Author: Stacy and Mike

Jalapeno Cheddar Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
BBQ

Our Best BBQ and Smoker Recipes

There are so many BBQ and Smoker recipes out there. And we have so many that we use regularly. These are our top BBQ and Smoker recipes. The recipes here are our most requested. Here you will find links to our best BBQ and smoked meats as well as sides and appetizers.

a white plate filled with homamde sausage rolls and a small bowl of mustard in the middle with more sausage rolls in the background
Appetizers and Snacks

Homemade Sausage Rolls

Homemade Sausage Rolls make a great appetizer or snack. This recipe is easy to make and takes less time than running to the store to buy premade sausage rolls. You have probably seen sausage rolls in the freezers at your local grocery stores. Or maybe you have had sausage rolls at a party or event. […]

Pumpkin pie with cut outs of crust shaped ike a turkey and leaves
Baking

Easy Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Pie is so quick and easy to make that you won’t want to buy store-bought pumpkin pie ever again. What Ingredients Are in an Easy Pumpkin Pie? This pie has five ingredients. They are all easy to find in any grocery store. Pumpkin Puree- This is the one ingredient that you have to be […]

Bowl of potato salad
Side Dishes

Our 5 Best BBQ Side Dishes

No BBQ is complete without side dishes to compliment the main dish, which is usually the meat. Here are our 5 most requested and loved side dishes to make any BBQ complete. Creamy Potato Salad This is an adaptation of my mom’s Potato Salad. Creamy Potato Salad is made with mashed potatoes instead of cubes. […]

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Mike's Blog, Stacy's Blog

Backyard Entertaining Tips

Backyard Entertaining Tips During Summer, the best entertaining usually happens outdoors. Who doesn’t like to be outdoors when the weather is sunny and warm? But although the weather is beautiful in the summer, sometimes there are pitfalls. Many things can cause outdoor entertaining to be uncomfortable. Read on for our Backyard Entertaining Tips. Disclosure: Some […]

Sticky BBQ Drumsticks
Chicken and Turkey

Sticky BBQ Drumsticks

These Sticky BBQ Drumsticks are easy to make and because they are marinated first, they are juicy and tender inside. Can be served hot or cold, making these drumsticks great for a family BBQ or picnic or even a day at the beach. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. If […]

pan of bbq beer cheese queso on the BBQ
Appetizers and Snacks, BBQ

BBQ Beer Cheese Queso

Who doesn’t love to dip a tortilla chip in cheese sauce? It is one of our favourite ways to eat tortilla dips especially when the cheese dip has been made outside on the BBQ. And this recipe for BBQ Beer Cheese Queso is one of our favourites. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post […]

BBQ, Marinades and Rubs

Asian Pork Marinade

Asian Pork Marinade Pork is one of the most barbecued meats in our backyard, next to chicken. It is versatile and our whole family loves it. This Asian Pork Marinade is used a lot because it adds great flavor to the meat. This is one of our go-to marinades for pork chops and pork tenderloin […]

Apple Cole Slaw
Side Dishes

Apple Coleslaw

No barbecue is complete without side dishes. Apple Coleslaw is one of the sides we like to serve because it pairs well with pork or chicken.   I like to change things up when it comes to coleslaw, always experimenting with different flavors. Coleslaw is one of those salads the flavors can be easily changed. […]