If you grew up in or around New York City, you know exactly what I am talking about when I say dirty water dogs. That smell hits you from half a block away. There is something about a hot dog that has been sitting in a cart full of hot water all day that is […]
Sous Vide Asian Pork Belly
There’s something almost magical about pork belly. The first time I made this recipe, I remember my son standing by the griddle, eyes wide, waiting for that first bite. The sizzle hit the Blackstone, and the smell of caramelized soy, garlic, and ginger drifted through the air. By the time those cubes of pork belly […]
Pork Belly Okonomiyaki: Japanese Savory Pancakes on the Blackstone Griddle
These savory Japanese pancakes are a recipe made for the Blackstone Griddle, traditionally they would be cooked on a teppan or table top griddle. These light fluffy pancakes are filled with shredded cabbage and any number of other ingredients you would like. Known as Osaka Soul Food or Japanese Pizza, these pancakes can be filled and topped with just about any topping you can think of. The name okonomiyaki translates as:
Okonomi – “As you like it”
Yaki – “Grilled”
Carnitas Breakfast Totchos
These totchos – tater tot nachos are a great way to mix up breakfast. You can add all your favorite ingredients and end up with a delicious feast. These totchos have some slow cooker pork carnitas, eggs, cheese, jalapeños, Mexican crema, salsa and green onions but you can mix it up and substitute in and […]
Sticky Asian Chicken Wings
These sticky, salty, sweet, Asian chicken wings are my take on wings I had growing up at a Chinese restaurant in Warwick, Rhode Island. This recipe comes close to The Islander’s wings, but it is not perfect. I will probably be posting an update in the future as I refine the recipe.
Blackstone Corned Beef Hash
This corned beef hash recipe is a fresh, lighter take on the old diner staple.
Tasty Zucchini Cakes
These zucchini cakes are great as an appetizer or a side dish. While they are fantastic on their own, you can serve them with some simple dipping sauces which add to their flavor. We often serve them with sour cream, tzatziki sauce, or a lemon or garlic aioli.
Quick Homemade Flour Tortillas – Never buy store bought tortillas again!
These tortillas come together in about 30 minutes are are a huge improvement over the store bought tortillas. We use these breakfast, lunch and dinner! They can obviously be used for tacos, fajitas, quesadillas and other Mexican or Tex-Mex food, but they are great for breakfast and lunch wraps too.
Light and Fluffy Homemade Pancakes
We used to be a boxed pancake mix kind of house, but with this recipe for homemade pancakes the boxed mix is in the trash.
How to Clean a Blackstone Griddle the Right Way
On Facebook groups and online forums I see so many people having issues with their Blackstone Griddle. They complain of rust, flaking, food like eggs having brown on them from the griddle not the heat. This is mostly attributed to the way the Blackstone was first seasoned and the cleaning methods people are using.