Slow Cooker Beer Brats

With the Super Bowl coming up I thought this would be a good time to post this Slow Cooker Beer Brats recipe. Because they are cooked in the slow cooker they turn out super tender and eliminate any possibility of tough and chewy casings. If you want to you could take this recipe a step … Read more

Grilled Hamburger Sliders Recipe

With football season here I thought it would be a good time to post this Grilled Burger Sliders Recipe. This is a simple recipe that doesn’t require many ingredients, and because of the size, they cook quickly. You can use your choice of condiments on the burgers to make them as fancy as you would … Read more

Grilled Southwest Pork Burgers Recipe

If the shocking price of ground beef is getting you down give this Grilled Southwest Pork Burgers Recipe a try. These burgers have a delicious combination of flavors and are nice and juicy. My wife says she likes them better than the grilled ground beef burgers. Although I wouldn’t go that far; these burgers are … Read more

Mexican Macaroni Salad Recipe

With Labor Day approaching I thought this would be a good time to post another side dish recipe. This is a simple recipe to prepare and will feed a good size crowd. The recipe is mildly seasoned so if you want to heat it up a little bit, it should work out well; Jalapenos would … Read more

Gas Grill Smoked Pork Chops Recipe

Adding smoked flavor to your grilled food can be a nice added touch. This Gas Grill-Smoked Pork Chops Recipe adds a nice lightly smoked flavor to the pork chops complimented by a delicious homemade barbeque sauce. The pork chops for this recipe are thick cut to allow enough time for the pork to absorb the … Read more

Tennessee Whiskey Smoked Pork Ribs Recipe/with Gas Grill

Incorporating wood smoke into your grilling can be a little challenging, and time consuming, but it is well worth the time and effort. Different types of wood can give off unique types of flavor. Smoking with your gas grill is not as hard as you think. A piece of aluminum foil, some wood chips, and … Read more

Chili Corn Chip Hot Dogs Recipe

“Looking for a fun twist on the classic hot dog? Try this delicious Chili Corn Chip Hot Dog recipe that combines the savory flavors of chili and cheese with the crunch of corn chips. This recipe is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults, making it the perfect option for a backyard … Read more

Best Ever Grilled Turkey Burgers Recipe

With the 4th of July coming up at the end of the week I thought it would be a great time to post this Best Ever Grilled Turkey Burgers Recipe. This is a simple recipe that requires very few ingredients, almost no prep time, and cooks quickly, with the end result being delicious, juicy, burgers. … Read more

Steak Dry Rub Recipe

Steaks on the grill are always a nice treat so when I ran across this spice rub recipe I decided to give it a try. I used this spice rub on ribeye steaks and they were delicious. This is a fairly large recipe so you will have spice mixture left over to use on future … Read more

Shrimp Cold Salad Recipe

This Shrimp Cold Salad Recipe makes a great side dish to go with your next cookout, or it is hearty enough to use as a standalone one dish meal. The recipe is quick, and simple to put together. Just be sure to allow enough time for it to chill a little bit before serving.   … Read more

Glazed Barbequed Chicken Thighs Recipe

If you are looking for a really good grilled chicken recipe for the 4th of July; this is it. It does take a little extra time to put this recipe together, but it is well worth the effort. The chicken turns out tender, sticky, and delicious. The chicken thighs marinate in the spice rub for … Read more

Brats and Beer Recipe

It’s a beautiful day here in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan so I decided to fire up the grill. I have quite a few brat recipes on my blog already, but this one was a little different so I decided to give it a try. it is a little more work than just throwing the … Read more

Grilled Country Ribs Recipe

Here’s another simple and really good recipe for country ribs; sticky, gooey, tender and delicious. As always the secret is in the sauce. These ribs are precooked in the oven and then finished off on the grill. I decided to serve these ribs with a cold salad which pared really well. This is a simple … Read more

Grilled California Burgers Recipe

I can’t think of a better way to stat out National Burger Month than with these Grilled California Burgers. This is a simple and quick recipe that incorporates pickled jalapenos into the burger. I decided to grill these but they can also be done on the stovetop – but the grilled flavor turns into something … Read more

Western Hot Dogs Recipe

It has been a long winter here in Upper Michigan, but it is finally starting to warm up. It seemed good to fire up the grill without having to huddle around it to keep warm. When you’re tight for time hot dogs can be a great choice for lunch or supper. They grill quickly and … Read more

Grilled Pepper Jack Chicken Burgers

28 below zero on Tuesday night, 26 below zero on Wednesday night with a high of -1 during the day – what the Hell!!! I am really tired of it like many other people are across the county; so I decided to heat things up a little bit and fired up the grill. Yes it … Read more

Moist and Delicious Grilled Well Done Bacon Cheese Burgers Recipe

If you want to WOW your guests at your next tailgate party on game day fire up the grill and give these Moist and delicious grilled, well done Bacon Cheeseburgers a try. This is a simple recipe to put together, requiring very little prep time. This recipe calls for cooked bacon so if you want … Read more

Grilled Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey Burgers

We still have some fresh garden tomatoes at the farmers’ markets here in upper Michigan. I love grilled burgers topped with fresh tomatoes so when I saw this Grilled Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey Burgers recipe I decided to fire up the grill. This is a very simple recipe that is quick to put together and … Read more

Grilled St. Louis-Style Pork Steaks Recipe

There are a couple of Grilled St. Louis-Style recipes I have wanted to try. In an effort to lighten up on the beef a little bit I decided on this Grilled St. Louis-Style Pork Steaks Recipe. This recipe has quite a few ingredients but actually is a very simple recipe. Because of the way the … Read more