I don’t know about you, but I’m a sucker for scallops. If I could, I’d invent new scallop recipes every week. Seriously. There are a few reasons I love scallops, but here are the top three: They’re super quick to cook. Some nights you want a restaurant-quality meal without having to spend loads of time […]
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Grilling By Feel
Category: Sauces + Sides
Grilled Bourbon Bacon Jam
Sauces + Sides
Welcome back and thanks for checking out my latest recipe. Some important questions before we proceed… Do you like bacon? Do you like bourbon? How about jam? Well, if you answered yes to those important clarifying questions then this recipe is custom built for YOU. This is easy to make and goes with all kinds […]
Easy Smoked Mac and Cheese
Sauces + Sides
Smoked Mac & Cheese is the Holy Grail of BBQ side dishes. Everyone has their own recipe, but we are all looking for the “one” that pleases your guests as much as the BBQ does. Now, if I said I have that recipe for you, and it is easy to make, would you believe me? […]
How to Grill Beef Chuck Steaks
Beef, Sauces + Sides
Sure you are used to the most popular primal cuts of beef such as rib, loin and their associated sub-primal cuts like ribeye and filet mignon. But, have you taken a deeper look at the chuck (shoulder) primal cut? If not, you should as some incredibly flavorful cuts of beef come from this section and […]
The Best Big Green Egg Pizza Recipe
Food Exploration, Sauces + Sides
Hello and welcome back to The BBQ Buddha. Making pizza from scratch then cooking it on a Big Green Egg can be challenging and often can be met with mixed results. Practice makes perfect and this recipe certainly helps you get there. There are numerous dough recipes out there but this dough recipe from Serious […]
TBJ Gourmet Bacon Jam Product Review
Beef, Chicken, Food Exploration, Sauces + Sides
As you know by now, products get sent to The BBQ Buddha all the time. My promise to you is this…if I like it you will hear about it, if not you won’t. This is an occasion where I am more than happy to share the experience with all of you. The fine folks at […]
Homemade Beef Jerky Kamado Grill Style
Beef, Sauces + Sides
Great beef jerky seasoned with flavors such as garlic, hickory, and onion can be made at home. YES YOU CAN MAKE THIS AT HOME. Using your Kamado style grill and a bottle of Jerky Gold Marinade you too will be the envy of friends and neighbors with this delicious homemade treat. Now sit back, grab […]
Kamado Style Fire Roasted Salsa
Sauces + Sides
Hello everyone and thanks for sharing in the salsa making journey with me. As some of you may know this is my second attempt at making salsa on the Big Green Egg. The first post in this series focused on smoked vegetables to make the salsa. This time I went with charred vegetables roasted directly […]
Farmers Market Smoked Salsa
Sauces + Sides
If you are anything like me you want to shop at your local farmer’s market, buy ingredients that speak to you, and go home to make something wonderful. This vision of myself is in conflict with the reality that I often stroll through the market, listen to the Bluegrass band, buy a big bag of kettle […]
Heart Shaped Mushroom Ravioli with Vodka Sauce
Sauces + Sides
Going out for Valentine’s Day is for amateurs. If you really want to show the one you love a good time cook with them at home! Of course I can say this after taking Debbie out every Valentine’s Day and experiencing first hand the madness that ensues. Debbie and I love to cook together so being at […]