Posts by James Smith

Let’s get honest: If you’ve ever stood by the grill trying to keep the chicken from turning into shoe leather while prepping a knock-out salad, you know that Chicken Caesar salad is the...

There’s just something about the smell of sweet bourbon and garlic caramelizing in a hot pan that gets my mouth watering. As a guy who lives for BBQ weekends, experimenting with sauces, and...

I have to admit, I didn’t set out to convert anyone with this recipe. It started as a last-ditch effort to use up the ridiculous pile of zucchini that took over my backyard one July—honestly, I...

Look, I’ll be honest with you—when I first walked into Chicken Salad Chick, I wasn’t expecting to be blown away. I mean, salad? Really? But my wife dragged me in (God bless her), and...

Here’s something I don’t usually admit — after a long day around smoke, flames, and brisket bark, I crave something different. Something not kissed by mesquite or slow-cooked for 12 hours....

Let me tell you straight up—I'm the kind of guy who lights the grill before his morning coffee. Ribs, brisket, smoked sausage—you name it, I’ve probably cooked it low and slow while sipping a...