Recipes

AUTHENTIC HOMEMADE DUMPLINGS (JIAOZI)
How to make authentic, homemade dumplings (jiaozi in Chinese) filled with a juicy pork and shrimp mixture. This is a great recipe to make as a family!
GLUTEN FREE CINNAMON APPLE MUFFINS
To die for cinnamon apple muffins with a crunchy, brown sugar topping. Simple, tasty, you won't believe they're gluten free!
MOJO CUBANO SANDWICH - BETTER THAN CUBAN
Chef Zach Pike has taken the classic Cuban sandwich and gussied it up with delicious, marinated pork, homemade mustard, pickled onions, and a sweet & spicy mojo sauce. Give this one a try - your taste buds won't be disappointed!
INSTANT POT OXTAIL PHO WITH SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS
Oxtail Pho in an Instant Pot? This incredibly delicious dish only takes 30 Minutes to make. So tasty and so good you'll want more... Easy to make!
CHILI SMOKED PARMESAN CHEDDAR TUNA MELT
If you are craving a tuna melt this is the way to go! By adding parmesan cheese, smoked cheddar cheese and chili powder... It's a flavor explosion in your mouth!
DAD'S MOUTHWATERING PRIME RIB
Dads Prime Rib Roast! This juicy, smoky, mouthwatering hunk of roast beef, makes you crave more every time! Usually this is front and center for any holiday recipe ideas, but you can make this all year long it's that good!
HEARTY BEEF STEW
A hearty delicious beef stew that will warm your soul. Tender meat with carrots and potatoes to fill your belly. Easy to make, great for leftovers!
CHICKEN MEATBALL PASTA
A simple and flavorful dish using ingredients that you likely have on hand! Moist and tender meatballs in a fresh tomato-pesto sauce. No penne pasta? No problem! Swap it out for whatever's in your cupboard!
POKE BOWL WITH KALBI BEEF OR CHICKEN
Kalbi beef short ribs in a poke bowl makes for incredible flavor! Not into the Beef? Try chicken instead! With an abundance of topping options, the delicious possibilities are endless!
HAWAIIAN PORTUGUESE BEAN SOUP
Flavorful and filling Hawaiian Portuguese Bean Soup! A local tradition that will have you coming back for more!
SPICY RIBEYE STEAK TACOS
Nothing beats Ribeye steak turned into tacos especially when you make them spicy! This alternate way to make the spicy sauce with broccoli is crazy good. Time to up your game!
GRILLED MARINATED FLANK STEAK OAXACAN TLAYUDA
Melt in your Mouth! One of my most favorite dishes of all time is this Oaxacan Tlayuda with marinated flank steak that my good friend Chef Armando makes! Once you have this juicy delicious Mexican style pizza you'll crave it all the time... we do!
CHEESY SAUSAGE AND HASHBROWN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
All of your favorite breakfast foods in casserole form! The perfect savory breakfast and easy to make ahead of time too!
SMOKED BRISKET AND PULLED PORK SANDWICH
Smoked beef brisket meets pulled pork barbecue meets tangy coleslaw. Layer upon layer of smoky, saucy goodness! The Mac Daddy of all sandwiches!
BIG JIM'S WAGYU STEAK
Big Jim teaches us all about this highly prized cut of beef and gives us some pointers on preparing it...if you're ever so lucky to get your hands on some! 
CHEESY CAULIFLOWER RISOTTO WITH BACON
The rich flavors of bacon and Parmesan cheese turn this cauliflower risotto into a super-flavorful side. A great, low-carb alternative to regular risotto!
SMOKED CORNED BEEF SANDWICHES WITH COLESLAW
Smoked corned beef brisket sandwich so tender and flavorful that you’ll never prepare corned beef any other way! Paired with a quick and easy slaw…on the sandwich or on the side…it’s your call!
SPARE RIBS VS. BABY BACK RIBS
Have you always wondered what the difference is between spare ribs and baby back ribs? Big Jim with Big Jim's Barbecue breaks it down for us and gives us some pointers on the best way to prepare the two.
BACON WRAPPED JALAPEÑO POPPERS WITH TEQUILA AIOLI SAUCE
A SUPER BOWL Must have - JALAPEÑO POPPERS with TEQUILA AIOLI DIPPING SAUCE!!! These are SOOO DAMNNNNN GOOD! The perfect party appetizer! Delicious jalapeño poppers stuffed with a cheesy sausage mixture, wrapped in bacon and served with a tequila dipping sauce...what's not to love?!? Perfect for parties, game day and tailgating.
PERFECTLY GRILLED TRI-TIP
Tri-tip is an awesome and inexpensive cut of beef that grills up juicy and flavorful in a matter of minutes. It's perfect for parties!!
GLUTEN-FREE BROWNIES
These melt-in-your-mouth brownies are rich and fudgy and everything a brownie should be. You'd never guess they're gluten-free!