Welcome to my personal collection of recipes.
Rub: Beef Brisket
Ingredients 2 Tbsp coarse kosher salt 2 Tbsp coarse black pepper 1 Tbsp onion powder 1 Tbsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp smoked paprika 2 tsp ground coriander Notes Can mix up more and store in a spice jar. This also works great for smoking Beef Chuck Roast. Source https://heygrillhey.com/brisket-rub/
BBQ Chicken, Corn & Slaw Salad
Ingredients 2.5 cup(s) Packaged coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots) 1 medium Uncooked scallion(s) chopped 2 Tbsp Reduced fat ranch dressing 1.5 cup(s), chopped Cooked skinless boneless chicken breast(s) diced 2 Tbsp Barbecue sauce 1 cup(s) Frozen corn kernels thawed, or fresh corn Instructions In medium bowl, toss cabbage, carrots, scallions, and ranch dressing. Divide salad between 2 bowls or storage containers. In small bowl, toss chicken and barbecue sauce....
Smoked Drummies with Marinade
Ingredients 4 lbs 14 count Chicken Legs or drumsticks 1/4 cup olive oil ((Use light oil, not extra virgin)) 4 garlic cloves (pressed or minced) 4 Tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped) 3 Tbsp lemon juice from 1 large lemon 2 Tbsp dijon mustard 1 Tbsp salt ((we use fine sea salt)) 1/2 tsp black pepper Instructions In a small bowl, combine all of the marinade ingredients and stir or whisk together until well blended ....
Chicken Shawarma Fries with Mediterranean Salsa and Garlic Sauce (not from scratch)
Ingredients Chicken Schwarma Thighs from TJs Bag of Fries For the Mediterranean Salsa: 2 vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded then chopped 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded then chopped 1/4 small red onion, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup packed parsley, chopped 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano salt and pepper juice of 1/2 - 1 lemon For the Garlic Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 3 cloves garlic, smashed salt Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees then line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with nonstick spray....
Pan-Seared, Oven-Finished Steaks
Ingredients 2+ Beef Filets 2-3 Tbsp Butter Salt & Pepper to taste Instructions Preheat the oven to 400° F. Remove steak from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking, this is to bring the steak to room temperature and ensure your cooking times are more accurate. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Add the butter to an oven safe cast iron skillet and turn up high, allow the skillet to become scorching hot first....
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Lava Cakes
Ingredients Serves 2 (DOUBLE THIS FOR FOUR!) 4 Tablespoons butter 1/3 cup (2oz) Semi-Sweet Mini Choc Chips 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 whole egg 1 egg yolk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup flour pinch of salt 2 heaping teaspoons peanut butter (or other nut butter) Fresh berries for serving Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a quarter sheet pan or half sheet pan with foil then set aside....
Pulled Pork
Ingredients One ~5lb pork butt (or pork shoulder?) https://yescooknoread.com/posts/rub-bbq-pork/ Directions Trim off any giant pieces of fat, but it’s ok to leave plenty on there Generously season all sides of the pork roast with the rub Smoke directly on the grill (optional: fat side up) at 225 for 3 hours Transfer into an aluminum/foil pan for another 5-6 (or more) hours. It’s done when the meat is 200-205....
Smoked Pretzels
Ingredients 1 Bag Pretzels (the 15oz or 1 lb size) 3/4 C Olive Oil 1/4 C Spicy Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Garlic Salt Directions Mix the olive oil, seasoning and a sprinkle of garlic salt in a 1 gallon ziploc bag Add the pretzels and shake until everything is well-coated (add extra seasoning if needed) Let it rest & soak up the seasoning for ~30 minutes Put them in something (I used the veggie grill pan with holes) and smoke at 225 for 60-90 minutes Cool, place in another bag and hide them before you get addicted and eat too many Notes This is a work in progress...
Rub: Beef Chuck Dry Rub (Deprecated)
Update I now use https://yescooknoread.com/posts/rub-beef-brisket/ Ingredients 1 Tablespoon salt 1 Tablespoon coarse ground black pepper 1 Tablespoon onion powder 2 Teaspoons garlic powder 1 Teaspoon paprika 1 Teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning Notes For one 6 to 8 pound roast Source https://www.smoker-cooking.com/smoked-beef-chuck.html
Smoked Bacon
Ingredients Bacon Directions Cut bacon in half, place on smoker at 225 for 60-90 minutes. If crowded, or on the top shelf, it might take 2 hours or so to reach O’s desired doneness. Source Yours truly
Sauce: Root Beer BBQ
Ingredients 1 2-Liter Bottle of Root Beer 1 1/2 Cups Apple Cider Vinegar 1/2 Cup Ketchup 1/4 Cup Yellow Mustard 2 T Lemon Juice 1 T Worcestershire 1 T Tabasco 1 t Kosher Salt 1 t Black Pepper 2 T Unsalted Butter Directions Reduce 1 2-Liter bottle of root beer to 1 Cup over medium heat in a large saucepan (it takes about 1 hour - more like 1....
Rub: BBQ Pork
Ingredients 1/4 Cup Kosher Salt 1/4 Cup Black Pepper 1/4 Cup Chili Powder 1 T Dried Oregano 1 T Dried Thyme 1 t Cayenne Pepper Notes This is enough to coat an 8 lb pork shoulder (Boston butt) Source Chaz + Raymond S
Atomic Buffalo Turd Jalapeno Poppers
Ingredients 10 jalapeno peppers 10 slices bacon, cut in half 10 little smokies, cut in half lengthwise 1 cup cream cheese 1 cup grated monterey jack 1 tsp chili powder 2 shallots, minced (or 2 tsp onion powder) Instructions Slice the jalapenos lengthwise. Using a spoon, remove the seeds and membrane. Mix the cream cheese, monterey jack, chipotle powder and minced shallots/onion powder. Fill the hollowed out portion of the peppers with the cheese mixture....
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients 3 Pounds Potatoes 6 medium, Peeled and Sliced Water to Cover Potatoes About 4-5 cups 2 Teaspoons Salt Divided 1/4 Cup Butter 1/4 Cup Sour Cream 1/4 Cup Milk 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper Instructions Place the peeled and sliced potatoes into the bottom of the instant pot. Cover with water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Place the lid on the instant pot and set the valve to seal....
Porcupine Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes
Need to get the recipe Mashed Potatoes https://yescooknoread.com/posts/instant-pot-mashed-potatoes/
One Pot Taco Spaghetti
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground beef (or ground pork or ground chicken) 1 (1.25-ounce) package taco seasoning (or 1/4 Cup taco seasoning) 1 (10-ounce can) Ro*Tel® Mild Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies 1 tablespoon tomato paste 8 ounces spaghetti 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 Roma tomato, diced (optional) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves (optional) Directions Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat....
Cheeseburger Quesadillas & Special Sauce
Ingredients Ground beef, browned with salt and pepper then drained Ketchup Mustard Tortillas Shredded cheddar cheese Toppings: chopped onions, chopped pickles, chopped bacon, etc. For the Special Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 Tablespoons ketchup 2 Tablespoons minced dill pickles 1 Tablespoon minced white onion 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar Directions For the Special Sauce: Add ingredients to a bowl then stir to combine. Can be made several days in advance....
Buffalo Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Sweet Potato Bowls
RECIPE MISSING
Blueberry Lemon Cookies
Soft and Fluffy Cookie Base Recipe 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs, room temperature 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 3 1/4 cups cake flour Mix-ins and/or extracts of your choosing Cake flour has a lower gluten content and allows for the light and fluffy texture of these cookies. However, you can use all-purpose flour and achieve similar results....
Swiss Pan Burgers with Rosemary-Mushroom Pan Sauce
Ingredients serves 4 1lb lean ground beef 1 small shallot, minced and divided (about 3 Tablespoons) 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced and divided 1 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce salt and pepper 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 4 slices swiss cheese 2 Tablespoons butter, divided 8oz sliced mushrooms 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup beef broth 4 buns Directions Combine ground beef, 2 Tablespoons shallots, 2/3 of the minced rosemary, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl then mix until combined....
Juicy Pork Tenderloin with Rub
Ingredients 1 pork tenderloin, approx. 1 ½ lbs 2 tsp brown sugar 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp chili powder 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, optional Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Trim tenderloin of excess fat and silver skin. Mix together brown sugar, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper and chili powder until completely combined....
Cheese Enchiladas with Red Sauce
##Ingredients serves 4-6 14-16 white corn tortillas (I use Mission GF Super Soft Tortillas) 16oz shredded Mexican cheese blend For the Red Enchilada Sauce: 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil 2 Tablespoons gluten-free flour OR all-purpose flour (dish will not be GF if using AP flour) 3 Tablespoons chili powder (see notes) 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano scant 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 cup tomato paste 2 cups chicken broth ##Directions...
Pizza Chicken
Ingredients serves 4 4 chicken cutlets or chicken breasts (see notes) Seasoned salt Pepper Dried oregano 1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 4oz shredded mozzarella cheese or shredded pizza blend cheese Pizza toppings: pepperoni, sliced black olives, mushrooms, peppers, etc. Directions Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken on both sides with seasoned salt, pepper, and a pinch of dried oregano....
Homemade Brat Burgers
Ingredients serves 4 1lb ground pork 3/4 teaspoon coriander 3/4 teaspoon ground sage 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed between your fingers 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 4 buns Directions Preheat grill on high heat for at least 10 minutes (I like to let my grill get to 400-450 degrees.) Combine spices in a large bowl and mix well....
Mexican Chorizo, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Rice Skillet
Ingredients Serves 5-6 1/2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 small sweet potato, peeled then chopped into 1/2” cubes (1-1/2 cups) 1 small shallot or 1/4 onion, chopped 6oz Mexican Pork Chorizo 1/2 cup black beans (1/2 a 15oz can) 1-3/4 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup salsa verde 1/2 cup long grain white rice chopped cilantro Directions Add extra virgin olive oil to a large skillet over heat that’s just a touch above medium....
Roast Beef Panini
Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons minced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon ketchup pinch of cayenne pepper 1/3 cup slivered red onion 1/3 cup sliced pickled sweet cherry peppers pinch of red pepper flakes 4 slices white or wheat sourdough bread (1/2-inch thick) 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 4 oz. deli roast beef, thinly sliced Instructions Combine mayonnaise, tomatoes, garlic, horseradish, ketchup, and cayenne in a small bowl....
Cheesy Baked Ziti
Ingredients Serves 4-6 12oz gluten free ziti or penne pasta (see notes) 4 cups high quality marinara or spaghetti sauce, divided 1 heaping cup ricotta cheese 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of water to a boil then add a couple Tablespoons salt (optional) and pasta, then cook until pasta is al dente (do not overcook as the pasta will continue to cook in the oven....
Roger Brown's Margaritas
Ingredients These are ratios, not specific amounts. 1/2 Rose’s Sweetened Lime Juice 5/8 to 3/4 Triple Sec 1 to 1.5 Tequila Top off glass with 7 Up Lime (garnish) Salt, for rim (optional) Ice Directions Salt rim of glass (optional) Add ice to glass Add lime juice, triple sec, tequila to glass and mix Top with 7 up and serve Source From Kirk Brown, passed down from Roger Brown...
Black Bean Soup With Cilantro Lime Rice
Ingredients 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 small onion OR 1 large shallot, minced (or grated!) (optional) 1 - 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced (use 1 jalapeno for a mild/medium soup) We used to use 4-5 dashes of green Tabasco Salt & Pepper 3 garlic cloves 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 2 cans seasoned black beans, drained but not rinsed 3-4 cups chicken broth Toppings: sliced avocado, salsa, sour cream, cilantro For the Cilantro-Lime Rice: 1 cup long grain white rice 2 cups water 1 Tablespoon canola or vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Juice of 1/2 lime 3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro Instructions Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat then add shallots/onions and jalapenos, season with salt and pepper, and saute until softened, 8-10 minutes....
One Pot Cheesy Smoked Sausage Pasta Skillet
Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 pound Smoked Turkey Sausage (sliced) 1 cup diced onion (about 1 medium onion) 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 2-3 fresh cloves) 2 cups chicken broth 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes (with or without chiles) (like rotel) 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream 8 ounces dry pasta like rotini, penne or farfalle salt and pepper to taste 1 cup shredded Cheddar-Jack cheese 1/3 cup sliced scallions for garnish Instructions Add olive oil to a 5 quart saute pan over medium high heat....
Chili Recipe
Ingredients 3 lb Ground Beef (90/10) 1 lb Ground Pork 7/8 cup Chili Seasoning 15 oz Tomato Sauce 30 oz Tomato Juice 12 oz Beer (Fat Tire) 1 Tbsp Franks Hot Sauce Directions If meat is in “worm” form, squish together before browning. Brown beef & pork with salt, pepper, paprika (and optional cayenne pepper for a bit of heat). Drain grease and put in crock pot. Original instructions said to save 2 Tbsp fat (1 from pork, 1 from beef) and put into crock pot (optional) Add chili seasoning, tomato sauce, tomato juice, beer & hot sauce into crock pot....
Chili Seasoning
Ingredients (by mass) 17g Garlic Powder 20g Onion Powder 84g Chili Powder 67g Cumin 24g Paprika 6g Oregano 42g Sugar 4g Coriander 8g Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 24 Beef Bouillon Cubes Grind them up Ingredients (by volume) 8 tsp Garlic Powder 1/4 cup Onion Powder 3/4 cup Chili Powder 1/2 cup Cumin 8 tsp Paprika 8 tsp Oregano 8 tsp Sugar 2 tsp Coriander 4 tsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 1/2 cup Beef Bouillon Or 24 cubes Directions Mix together Source Adapted from a long lost recipe I found on the internet somewhere
Healthy Sweet and Sour Chicken
An easy and guilt-free recipe for classic sweet and sour chicken with tons of flavor. Servings 4 Ingredients 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness and chopped into 1 inch pieces 1/3 cup corn starch 2 tablespoons oil 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 white or yellow onion, chopped Sauce 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (may sub white vinegar) 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon corn starch 2 tablespoons cold water Instructions First prepare the sauce....
Stuffed Italian Meatball Mini Meatloaves
Ingredients Serves 4 3/4 cup small-torn pieces of white bread (no crusts) Could also use breadcrumbs if you feel so inclined 1/2 cup finely grated onion + juices use cheese grater - half an onion is probably fine 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1 egg, whisked 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon dried parsley salt and pepper 1lb ground beef 2 mozzarella cheese sticks, cut in half Leave one without since Owen probably won’t want it 1 jar gluten free marinara or spaghetti sauce Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees then line a half or quarter sheet pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray....