Justin Goodman https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Millennial Toast What is more millennial than a hybrid avocado toast, eggs benedict and chili crisp? This starts with fresh homemade sourdough bread, topped with some melted seriously sharp @cabotcreamery cheese, guacamole, a @bearmountainbbq gourmet blend grilled chicken breast, and finally two poached eggs with a drizzle of garlic chili crisp. Served up with a nice latte and I was channeling all those Sunday morning vibes. #brunch #sundaymornings #avocadotoast #eggsbenedict #chilicrisp #bearmountainbbq #cabotcheese #millennials Recipes Home 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 Some recent meals, in order. Swedish meatballs with sauteed spinach and noodles. Smoked chicken breast with caramelized onions and cheese. Buffalo chicken saladChicken and bacon cheeseburger Chicken fried riceThe 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 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 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?! 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 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 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 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 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! 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 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. Fulfilling that hotdog craving I used the @slotdogdotcom to optimize my grilled dog experience. Once the turkey dogs opened up a bit I have them a healthy dose of @neilsarap tasty bark. The @bearmountainbbq gourmet blend gave these dogs a perfect char and texture all around. In a toasted bun. I loaded up some @cabotcreamery sharp cheddar and @tbjgourmet uncured bacon jam. Super simple, but absolutely what I was craving. #hotdogs #grillingseason #slotdog #bearmountainbbq #dinnergoals 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….#fizzyglizzy #johnsonville #DrPepper #BBQhacks #TailgateSeason 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 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 Sometimes you just need a burger and Fries. Grilled burgers over @bearmountainbbq holiday blend pellets for a nice flame kissed burger. Loaded with @cabotcreamery habanero for a bit of heat and seasoned the burger with @spiceology poulet spices. Some @grillospickles and butter lettuce were all it needed. The potatoes were tossed in a mix of cowboy candy and garlic junkie. Cabot Cheese delivery day!! Who is coming over for an aged @cabotcreamery cheese tasting party? When you get so many different ages of cheddar it’s only fair to open them all and do some progressive taste testing and then do some blind testing for favorites!! Thank you so much Cabot for fueling my addiction! 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. Another high protein lunch today. Hearts of Romain and celery are the base, tossed in @litehousefoods homestyle ranch and @spiceology togarashi seasoning. I then mixed in some Parmesan cheese and topped it with 2 hard boiled eggs and a cubed up pork chop. The pork chop was seasoned with the same togarashi and smoked with @bearmountainbbq pellets. It's amazing how wildly different you can make a salad taste by using a good seasoning to bring life to your lettuce base.#healthymeals #salad #bearmountainbbq #mealprep Some more of my eats from last week to fuel my progress towards reducing body fat %. Kept my workouts consistent, mostly healthy meals, lots of daily steps. The chicken stir fry was delicious. Chicken was tossed in equal parts of rice flour and corn starch, and pan fried. I made a lot of extra for meal prep. Burger was done stovetop, which is rare for me, but delicious with bacon, pickles, lettuce and mustard. And a good ole charcuterie board with 10 year @cabotcreamery cheddar being the winner! Finally some scrambled eggs, with tons of spinach and cheese.Everything is loaded with protein. Generally pretty low carb. And real food focused. What a busy and truly wonderful year it has been! We are so thankful for the many incredible experiences we've shared with family and friends.We kicked off 2025 with a historical trip to Washington D.C., exploring countless museums and walking the city.The year of milestones quickly followed! We celebrated my 40th Birthday in sunny Cabo with close friends-a perfect trip full of fun and relaxation. Later in the Spring, we embarked on a remarkable journey to Italy to celebrate my 10-year work anniversary (achieved last year). Our Italian adventure was filled with architecture, cooking, delicious dining, and scenic hikes through Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre, Venice, and Milan.Closer to home, we enjoyed time outdoors, celebrating Lisa's birthday in Big Bear with Jet and Ember, enjoying fall leaves, lake time, and beautiful hikes. With lots of help from Lisa's parents we built a new front deck for the Julian cabin. We spent relaxing pool time and plenty of fetch with the pups at my parents.Somewhere in between all the fun, we both continue to achieve success in our current roles at work and are gearing up for a wonderful year ahead.Wishing you a joy filled holiday season, full of laughter and time spent with loved ones.-Justin, Lisa, Jet & Ember 2026 goal, get to sub 20% body fat percentage (I estimate this around 165lbs). I will maintain my workout routine and focus and high protein and low carb again. More real food and less snacks as well. This was my start, a workout this morning (first one in 2 weeks!) and a salad with @bearmountainbbq smoked pork chop seasoned with @spiceology garlic junkie. Nothing too crazy for new years resolutions, more marginal improvement and iteration on this journey I have been on for years now. Help hold me accountable, I'll do the same for you and we can continue to improve together. #bearmountainbbq #fitnessjourney ​Keto Comfort Food Dream!​Say hello to the ultimate gluten-free Chicken Parmesan! ​This dish is a game-changer for anyone doing Keto or just looking for a delicious, low-carb alternative. I achieved that perfect, crispy crust not with traditional breadcrumbs, but by using the amazing @porkkinggood Pork Rind Crumbs! Seriously, they fry up so perfectly.​The chicken breast was pan-fried to golden-brown perfection and then topped with a simple marinara and rich, fresh mozzarella—melty goodness in every bite. ​Flavor Secrets:​The chicken was seasoned with @spiceology Poulet Épices for a complex, aromatic base.​The side of broccolini and crisp kale got a special upgrade, dusted with a Truffle Parmesan blend for an extra layer of savory richness.​What's your favorite comfort food to make low-carb? Let me know in the comments! ​#KetoChickenParm #GlutenFreeEats #LowCarbDinner Beef jerky is always the best snack I love making smoked beef jerky. The @bearmountainbbq old fashioned pellet blend is perfect for jerky, with a lovely smoke flavor that really accents the beef. You really can’t go wrong, playing with marinade flavors and then giving a nice low temp smoke to dry out the thin slices of eye of round. Smoke low and slow. Flip occasionally and pull it off the smoker when you can give the slice a bend and see the white lines as you bend vs it being flexible or over cooked and cracking. #beefjerky #bearmountainbbq #snacks #smokergrill #yodersmokers Food on a stick is more fun. Chicken breast skewers and a nice mix of red onion, red bell pepper and pineapple. A little @bearmountainbbq gourmet blend smoke to get things started and then a direct grill to get that char working. I chose the gourmet blend because I wanted to get a nice balanced smoke in a short time period before going direct over the fire at a higher temp. This gave me a nice smoke and also worked really well for the direct grill. Towards the end I gave the chicken a nice coating of @terrapinridgefarms sweet heat. #chickenskewers #kebab #tropicalvibes #bearmountainbbq Thanksgiving 2025 is a wrap! Turkey came out great, pork belly burnt ends always hit the spot. The gravy was an absolute highlight and the rolls were a surprise win for a first time bake. The mashed potatoes are always a win, this year I did smoked garlic and cheddar mixed in and a parmesan crust on top. Lisa made the butternut squash dish, the roasted balsamic carrots and doctored up some cranberry sauce from Costco. Tons of leftovers will make for some great sandwiches, tacos and omelette creations. I am thankful for those of you I have connected with through this platform. Especially thankful for those that encourage my journey OR I have inspired and you let me know, it keeps me going! Thankful for @bearmountainbbq and @cabotcreamery for the support all year and being an instrumental part of this meal! I also have to shout-out @scaleandtailor for putting together a food and fitness accountability group that has really kept me going this year. An incredible group of supportive friends who inspire me daily. #thanksgiving #bearmountainbbq #cabotcheese Meal prepping some Grilled Chicken Breast Having chicken breast on hand and ready to go is such a great way to add protein to a meal. This is my go to approach as I love the ability to add that woodfired flavor via @bearmountainbbq pellets. Each wood gives its own subtle twist to the chicken. Changing up the rubs and seasonings gives me loads of variety. No added oils, all the flavor. Easy to do a large batch! #chickenbreast #grilling #bearmountainbbq #woodfired #healthyeating #mealprep Breakfast Totchos Tater tots served topped with mozzarella cheese, chorizo, fried eggs, feta and hot sauce. This and a cup of coffee to kick off football Sunday right. Smoked Pork Chop with a mustard cream sauce and a side of sauteed green beans and pork belly. This thick cut pork chop is seasoned with @spiceology thunderdust and smoked with @bearmountainbbq hickory wood at 225 for about an hour. The hickory smoke gives the pork a bold smokey flavor that stands up to the mustard sauce. After smoking the pork chop gets a quick sear to finish it off. The mustard cream sauce was done in the same pan as the pork chop was seared in and combines 1/4 heavy cream, 3 tablespoons of @pepperexchange cayenne creole mustard and a splash of beef broth. Reduced down just a touch to thicken aas desired. The green beans were sauteed with some cubes of pork belly and seasoned with salt and pepper. This is gourmet meets comfort food at its finest. Overall this meal also works great on a budget as both pork chops and pork belly can often be found on a great sale! #porkchop #porkbelly #mustardcreamsauce #bearmountainbbq #pepperpartner #kickenitcreole #greenbean #spiceology #cajun #creole #recipes French onion soup meatballs. When you’re craving French onion soup but also need to get that protein in, this is the way. Smoked turkey meatballs, finished in French onions soup. Starting with slowly caramelizing onions, a nice low and slow caramelization to maximize the flavor. The turkey meatballs were smoked at 200 till an internal of 165. With the onions reduced, adding beef broth, seasoning and Worcestershire sauce. The. The meatballs go in and finally topped with loads of mozzarella cheese. I served mine over roasted broccoli to get some greens in as well. #frenchonion #onionsoup #turkeymeatballs #bearmountainbbq #highproteinrecipe The Mustard wings you need but didn’t know it! I brined these wings in pickle juice before giving them a deep smoke with @bearmountainbbq hickory wood pellets. They were seasoned lightly with a buttery garlic rub and then crisped up at the end for that perfect bite through texture. Once off the smoker the magic really happens. Give the wings a healthy pour of the @pepperexchange cayenne creole mustard. Imagine your favorite mustard kicked up just a notch for both heat and flavor, paired with the pickled brined wing and you have perfection! Use code electricmice20 for a discount when you order! #cayennecreolemustard #kickenitcreole #pepperpartner #chickenwings #smokedwings #smokedchicken #bearmountainbbq #crispywings Thai red curry soup A nice soup loaded with flavor and veggies. I added in some sauteed shrimp to make this budget friendly soup feel gourmet. With groceries all feeling so expensive, finding a way to make an otherwise very affordable dinner feel like a luxury is a major win. This red curry broth is loaded with sweet potato, red onion, carrot. Bell pepper, bok choy and rice noodles. The shrimp were sauteed with a bit of @neilsarap Asian rub and butter. #soupseason #redcurry #shrimpsoup Lasagna! I am so used to zucchini lasagna that using real noodles felt like a treat. Layers of goodness and tons of leftovers now bagged and frozen for future easy meals. Swipe for a surprise photo of Ember patiently waiting for me to throw her ball. Keeping it healthy with a turkey burger Giving this turkey burger that @bearmountainbbq love with their red. White and blue blend. This bold blend gave my bacon a kiss of extra smoke before I opened up the yoder for direct grilling. @cabotcreamery cheddar was a must and you know I am loading up @grillospickles #turkeyburger #hamburger #cheeseburger #baconcheeseburger #bearmountainbbq #cabotcheese Cobb salad with a special ingredient What is the special ingredient? Swipe to that last photo. This salad is a romaine base tosses in @litehousefoods ranch dressing. Then I tipped the salad with bacon, eggs, shredded buffalo chicken, carrots and celery. The special ingredient is the cheese! This is a Gouda I smoked over a year or so ago, using @bearmountainbbq pellets in a smoke tube using only the fan from the @yodersmokers to circulate the air. It was then coated in @spiceology really ranch sealed up and aged in the fridge till now. Served up with a cheesy bread stick for good measure. #salad #cobbsalad #bearmountainbbq #smokedcheese Tri-Tip Fried Rice The slow smoked tri-tip, packed with @bearmountainbbq gourmet blend smoke, brings an amazing flavor to fried rice. Add in some sauteed options, scrambled egg. fresh veggies, and garnish with green onion and sesame seeds. #friedrice #tritiptuesday #tritip #bearmountainbbq #bbq Upgraded take on a Sausage egg and cheese muffin One English muffin loaded with two slices of @cabotcreamery pepper jack cheese, sauteed spinach, a chicken sausage sliced lengthwise, aNd a fried egg. Served with an extra egg and side of bacon. Tons of flavor, plenty of protein and just enough carbs to fuel my morning walk. Have a great Saturday everyone! #breakfastsandwich #brunch #breakfast #cabotcheese #sausageeggandcheese Upgraded take on a Sausage egg and cheese muffin One English muffin loaded with two slices of @cabotcreamery pepper jack cheese, sauteed spinach, a chicken sausage sliced lengthwise, aNd a fried egg. Served with an extra egg and side of bacon. Tons of flavor, plenty of protein and just enough carbs to fuel my morning walk. Have a great Saturday everyone! #breakfastsandwich #brunch #breakfast #cabotcheese #sausageeggandcheese Macaroni and Cheese is a comfort food favorite This amazing Mac and cheese from @cabotcreamery was incredible. Organic ingredients, nothing else needed to make it. Amazing cheese flavor. I leveled it up with some Italian sausage that I smoked with @bearmountainbbq red white and blue blend pellets for maximum smoke flavor. Then I also added some roasted brussel sprouts to round everything out. Easy dinner, maximum flavor. #macandcheese #bearmountainbbq #sausage #easydinner Bruschetta and smoked chicken breast Sourdough toast topped with fresh mozzarella, habanero balsamic drizzle and a mix of diced tomatoes, garlic, parmesan, balsamic, olive oil, basil, salt and pepper. Served up with chicken breast that was smoked with @bearmountainbbq gourmet blend. I started the grill at 350 to hear the grill grates then dropped the temp to 225 for a nice smoke to pair with the bruschetta. The result is a beautiful smokey chicken breast. #bruschetta #smokedchicken #bearmountainbbq #dinnerinspiration Bruschetta and smoked chicken breast Sourdough toast topped with fresh mozzarella, habanero balsamic drizzle and a mix of diced tomatoes, garlic, parmesan, balsamic, olive oil, basil, salt and pepper. Served up with chicken breast that was smoked with @bearmountainbbq gourmet blend. I started the grill at 350 to hear the grill grates then dropped the temp to 225 for a nice smoke to pair with the bruschetta. The result is a beautiful smokey chicken breast. #bruschetta #smokedchicken #bearmountainbbq #dinnerinspiration Some days call for a double cheeseburger! A brioche bun loaded with two turkey burgers smoked with @bearmountainbbq old fashioned blend for a nice smokey flavor. This pellet flavor brings a ton of goodness to turkey! May need to use it as part of my thanksgiving planning. The burgers are topped with some @cabotcreamery cheddar cheese. I used @pepperexchange Cayenne creole mustard as my sauce and brought some balance with shredded mixed greens and @grillospickles pickle chips. #turkeyburger #cheeseburger #doublecheeseburger #bearmountainbbq #pepperpartner #cayennecreolemustard Millennial ToastWhat is more millennial than a hybrid avocado toast, eggs benedict and chili crisp? This starts with fresh homemade sourdough bread, topped with some melted seriously sharp @cabotcreamery cheese, guacamole, a @bearmountainbbq gourmet blend grilled chicken breast, and finally two poached eggs with a drizzle of garlic chili crisp. Served up with a nice latte and I was channeling all those Sunday morning vibes. #brunch #sundaymornings #avocadotoast #eggsbenedict #chilicrisp #bearmountainbbq #cabotcheese #millennials 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 This doughnut is calling your name. Protein and a chocolate doughnut, guilt free and so good! If you grew up getting the doughnuts in a box at the grocery store as a kid, this doughnut will hit all the marks for nostalgia! A nice chocolate coating and a fluffy interior paired perfectly with an espresso. This was an ideal post workout protein and coffee kickstart to my work day. #QuestDonuts #QuestSquad #OnAQuest #QuestPartner Food on a stick is more fun. Chicken breast skewers and a nice mix of red onion, red bell pepper and pineapple. A little @bearmountainbbq gourmet blend smoke to get things started and then a direct grill to get that char working. I chose the gourmet blend because I wanted to get a nice balanced smoke in a short time period before going direct over the fire at a higher temp. This gave me a nice smoke and also worked really well for the direct grill. Towards the end I gave the chicken a nice coating of @terrapinridgefarms sweet heat. #chickenskewers #kebab #tropicalvibes #bearmountainbbq I love being able to do a quick grill on my @yodersmokers with @bearmountainbbq pellets. An easy grill night with all the flavor of that woodfired goodness and the same ease as turning on the stove, with less dishes! I grilled the chicken first then threw on some skit steak for a quick sear on each side. #bearmountainbbq #yodersmokers #grillnight