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Loaded Roasted Twinkies 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.

Oh how I do love cooking Twinkies on my Char-Broil Big Easy. They’re the world’s easiest dessert, topped with darn near anything you have in the pantry, fridge or freezer. The Twinkies take only a few minutes to get a nice little crunch on the outside, while the insides get all oooey gooey. I topped my loaded roasted Twinkies on the Char-Broil Big Easy with Nutella, marshmallows, whipped cream, toffee and for a hint of healthy, some fresh strawberries.

Loaded Roasted Twinkies on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Spreading a bit of Nutella on the Twinkies first gives the remaining ingredients something to hold onto. They don’t slide off and into the pan. That’s not to say that if they did slide off that it’d be the end of world. The more toppings the better because loaded roasted Twinkies on the Char-Broil Big Easy are meant to be loaded!

The bunk bed basket lets you double the amount of cooking space you have on your Big Easy. And it’s easy to take in and out of the cooker too!

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

Also make up a batch of chocolate chip cookies or some bloomin’ apples for dessert. On your Big Easy. Yep, that’s right, on your Big Easy!

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Loaded Roasted Twinkies on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Loaded Roasted Twinkies on the Char-Broil Big Easy

This is the world’s easiest dessert. And they can be topped with darn near anything you have in the pantry, fridge or freezer. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, dessert
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 368kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Spread most of the Nutella out on the bottom of the pie pan.
  • Add the Twinkies then top with the remaining Nutella (It gives the marshmallows something to stick to).
  • Place into the Big Easy for 10 minutes or until the Twinkies start to brown and crisp a bit and the marshmallows have melted.
  • Remove and add whipped cream, Toffee and berries. Serve.

Notes

You’ll need a small pie pan or other dish for the Twinkies. Do not roast them directly on the Big Easy rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks

Homemade Red Velvet Klondike Bars

Klondike bars are a very dangerous thing. Whatever gene you have to be born with to control yourself around them is one that I do not have. I thought that the store-bought ones were tempting enough until I made homemade red velvet Klondike bars. Now I know what true temptation is.

Homemade Red Velvet Klondike Bars

I’m not a baker or chocolatier or anything like the experts that make chocolate treats. I was lucky to get the chocolate on these bars in an even remotely even manner. But these homemade red velvet Klondike bars came out tasting fantastic, so I couldn’t care less if some had a bit more chocolate than others.

One of the biggest keys to these bars is the coconut oil. It doesn’t take a lot of the oil, but it’s very important to the texture and sheen of the chocolate.

Viva Naturals Organic Coconut Oil, Cold-Pressed - Natural Hair /Skin Oil and Cooking Oil with Fresh Flavor, Non-GMO Unrefined Extra Virgin(Aceite de Coco), USDA Organic, 16 oz
Viva Naturals Organic Coconut Oil, Cold-Pressed – Natural Hair /Skin Oil and Cooking Oil with Fresh Flavor, Non-GMO Unrefined Extra Virgin(Aceite de Coco), USDA Organic, 16 oz

You can, of course, substitute any ice cream flavor you like. Red velvet ice cream was only available here for a limited time, so I had to grab it while I could. For a simpler but just as crazy good treat, try my homemade mini ice cream sandwiches. If you love red velvet as much as my wife does, my red velvet ice cream cone cupcakes are delicious too!

Also try my frozen yogurt dots.

Homemade Red Velvet Klondike Bars
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Homemade Red Velvet Klondike Bars

I thought that the store-bought ones were tempting enough until I made homemade red velvet Klondike bars. Now I know what true temptation is.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword dessert, homemade
Prep Time 6 hours
Cook Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4 -6 servings
Calories 391kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Almost Super Mom

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add ice cream to an 8″ x 8″ baking dish lined with parchment paper. Add enough so that the ice cream is 1/2″ – 1″ thick. Spread out evenly using a spatula.
  • Freeze for at least 6 hours or until the ice cream is completely refrozen.
  • Turn pan upside down to remove the ice cream. Cut into 4-6 equal-sized squares. Return the squares to the freezer to re-freeze.
  • Place coconut oil and chocolate chips into a double boiler over medium heat and and melt, stirring often.
  • Remove chocolate from heat and let cool to room temperature. Do not rush this step.
  • Working quickly, take ice cream squares from freezer and dip into the chocolate.
  • Flip with a fork and quickly remove to parchment paper.
  • Place bars in freezer for 20 minutes.
  • Wrap in thin foil before serving.

Notes

Well-frozen ice cream is key to making sure the chocolate sticks well. Also do not rush cooling the chocolate sauce. It needs to be at room temperature. Any warmer and it will melt the ice cream and not adhere.

Nutrition

Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 556IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Bloomin’ Apples 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.

These bloomin’ apples on the Char-Broil Big Easy were definitely one of the tastiest things I’ve ever made. Each bite was like biting into a hot, fresh-out-of-the-oven apple pie. Perfect. Just delicious!

The apples take only a few minutes to prepare and cook. And I was a bit nervous my first time cutting them. But I found it to be completely painless and rather fun. Everything you need to make these is probably already in your pantry – you just need a few apples and you’re ready to enjoy the perfect dessert right from your Big Easy!

Bloomin' Apples on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Bloomin’ apples on the Char-Broil Big Easy can be topped with just about anything. Whipped cream. Melted caramel. Toasted nuts. You name it. Or just eat (er… devour) them with a simple scoop of good ole vanilla ice cream.

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

Also try my Brazilian pineapple on the Char-Broil Big Easy.

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Bloomin' Apples on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Bloomin’ Apples on the Char-Broil Big Easy

These bloomin’ apples were definitely one of the tastiest things I’ve ever made. Each bite was like biting into a hot, fresh-out-of-the-oven apple pie. Perfect. Just delicious!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword apples, Big Easy, Char-Broil, dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 2 apples
Calories 265kcal
Author Based on a recipe from The Gunny Sack

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Honey Crisp apples
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 caramels divided
  • Your favorite toppings ice cream, whipped cream, caramel topping, a sprinkle of cinnamon, etc

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy or preheat an oven to 350 F.
  • Cut about 1/2″ off the tops of the apples, getting all of the stems.
  • Using a melon baller or spoon, scoop out the core of the apples. Get just enough to get the seeds.
  • Using a sharp knife, make 2 circular cuts, one inside the other, around the inside of the apples from the top. You want two concentric circles. Be careful to not cut through the apples. See the picture above.
  • Turn the apples over so that they are lying flat on the cut tops.
  • Take a knife and make cuts down the sides if the apples. Start about 1/2″ from the center of each apple and slice downward.
  • Turn the apples back over.
  • Melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
  • Stir in the flour and cinnamon.
  • Place 2 caramels in the hollowed out centers of each apple.
  • Pour the butter mixture over the tops.
  • Transfer apples to a Big Easy basket and place into the cooker. Roast for about 20 minutes, checking for tenderness. I used a long metal skewer to gently poke the apples to see if they were soft.
  • For oven cooking, transfer the apples to a baking sheet lined with foil and bake 30-40 minutes or until tender.
  • Your apples may take longer than mine. Start checking them after 20 minutes.
  • Remove apples and add your favorite toppings.

Notes

Note: If you add ice cream to the tops of the cooked apples it will cause the caramel mixture to harden. You may prefer to serve the ice cream on the side or do as I did and eat the apples soon after adding the ice cream!

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks

No Bake Red Velvet Cheesecake

I cannot bake. I’m okay admitting it, too. So when my wife said the other day that she was jonesin’ for a red velvet cupcake, I came up with the next-best-thing: no bake red velvet cheesecake. I opted to make the cheesecake in miniature pre-baked (like I said, I don’t bake, and that includes baking pie crusts!). I like the little crusts because they have built-in portion control. You put a big ole cheesecake in front of me and I might have trouble keeping myself under control. Put a mini cheesecake in front of me and I can manage.

No Bake Red Velvet Cheesecake

You can’t get much easier than this no bake red velvet cheesecake. Just mix a few ingredients together and into the pre-made pie crusts it goes! Great vanilla and cocoa flavor with a perfect creamy texture. Very, very addicting little bites, that’s for sure.

KitchenAid 5 Ultra Power Speed Hand Mixer - KHM512, Ice Blue
KitchenAid 5 Ultra Power Speed Hand Mixer – KHM512, Ice Blue

Also try my black forest cheesecake.

No Bake Red Velvet Cheesecake
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No Bake Red Velvet Cheesecake

You put a big ole cheesecake in front of me and I might have trouble keeping myself under control. Put a mini cheesecake in front of me and I can manage.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cheesecake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 268kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Taste and Tell

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the cream cheese into a mixer bowl and beat until smooth.
  • Add the sour cream, sugar, food coloring, cocoa powder and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
  • Gently fold in the whipped topping. Do not over mix.
  • Pour, spoon or pipe the filling into the crust(s).
  • Refrigerate for 4 hours before serving. Top with additional whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 581IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale

Apple Zoodle Dessert

I love my spiral slicer. So far, I’ve used it for making great side dishes or salads and a few main dishes. I was intrigued when I first came across this idea for a low-carb dessert that is made using a spiral slicer. What a brilliant idea – apple zoodle dessert! Great apple flavor and crunch, a hint of cinnamon, and topped with toasted coconut flakes.

Apple Zoodle Dessert

I used a Gala apple for making this dessert, but you can substitute whatever you like. Of course, it being a dessert you’ll probably want to use a sweeter apple, such as golden delicious, pink lady, red delicious or Fuji.

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This apple zoodle dessert pairs perfectly with my Parmesan chicken zoodles.

Apple Zoodle Dessert
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Apple Zoodle Dessert

I was intrigued when I first came across this idea for a low-carb dessert that is made using a spiral slicer. What a brilliant idea – apple zoodle dessert!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword apples, dessert, spiral
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 95kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Hash Tag Paleo

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Core the apple then slice it into thin noodles using your spiral slicer.
  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion slices and saute until they start to get tender.
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon and stir.
  • Remove apple to serving plate.
  • Add the coconut flakes to the skillet and cook until starting to brown, stirring constantly.
  • Sprinkle apple with the toasted coconut flakes and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Triple-Layer Pumpkin Spice Pie

I don’t make many desserts. I’m more the appetizer/snack guy. But, I made this triple-layer pumpkin spice pie for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it. Pumpkin pie spice pudding isn’t available year-round, so I stocked up because I know I’ll be making this pie again. This pie is creamy and mousse-y with just a bit of pumpkin flavoring. The crunchy crust and nuts make it the perfect, easy-to-make pie for a get-together.

Triple-Layer Pumpkin Spice Pie

I used some of my dad’s fresh pecans. He has four large pecan trees in his yard that produce an amazing amount of the best pecans I’ve ever tasted. They were the crowning touch this pie deserved!

Amazon Fresh, Golden Honey, 12 Oz (Previously Happy Belly, Packaging May Vary)
Amazon Fresh, Golden Honey, 12 Oz (Previously Happy Belly, Packaging May Vary)

If you’re in a pumpkin-kind-of-mood also try my pumpkin pull-apart bread.

Triple-Layer Pumpkin Spice Pie
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Triple-Layer Pumpkin Spice Pie

I don’t make many desserts. I’m more the appetizer/snack guy. But, I made this triple-layer pumpkin spice pie for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword pie, pumpkin seeds
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 279kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place pudding mixes and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add milk. Whisk 2 minutes.
  • Spread 1 1/2 cups of the pudding mixture into the bottom of the pie crust.
  • Stir in 1 1/2 cups of Cool Whip into the remaining pudding mixture. Spread over pudding mixture in the pie crust.
  • Top pie with remaining Cool Whip.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
  • Add nuts and honey to a small skillet over medium heat. Cook 2-4 minutes or until the nuts are caramelized, stirring constantly. Pour onto a sheet of wax paper-lined baking sheet to cool.
  • Place nuts on top of pie and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 445mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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