Baked BBQ Meatballs

We made these appetizers during the holiday appetizer cooking class I hosted. You can view pictures, the entire appetizer menu and get links to the other recipes from the class HERE.
Baked BBQ Meatballs
Cooking spray1 lb ground beef1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon BBQ rub seasoningsalt & pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 350 degreesPrepare [...]

BBQ Potato Salad

We made the following dish during the Tailgating Cooking Class I hosted. You can view pics of the event HERE.
BBQ Potato Salad
2 lbs red potatoes
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
2-3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard1 tablespoon BBQ rub seasoning3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 cup crispy bacon, crumbled
1/4 cup chives or [...]

Comfort Cookin’

The fall season is upon us and I was in the mood for comfort food. What’s comfort food to me? Fried chicken with mac & cheese of course!
What makes this particular recipe fried chicken interesting is that I’ve soaked it in buttermilk and seasoned it with a BBQ rub for some flavor. The mac & [...]

Honey BBQ Sauce for Pork Ribs

Honey BBQ Sauce for Pork Ribs

1 cup honey1 cup ketchup1/2 cup soy sauce1/4 white distilled vinegar1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard1 tablespoon teaspoon paprika1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 tablespoon ground cumin2-3 lbs pork ribs
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients until well blended. Season your pork [...]

Pulling & Stretching

Cranberry sauce is not just for Thanksgiving. In fact, I used a jar of whole cranberry relish to make pulled pork tonight. With the leftover mac & cheese I still had from the other day, I stretched the remaining cheesy goodness to make fried mac & cheese nuggets.The cranberry is one of only a handful [...]