Saturday, September 5, 2026

Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza


Hookups in Longmont

Enjoy the perfect fusion of smoky BBQ flavors with the classic appeal of pizza. This Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza is a delightful treat for outdoor gatherings or a cozy night by the fire.

Ingredients:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 pizza dough
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cornmeal for dusting

Instructions:

Warm up the grill and pizza oven outside to 450F 232C

Add salt and pepper to the chicken breasts

Cook chicken on the grill for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until its done

When the food is almost done, brush it with BBQ sauce

After taking the chicken off the grill, let it rest for a while and then cut it into thin strips

On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough

Sprinkle cornmeal on a pizza peel and place the dough on it

Use olive oil to cover the dough, and then use BBQ sauce to make the base

Cover the sauce with half of the mozzarella cheese

Then add the chicken strips, red onion, and the other half of the cheese

Place the pizza on the pizza oven or grills preheated pizza stone

Put the lid back on and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the crust turns golden

Its ready to be served when you take it out of the oven and sprinkle chopped cilantro on top


Thursday, September 3, 2026

One Pan Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes and Cauliflower


Dominas Everett

This one pan pork tenderloin with sweet potatoes and cauliflower is a delicious and easy-to-make meal thats perfect for busy weeknights. The pork tenderloin is juicy and flavorful, while the roasted sweet potatoes and cauliflower add a sweet and savory element to the dish. Plus, since everything is cooked on one pan, cleanup is a breeze

Ingredients:

  • 1 pork tenderloin about 1 pound
  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Turn on the oven and heat it up to 400F 200C

Add the cauliflower florets and sweet potatoes to a large bowl

Add the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper

Toss the vegetables until they are well covered

Spread out the vegetables that have been seasoned on a baking sheet or roasting pan

On all sides, season the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper

Put the pork tenderloin that has been seasoned in the middle of the vegetables on the baking sheet

For 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145F 63C and the vegetables are soft and lightly browned, roast the pork in an oven that has already been heated

Take the pork out of the oven and let it rest for a few minutes

Then cut it into slices

To go with the sliced pork, roast some sweet potatoes and cauliflower

Have fun


Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Eggnog Cheesecake Cookie Bites


Lancaster Encounters

These Eggnog Cheesecake Cookie Bites are a festive and delicious treat that combine the flavors of eggnog and creamy cheesecake in a bite-sized cookie. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any time youre craving a sweet and tangy indulgence.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup eggnog
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon rum extract optional
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

Set the oven to 350F 175C and heat it up

Melt the butter and mix it with the sugar in a bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy

Mix in the salt, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until everything is well mixed

Mix the flour in slowly as you add it to the other ingredients until a dough forms

Make little balls out of the dough and put them on a baking sheet that has parchment paper on it

Make a small hole in the middle of each cookie ball with your thumb or the back of a spoon

Mix the powdered sugar, eggnog, rum extract, and cream cheese in a different bowl until the mixture is smooth and creamy

Put a small amount of the cream cheese mix in the middle of each cookie

After the oven is hot, bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden

After taking the cookies out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before moving them to a wire rack to cool all the way

Add powdered sugar to the cookies after they have cooled all the way down

These Eggnog Cheesecake Cookie Bites are delicious

Serve them and enjoy them


Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza

Enjoy the perfect fusion of smoky BBQ flavors with the classic appeal of pizza. This Grilled ...