Ingredients (about 24 cookies): 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky, your choice) 1 cup sugar (white or ½ white + ½ brown sugar for softer cookies) 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon baking soda (optional, adds a little lift) Pinch of salt (optional, if your peanut butter isn’t salted) Instructions: … [Read more...] about Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
Smoked Meats
Spicy Chicken Skewers (SUPER EASY)
Ingredients Glaze 1/2 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce 2 tablespoons of honey 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper Skewers 2 chicken breasts or 4 chicken thighs 1 red or green bell pepper c 1 red or yellow onion Instructions Mix the BBQ sauce, honey and crushed red pepper flakes in a small container and set aside. You may need to warm it a bit to … [Read more...] about Spicy Chicken Skewers (SUPER EASY)
Easy Beer Cheese
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ¾ cup beer (lager or ale works best—avoid overly bitter IPAs) ½ cup milk (or half & half for creaminess) 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional for tang) ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon paprika 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Salt & … [Read more...] about Easy Beer Cheese
Easy From-Scratch Caramel Sticky Buns
Ingredients Dough: 3/4 cup warm milk (about 110°F) 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet) 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Filling: 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter, melted Caramel Topping: 1/2 cup … [Read more...] about Easy From-Scratch Caramel Sticky Buns
Cowboy Casserole
32 ounces tater tots1 pound ground beef½ medium yellow onion, diced10 ounces Rotel tomatoes, not drained½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon onion powder¼ teaspoon ground black pepper1 cup sour cream10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted15.25 ounces whole kernel corn, drained1½ cups Colby and Monterey Jack cheese shredded, divided1 tablespoon chives, … [Read more...] about Cowboy Casserole
Tracie’s Best Chili Ever
Ingredients 5 strips uncooked bacon chopped 1 large yellow onion diced (about 1 cup) 1 red pepper diced 3 cloves garlic minced (about 1 Tablespoon) 1 lb ground beef (I use 90% but any will work) 1 Tablespoon brown sugar 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1 Tablespoon ancho chili powder 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon onion … [Read more...] about Tracie’s Best Chili Ever
7 Layer Bean Dip
We made this tonight. Super easy!!! INGREDIENTS 16 ounce can of refried beans 16 ounces sour cream 1 package of Taco Seasoning 1/2 cup sliced black olives 1/2 cup chopped green onions 4 - 6 ounces FRESH Pico de Gallo 6 - 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese PREPARATION Using a glass baking dish, we used a 10 inch glass pie pan, spread the refried … [Read more...] about 7 Layer Bean Dip
Smoked Tri Tip
Tri Tip is probably one of the easiest cuts of meat to cook, but if done incorrectly will come out tough as shoe leather and dry. You have to be careful but it's fairly simple. The roast pictured is about 2 pounds. You can find them larger in some places. This is primarily a West Coast cut of meat so finding them here in Georgia is challenging and finding them larger than … [Read more...] about Smoked Tri Tip
Basic Pork Shoulder Rub
Ingredients 1/2 cup smoked paprika 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup salt 1/4 cup garlic powder 2 tablespoons black pepper 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 tablespoons chipotle chili pepper 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon dry mustard Instructions Mix together all of the ingredients in a … [Read more...] about Basic Pork Shoulder Rub
Blueberry BBQ Sauce
Blueberry Barbecue Blueberry BBQ sauce is going to be your favorite new favorite BBQ sauce. It’s naturally sweet with a slight tang. It pairs well with grilled or smoked pork. Ingredients 1 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon maple syrup (you can adjust this to your taste) 1 clove fresh garlic, … [Read more...] about Blueberry BBQ Sauce
Scott’s Sweet Side Rub
INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 2 1/2 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 3/4 teaspoon mustard powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper INSTRUCTIONS Mix all of the ingredients together. Store in an airtight container … [Read more...] about Scott’s Sweet Side Rub
Pork Belly Bacon
Pork Belly Bacon Ingredients 2 to 3 pounds pork belly 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons kosher salt (or other coarse, non-iodized salt) 1 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon curing salt Instructions Wash pork belly with clear water and pat dry with paper towels. Hash cut the fat cap on the meat to allow curing salts to penetrate Mix all … [Read more...] about Pork Belly Bacon
Super Simple Pork Loin
Note: This is for pork loin. NOT ternderloin. Completely different cuts of meat. However, this is probably one of my favorite cuts of meat. It super easy and doesn't take a full day to smoke and has incredible flavor. We make sandwiches, put it in soup, and Tracie's Charro beans. The ones available at Costco are about 8 pounds or so. I don't brine it at all. Coat the … [Read more...] about Super Simple Pork Loin
Grumpy’s Sexy Rubbed and Fingered Butt
The Butt One pork butt, I prefer bone in. Bones in butts are the best. Trim a little fat off to your liking. Don't trim all of it. I like my butts to be substantial. Coat all surfaces with yellow or brown (your choice) mustard. Doesn't really impact the flavor at all. Just used as a binder. Sprinkle Pappy's Choice Seasoning (Less Salt) over entire surface, (a good … [Read more...] about Grumpy’s Sexy Rubbed and Fingered Butt