Corn Pudding

Don’t let the name fool you, corn pudding absolutely deserves its spot on your plate next to your sliced brisket or Christmas turkey. It's best described as what you would get if Cornbread and cream corn had a baby. It’s sweet, savory, and stupidly delicious.
December 13, 2022

Balsamic & Bacon Brussel Sprouts

Until I tasted this recipe at a family Christmas party, I was convinced that I, like a lot of people, didn’t like Brussel sprouts. The truth is however, most people don’t like them, because they just don’t know how to cook them.
December 12, 2022

The BEST potato salad ever

Where I come from, any time you head to a potluck dinner or lunch, you know that someone is going to show up with the potato salad...Not just any potato salad-THE potato salad.
December 6, 2022

Christmas Porchetta

Porchetta is a seriously underrated dish. It’s salty, crispy and packed with flavor. This Christmas version includes some extra seasonal flavors like orange, nutmeg and cranberries to take this one to the next level.
November 30, 2022

Smoked Chicken halves with Alabama White

You don't need to spend much time in the barbecue world, to hear about Alabama White BBQ sauce. This sauce is used as a brine, as a marinade and as a dip. Here is my version of smoked chicken with Alabama White.
November 30, 2022

Rodney Scott style Whole Hog

Inspired by both Rodney Scotts restaurant and the incredible food Rodney and Rasheed cooked at Holy Smokes, These recipes are my versions of fried pork skins and smoked whole hog.
November 26, 2022

Monte Cristo Sandwiches Recipe

The Monte Cristo Sandwich is the greatest version of a ham and cheese sandwich you have ever encountered. This sandwich is not just an amazing way to use leftovers, but is truly worth cooking the turkey and ham just for this recipe.
November 25, 2022

Smoked Buffalo Dip Recipe

Buffalo chicken dip brings together all of the best parts of the classic buffalo style hot wing, but in a creamy, dip form that makes you wonder why the wings ever take centre stage!
November 25, 2022

Whole Crispy Flounder with Apricot Shallot sauce

Whether you are tailgating or home gating, these Chicken Lollipops on the Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill are tail-great!
November 11, 2022

How to use a meat thermometer

When it comes to using the thermometer for making low and slow barbecue, there are a couple of great tips which will save you time, stress, and cold hard cash. Using the thermometer in the right way will get you the most accurate reading, the best finished product and avoid the ever-looming threat of throwing out that brisket and having to order pizza.
November 9, 2022

What to look for in a BBQ Thermometer

There is an old saying when it comes to barbecue which is: Its ready when its ready, and this is so true! So much of how to cook incredible low and slow is taking it to the right doneness-And that's why you need a quality BBQ thermometer.
November 6, 2022

Green Thai Curry Turkey

This recipe is definitely one of my new favorites and combines the rich, earthy flavors of turkey with punchy, bright, vibrant flavors you find in Thai style cuisine.
November 6, 2022

Apricot & Mustard Glazed Ham

This ham recipe, is my take on the traditional honey baked ham, but with a few upgrades to make it more my style. This recipe still combines that winning combo of mustard, with a sweet kick, while also ramping up the smoky flavor to bring some additional complexity to the meat.
November 5, 2022

Cherry Glazed Ham

A good ham, means a great glaze. A ham glaze is typically sweet, but should be balanced out with other flavor elements that help to cut through that sweetness. This recipe brings all of this together into an amazing and super simple recipe.
October 16, 2022

Pizza Skulls

If you are looking to Creep it real this Halloween, don’t let yourself look past these super tasty, pizza skulls!
October 16, 2022

No Brainer Meatloaf

This is my recipe for Meatloaf, but don’t let it brain wash you-Brain storm it out and truly make it your own by add whatever ingredients you like.
October 16, 2022

Mummy-Dillo Eggs

This spooky starter doesn’t just look fun though-they are also crazy delicious! The spiciness of the jalapeno, mixed with the textural combination of cream cheese and the pastry, work so well with the rich umami flavor of the beef, until this dish totally pops.