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Eggs and toast. Simple post workout meal. Got my Eggs and toast. Simple post workout meal. 

Got my morning workout in, some miles walking and even a little running. 

Now, time for coffee
Tri Tip Brisket style sandwich with California Bru Tri Tip Brisket style sandwich with California Bruschetta 

I did a low and slow long smoke with @bearmountainbbq gourmet blend on this tri tip. The tri tip was marinated for 2 days in @pepperexchange cayenne mustard and then coated in @spiceology black and blue seasoning. 

The bruschetta was a mix of fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, pecorino romano, balsamic and smoked salt. Then to make it California, I added some cubed avocado. 

Loaded up on some Toasted homemade sourdough bread! 

The smoke from the gourmet blend did some magic to this tri tip. Giving it a rich but sweet smokey flavor to offset the spice from the mustard. It played really well into the black and blue seasoning. 

Then by adding a smoked salt to the bruschetta, everything came together so nicely. 

#bearmountianbbq #bruschetta #steaksandwich
Breakfast Burritos Just hit the spot. Do you eve Breakfast Burritos Just hit the spot. 

Do you ever have one ingredient that just inspires the whole meal? Today that was @cabotcreamery smoky bacon cheddar cheese. I started with some slices melting in a tortilla, leftover ground turkey from tacos, added soft scrambled eggs, guac and sour cream and some bacon to really amp up that bacon cheddar. Everything got tightly rolled and served up with a little side of salsa. 

Now the real question, how much cheese did I eat while preparing the burrito. You'll never know! Shhhh! 

#breakfast #chedder #burritos
Thai Chili Guava Stir Fry I started by making th Thai Chili Guava Stir Fry 

I started by making the stir fry sauce:
2 Tablespoons of @pepperexchange Thai Chili Guava
2 Tablespoons Soy sauce
1 Tablespoon avocado oil
1/2 of one lemon
2 teaspoons garlic chili flake

Then was grilling up the pork chop, I went with a togarashi rub to bring in even more flavor. 

Finally sitting fry your favor veggies, for me that was carrot, onion, broccoli and bell pepper. 

Finally toss in your softened rice noodles and finish with your stir fry sauce. 

To plate layer the noodles and veggies, the sliced pork chop and top with some extra of the Thai Chili Guava sauce. 

The sauce really pairs perfectly with pork, and turning it into a stir fry sauce layers in the flavor throughout the dish. 

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#pepperpartner #thaichiliguava #guavagotheat
BLT on fresh sourdough, add avocado. When you ma BLT on fresh sourdough, add avocado. 

When you make your own bacon and your own bread, a BLT hits different.  Toasted sourdough with some jack cheese, iceberg lettuce, plenty of bacon, campari tomato, avocado, black pepper and a touch of mayo. 

Served up with a side of the boulder @grillospickles chips. 

 #sandwich #blt
Dr Pepper has always been the GOAT of BBQ marinade Dr Pepper has always been the GOAT of BBQ marinades. 🥤🔥 Now, @johnsonville built it right into the brat.

No more overnight soaking. These new Dr Pepper Infused Brats are pre-mixed with those 23 iconic flavors and ready for the fire. 🌭

The Process:
💨 Braised in a Dr Pepper bath with butter, fresh jalapeño & onion
🔥 High-heat sear for that signature snap

✨ The Pro Hack: take any extra braise and pile it onto creamy macaroni salad.Tying that sweet, spicy profile into the side dish is the ultimate power move for your next tailgate. 🏆

📍 Find them now at your local retailers.
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#fizzyglizzy #johnsonville #DrPepper #BBQhacks #TailgateSeason
Togarashi reverse seared NY Strip steak with roast Togarashi reverse seared NY Strip steak with roasted miso glazed carrots and a miso sauce. 

Ny strip seasoned with @spiceology togarashi rub and smoked with @bearmountainbbq gourmet blend for that perfect smoked beef flavor before a finishing sear for that grilled crust. 

Inside some carrots were baked and tossed in miso sauce. Baked some more and finished with some extra sauce. 

#steakdinners  #bearmountianbbq #grilledsteak
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich I enjoyed the prep of t Buffalo Chicken Sandwich 

I enjoyed the prep of this one, focusing on refinement of every ingredient to build an amazing flavor profile. 

Starting with boneless skinless chicken breast seasoned with @spiceology buffalo lemon pepper and smoked with @bearmountainbbq gourmet blend at 225 for a laid on heavy smoke, but with amazing balance. I smoked all the way through so the chicken gets almost the feeling of a 'skin' to it. Packed with perfect sweet smokey flavor. 

The bacon was over cooked to a perfect crisp. This is home cured bacon, no sugar. 

I stacked mixed greens and gave them a julien cut for perfectly shredded lettuce. 

@grillospickles chips and a splash of @franksredhot finish up the prep. 

I toasted the sourdough roll, and started with a base layer of @litehousefoods buttermilk ranch. Then layered all my prepped ingredients. Lettuce, bacon, Chicken and pickles. 

#chickensandwich #bearmountianbbq
A creative take on a classic sandwich. Using a p A creative take on a classic sandwich. 

Using a peeler, thin slice pre cooked sausage. This gives you that tender but crispy meat once griddled. Served up with some peppers and onions and topped with a @cabotcreamery beer cheese sauce (8oz cheddar, 1/4 cup of @alesmithbrewing Octoberfest beer and 1 teaspoon sodium citrate) served up with some double fried homemade fries. 

This was absolutely delicious, and I will make again! Now...what would you call this sausage and pepper cheese steak hybrid?!
Some recent meals, in order. Swedish meatballs w Some recent meals, in order. 

Swedish meatballs with sauteed spinach and noodles. 
Smoked chicken breast with caramelized onions and cheese. 
Buffalo chicken salad
Chicken  and bacon cheeseburger 
Chicken fried rice

The meatballs and chicken were both smoked for a nice subtle difference for maybe traditional approaches, but the added sweet smoke from @bearmountainbbq apple wood was a really lovely addition. 

In a rare twist I did the burgers inside on the griddle pan, but loaded then up with lots of cabot cheese which took them to the next level. 

The fried rice is always tasty. With a unique add of asparagus, because why not. Topped with green onion, chili crisp and @spiceology togarashi helped step it up. 

#bearmountianbbq #cabotcheese
Sunday Benedict English muffin, prosciutto, spin Sunday Benedict 

English muffin, prosciutto, spinach, poached egg and a sauce that looks like but is not hollandaise. 

I used some sour cream and hot sauce instead of hollandaise to  avoid the high volume of butter. 

Served up with a side of my home cured bacon. 

#benedict #brunch #sundaybrunch
When none of your protein is defrosted, you make b When none of your protein is defrosted, you make burgers! I always love a burger night and this cheeseburger was spot on! 

The burgers were grilled over @bearmountainbbq old fashioned blend for maximum wood fired flavor. I topped the patties with loads of @cabotcreamery cheddar cheese. Sometimes you're just feeling cheesy!  Some mixed greens, @grillospickles pickles, and @tbjgourmet bacon jam. 

On the side, some @wildechips protein chips.

#cheeseburger #bearmountianbbq
Chicken and shrimp stir fry with noodles. Onions Chicken and shrimp stir fry with noodles. 

Onions, asparagus, broccoli, squash, carrots and bell pepper stir fried and tossed in a bit of soy sauce, @trybachans and @spiceology togarashi seasoning. Some cubed rotisserie chicken breast was tossed in as well. Cooked separately some shrimp seasoned in togarashi. In another pot some spicy noodles. Everything gets tossed together and topped with chili crisp and green onions. 

#stirfry
How do you prefer your birria? When you make a b How do you prefer your birria? 

When you make a big batch of Birria, you get to enjoy it in multiple formats! 

Quesadilla, breakfast burrito, or a little hash? 

Which would you pick? 

The breakfast burrito is golden potatoes, fried and tossed in @spiceology cowboy candy, some scrambled eggs, birria, cheddar cheese and some sour cream. 

The quesadilla is simply a flour tortilla, with quesadilla cheese and birria, painted in consume and cooked on the flat top. 

Finally. After the burrito I had a few leftovers that didn't fit in the tortilla, so a little breakfast hash? The rest of the potatoes, eggs, cheese,  Birria and some hot sauce

#birria
Grilled chicken over lemon orzo with Parmesan and Grilled chicken over lemon orzo with Parmesan and micro greens. 

I seasoned the chicken with @spiceology buffalo lemon pepper and grilled it over @bearmountainbbq red white and blue blend pellets for that perfect wood fired flavor. This blend burns super efficiently and provides amazing flavor even at higher grilling temps. 

The orzo cooked with chicken bone broth, lemon juice and lemon zest, seasoned with @spiceology Greek freak. 

I added Parmesan for a bit of cheese salty punch, and micro greens round of that umami flavor. 

The first photo is a beautiful shot of the dish, but I needed more protein so scroll to see the bowl with another chicken breast. 

#bearmountianbbq #chickendinner
Bacon, Egg and Cheese. But not just any cheese! Bacon, Egg and Cheese. 

But not just any cheese! @cabotcreamery garlic herb cheddar really set this breakfast apart! The bacon is home cured as well, and just so good. Not really visible, but delicious is @tabasco chipotle raspberry jelly. 

Two eggs, two strips of bacon, some cheese, jelly and a brioche bun to start the day. Now time to go get those steps in!
Burger nights are always a winner. I went with o Burger nights are always a winner. 

I went with one beef patty and one @amylufoods white cheddar & jalapeno patty. Loads of @tillamook cheddar, some @kindersflavors BBQ sauce, @grillospickles  and micro greens. I cooked over a direct flame with @bearmountainbbq old fashioned blend pellets and tested out this new @thechefspress I got as a Christmas gift. 

#bearmountianbbq #cheeseburger
Chicken and Broccoli over white rice. I sliced t Chicken and Broccoli over white rice. 

I sliced the chicken breast and tossed it in @spiceology togarashi seasoning and just a bit of baking powder. I then gave it a little saute before adding lemon juice, soy sauce and chicken broth to the pan. I tossed in the broccoli and cooked till the broccoli was softened a bit and the chicken cooked through. 

To plate, I put some white rice in the bottom of the bowl and topped it with the chicken and broccoli. A drizzle of some hot sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds finished it off. 

Protein packed, a bit of fiber and micro nutrients from the broccoli and a touch of carbs from the white rice.
Long weekend adventures. Bacon. Avocado and lett Long weekend adventures. 

Bacon. Avocado and lettuce sandwich. 
Sausage, bacon and @cabotcreamery cheddar omelette. 
Some Anza Borrega bloom. 
The pups. 
Chicken salad sandwich. 

A relaxing weekend at the cabin, good eats, lots of time with the dogs enjoying the desert and Julian, some puzzle time and watching some football on TV.
A little more food for fuel. Sheet pan dinner wi A little more food for fuel. 

Sheet pan dinner with crispy potatoes. This is Brussels, carrots, broccoli, and onion all tossed in avocado oil and seasoned with @spiceology cowboy candy and @boarsnightout white lightning. I also cut up some adells sausage and tossed that on top to bake. While it baked I cubed some potatoes, pan fried them, and then tossed em in cowboy candy. 

The chicken sandwich was my cooked chicken from stir fry, drizzled in buffalo sauce and served with @grillospickles on a store bought bun. 

Soup was a cheese soup with a veggie base, using carrots, onion, celery and broccoli with chicken bone broth, tons of @cabotcreamery cheddar cheese, some cream cheese and topped with sausage and bacon. I did use some xanthan gum as a thickener.

Finally some low carb tortillas loaded with sauteed chicken breast, avocado, jalapeno, some lettuce, sour cream and cheddar cheese. Chicken was cooked in taco seasoning and salsa.

#mealsfortheweek #healthymeals #dinnerideas
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