If you love brisket but don’t always have time for a full smoke, this Brisket Style Smoked Tri Tip gives you the same tender, smoky experience in a much smaller package. Tri tip is a compact, flavorful cut that responds well to low-and-slow smoking and develops the same appealing smoke ring, rich bark, and tender … Read more

These Chicken Shawarma Tortilla Kebabs deliver bold shawarma spices, juicy seasoned chicken, and lightly charred tortillas on skewers. They’re even better than the beef version—perfect for quick weeknight dinners, backyard cookouts, tailgating, or casual entertaining. The ground chicken mixture is spread between large tortillas, stacked, skewered, and grilled until the edges char and the tortillas … Read more

These Pizza Stick Twists are a quick, crowd-pleasing recipe that turns all the classic pizza flavors into a handheld, cheesy snack. They’re ideal for parties, game day, family dinners, or an after-school treat. Crisp on the outside and melty inside, they’re easy to make and simple to customize to taste. If you enjoy fast, satisfying … Read more

These delicious Blackstone Smash Burgers are thin, juicy patties with crispy, lacy edges made by cooking cold 80/20 ground beef hot and fast on a flat-top griddle. The method is simple: cold beef, a ripping-hot griddle, one firm smash to create maximum surface contact, a short sear, melty American cheese, toasted buns, and a creamy … Read more

If you want a simple yet flavorful pork recipe for your next barbecue, these Grilled Savory Pork Steaks deserve a spot on the menu. Thick, juicy pork steaks are seared over high heat to develop a deep char, then braised with vegetables until tender and savory. Pork steaks are one of my favorite cuts for … Read more

Smash Burger Sauce is the creamy, tangy condiment that elevates a Blackstone smash burger to diner-level deliciousness. Built on a mayonnaise base, it balances bright pickle tang and mustard bite with a touch of ketchup sweetness and a whisper of smoked paprika for depth. The result is rich and spreadable, yet lively enough to cut … Read more

These Smoked Chicken Wings combine real smoke flavor with crisp skin you’ll keep reaching for. The key is a two-stage cook: start low to let smoke penetrate, then finish at high heat to render fat and crisp the skin. This method gives you wings that are smoky, juicy, and satisfyingly crisp. The recipe uses a … Read more

If you’ve followed my recipes, you may know my braided pork loin. I adapted that same technique for a Smoked Braided Salmon, and it turned out fantastic. This is not your typical smoked salmon — rich, smoky salmon braided into a beautiful presentation, finished with a savory-sweet glaze and caramelized edges. It’s perfect for backyard … Read more

This Pellet Grill Salmon is buttery and flaky, with a gentle wood-fired smoke that elevates a simple salmon dinner. The fish cooks slowly on the pellet grill while a lemon-garlic herb compound butter melts over the top, creating a built-in sauce that keeps each bite moist and bright. This method produces grilled salmon with a … Read more

Smoked Peach Cobbler takes the comforting, homey flavor of a classic peach cobbler and adds a gentle wood-fired note. Sliced peaches simmer in a cast-iron skillet until they’re syrupy and tender while a buttery cobbler topping bakes to a golden, slightly crackled crust on the smoker. This is an approachable dessert, but a few technique … Read more