Cajun Meatloaf

Meatloaf is one of our favorite dishes. Although we make a traditional meatloaf in the oven, using a meatloaf pan, we really love meatloaf that is smoked on the smoker. The addition of a light smoky flavor really makes meatloaf something special. You can make this meatloaf either way, in the oven or on the … Continue reading “Cajun Meatloaf”

Smoked Habanero Meatloaf Version 2.0

This smoked habanero meatloaf is by far my favorite version of any smoked meatloaf that I’ve made. The meat comes out unbelievably tender, with a nice smoky flavor. And of course, there’s a kick – a big kick from spicy BBQ sauce mixed with habanero salsa and mixed into the meat and used as a … Continue reading “Smoked Habanero Meatloaf Version 2.0”

Smoked Habanero Meatloaf

This smoked habanero meatloaf is by far my favorite. The meat comes out tender, with a nice smoky flavor (though you can make it in the oven and still have a fantastic dish). And of course, there’s a kick – a big kick from BBQ sauce mixed with habanero salsa and mixed into the meat … Continue reading “Smoked Habanero Meatloaf”

Pepper Jack Meatloaf

Now, truth be told, if I can, I’m going to smoke my meatloaf. Now, having said all that, I was all over this cheesy pepper jack meatloaf recipe when I came across it. I figured how can it be bad? And it wasn’t. At all. It reminded me of a Juicy Lucy hamburger in ways. … Continue reading “Pepper Jack Meatloaf”

Meatloaf TV Dinner Part 4: Apple pie wonton crisps

Anita and I picked up some old lunch trays at the antique mall recently. Ever since then we’ve been wanting to make a TV dinner-like meal. We settled on this outstanding combination of smoked meatloaf, scratch mashed potatoes with gravy, fantastic herbed peas and carrots, and a light apple pie wonton crisp. In this part … Continue reading “Meatloaf TV Dinner Part 4: Apple pie wonton crisps”

Meatloaf TV Dinner Part 3: The herbed peas and carrots

Anita and I picked up some old lunch trays at the antique mall recently. Ever since then we’ve been wanting to make a TV dinner-like meal. We settled on this outstanding combination of smoked meatloaf, scratch mashed potatoes with gravy, these fantastic herbed peas and carrots, and a light apple pie wonton crisp. In this … Continue reading “Meatloaf TV Dinner Part 3: The herbed peas and carrots”

Meatloaf TV Dinner Part 2: The mashed potatoes and gravy

Anita and I picked up some old lunch trays at the antique mall recently. Ever since then we’ve been wanting to make a TV dinner-like meal. For our meatloaf TV dinner Part 2 we settled on this outstanding combination of smoked meatloaf, these scratch mashed potatoes with gravy, some fantastic herbed peas and carrots, and … Continue reading “Meatloaf TV Dinner Part 2: The mashed potatoes and gravy”

Meatloaf TV Dinner Part 1: The smoked meatloaf

Anita and I picked up some old lunch trays at the antique mall recently. Ever since then we’ve been wanting to make a TV dinner-like meal. We settled on this outstanding combination of smoked meatloaf, scratch mashed potatoes with gravy, fantastic herbed peas and carrots, and a light apple pie wonton crunch. In this part … Continue reading “Meatloaf TV Dinner Part 1: The smoked meatloaf”

Swamp Sauce Smash Burgers

Oh man did these Swamp Sauce smash burgers ever hit the spot. Juicy patties. Crisp fresh toppings. All with a wonderful creamy sauce that is a combination of just about every good burger sauce you can think of. It’s got a little heat. It’s got a little sweet. A little tang. This will solve your … Continue reading “Swamp Sauce Smash Burgers”

The Best Char-Broil Big Easy Recipes

This is my list of my favorite things (so far!) to make on my Char-Broil Big Easy. Appetizers Bacon Jalapeno TotsJalapeno PoppersMexican Bean DipNachosPickle PoppersPotato SkinsRoasted Peanuts Main Dishes All-American MeatloafBeer n’ Butter TurkeyButtermilk-Marinated TurkeyCopycat Boston Market Tuscan Herb ChickenCrab LegsEasy Large TurkeyGarlic Lobster TailsHoney-Glazed HamHot DogsMaryland Pit BeefMini LasagnaNashville Hot ChickenOld School BBQ ChickenPrime … Continue reading “The Best Char-Broil Big Easy Recipes”