Sliders are fun to eat, especially when sweet, sticky barbecue sauce is in play. These BBQ chicken sliders are a super party favor and easy to prepare in all four seasons. Read on for the details on what to expect and ingredients, plus tips to ensure people will keep raving about your chicken sliders long after they’re looking the sauce off their fingers. Full instructions are in the recipe card below. BBQ chicken sliders: What to expect Taste: Barbecue sauce takes the reins here. Cool, herby ranch adds zing. Texture: With grilled chicken, toasted slider buns, and some romaine lettuce, this d ..read more

What better way to start Mother’s Day than by elevating the timeless tradition of breakfast in bed? Picture your favorite mom’s delight as she wakes to the aromas of a thoughtfully prepared meal and the  sight of blossoming flowers — a double tribute to her nurturing spirit. If you’re ready to deliver a Mother’s Day gift to remember, read on for simple and sophisticated breakfast ideas you can pair with floral accents. Source: Canva. Mother’s Day menu mastery Selecting mom’s perfect breakfast is an art, even if you’re certain she loves chocolate chip pancakes. Why? Because you don’t want ..read more

Confession time: I bought a beef chuck tender roast by accident. I was shopping for a chuck roast at the time. In the haze and frenzy of grocery shopping, I saw the word tender on the label and thought it was descriptive. In hindsight, that sounds ridiculous, but that’s what happened. So, you all don’t make the same mistake, I’ll be clear: A beef chuck tender roast is neither tender nor a chuck roast. It is a muscular, lean piece of meat from the cow’s shoulder area. ©Blog Chef. Fortunately, my plan was to smoke the chuck roast, which is also a reasonable cooking method for a chuck tender. Mea ..read more

I’ve been toying around with the idea of making Blog Chef recipe books. My goals? Create something memorable, unique, and fun. Give families a reason to gather around in the kitchen and work together. Give faraway friends a new experience to share over FaceTime. To inspire togetherness, one meal at a time. If a customized recipe book can do all that — and I think it can — I figure I should share the know-how. Plus, selfishly, writing up the process helps me put my own plan in motion. Source: Canva. So pull up a chair and grab your spatula. Let’s dive into the delicious world of crafting a reci ..read more

Sweet and sticky Chinese sliders make for a memorable addition to any Super Bowl Party menu. This dish checks all the boxes: Great flavor, easy to prepare, simple to serve, and fun to eat. Below is the Chinese sliders recipe plus a few tips on getting it just right. Chinese sliders: What to expect ©Blog Chef. Taste: The ingredients that deliver the flavor here include hoisin sauce and fresh ginger. That gives you a sense of the flavor profile — a sweet kick from the hoisin sauce plus freshness, sharpness, and spice from the ginger. Texture: The meatballs are made from ground pork, which has a ..read more

Wine might be your stress-reliever of choice, but that comes with drawbacks. First one being that you can’t — or shouldn’t — indulge in a glass of Cabernet before a morning meeting. That limitation plus the potential for hangover got me researching safe, effective supplements that will support a calmer, chiller me. And while this might sound like a weird journey to go on, I’ll share a personal tangent that makes it slightly less weird. Source: Canva. Here goes. I own a show horse who gets very anxious in competition. If his anxiety level gets too high, bad things happen. So, I have some proces ..read more

If going vegetarian is on your list of 2024 resolutions, a meal kit subscription may be the simplest solution. Meal kit services (or meal kits) have a range of benefits, from trimming the time and effort spent cooking and shopping to reducing the mental burden of the incessant “What’s for dinner?” conundrum. Meal kits also give you easy access to all types of recipes, from good-old classics to exotic dishes. Even better, you know the full nutritional profile of every dish you prepare, which makes tracking calories, carbs, and proteins much easier. TOC Challenges of going vegetarian 1. Slow-ro ..read more

Do you love a good noodle? Whether you’re in the mood for a slurp-worthy bowl of ramen or a piping hot plate of pad thai, this guide to the wonderful world of Asian noodles will give you the lowdown on the most common types, what ingredients they contain, and what dishes they’re best suited for. When it comes to Asian noodles, there’s a whole universe of delicious strands to explore. From the satisfying chew of Japanese udon or the delicate, silky texture of Vietnamese glass noodles, you’ll find them in the noodle aisle of your favorite Asian market. This guide explores the most popular types ..read more

Mix up a homemade barbecue sauce and toss it in your slow cooker with chicken breast. This is an easy, no-fail recipe that produces a tangy shredded chicken that’s the perfect slider filling. Slow cooker pulled chicken recipe: What to expect ©Blog Chef. Taste: The chicken should have a slightly sweet, tangy flavor. The sauce is more complex than most bottled barbecue sauces: A bit of cumin powder and chili powder balances out the sweetness from the brown sugar.   Texture: Shredded chicken slow cooked all day is tender. It’s best served with something crunchy for balance, like coleslaw or ..read more

Most restaurants offer enticing Valentine’s Day events and menus, but how do you decide between all the choices? From upscale to interactive cooking, when it comes to fine dining for two, here’s how to pick the best restaurants for Valentine’s Day. Set the stage for an unforgettable meal for you and your sweetheart by picking the best restaurant to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The right restaurant can create a cozy and romantic atmosphere that makes it the perfect setting for a special night out, but if you choose the wrong eatery, it could put a damper on the mood and ruin the evening.  So ..read more