How about a board of fork-tender, bite-through smoked chicken thighs this weekend? Or for Father’s day? These chicken thighs are marinated first in my BBQ spice blend and then sit overnight in a mixture of soy and orange juice that adds a ton of flavour. They’re then smoked 100% on a Weber Kettle and finished…
This homemade bacon cheeseburger is so satisfying, it’s the one reason why I’ll never go full vegan. But I don’t push the boundaries of my flexitarian lifestyle for any old burger. No. When I make burgers, I don’t mess around. They’ve got to be big, juicy, all-beef, fully loaded and preferably stuffed inside these ridiculously…
I love Pina Coladas because every time I make them I instantly feel like I’m on vacation. The perfect Pina colada should be balanced with richness from the coconut cream, acidity from the lime and just the right amount of sweetness from the pineapple juice. How to Make this Easy Pina Colada This recipe is…
I’ll admit, getting sweet potato wedges crispy without deep frying them is tricky. And sometimes deep frying in your kitchen (a.k.a the smell of the fryer) is just a no-go. But what if I told you… That there is a way. A fool-proof, crispy-every-time method for baking these little sweet potato babies that’s easy and…
This recipe for fall off the bone ribs is so good, that your friends might think you’re a BBQ master. So what’s the trick? Braise them! You could spend 8 hours smoking ribs or you could a third of the time with a flavourful braise that will mean no-fail, melt-in-your-mouth ribs with a smoky charred…
Those who’ve had bitterballen before know exactly what’s up. They’re just too good to turn down. Crispy golden brown on the outside and stuffed with mouth-watering braised beef make these the ultimate snack to munch on while sipping a frosty beer. Living in the Netherlands, I’ve had my fair share of these tasty snacks and have…
This fried chicken recipe is so good it’s dangerous. I promise that once you try this method, you will never go back to frying chicken any other way. Having the ability to make fried chicken whenever you want at home is indeed a superpower that everyone around you will notice. 👀 If you’d like to…
I stumbled across this genius cucumber salad from Alain Passard after he recently shared it online. If you’re not aware of who Alain Passard is, he’s the chef and owner of 3 star Michelin L’Arpege in Paris. His dishes are vegetable focussed and truly magic. Cucumber, kiwi and onion may seem like a strange combination…
In my opinion, there’s no better way to cook chestnut mushrooms than with tons of hot foamy butter, a bit of fresh garlic, chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon. It’s exactly what I want to eat when the weather starts to get a little colder around the start of fall. But as these mushrooms…
I love almost all steak sauces but sometimes I want something a little lighter, like this charred green onion chimichurri. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE classic sauces like béarnaise, demi-glace, peppercorn sauce and steak Diane sauce but I think they’re best saved for cold winter nights. For summer I want something lighter, quicker and…
Who doesn’t love soup? It’s that smooth and silky texture of any soup that’s so desirable. And this soup is a genius way to use up any leftover white asparagus trim. That’s especially important when you are paying top dollar for it too. You can save the trim from the other white asparagus recipe and…
Mac and cheese is an uber-comforting classic, but smoked mac and cheese is a game-changer in comfort food. You can’t just make a normal mac and cheese, throw it under some smoke and hope for the best. No, no, no. You’ll end up with stodgy, overcooked mac and cheese that’s pretty average. After many mac…
If you’ve ever wanted to try a grilled spatchcock chicken, then you’re in the right place. It may sound complicated, but the truth is it’s actually really easy. Plus, when you spatchcock a chicken it will cook much faster and more evenly than a regular roast chicken. As long as you follow the correct time…
It’s true, you can make a smoked grilled cheese sandwich (or a grilled smoked cheese sandwich?). Imagine the crunchy-soft and buttery edges of a few thick slices of white sourdough sandwiched around some oh-so-delicious, smokey-melty cheese. It’s practically fried gold! This is the kinda recipe that’s perfect when you’re camping. As long as you have…
The beauty of this Traeger salmon is that you can make it in one day. Yep, it’s the turbo mode method for when you don’t feel like waiting an entire weekend to have deliciously smokey maple-glazed salmon. It’s quick-cured to improve the outside texture and finished on the hottest setting at the end to set…
