I named this rub beef rib rub because it goes especially well with – well – beef ribs! However, it is also wonderful with pork and chicken. I like it as a change because it is not sweet. This is another great frugal gift from your kitchen! Print the Beef Rib Rub Recipe Here Amazon.com [...]

This pork tenderloin got rubbed with the beef rib rub and marinated for 30 minutes. We then grilled it for a total of 30 minutes and had a great piece of meat for dinner! One needs to be careful with pork tenderloin because it can get dry due to its lack of fat. So keep [...]

Butterflying a Cornish hen – or a chicken for that matter – is quite easy. All you need is a sharp pair of kitchen shears and voila! I decided to butterfly the hens for this recipe because I wanted to press them down onto the grill with my super heavy cast iron pan. You can [...]

This week we decided to barbecue chicken wings for the kids. We had that delicious barbecue sauce with apple juice that we needed to use so why not grill some wings? Of course you can use store bought sauce if you prefer but I can promise you that if you decide to make the barbecue [...]

Here is another recipe for barbecue sauce. This one is ketchup based and has apple juice. You will never want to use store bought barbecue sauce after you make this one! It is really, really good. Print the Barbecue Sauce with Apple Juice Recipe Here Amazon.com Widgets

Here is a different kind of burger that delivers wonderful taste. It has no sauce because it does not need any. All you need are extra fresh ingredients. Here is what you will need: 4 hamburger buns 1 pound ground beef 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt & Pepper 1 red bell [...]

Tostadas are a lot of fun to make because everyone can stack their preferred toppings on them. This particular recipe came out to about $12 total for 9 of us! I found some bone-in chuck roast hidden in the ‘manager’s special’ section of the meat department for around $4.00! I brought it home, made a [...]

Here is a nice combination of spices that goes especially well with baby back ribs. It is a great, inexpensive gift to give! Amazon.com Widgets Print the Spiced BBQ Rub Recipe Here

We made these pork chops last night and they were truly delicious! I used thin cut, bone-in chops because I wanted them to cook faster and retain their moisture. I also love the meat that cooks close to the bone. It is the best! Here is what you are going to need for this: 8 [...]

Dry rubs are a great way to enhance any grilled or baked food! Here’s a delicious and easy one that goes wonderfully on pork, beef and chicken. Simply rub it on the meat, let it marinate for a couple hours (or at least 30 minutes) and cook! Print the Paprika BBQ Rub Recipe Here Amazon.com [...]

We had some friends over for lunch yesterday and we grilled some beef ribs. Seven of us ate a scrumptious lunch for $30(US). Considering we had left overs, I think this is a great deal! Talk about frugal entertaining! So what was on this very frugal menu? Chili rubbed bbq beef ribs, arroz con queso [...]

Here’s a very easy recipe for grilled zucchini, summer squash and carrots. Simply wash the veggies and cut them about 1/4 inch thick, lengthwise. Place them in a platter and drizzle them with olive oil, minced garlic cloves, crushed oregano, salt and pepper. Coat all the veggies well on both sides. Make sure your grill [...]