Smoked Mac and Cheese

In the background, a blue enamel stock pot holds creamy, delicious smoked mac and cheese. In the foreground of the photo, a white plate holds smoked mac and cheese with smoked breakfast sausage. It is a miracle the pups didn't get to it before we got these photos taken.

Howdy folks, and thanks for stopping by the website! For today’s recipe, I’ve got both the Bertha grill and the Roughneck smoker fired up. No worries, you can make this recipe on any grill or smoker you have at home. This recipe has two elements that we will smoke before we use them to make…

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Cheesy Loaded Tater Tots

A sheet pan of loaded tater tots. Crispy fried tater tots covered in cheese sauce with brisket, crispy bacon, and green onions all over.

Howdy folks, and thanks for stopping by the website! I’m a big fan of loaded cheese fries, but we’re always looking for ways to cowboy up a recipe and make it better. That’s how we came up with this recipe. Loaded tater tots smothered with a smoky cheese sauce and covered in brisket and bacon.…

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Venison Chili

On an oak picnic table, a white bowl with cobalt blue trim holds a rich colored chili garnished with diced white onions and shredded cheddar cheese. To the side is a red checked tea towel holding two thick slices of golden corn bread.

Howdy y’all, and thanks for stopping by the website! This weekend, my grandson nabbed him a deer. He called on Grandpa to come help him process the deer, and in exchange, I received some Venison. If you watch the video, there’s some good information about how to process the deer and get the best cuts…

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Apple Fritters

Kent Rollins Apple Fritters sit on a wire rack, three of them with icing. In the background is a bottle of Fireball Whiskey, used for icing.

Howdy! This week’s recipe is a fall classic. I’m talking about fresh Apple Fritters. I’m kicking them up a notch using some hot whiskey in the apples and in the icing. Watch the video right here, or you can scroll down for the printable recipe.   Add Flavor to the Apples Just like my mama…

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Smoked and Fried Bologna Sandwich

Kent Rollins Smoked and Fried Bologna Sandwich

Howdy y’all, and thanks for stopping by the website! This week’s recipe is a cowboy take on a classic comfort food from many of our childhoods – the bologna sandwich. My dad used to call bologna “red rind steak.” Surely you remember the old jingle – ‘My bologna has a first name, it’s O-S-C-A-R’ –…

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Perfect Dutch Oven Pot Roast

Kent Rollins Perfect Pot Roast

Howdy yall, and thanks for stopping by the website! This classic recipe has graced our table so many Sundays in my life. From when I was a child all the way to today, where I’m one of the older folks around the table – pot roast is a meal that has always brought families together.…

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Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Kent Rollins Crispy Chicken Sandwich Pickle Juice

Howdy folks, and thanks for stopping by the website! You’ve come to the right place if you are looking for the tips and tricks to make the crispiest chicken sandwich you’ll ever eat. Sometimes, the little crispy bits left on the plate after you eat the sandwich are the best part of the meal, right?…

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Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings

Kent Rollins Chicken and Dumplings

Howdy folks! Thanks for stopping by the website. If you’ve landed here, you are looking for a recipe for some old fashioned chicken ‘n dumplings. You’ve come to the right place, my friend. Chicken ‘n Dumplings is one of the most nostalgic comfort foods for me. I can’t tell you how many times growing up…

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Cast Iron Cornbread

Kent Rollins Cast Iron Corn Bread

Howdy folks, and thanks for stopping by the website! In this week’s video, I demonstrate how to make perfect corn bread in a cast iron Dutch oven. Cast iron cornbread is about as traditional of a dish as there is in the United States, as corn has been the crop that has kept us and…

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Tater Tot Casserole

Kent Rollins Tater Tot Casserole

Howdy folks, and thanks for stopping by the website. This recipe is a classic comfort food that is guaranteed to please everyone at your table. It’s one of those recipes that stretches your dollar and stuffs your belly. Even better, it’s a one-pot meal. I’m talking about tater tot casserole. This is one of those…

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