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How To Cook A Tomahawk Steak On The Grill
Grilling a tomahawk steak can be intimidating. Let our step-by-step instructions guide you through how to cook a tomahawk steak on the grill. Behold carnivorous friends; we present to you the tomahawk steak! A marvel to look at and even more delicious to eat, this cut of beef will surely satisfy your caveman or cavewoman…
How To Smoke A Brisket On A Charcoal Grill
Low and slow is the key to perfectly smoked beef brisket with crusty “bark” and pink smoke ring. Learn how to smoke a brisket on a charcoal grill! Brisket is one of the big three BBQ types of meat. It ranks right up there with ribs and pork shoulder. In my opinion, perfectly smoked beef…
BBQ Country-Style Ribs
BBQ country-style ribs are dry rubbed, grilled over a two-zone fire, and finished in barbecue sauce. An inexpensive weeknight grilling recipe! I can’t believe we haven’t shared this recipe for grilled country-style pork ribs with you! I’m sorry we have been holding this one back from you all these years. It wasn’t intentional, I promise!…
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Napa Cabbage and Bean Soup {A Meatless Monday Recipe
This Napa cabbage and bean soup is a prime example of why I don’t mind going meatless on Mondays. It’s vegetarian comfort food! Sometimes, I buy veggies without even knowing what I will do with them, but I have to say this is the first time I have ever purchased the wrong vegetable and did not…
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37 Labor Day Cookout Recipes
Are you looking for Labor Day cookout recipes to celebrate summer’s last hoorah? If so, we have some recipes we’d like to share with you. These are great for a weekend of grilling and entertaining. These 37 Labor Day Cookout Recipes cover appetizers, grilled meat, side dishes, desserts, and even some vegetarian recipes for Meatless Monday. Let’s…
Jalapeño Jelly: A Step-By-Step Guide + Canning
A helpful step-by-step guide on how to make and can jalapeño jelly using water bath canning. This sweet and spicy jelly is a wow factor for appetizer trays! I once had a 5-year-old jalapeño plant named “José Jalapeño on zee deck” that produced many jalapeños over the years. I had so many I had to…
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Smoked Beef Ribs {A Step-By-Step Guide
Our step-by-step guide on how to smoke beef ribs so you can make deliciously rich, tender, and juicy smoked beef ribs in your backyard. Carnivorous beef-loving friends gather around!! We are sharing our step-by-step guide on how to smoke beef short ribs so you can make deliciously rich, tender, and juicy smoked beef ribs in…
Easy Pesto Pasta {A Meatless Monday Recipe
This pesto pasta is a quick, easy, and tasty dish you can make all summer using fresh tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Perfect for Meatless Monday! This pasta dish is my go-to for a quick and easy Meatless Monday dinner, especially during the summer when fresh basil is abundant for homemade pesto and vine-ripe cherry tomatoes.…
Grilled Spatchcock Chicken Under Bricks
Juicy meat, crispy skin, even cooking, and awesome flavor are just a few ways to describe grilled spatchcock chicken. This grilled spatchcocked chicken is our new favorite way to eat grilled chicken because it saves us time, cooks evenly, and has a great presentation with amazing flavor. I believe the even cooking makes it even…
Smoked Chuck Roast {A Step-By-Step Guide
Smoked chuck roast is cheaper than prime rib, easier to get along with than brisket, and easier to come by in the grocery store. A smoked chuck roast would be a great way to impress guests at your holiday party. Besides the fact that it’s a little different from ordinary holiday meats, beef chuck is…
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