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Grilled S’mores Pie Recipe

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This Grilled S’mores Pie Recipe is the best way to use your grill on Fall. My kids and I love s’mores, there’s something about how crunchy and chewy and melty they are that makes us crave them every single weekend, and since I’m a good dad I’m always trying to make some for them (and who am I kidding? for me too!).

Grilled S'mores Pie Recipe

But I’m not always looking for the perfect moment to make s’mores, I’m also looking for the best ways to incorporate them into our life. We’ve made s’mores pancakes, s’mores waffles, and lately batches and batches of this grilled s’mores pie.

Grilled S'mores Pie Recipe

This grilled s’mores pie actually has all my passion merged into one (it would only need bacon to be complete). It’s grilled which is my favorite cooking method, it’s full of chocolate, it has a ton of melty and sticky marshmallows, and it’s super easy to whip up at home. You don’t need to be a master chef or to know your way around the kitchen to make this, and that in my opinion is what makes it so perfect.

Grilled S'mores Pie Recipe

The reason why this is so delicious is because it’s grilled! That’s also the reason why this is so easy to make. If you’ve never grilled your dessert before you are missing big time because the flavors get a million times better! I mean if you do it right (and doing it right is easy pal), you get all the smoky flavor from your grill which amps up your dessert to the next level.

Grilled S'mores Pie Recipe

You can then serve this as is (because it’s mouthwatering on its own), or if you are feeling like amping it up even more, serve it with a huge scoop of chocolate bacon ice cream on top.

Grilled S'mores Pie Recipe

Grilled S’mores Pie

Ingredients

  • 1 Pie crust
  • 2 Cups chocolate chips
  • 1 Cup crushed cookies
  • ¼ Cup milk
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • ¼ Cup marshmallow fluff
  • Large marshmallows to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to 350F.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat melt the chocolate with the milk, cornstarch, and marshmallow fluff.
  3. Turn off the heat and incorporate the cookies. Stir to combine.
  4. In a skillet place the pie crust, pour the chocolate mix, and top with the large marshmallows.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the grill and cook until done.
  6. Serve and enjoy. We hope that you love our Grilled S’mores Pie Recipe.
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Apple Cider Whiskey Recipe

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I’m going to be honest with you, I love when fall comes around. I love the summer months, when it’s all about cold drinks and grilled foods. But fall means cooler temperatures and that means I’m whipping up a strong drink. My favorite is this apple cider whiskey recipe that’s easy to make, everyone loves it plus it has some of the flavors of the season.

Apple Cider Whiskey Recipe

There are a million ways to do this drink which is one of the things I love the most, but my tried and true recipe is using a mix of apple cider + spices + cranberries + whiskey.

Apple Cider Whiskey Recipe

My only advice here? Go big on the whiskey! Seriously don’t be afraid by it. Since the apple cider and the cranberries are sweet, and we have a ton of spices mixed in there, you need to go big on the whiskey if you want to taste it out. So trust me when I say this is a strong drink.

Apple Cider Whiskey Recipe

The other thing you need to keep in mind is that you need to cook the spices and the apple cider if you want to have really bold flavors. If you only mix in the spices and call it a day instead of cooking them you are going to end up with a flat drink. Cooking it makes the spices bloom which in turns makes this drink a million times better.

Apple Cider Whiskey Recipe

Finally, let it chill for some time (I usually go for 1 hour but you can also chill it overnight) before serving it. However, this drink is also delicious served piping hot so if you leave somewhere with really low temperatures and the thought of drinking something cold doesn’t make you happy, you can still enjoy this drink.

Apple Cider Whiskey Recipe

Apple Cider Whiskey Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups whiskey
  • 4 Cups apple cider
  • ½ Cup lemon juice
  • 2 Whole Cloves
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • Cardamom to taste
  • ¼ Cup cranberries

Directions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, place the apple cider, cloves, cardamom, cranberries, and cinnamon stick. Stir and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Stain and pour into a pitcher and add the lemon juice.
  3. Mix and take it to the fridge for 1 hour.
  4. When ready to serve, mix in the whisky.
  5. Fill glasses with the cocktail.
  6. Serve and enjoy.

Apple Cider Whiskey RecipeWe hope that you enjoyed our Apple Cider Whiskey Recipe.

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Smoky Chicken Enchilada Pasta

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I love Mexican food.  There, I said it. I also love pasta and all things Italian. In this dish, we will be combining these two loves!  I present you with Smoky Chicken Enchilada Pasta.

Smoky Chicken Enchilada Pasta

This is pretty much a combination of the two most popular cuisines in the country. We have Mexican food and Italian food combined into one dish.  This makes for a stupid good meal.

Smoky Chicken Enchilada Pasta

We are using all the good things an enchilada has, which is basically tomato and chicken, spices, and peppers. We are then mixing that with a little Italian flair; think garlic, pasta and olive oil. Then we top everything with some bacon, because bacon makes everything better (and if you don’t believe then go and check this Bacon Chocolate Ice Cream to see what I’m talking about).

Smoky Chicken Enchilada Pasta

This is a pretty easy recipe that only takes around 20 minutes from start to finish. You can whip it up for a date night, you can make it for the family, heck you can make it for yourself! It’s one of those meals that works for every occasion in life.

Smoky Chicken Enchilada Pasta

The secret is letting the chicken rest with the herbs before cooking.  It takes the chicken from bland and boring to spicy and flavorful.

Smoky Chicken Enchilada Pasta

And finally always top with parsley, it’s totally worth the extra step.

Smoky Chicken Enchilada Pasta

Smoky Chicken Enchilada Pasta

Ingredients

  • 2 cups elbow pasta
  • 1 large chicken breast
  • 4 roma tomato, chopped
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1-2 canned chipotle peppers
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley leaves
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 3 bacon strips, chopped
  • drizzle extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Season the chicken with the garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side. Once done, cut into slices and set aside.
  3. While cooking the chicken, boil water in a pot (always salt your water), and cook the pasta until al dente.
  4. In a food processor, process the tomato, chipotle pepper, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  5. Heat the sauce is a saute pan.  Once hot, add the pasta and bacon.  Toss to coat well.  Plate the dish, and top with the chicken and parsley.
  6. Serve and enjoy.
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Pizza Biscuits Recipe

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When it comes to weekend breakfasts I love to eat a big and indulgent one. Think beer banana french toast bites and huevos rancheros. But when it comes to weekdays I was the type of guy that went with milk and cereal that’s until I found out this Pizza Biscuits recipe.

Pizza Biscuits are exactly what we need for breakfast on a weekday. They are portable, so you can take them with you on the go when you are driving to work (they go great with some black coffee), they are extremely flavorful so you don’t need to add any extra toppings which is a must if you plan to take them on the go, and you can make them ahead so it’s just grab and go before heading out.

Pizza Biscuits RecipeI’ve found myself making a batch of these biscuits during the weekends to have enough biscuits for the week. You can keep them in your fridge and then pop them in the microwave for a couple of seconds before eating them, or if you are like me and think that cold pizza has it’s own cool factor just eat them cold!

Pizza Biscuits RecipeI made them in two ways because I like variety. One with some marinara sauce and the other without the sauce and a double serving of cheese. Both of them are just as delicious and as packed with flavor, so it’s really up to you.

Pizza Biscuits RecipeMixing them together is as easy and adding your ingredients to a bowl and mixing until incorporated and then just pouring in a cupcake pan or muffin pan and taking to the oven until brown.

Pizza Biscuits RecipeYou can also make them smaller (using one of those bite sized cupcake pans) and use them to dip. They go great with a good cheese and beer dip and with a bbq chicken one.

Pizza Biscuits RecipePizza Biscuits Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ Cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Cup milk
  • ½ Cup marinara sauce
  • ¼ Cup butter
  • ½ Cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 Tbsp sour cream
  • 1 Tsp baking powder
  • 1 Tsp salt
  • 2 Eggs

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients until well combined.
  3. Optional: swap out the marinara sauce and double de cheddar cheese.
  4. Grease a muffin tray with non-stick cooking spray and pour one scoop of batter into each space.
  5. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes, or until brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and let them cool down.
  7. Serve and enjoy.
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BBQ Chicken Dip

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I believe that every guy should master 3 recipes: A great steak, an ice cold cocktail and a crowd favorite dip. Even if you don’t like to cook or don’t find yourself often in the kitchen, those 3 recipes are all you need for date nights, game watching parties and get-togethers with friends. This BBQ Chicken Dip is the dip recipe that I find myself making again and again.

BBQ Chicken Dip

To say that is delicious is a huge understatement, this recipe is packed with flavor, is creamy and has all the things a good dip recipe should have: flavor, thick and spreadable consistency and that easy to make factor that in my opinion is a must.

BBQ Chicken Dip

Also, you don’t need a lot of ingredients to make it, but rather a couple of tried and true favorites that should already be staples in your fridge like chicken breasts, bacon, BBQ sauce, cream cheese, shredded cheese, onion and salt and pepper + some green onions to decorate and add another punch of flavor. That’s all you need.

BBQ Chicken Dip

The other great thing that this BBQ Chicken Dip has is that you can make it ahead of time. Usually, I prefer to plan ahead so for me an appetizer that can be made ahead is a must for any party or gathering that I’m organizing, after all, I don’t want to be thinking about it before everyone arrives.

BBQ Chicken Dip

The other great thing? You can serve it with anything and everything! This dip is so versatile that it goes great with nachos, bread, vegetables, and even toasted tortillas. Don’t worry a lot about what to serve it with because it will only be a vehicle to transport it. When you have a dip this good you don’t need to worry about anything else.

BBQ Chicken Dip

BBQ Chicken Dip

Ingredients

  • ½ Pound chicken breasts
  • 3 Bacon strips
  • ½ Brick cream cheese
  • ½ Cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 Onion, chopped into small pieces
  • 1 Cup shredded white American cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions, as garnish

Directions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken for 8 minutes each side or until golden.
  2. Transfer to a cutting board and cut it into small pieces, set aside.
  3. Chop the bacon and cook it in a pan over medium heat for 6 minutes or until crispy. Set aside
  4. Optional: soften the cream cheese taking it to the microwave for a couple of seconds.
  5. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, white American cheese, BBQ sauce, salt, and pepper.
  6. Incorporate the onion, bacon and chicken
  7. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with green onions and some bacon.
  8. Optional: Cover and take to the fridge for up to 3 days.
  9. Serve and enjoy.

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Elvis Pudding Recipe

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You know how people use to say that Elvis’ favorite food was a peanut butter, banana, and bacon sandwich? Well, I decided to take it to the next dessert level and make a pudding with all those ingredients so my friends, we can consider this Elvis Pudding recipe the one.

Elvis Pudding RecipeAnd let’s talk about it for a second. This recipe is easy, even if making desserts is not your thing and you prefer to spend your day outdoors grilling steak after steak this dessert is something that you can really make. It’s not full of crazy to follow steps, and it’s chock full of flavor.

Elvis Pudding RecipeAnd when I say chock full of flavor I really mean it. This is not a bland pudding not at all! Elvis pudding is packed with peanut butter and with bananas and with a bit of bacon (who am I kidding? a lot of bacon) and then drizzled with chocolate syrup and topped with cookie crumbs (to resemble the bread).

Elvis Pudding RecipeSo how did we pack it with all of those ingredients? This is just a matter of simmering everything into a sauce pan and let it become creamy and velvety on its own.

Elvis Pudding RecipeSo you would need some mashed bananas, a couple of heaping tablespoons of peanut butter and some crispy bacon (I’m pretty sure those are staples in your pantry) and then some heavy cream, sugar, and toppings.

Elvis Pudding RecipeThat’s all you need, and there’s no crazy secret ingredient that needs to be sourced from the gourmet store.

Elvis Pudding RecipeAnother great thing? You can make it ahead of time so cook it up today and enjoy it tomorrow (or the day after that), being able to make it ahead is especially handy if you want to make it for a party.

Elvis Pudding Recipe

Ingredients

  • PB, Banana and bacon, Chocolate syrup, cookie crumbs
  • 2 mashed bananas
  • 3 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 5 crispy bacon strips, chopped
  • Topping
  • Cookie crumbs
  • Chocolate syrup

Directions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat mix the bananas, peanut butter, heavy cream, and sugar.
  2. Simmer and stir for 5 minutes.
  3. Reduce to low heat and stir for 1 more minute.
  4. Remove from the heat, add the bacon, and let it cool down for 10 minutes.
  5. Transfer to a bowl and take to the fridge for 3 hours.
  6. When ready to serve, pour into small bowls, top with cookie crumbs and chocolate syrup.
  7. Serve and enjoy you big hunk of burnin’ love.

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BBQ Bowl Recipe

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If you’ve been a reader around here for a while then you probably already know how deeply passionate I am about grilled dishes. For me cooking properly seasoned BBQ food is an art on its own and grilling is a great excuse to invite friends over to enjoy some home cooked meal and some cold drinks. But at the same time is the perfect way to cook a powerful weeknight dinner like this BBQ Bowl Recipe. BBQ Bowl Recipe This BBQ bowl has two things that make me make it day after day: BBQ Bowl Recipe 1. It’s super quick to make, so even if you are grilling the meat that same day you can still finish it up in under 30 minutes. You can also swap some things to fit whatever you like and have on hand already like maybe extra cheese or some lettuce. BBQ Bowl Recipe 2. You can use leftover meat from a BBQ to make it! This is for me the most important thing and the reason I’ve made this dish so much during Summer. After we host a BBQ at home, we are always left with bits and pieces of meat, so I just throw them in this bowl and call it a dinner. Trust me when I said this will come handy for the Labor Day weekend. BBQ Bowl Recipe And then it’s the fact that this is really delicious because honestly, that’s probably one of the most important things a good meal should be. The meat is perfectly seasoned, the avocado provides a lot of creaminess (that in my opinion is a must), and the cucumber is cool and gives all the crunchiness a good dish should have.  If you are feeling like taking this to the next level you can also add some bacon bits and a drizzle of bbq sauce. BBQ Bowl Recipe

BBQ Bowl Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds meat
  • 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 Tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sides: 1 Cup cooked rice Half cucumber sliced ½ Avocado, sliced

Directions

  1. Take the meat to a bowl and season it with the BBQ sauce, ground ginger, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Transfer to a pan over medium heat or griller and cook until desired doneness.
  3. Place meat on cutting board and slice into strips.
  4. Fill the bowls with the rice, avocado, cucumber and meat. Serve and enjoy.

BBQ Bowl Recipe

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Chocolate Cookie Bars Recipe

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I have to admit with you all, that I’m not a big fan of desserts. Sure I like to eat them, cooking them? Not so much. Let’s say that spending time baking something is not on my list of favorite things. However, every once in a while I find a recipe that I absolutely need to make like these Chocolate Cookie Bars recipe, and I hop on the baking bandwagon with both feet.

This Chocolate Cookie Bars recipe is simple to make and really delicious. They are also the perfect dessert or snack to whip up for us that don’t love to bake. The base is chewy and crunchy (everything a good cookie should be) and the topping is parts peanut butter parts grated chocolate because honestly more chocolate is always a good choice.

Chocolate Cookie Bars Recipe

So how can a guy who doesn’t bake whip up this? Easy, mainly because this recipe is easy. But here are a couple of things that you need to keep in mind.

Chocolate Cookie Bars Recipe

1. Start with a preheated oven. Yeah, I know it sounds like something that doesn’t make a difference at all but at least the cooking time is faster and that’s always a good thing in my books.
2. Mix everything into a bowl. I know that most recipes ask to mix things in specific order but let’s keep it easy ok? Just throw everything into a bowl and mix until it looks cool.
3. Bake (no need to say anything else about this)
4. Cover with as much peanut butter as you can and then add some shavings on top to decorate.

Chocolate Cookie Bars Recipe

And that’s pretty much it. Chocolate Cookie Bars baked by yourself, in no time. And in case you are wondering they are one of those recipes that’re an incredibly crowd favorite.

Chocolate Cookie Bars Recipe

Chocolate Cookie Bars

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup flour
  • ½ Cup butter
  • 1 Cup milk
  • 2 Eggs
  • ¼ Cup cocoa powder
  • ½ Cup chopped cookies
  • 1 Tsp baking powder
  • ½ Cup peanut butter
  • ½ Cup chocolate shavings

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, butter, milk, cocoa powder, eggs, chopped cookies, and baking powder.
  3. Stir until ingredients evenly combine.
  4. Pour batter into a greased baking pan.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and allow it to cool.
  7. Cover with peanut butter and chocolate shavings.
  8. Cut into bars.
  9. Serve and enjoy.

Chocolate Cookie Bars Recipe

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Louisiana Wings Recipe

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I love to make appetizers and finger food to share with friends and family when they come over. Whether it’s to watch a game, enjoy a BBQ, or just because, this Louisiana Wings recipe is a must make on my list.

Louisiana Wings Recipe

For me, wings are the perfect party food. You can eat them with your hands, you can dip them in extra sauces and dressings (ranch anyone?), and everybody loves them. Seriously have you ever met someone that didn’t like wings? It’s almost impossible because they are lip smacking good!

Louisiana Wings Recipe

These Louisiana Wings are just like the traditional wings, but better. They are hot, fire hot, and so packed with flavor any other dipping is not necessary.

Louisiana Wings Recipe

They are also so soft and tender they fall off the bone. I mean, you know you just made a good batch of chicken wings when they fall off the bone with almost no effort.

The secret to the supercharged flavor and the tenderness of these Louisiana Wings is marinating. If you’ve been a reader around here for a while, then you know what I think about marinating the meat before cooking it.

Louisiana Wings Recipe

Marinating let the flavors really soak into the meat, so you end up with a really flavorful appetizer. If you are marinating it with lemon juice as well, you “break down” the meat and the end result is so much tender and juicy. Overall if you are craving a flavorful, tender cut of meat (or wings) marinating it is the way to go.

Louisiana Wings Recipe

So that’s what I did with the Louisiana Wings, I marinated them in hot sauce, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and paprika for around 5 hours. Then after all the flavors were soaked, I grilled them until both sides were crispy and the wings were done.

Louisiana Wings Recipe

And then it’s just a matter of serving with some potato chips and enjoying the good conversation with friends and family.

Louisiana Wings Recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 ½ Lbs. cut in half chicken wings, tips discarded
  • 1 ½ Cup hot sauce
  • ½ Tsp. garlic salt
  • 1 Tsp. paprika
  • 1 Cup lemon juice
  • Potato chips for serving

Directions

  1. In a bowl mix the hot sauce, garlic salt, paprika, and lemon juice.
  2. In a different bowl, place the wings and cover with the sauce.
  3. Marinate for five hours.
  4. Grill for 20 – 30 minutes.
  5. Turn wings until both sides are crispy.
  6. Serve, side with some potato chips, and enjoy.
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Caramel Banana Oatmeal Recipe

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Every once in a while, I find myself craving some home cooked breakfast. You know the drill, something warm that tastes like comfort food, and while I’m not a big fan of oatmeal I decided to give it a try and make some Caramel Banana Oatmeal Recipe at home. And guys I have to say this is delicious.

Caramel Banana Oatmeal Recipe

The most important thing you need to know about this recipe? Is easy, and I’m not saying it just for the sake of saying it, I really mean it. This is a matter of throwing all your ingredients into a saucepan and waiting for it to cook and get all creamy. I usually make this on hectic weekday mornings but this is also a delicious recipe to make on a camping trip when you have limited utensils and ingredients. Since you only need one pot and you can take all the ingredients with you in a cooler is a good alternative to the classic PB&J sandwiches.

Caramel Banana Oatmeal Recipe

And then is the flavor factor, this is packed to the brims with flavor. The oatmeal is cooked with some mashed banana into it, so it’s almost like if a banana bread had a baby with oatmeal.

Caramel Banana Oatmeal Recipe

I decided to take it one step further and also add some caramel to the oatmeal because between you and I a drizzle of caramel makes everything better. While you can totally skip it if you are not too fond on caramel I really advise to keep it there. It gives a lot of depth flavor to the oatmeal + the banana and caramel combo is just one of the best flavor combinations I ever had.

Caramel Banana Oatmeal Recipe

And finally, before serving, top it off with some banana coins (and maybe an extra drizzle of caramel syrup).

Caramel Banana Oatmeal Recipe

Caramel Banana Oatmeal Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups oats
  • 1 ½ Cup milk
  • 1/4 Cup caramel syrup
  • 1/4 Cup chocolate syrup
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ Cup ripe banana, mashed
  • 1 Cup banana coins

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, over medium-high heat, add all the ingredients. Mix until incorporated. 
  2. Let it cook for 10 minutes or until thick.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Serve in bowls, top with banana coins and enjoy.

Caramel Banana Oatmeal Recipe

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