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Pork

Pellet Grill Smoked Spare Ribs (Texas-Style)

Texas-style spare ribs seasoned with salt and coarse black pepper smoked low and slow for maximum smoke flavor and spritzed with a maple, apple-cide vinegar mix to give a sweet glaze.

6 hours 50 minutes
A black bowl filled with fried rice garnished with chopped green onions, shredded carrots, and sesame seeds, placed on a wooden surface.
Better Than Takeout

Hibachi-Style Fried Rice

Make restaurant-style hibachi fried rice at home with buttery rice, eggs, veggies, and savory seasonings. A quick, easy side or main ready in minutes.

30 minutes
Better Than Takeout

Lemon Chicken (Better Than Takeout)

Crispy double-fried tempura chicken tossed in a glossy lemon sauce. This Better Than Takeout lemon chicken dinner comes together in about 40 minutes.

40 minutes
Dessert

Moist Banana Bread

My banana bread is EXTREMELY moist, all thanks to the buttermilk and molasses.

1 hour 40 minutes
Close-up of golden, sauce-covered pieces of fried chicken topped with white sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Chicken

Crispy Orange Chicken (Better Than Takeout)

Crispy double-fried tempura chicken tossed in a glossy orange sauce. This Better Than Takeout orange chicken dinner comes together in about 40 minutes.

40 minutes
A bowl filled with flavorful ground beef taco meat mixed with small pieces of onion, topped with chopped parsley, with a spoon resting inside. The bowl sits on a gray and white checkered cloth.
Beef

Ground Beef Taco Meat

Skip the seasoning packet. This homemade ground beef taco meat hits with a hard sear, bloomed spices, and a finishing squeeze of lime.

25 minutes
Close-up of two thick slices of smoked beef brisket stacked on top of each other, showing a dark bark on the outside and visible pink smoke ring and moist texture inside.
Texas-Style

Pellet Grill Smoked Brisket (Texas-Style)

Texas-style smoked brisket with a simple salt and pepper rub, dry brined overnight, wrapped in butcher paper, and rested until perfect. The real deal.

15 hours 20 minutes
A black bowl filled with vibrant yellow saffron risotto is placed on a light surface. A textured beige cloth is partially visible on the left side of the image.
Sides

Saffron Risotto

This saffron risotto is creamy, golden, and rich with Parmesan. Learn the simple techniques that make restaurant-quality risotto easy at home.

30 minutes
A close-up view of several pieces of golden-brown Tempura Chicken resting on a wire rack, perfect for takeout or enjoying fresh and crispy at home.
Chicken

Tempura Chicken (Just Like Takeout!)

Make crispy, tender tempura chicken at home with a light club soda batter and flavorful marinade. Perfect for dipping, snacking, or serving with rice!

35 minutes
A small green ceramic bowl filled with Brioche Bread Pudding topped with a thick yellow Bourbon Sauce. Another similar dessert and a small jug of sauce are visible in the background on a red surface.
Dessert

Brioche Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce

A rich and cozy bread pudding made with brioche, warm spices, and a silky bourbon sauce. Perfectly custardy, easy to bake, and amazing served warm with ice cream.

1 hour 5 minutes
A plate with two golden biscuits covered in creamy white sausage gravy infused with sage, a spoon to the side. In the background, more biscuits rest in a baking dish beside a pepper shaker and fresh herbs.
Condiments

Homestyle Sausage Gravy with Sage

The Best Sage Sausage Gravy (That’ll Make You Want Breakfast for Dinner) Listen, I’m not going to pretend this sage sausage gravy is some kind of health food. But you know what? Sometimes you need a breakfast that gives you a warm hug from the inside, and this creamy, savory gravy absolutely delivers. This is…

20 minutes
A baking dish lined with a red and white towel holds several golden brown drop biscuits. A small bowl of honey with a honey dipper and a few slices of butter are visible nearby.
Quick Breads

Quick Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

Whip up these fluffy, golden buttermilk drop biscuits in minutes using simple ingredients and zero kneading. Perfect for breakfast, dinner, or snacking.

30 minutes