So, you are probably asking yourself, “Do I want to cook a spatchcock turkey or do I want to cook the turkey whole as I have always done”?! Perhaps you are nervous about prepping the bird for your holiday gathering this way. Maybe you don’t even know why you are asking these questions. If this […]
Butternut Squash Soup Cooked on the Big Green Egg
Sauces + Sides
Fall has arrived and so have the fall vegetables growing in my garden. I found this jumbo butternut squash growing and knew right away I had to do something special with it. What better way to bring in the cool weather than with a delicious soup! Now sit back, grab a glass of your favorite […]
Grilled Kurobuta Pork Chops with a Fig Jam Glaze
Pork, Sauces + Sides
If you are like me, you love a good cheese and charcuterie board. The problem is, I often have 3 to 4 half used jars of fig jam in the fridge as I can never remember if we have some when I am out buying meats and cheeses for the board. Planning a glaze for […]
Grilled Korean Marinated Flank Steak
Beef
Finding ways to get creative with Korean flavors can be challenging these days as this food trend is very popular. I took some of my favorite flavor elements from Korean cuisine and paired them with a delicious American Wagyu Flank Steak from Snake River Farms. This recipe is easy, delicious and you can use slices […]
Grilled Red Curry Chicken Skewers with OXO
Chicken
Summer is here and we are knee deep in grilling season. I love cooking things on a stick and using this OXO 6-Piece Grilling Skewer Set makes the experience even better. The flat design prevents the meat from rolling around on the grill while the wide handles makes it easier to flip the food with […]
Big Green Egg Pan Seared Scallops
Seafood
I love cooking scallops on my Big Green Egg. You get a bit of that live fire taste, the hard cast iron sear, and more importantly the inside of your house doesn’t smell like scallops for three days after. These days I have been ordering my U10 Sea Scallops from my friends at Lobster Anywhere. […]
Big Green Egg Reverse Seared Picanha
Beef
Have you tried cooking your own picanha before? Well, I was lucky enough to get my hands on this beautiful American Wagyu picanha roast from Snake River Farms. This cut has been made famous in Brazilian steakhouses (Churrascaria’s) around the world. This cut is also known as culotte, top sirloin cap, or rump cap and […]
Delicious Homemade Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
Sauces + Sides
Typically I am not a fan of sauce on meat. I believe if the meat is good quality and cooked correctly, then all you need is salt and pepper to highlight the best flavor. However, a sauce like this made from garden fresh ingredients in a tangy vinegar base, just might change my mind. When […]
The Best Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Sauces + Sides
As most of you know by now my wife, Mrs. Buddha, is from Louisville, KY. One of the benefits of being married to someone from Kentucky is discovering a taste for bourbon. I have fallen in love with bourbon in its many shapes and forms. Combining my passion for BBQ and bourbon is the logical […]
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Vegetables with OXO
Sauces + Sides
Summer is right around the corner and that means grilling season is here! If you have to eat vegetables they may as well be wrapped in bacon right?! This recipe focuses on two of my favorite items to grill: carrots and asparagus. And working with OXO vegetable peelers makes the prep work a snap! The […]