The cooks

Reverse-chronological backyard experiments, from brisket on the Egg to St. Louis ribs on the Traeger. Eighty-five posts, photos in the original order.

July 1, 2023
St. Louis Style Ribs
June 4, 2022
Tomahawk Steak on the BGE
May 30, 2022
Dino Ribs (also short ribs, beef back rib, and whatever else you can dream up) on the Big Green Egg
June 6, 2021
BBQ Chicken Thighs on the new Traeger
April 19, 2020
Fish & Chips
March 30, 2020
Whiskey and Coffee BACON on the BGE
January 5, 2019
Collard Greens
August 11, 2018
Baby Back Ribs on the Big Green Egg
August 4, 2018
Keto Chicken Parm (Parmigiana)
July 26, 2018
Keto Tacos
July 14, 2018
Keto Pizza
July 16, 2017
Prime Rib and Au Jus on the Big Green Egg
February 26, 2017
Cap of Ribeye or Spinalis Steak on the Big Green Egg
February 4, 2017
Pickled Red Onions
December 20, 2016
Thermapen Mk4 review
December 15, 2016
Macaroni and Cheese - Community Q style - UPDATED 2.0
- Community Q
- mac and cheese
November 29, 2016
20 lb Turkey on the Big Green Egg
August 13, 2016
White Wine Poached Fish with Cream Sauce
July 30, 2016
Refrigerator Pickles
March 26, 2016
Paella on the Big Green Egg
March 13, 2016
Collard Greens
January 11, 2016
Grilled Pineapple on the Big Green Egg
November 22, 2015
How not to roast a duck on the Big Green Egg
October 24, 2015
Hummingbird Cake
October 16, 2015
Rice. Really, just plain rice.
- rice
- zojirushi
September 19, 2015
Bratwurst on the Big Green Egg - UPDATED
September 7, 2015
Pork Tenderloin on the Big Green Egg
August 9, 2015
Hong Kong Style White Fish
August 2, 2015
Tomato and Watermelon Salad
July 12, 2015
Rack of Lamb on the Big Green Egg
May 24, 2015
Whole Fish Branzino on the Big Green Egg
May 16, 2015
Spinach and Artichoke dip
April 25, 2015
Blue Apron - Almond-Crusted Cod
April 5, 2015
Ahi Tuna Tartare with Avocado
March 29, 2015
Orange Creme Brûlée
March 22, 2015
Coq Au Vin
March 8, 2015
Whoopie Pies
February 10, 2015
Lamb Shank
February 1, 2015
Bistecca alla Fiorentina on the Big Green Egg
January 18, 2015
Beef Back Ribs on the Big Green Egg
January 7, 2015
Big Green Egg DigiQ DX2
December 21, 2014
The Best Biscuits
December 7, 2014
Burgundian Gougeres
December 1, 2014
Pumpkin Tiramisu
November 23, 2014
Ginger Pumpkin Cupcakes with Butter Cream Icing
November 16, 2014
Risotto with Shrimp on the Big Green Egg
November 9, 2014
Moka Pot Espresso
October 25, 2014
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
September 23, 2014
Upside Down Apple Pie
August 30, 2014
Lasagna
August 16, 2014
Canning Home Grown Tomatoes
July 27, 2014
Hamburgers on the Big Green Egg
July 19, 2014
Pico de Gallo or Salsa Fresca
July 12, 2014
Skirt Steak on the Big Green Egg
July 5, 2014
Pork Chops on the Big Green Egg
June 1, 2014
Strawberry Jam with Chambord
May 26, 2014
Beef Short Ribs
May 20, 2014
Coconut-Buttermilk Pie with Blackberry Caramel
May 11, 2014
Marcona Almond Blondies Brownie
April 23, 2014
Shrimp and Grits
March 31, 2014
Spaghetti and Meatballs
March 23, 2014
Katie's Snickerdoodle Cupcakes
February 17, 2014
Macaroni and Cheese
January 29, 2014
Whole Red Snapper Baked in Salt
January 20, 2014
Fromage Blanc (Farmer's cheese)
January 11, 2014
Turkey Breast on the Big Green Egg - Updated
December 21, 2013
2013 Southern Living Red Velvet-White Chocolate Cheesecake
November 18, 2013
Brie En Croute (baked in puff pastry)
November 4, 2013
The Perfect Steak on the Big Green Egg - Reverse Sear
October 30, 2013
Vegetable Beef Soup
October 20, 2013
Football Weekend Chili
- Chili
- Souper Jenny
October 13, 2013
Pasta Bolognese with Insalata Caprese Salad
September 30, 2013
Pork Butt on the Big Green Egg - 2.0 Update
September 22, 2013
Beef Jerky on the Big Green Egg
September 9, 2013
Grilled Peach and Tomato Panzanella
September 2, 2013
Low Country Boil
August 18, 2013
Bertu Ravioli with Fresh Tomatoes & Bacon
August 12, 2013
Paella
August 5, 2013
Grandmother's Green Beans
July 29, 2013
Pickled Carrots and Cucumbers
July 23, 2013
Beer Can Chicken on the Big Green Egg
July 16, 2013
Peach Jam
July 8, 2013
Big Green Egg Salmon with Tomato-Cucumber Salad
July 2, 2013
Neapolitan Pizza on the Big Green Egg
June 25, 2013
Brisket on the Big Green Egg - Updated 5.0