Tacos el Pastor

Tacos el Pastor

This classic dish was inspired by the Shawarma made by Lebanese immigrants to Mexico. They adapted this dish to use an adobo sauce and pork. This is a great party dish, where everyone can make their own tacos according to what they like. The sauce 

Pork Tenderloin

Pork Tenderloin

This is an easy and delicious meal, which is also quick, easy and economical. It is very predictable to cook, which makes it an dependable meal for you to prepare. The pork tenderloin is the same muscle as the beef filet mignon; it is extremely 

Chicken Shawarma

Chicken Shawarma

We have a new grill that includes a rotisserie, and when I saw this recipe I wanted to give it a try. This recipe has it’s roots in the Levant region of the Ottoman Empire and Shawarma in turn was the inspiration for Turkish doner 

Grilled Tri Tip

Grilled Tri Tip

This cut of beef comes from bottom of the sirloin. Because of it’s size and shape, it is commonly cooked like a roast but it tastes like a steak. Keep it Medium Rare and it will be tender and flavorful like a sirloin steak. The 

Whole Grilled Picanha

Whole Grilled Picanha

Best known as the beef served on skewers at Brazilian restaurants, the Picanha is a top sirloin roast with a fat cap left on it. It has an intense beef flavor and is tender when cooked to Medium or less. It is also very forgiving 

Smoked Chuck Roast

Smoked Chuck Roast

Often called “the Poor Man’s Brisket”, it certainly costs less than a whole brisket but it doesn’t need to make any apologies for flavor or juiciness. You can slice this like a brisket, or shred it, or chunk it if it’s going on tortillas. Low 

Calico Beans

Calico Beans

This is a great side dish to make with BBQ meats, or add some cooked sausage or leftover pulled pork and make it a complete meal. This recipe originally comes from Meathead Goldwyn’s Amazing Ribs, and I’ve made a few tweaks to it since then.

Corned Beef

Corned Beef

Whether it’s for a traditional St. Patrick’s Day dinner, or to make a Reuben Sandwich, fresh Corned Beef that you make yourself is a delicious way to go. Corned Beef brine is a combination of salts (including curing salt), sugar, vinegar, and savory seasonings.When I 

Hot Dogs

Hot Dogs

Ok, I generally like to put more effort into a meal than this, but I have to admit that hot dogs over an open fire is still one of my favorite meals. We probably do this for Saturday night supper at least twice a month 

Fish Foil Packs

Fish Foil Packs

Here’s another way to prepare fish in aluminum foil – this one is a complete meal. This is a delicious combination – I’ve made it as a shore lunch for groups I’ve taken fishing and they raved about how good it tastes. The cooked lemon