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Smoked Mac And Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is one of the world’s great dishes that is loved by young and old (especially my son Jaxon). But not everyone knows how amazing smoked mac and cheese is. If you try this recipe, I promise you’ll be one of the believers. It makes sense when you think about it. Smoked cheese […]
Cowboy Butter
This recipe for cowboy butter contains a few key additions to the standard version that makes it the best I’ve ever had. I’m serious….it’s that good. Try it out for yourself and let me know what you think! If you’ve never heard of this amazing concoction before, you’re in for a treat…but you may be […]
Smoked Mexican Street Corn Dip
This Mexican street corn dip is inspired by Mexican street corn (a.k.a. elotes), which is a treat I’ve come to love since moving to Texas. Elotes are great when served on the cob, in a cup (shout out Fuel City..if you know you know), and dare I say even better as a creamy, party style, […]
Easy Mexican Rice Recipe
Not to be confused with Spanish Rice, which uses saffron and has a yellowish color, this Mexican Rice (Arroz rojo) is a staple in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine. Now I know my version isn’t an old family recipe, but since moving to Texas I have come to LOVE Mexican and Tex-Mex food and I love […]
Smoked Cream Cheese
I know smoked cream cheese might sound a little weird, but there’s a reason this stuff went viral not too long ago…..It’s really dang good. I love making smoked cream cheese on my Weber Kettle grill because it’s so easy and versatile. You can go with any flavor profile you like. In this recipe, I’ve […]
Texas Twinkies
Everyone LOVES my smoked Texas twinkies. What’s not to love about a bacon-wrapped jalapeño popper stuffed with smoked brisket and cheese? I’ve been making smoked jalapeño poppers on my Weber Kettle grill for a while now, and I’ve learned a lot through trial and error. There’s three class pitfalls that you really want to avoid […]
Smoked Turkey Gravy [With or Without Drippings]
This mostly from scratch gravy for smoked turkey might just be the best thing on your Thanksgiving plate. I may have a problem, but I’m salivating as I write this. It’s August. In Texas. It’s been over 100 degrees for I don’t know how long, and I can taste this turkey gravy like I had […]