When planning my Memorial Day menu, I wanted to create something out-of-the-box to serve the adults for dessert.
The result was a savory twist on the classic caramel apple -- a smoked bourbon caramel apple bacon bomb!
Read MoreCandied Bacon Cinnamon Roll Burger
Today marks the official launch of Grillocracy, a celebration of the United Nations of Smoke, Fire and Food. Here you’ll find a little bit of everything for live fire cooks of all caliber – from the basics of grilling a perfect burger or smoking a brisket to ingredients and techniques aimed at the more advanced cook.
Kicking things off in style, I’m rolling out a burger that finds the perfect balance of sweet and savory – the Grillocracy Candied Bacon Cinnamon Roll Burger that's been seasoned with coffee dry rub and topped with a fried egg and cheese for breakfast anytime!
Read MoreGrilled Apple Tarts with Smoked Bacon Salted Caramel
Grilling in foil packets is a mess free tool for cooking everything from fish to vegetables to, in this case, fruit. The addition of smoked bacon salted caramel sauce to these mini apple tarts is sure to please any and all dessert lovers in your household.
Read MoreGrilled Cayenne Peaches
In this recipe from her cookbook Smokin' in the Boys Room (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2014), World champion competition barbecue cook and owner of three Memphis Barbecue Co. restaurants Melissa Cookston fires up the grill for some spicy sweet grilled peaches with whipping cream.
Read MoreGrilled Apples with Honey and Cheese
Great as an appetizer or sweet-and-savory dessert, this recipe for Grilled Apples with Honey & Cheese comes to the Grillocracy community today courtesy of the 1837 Cobblestone Bed and Breakfast in Canandaigua, New York.
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When it comes to barbecue and grilling cookbooks, there are literally thousands from which to choose.
And while there are so many among them that are chocked full of great recipes, tips, and how-tos, there are 10 that I would rank above all others when starting your personal collection.