Author: Mike

Grilled Cajun Ribeye

I was watching a new show on the Cooking Channel the other day about steaks. Who can pass up a show on cooking big ole hunks of beef over an open flame? The show, Steak Out with Kix Brooks, is hosted by Kix Brooks (duh!), of Brooks and Dunn country music fame. He travels around the country checking out popular steak joints. Steak after glorious steak. Like this one, from a very popular place, Chicago Cut Steakhouse. This is my take on the Chicago Cut’s grilled Cajun ribeye steak.

Grilled Cajun Ribeye

Perfect Steak With A Kick

To be fair, they use a massive, 24-ounce dry-aged steak that would put this one to shame, but mine turned out great too. The flavor is fantastic. A little heat (I used a spicy Cajun seasoning), and a whole lot of tender juicy meat.

Grilled Cajun Ribeye 2

One Nice Steak

The grilled Cajun ribeye steak looked amazing as it got happy in the marinade. Great color, thanks to the paprika and cayenne in the spice mix. My homemade mix since lets me adjust the flavors (in my case, hotter) to my own tastes.

I fired up my little Weber Smokey Joe using my mini charcoal chimney. In about 45 minutes I was enjoying a tremendous steak with a great open-flame char and flavor.

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Weber 3 Piece Stainless Steel Premium Tool Set, Black

I love to grill steaks over a charcoal chimney. Give it a try, you’ll love it.

Grilled Cajun Ribeye
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Grilled Cajun Ribeye

The grilled Cajun ribeye steak looked amazing as it got happy in the marinade. Great color, thanks to the paprika and cayenne in the spice mix. My homemade mix since lets me adjust the flavors (in my case, hotter) to my own tastes.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Cajun, grilled, steak
Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 day 10 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 559kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Chicago Cut

Equipment

Ingredients

For the steak

Instructions

  • Lay the steak out on a cutting board.
  • Take a fork and stab the steak everywhere, all over, on both sides. Don't be shy. Stab it. A lot. Every inch of it.
  • Sprinkle the steak with the Cajun seasoning and stab some more. Get the seasoning down into every little hole.
  • Place the steak into a resealable container.
  • Add the onion and garlic, then add enough oil to just cover the steak.
  • Seal and let marinate for at least 24 hours.
  • Fire up your grill for direct cooking. You are going to cook the steak high and fast.
  • While you are waiting for the grill to warm up, place the steak onto a cookie rack to drain the oil. Flip it at least once to get any oil off that may pool on the top.
  • Place the steak over the hottest part of the grill and cook it quickly, turning once, to your desired temperature. Keep an eye on it as flare-ups will occur from any remaining oil.
  • Remove and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

I recommend using thicker cuts for this technique. High heat will overcook a thin steak very quickly.

Nutrition

Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 887mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Weber 6493 21-Inch 3-Sided Grill Brush
Weber 6493 21-Inch 3-Sided Grill Brush

7 Bean Salad

I love bean salads. That nice vinegar hit, crunchy vegetables, and a little sweet. And of course, lots and lots of beans. I make this 7 bean salad (which makes a big batch) and keep it on hand for days and days. It’ll keep up to two weeks, so it makes the perfect side dish for an easy lunch. Just toss some burgers or dogs on the grill and serve them up with this great salad.

7 Bean Salad

Beans Beans and More Beans

This salad is also the perfect way to use up any old cans of beans you might have in the back of the pantry. I usually stock up on canned beans before winter (they are perfect to have on hand in case of emergencies), and try to use them by the end of the following year. You can use just about any beans (or peas) that you have on hand in this salad.

Pompeian Gourmet Red Wine Vinegar, Perfect for Salad Dressings, Marinades & Sauces, Naturally Gluten Free, 30 Ounce
Pompeian Gourmet Red Wine Vinegar, Perfect for Salad Dressings, Marinades & Sauces, Naturally Gluten Free, 30 Ounce
Pompeian Gourmet White Wine Vinegar, Bright & Fresh Flavor, Perfect for Salad Dressings, Shellfish & Sauces, 30 FL. OZ.
Pompeian Gourmet White Wine Vinegar, Bright & Fresh Flavor, Perfect for Salad Dressings, Shellfish & Sauces, 30 FL. OZ.

My scaled-back bean salad recipe is similar to this 7-bean salad but is a little easier to make. Give it a try too!

7 Bean Salad
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7 Bean Salad

I love bean salads. That nice vinegar hit, crunchy vegetables, and a little sweet. And of course, lots and lots of beans.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword bean salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 10 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 129kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Beans

Dressing

Instructions

  • Rinse all of the beans and drain well. Place into a large bowl.
  • Combine the dressing ingredients and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add to the beans and toss to coat. Season with more salt and pepper as needed.
  • Refrigerate for 12 hours before serving. Check seasoning again.

Notes

Add any beans you want!

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Fire-Eater Mexican Corn

This is my take on grilled Mexican corn. Normally, you season the corn-on-the-cob with cayenne pepper. But I prefer something with a little more flavor but still has some heat. Steven Raichlen’s rub is the perfect mix for this Fire-Eater Mexican corn. The rub adds just the right amount of spiciness to corn. It’s also great on wings, and steak, and just about everything else!

Fire-Eater Mexican Corn

I’m Hooked On Spicy Corn

This Fire-Eater Mexican corn could easily wind up being my favorite way to cook fresh corn-on-the-cob. Creamy butter and cheese with a nice spicy kick. Very, very good and so easy! If you don’t have Cotija cheese, substitute queso blanco or crumbled feta.

Get yourself a good set of grill tools for this corn and anything else you grill. You won’t regret the extra few bucks they cost over the cheap ones that you’re going to have to replace in a few years. I have had several sets of Weber grill tools for decades and have yet to replace a single one.

Weber 3 Piece Stainless Steel Premium Tool Set, Black
Weber 3 Piece Stainless Steel Premium Tool Set, Black

Also try my Mexican corn soup.

Fire-Eater Mexican Corn
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Fire-Eater Mexican Corn

This Fire-Eater Mexican corn could easily wind up being my favorite way to cook fresh corn-on-the-cob. Creamy butter and cheese with a nice spicy kick. 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword corn, Mexican, spicy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 814kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 4 ears corn on the cob whole or halved
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ¼ cup Cotija cheese crumbled
  • Fire-Eater rub

Instructions

  • Tear off a few pieces of foil (more or less, depending on how much corn you’re cooking).
  • Place the corn on the foil. Add a small pat of butter over each.
  • Drizzle with freshly squeezed lime juice and top with crumbled cheese.
  • Sprinkle with desired amount of rub.
  • Seal foil into packets and place on grill over medium-high heat for 15 minutes.

Notes

You can substitute feta if you can’t find cotija cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 814kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 36g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 479mg | Potassium: 1026mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 2238IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Sriracha Oyster Cracker Bites

After making (and devouring) a big batch of my Sriracharitos (Sriracha-flavored tortilla chips) the other day, I still had Sriracha snacks on the brain. I noticed a bag of oyster crackers in the pantry, so the next step was pretty obvious: Sriracha oyster cracker bites. Easy to make, and addicting as anything you can imagine. A great crunch and of course, a little Sriracha kick. Don’t like a lot of heat? Just cut back on the amount of spice mix. But, I think more is definitely better on these snacks.

Sriracha Oyster Cracker Bites

Oyster Crackers Love Spicy Flavors

If you love oyster cracker snacks, check out my spicy version, or the nacho cheddar bites. Did I mention how much we love oyster cracker snacks like these Sriracha oyster cracker bites? Those little crackers really take on flavors well. It’s like having your own cracker factory! Every day can be a different flavor!

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New England Original Westminster Bakeries Oyster & Soup Crackers (3 Pack)

Also try my spicy oyster cracker bites.

Sriracha Oyster Cracker Bites
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Sriracha Oyster Cracker Bites

Easy to make, and addicting as anything you can imagine. A great crunch and of course, a little Sriracha kick. Don’t like a lot of heat? Just cut back on the amount of spice mix. But, I think more is definitely better on these snacks.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword oyster crackers, spicy
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 5 cups
Calories 294kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Place crackers in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle with oil.
  • Add Sriracha salt or rub and toss to coat evenly.
  • Place crackers on a large baking sheet and bake 15 minutes.
  • Turn crackers over and bake another 10 minutes.
  • Serve warm or cooled.

Notes

Store in an air-tight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 746mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Shot Glass Sliders

One of the latest fads is beer can burgers. They’re hollowed-out burgers stuffed with whatever you like, normally wrapped in bacon. Sort of like open-faced Juicy Lucy burgers. The BBQ Pit Boys do them up right as they do a lot of things. I decided to make my own twist on them. And since I prefer sliders over full-sized burgers, I went with a smaller version, my shot glass sliders.

I stuffed these lil bad boys with sauteed mushrooms and onions, then topped them with cheddar. They were flat-out delicious. The perfect little bites!

Shot Glass Sliders

Feel free to wrap yours in bacon and stuff them with whatever you love!

Shot Glass Sliders 2

Fun To Make. More Fun To Eat

Making these shot glass sliders was actually kind of fun. They really don’t take long to assemble. The hardest part is waiting for them to cook. You know you’re in for a great handheld treat. They just can’t cook fast enough!

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Weber 3 Piece Stainless Steel Premium Tool Set, Black

Also try my chipotle ranch sliders. They’re bigger versions of my shot glass sliders.

Shot Glass Sliders
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Shot Glass Sliders

I stuffed these lil bad boys with sauteed mushrooms and onions, then topped them with cheddar. They were flat-out delicious. The perfect little bites!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, sliders
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6 sliders
Calories 318kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

For the stuffing

For the burgers

Instructions

For the stuffing

  • Melt the butter with the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and cook, stirring often, for 20 minutes or until the mushrooms are golden and the onions are softened. Remove from heat.

For the burgers

  • Fire up your grill for indirect cooking.
  • Divide the beef into 6 2 1/2 ounce meatballs. Pack tightly so they stay together.
  • Take a shot glass and push it down into the middle of each ball, wrapping the meat around the outsides of the glass. Don’t press down so far that you puncture through the bottom – you’ll want about 1/3″ of meat all around. Push the glass down gently onto a flat surface to flatten the bottom.
  • Season the patties with salt and pepper and place onto the grill over indirect heat.
  • Grill until the meat is almost at the desired doneness, 45 minutes or longer.
  • Spoon in the mushroom topping and add the cheese.
  • Continue cooking until the cheese is melted.
  • Toast buns as desired.
  • Top buns with the sliders and serve.

Notes

You can use any stuffing you like, even just lots of cheese!

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Cuisinart CSBP-100 3-in-1 Stuffed Burger Press, Black

Crispy Shrimp in Tasso Sauce

I have always enjoyed Tasso, but I admit I have never eaten it that often. It’s sometimes hard to find here in Indiana. But after making my own Tasso on my smoker, I have so fallen in love with the spicy Cajun ham. It’s normally used to flavor dishes. Like this one, which combines a simple cream sauce loaded with Tasso with one of my other favorites, crispy quick-fried Louisiana shrimp, all served over fettuccine.

Crispy Shrimp in Tasso Sauce

Tasso Brings The Flavor

Although Tasso by itself is a bit spicy, it really is a fantastic addition to the cream sauce. That spiciness gets a bit tamed down, but can definitely still be tasted. You can’t beat the flavors in this crispy shrimp in Tasso sauce.

If you can’t find Tasso, you can substitute good smoked ham.

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Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron 3 Skillet Bundle. 12 inches and 10.25 inches with 8 inch Set of 3 Cast Iron Frying Pans

I use this same cream sauce over biscuits for a twist on the traditional biscuits-and-gravy.

Crispy Shrimp in Tasso Sauce
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Crispy Shrimp in Tasso Sauce

Although Tasso by itself is a bit spicy, it really is a fantastic addition to the cream sauce, where it is tamed down, but can definitely still be tasted.
Course American
Cuisine Main
Keyword crispy, ham, shrimp
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 794kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

For the shrimp

  • 1 ½ pounds shrimp large, shelled, deveined
  • kosher salt freshly ground pepper and all-purpose flour
  • olive oil

For the Tasso sauce

For the pasta

Instructions

For the shrimp

  • Place the shrimp into a large bowl.
  • Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
  • Start adding flour. Toss the shrimp. Keep adding flour a little at a time until the shrimp no longer stick together.
  • Pour enough oil into a large skillet to lightly coat the bottom.
  • Heat over medium-high heat.
  • Add the shrimp.
  • Arrange in the skillet without overlapping. If you have to, work in batches.
  • Cook the shrimp about 2 minutes per side until they are pink and the coating has started to crust.
  • Flip and cook the other side until pink and the coating crusts.
  • Remove to a plate.

For the Tasso sauce

  • Melt the butter in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the Tasso. Saute until the Tasso starts to brown.
  • Stir in the flour and continue stirring for two minutes.
  • Add the half and half. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened.
  • Add the salt, lemon juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well.
  • Stir in the creme fraiche.

For the pasta

  • Cook according to package instructions.

Bringing it all together

  • After draining the pasta, return it to the pot you cooked it in.
  • Add in the Tasso cream sauce and toss to coat.
  • Serve pasta on plates, topped with the crispy shrimp and garnished with parsley.

Notes

Serve along with warmed French bread for soppin’!

Nutrition

Calories: 794kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 487mg | Sodium: 1626mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 496IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 370mg | Iron: 6mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Grilled Hash Brown Patties

Hash browns are my favorite when it comes to precooked potatoes. Give me crunchy potatoes and I’m a happy guy. Please, don’t get mad at me because they weren’t made from scratch. This is an indulgence that I don’t readily admit to. A friend of mine recently told me about grilled hash brown patties. The idea was so simple and brilliant that I had to smack myself and say “doh”!

Grilled Hash Brown Patties

A Blank Potato Canvas

You can find the patties in your grocer’s freezer section, right by the other frozen potatoes. And you can top them with whatever you like, from just ketchup, to my favorites, cheddar and green onion and bacon and cheddar. And they only take minutes to make, perfect as sides for the next time you fire up your grill. I tossed them onto my Weber Q 1200 and in minutes these grilled hash brown patties were done.

Get yourself a good set of grill tools for these hash browns and anything else you grill. You won’t regret the extra few bucks they cost over the cheap ones that you’re going to have to replace in a few years. I have had several sets of Weber tools for decades and have yet to replace a single one.

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Weber 3 Piece Stainless Steel Premium Tool Set, Black

Also try my Kentucky farmhouse scramble.

Grilled Hash Brown Patties
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Grilled Hash Brown Patties

A friend of mine recently told me about grilled hash brown patties. The idea was so simple and brilliant that I had to smack myself and say “doh”!
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled, hashbrowns
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 1kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 4 hash brown patties frozen
  • Your favorite toppings

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for indirect cooking.
  • Place patties on grill and grill about 5 minutes.
  • Rotate slightly and grill another 5 minutes.
  • Flip and continue grilling 5-10 minutes or until golden brown and heated thru.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Serve with ketchup if that’s your thing. I like butter!

Nutrition

Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Weber 6493 21-Inch 3-Sided Grill Brush
Weber 6493 21-Inch 3-Sided Grill Brush

Fire-Roasted Eggs on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

I love my Char-Broil Big Easy. It gets a workout on a regular basis. Usually, it’s loaded with poultry or on occasion, ribs. This time I set out to try something totally new: fire-roasted eggs. Why? Because I wanted to make a batch of egg salad, that’s why! Fire-Roasted Eggs on the Char-Broil Big Easy are a new and different way to use the oil-less fryer.

Fire-Roasted Eggs on the Char-Broil Big Easy

They’re Kinda Picky

Fire-Roasted Eggs on the Char-Broil Big Easy turned out to be pretty time-sensitive. I needed just 8 eggs for my egg salad, but I put a few extra into the basket to test as I went so I could get the timing down. It was a cloudy, breezy day, about 60 F out. Different weather conditions could cause your eggs to cook quicker… or slower.

Timing Is Everything

After 12 minutes I had the perfect soft-cooked egg. A little runny yolk. Perfect for dipping bread into.

After 15 minutes the eggs were the equivalent of soft-boiled. Almost on the edge of hard-boiled. If I’d gone much longer I suspect they’d either be way overcooked or explode. That’d be a mess.

I let the eggs rest for 5 minutes then put them into cold water and shelled them. Minutes later I’m enjoying a nice egg salad sandwich.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

Did you know you can make your entire breakfast on your Big Easy, not just roasted eggs? Make bacon, breakfast sausage, and breakfast cups!

It’s always a good idea to keep a few spare grease trays on hand for your Char-Broil Big Easy.

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Char-Broil 2425514W12 Big Easy Grease Tray, Silver- 5 pack

Love your Big Easy as much I love mine? Check out my Big Easy Add-Ons page and my free Big Easy eCookbook!

Fire-Roasted Eggs on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Fire-Roasted Eggs on the Char-Broil Big Easy

This time I set out to try something totally new: fire-roasted eggs. Why? Because I wanted to make a batch of egg salad, that’s why!
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, eggs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 10 eggs
Calories 63kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 10 eggs

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy and let it get hot.
  • Place eggs in bottom of the Big Easy basket. Do not overcrowd. I do not recommend using the Big Easy Bunk Basket as the top of the cooker cooks at a different temperature than the bottom.
  • Insert basket into the Big Easy and cook eggs. You might want to test an egg after 12 minutes to get a feel for how long you’ll need to cook them.
  • When done, remove eggs and let rest 5 minutes then transfer to cold water to cool.
  • Remove shells and enjoy!

Notes

The eggs can cook quickly.

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

Grill-Roasted Herb Potatoes

It’s getting hot out. That’s when I try to cook every meal outside, from appetizers to desserts and everything in between. I’m always on the lookout for a good tasty side dish that I can throw on the grill. Like these grill-roasted herb potatoes. They have a great herb flavor. But to really make them great, they’re cooked with (and topped with) French-fried onions. The added crunch and onion flavor really makes the potatoes shine. If you’re grilling a good thick steak, this is the side you’re looking for to complete your meat-and-potatoes meal.

Grill-Roasted Herb Potatoes

There’s No Shortage Of Flavor Here!

You could substitute any herb you have on hand for the thyme, such as rosemary or dill and these grill-roasted herb potatoes will still be fantastic. For me, thyme is a nice gentle-tasting herb to use. It’s not too overpowering yet I’m definitely still going to taste it.

And though the fried onions could be omitted, they add a great onion flavor along with a nice crunch to compliment the creamy soft potatoes.

Weber Deluxe Grilling Basket
Weber Deluxe Grilling Basket

Also try my smoke-roasted potatoes and my wife’s favorite, Parmesan broccoli potatoes.

Grill-Roasted Herb Potatoes
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Grill-Roasted Herb Potatoes

I’m always on the lookout for a good tasty side dish that I can throw on the grill, like these grill-roasted herb potatoes.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword herbs, potatoes, roasted
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 146kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for indirect cooking.
  • Tear off a large piece of foil, about 2′ long.
  • Combine all of the ingredients minus 1/3 cup of the French-fried onions in a large bowl.
  • Pour the bowl contents out onto the center of the foil and fold up the edges to seal it.
  • Place on your grill over indirect heat and cook 25-30 minutes, rotating the packet once, until the potatoes are tender.
  • Serve garnished with the remaining French-fried onions.

Notes

You can also use baby potatoes, Russets or even fingerlings.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 542mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Weber 6493 21-Inch 3-Sided Grill Brush

Biscuits and Tasso Gravy

Quick-and-easy biscuits and gravy is a common meal in our household. A tube of biscuits, a roll of sausage, a little flour, salt and pepper, and milk and 15 minutes later you’ve got breakfast. Well, this biscuits and Tasso gravy isn’t that version of biscuits and gravy. This is beyond that. Way, way, way beyond it. Gravy made with spicy Tasso is amazing. Spicy, complex, melt-in-your-mouth Tasso just makes a world of difference.

Biscuits and Tasso Gravy

No Creme Fraiche? No Problem.

The original recipe for biscuits and Tasso gravy calls for using creme fraiche, which I could not find the day I went to the market. So, I ended up substituting sour cream, which has a different texture and slightly different taste, but the end result was still fantastic.

I made the gravy in my cast iron skillet. I think gravy is always better out of cast iron.

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Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron 3 Skillet Bundle. 12 inches and 10.25 inches with 8 inch Set of 3 Cast Iron Frying Pans

I made the Tasso on my Weber Smokey Mountain smoker. It takes a few days to prepare, but oh is it ever worth the time.

Biscuits and Tasso Gravy
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Biscuits and Tasso Gravy

Gravy made with spicy Tasso is amazing. Spicy, complex, melt-in-your-mouth Tasso just makes a world of difference.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword biscuits, gravy, tasso
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 409kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Nola Cuisine

Equipment

Ingredients

For the gravy

For the biscuits

  • 1 tube biscuits

Instructions

For the gravy

  • Melt the butter in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the Tasso. Saute until the Tasso starts to brown.
  • Stir in the flour and continue stirring for two minutes.
  • Add the half and half. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened.
  • Add the salt, lemon juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well.
  • Stir in the creme fraiche and serve over biscuits.

For the biscuits

  • Bake the biscuits per package instructions.

Notes

Use homemade biscuits for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 603mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 994IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)
Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)