THE RECIPE BOX
Cook what sounds good.
From sourdough that fits real life to backyard smoke and whatever the garden hands us. These are the recipes we tested, adjusted, and came back for.
COOK THE COMPETITION · WEEK 3
L.A. Double Dip
Korean BBQ beef and kimchi slaw on a toasted French roll with a spicy, savory dipping jus.
DINNER · GARDEN PASTA
Charred Green Tomato & Garden Bean Pasta
Charred green tomatoes and fresh beans folded into a creamy, herb-packed Parmesan sauce.
SOURDOUGH · OVERNIGHT
Overnight Sourdough Focaccia
Crisp edges, an airy center, and a schedule that lets time do most of the work.
SMOKE + GRILL · DINNER
Bacon-Wrapped Smoked Meatloaf
Hatch chiles, molten Monterey Jack, a bacon weave, and the offset smoker.
DINNER · SANDWICHES
Buffalo Chicken Parm Sandwiches
A happy accident built on homemade rolls and breadcrumbs made from leftover bagels.
SOURDOUGH · RIDICULOUS FOODS
French Onion Sourdough Balls
Slow-cooked onions and stretchy Swiss tucked into buttery sourdough.
GARDEN · SWEET HEAT
Firefly Sweet Heat Sandwich Relish
Chunky Firefly tomato relish with a kick of Sugar Rush Stripey heat.
DINNER · FEASTS
Charcoal-Spiced Kofta Feast
Kofta, pine-nut rice, sourdough naan, four sauces, roasted carrots, and house pickles.
GARDEN · PICKLES
Maple Bread & Butter Pickle Chips
Sweet, tangy pickle chips layered with fresh apple, warm spice, and real maple syrup.
SIDES · GARDEN
Loaded Green Bean Salad
Crisp garden beans, bacon, cheddar, herbs, and a creamy dressing with just enough tang.
SOURDOUGH · RIDICULOUS FOODS
Garlic Parm Pickle Focaccia
A same-day focaccia loaded with dry dill pickles, mozzarella, Parmesan, and garlic butter.
CANNED GOODS · PICKLES
Grandma’s Deli Dill Pickles
Classic garlicky dill spears with whole spices and a dependable deli-style crunch.
CANNED GOODS · SMOKE
Smoked Orchard Pickles
Cherry-wood-smoked cucumber spears with dill, orchard fruit, and a bright infused brine.
CANNED GOODS · PICKLES · HOT
Ghost Garden Dill Pickles
Classic dill crunch with ghost pepper and Bueno Mulata heat that keeps building.
SOURDOUGH · BREAD
Stand-Mixer Sourdough Loaf
A repeatable everyday loaf with a crackling crust, simple ingredients, and stand-mixer strength.
CURING · COLD SMOKE
House-Cured Deli Ham
The house maple-and-brown-sugar equilibrium cure, cold smoked and sliced thin.
CURING · SWEET HAM
Sweet Maple Ham
A sweeter brown-sugar-and-maple variation on the vacuum-cured house ham.
CURING · SAVORY HAM
Garlic Pepper Deli Ham
Roasted garlic, coarse pepper, and freshly ground coriander built around one measured pork loin.
DINNER · MEAL PREP
Mediterranean Ground Chicken Meatballs
Juicy chicken meatballs with sun-dried tomato, herbs, Parmesan, feta, and lemon.
DINNER · MEAL PREP
Italian Chicken Meatballs
Coarse-ground chicken with spinach, Parmesan, tomato paste, herbs, and gentle heat.
SOURDOUGH · FRESH PASTA
Sourdough Semolina Pasta
Eggs, discard, and semolina fermented into pasta with a firm bite and real structure.
SAUSAGE · COLD SMOKE
Mushroom Mozzarella Pork Sausage
A savory link loaded with minced mushrooms, mozzarella, herbs, and optional garden kale.
SAUSAGE · COLD SMOKE
Jalapeño Cheddar Pork Sausage
Cheddar, dried jalapeño and tomato, warm spices, and a clean coarse-ground texture.
SAUSAGE · SWEET HEAT
Mango Jalapeño Cheddar Pork Sausage
Dehydrated mango, jalapeño, cheddar, and layered spices in a juicy smoked link.
SALSA · SMOKE + GRILL
Spicy Mango Salsa
Hickory-smoked vegetables, roasted pineapple, fresh mango, lime, and layered chile heat.
SOUP · PANTRY
Pressure-Canned Baked Potato Soup Base
A potato, vegetable, and hickory-bacon base finished with cream, cheese, and a slurry after opening.
SOUP · PANTRY
Pressure-Canned Sausage & Kale Soup Base
Potatoes, kale, onion, and Italian sausage ready to become a fast, hearty supper.
SOUP · PANTRY
Roasted Chile Chicken Taco Soup
Chicken, two beans, corn, tomatoes, and roasted-chile seasoning built for toppings.
CURING · COLD SMOKE
Cold-Smoked Pork Chops
Thick-cut chops with an equilibrium brine, herb-and-juniper cure, and six hours of fruitwood smoke.
DRINKS · CANNING
Peach Lemonade Concentrate
Ripe peaches and bright lemon canned as a pitcher-ready summer concentrate.
SAUSAGE · MEAL PREP
Grand Mild Italian Sausage
A garlic-and-fennel bulk sausage portioned into one-pound freezer packs.
CURING · HOT SMOKE
Holy Voodoo Deli Ham
A savory-sweet dry cure built around Holy Voodoo seasoning and a rolled pork loin.
PANTRY · PRESSURE CANNING
Pressure-Canned Chickpeas
Plain, tender chickpeas ready for hummus, salads, soups, curries, and grain bowls.
DRINKS · CANNING
Blueberry Lemonade Concentrate
Deep berry flavor and bright lemon in a shelf-ready concentrate.
DRINKS · CANNING
Cherry Lemonade Concentrate
Deep cherry flavor and real lemon in a pantry-ready pitcher concentrate.
DRINKS · CANNING
Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate
Bright strawberry, fresh lemon, and a format already loved by the family.
PARTY FOOD · COLD DIP
Holy Voodoo Mexican Party Dip
Corn, Rotel, cheddar, green onion, cilantro, and a bold Holy Voodoo finish.
DIPS · MEDITERRANEAN
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dip
Buttery home-canned chickpeas, roasted peppers, tahini, and a fully loaded topping layer.
SOUP · SMOKED HAM
Smoky Ham, Navy Bean & Kale Soup
Ham hocks build the broth; vegetables, mushrooms, beans, and fresh kale make it dinner.
SNACKS · KID FAVORITE
Triple Berry Frozen Yogurt Bark
Strawberry yogurt topped with three berries and granola, frozen and broken into pieces.
SMOKE + GRILL · TACOS
Blackstone-Finished Smoked Birria Tacos
Holy Voodoo chuck roast, chile consommé, a slow braise, and a hard griddle crisp.
SMOKE + GRILL · PORK
Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends
Rich bark, rendered pork belly, and a sticky brown-sugar barbecue glaze.
LUNCH · LIGHT DINNER
Crunchy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Savory chicken, crisp vegetables, and creamy peanut sauce in cool lettuce leaves.
SAUSAGE · FILIPINO
Longganisa Hamonado
Sweet, garlicky pork-butt links with the kitchen’s coconut-oil and vinegar adjustment.
BLACKSTONE · DINNER
Pineapple BBQ Chicken Boats
Griddle-seared chicken, pineapple, and vegetables baked in pineapple shells.
SALSA · WATER-BATH CANNING
Blackened Ladle Smokehouse Salsa
Smoked tomato, peppers, onion, garlic, and bottled lime juice with a deep rustic flavor.
SOURDOUGH · BUFFALO
Sourdough Kimmelweck Rolls
Airy hybrid sourdough rolls with coarse salt, caraway, and a thin crisp crust.
PASTA · MAIN DISH
Blue Cheese Tortellini Pasta
Chicken, bacon, broccoli, and tortellini in a bold blue-cheese Parmesan sauce.
PASTA · DINNER
Bacon Chicken Alfredo
Seared chicken, crisp bacon, onion, Parmesan, and herbs in a glossy cream sauce.
SIDES · SLAW
Crunchy Two-Cabbage Slaw
Thick-cut cabbage, carrots, parsley, and a creamy tangy dressing that keeps its crunch.
SMOKE + GRILL · APPETIZER
Bacon Texas Twinkies
Cream-cheese-and-bacon stuffed jalapeños wrapped in bacon and smoked low.
SOURDOUGH · SMOKED DESSERT
Triple Berry Sourdough Cobbler
Strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries beneath a buttery discard topping.
SMOKE + GRILL · BEEF
Reverse-Seared Tomahawk Steak
Slow-cooked, Blackstone-seared, and finished with cold chunky compound butter.
DINNER · MIDWEST COMFORT
Chicken & Dumplings Over Mashed Potatoes
Brandon’s creamy Dutch oven chicken and fluffy dumplings over rustic potatoes.
BREAKFAST · FAMILY RECIPE
The Bobbitt Pancakes
Ari’s name for the maple-kissed pancakes with vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
SOUP · LOADED COMFORT
White Chicken Chili
Creamy chicken-and-bean chili with rice, corn muffins, salsa, and all the fixins.
VEGETARIAN · SHAREABLE
Baked Feta with Burst Tomatoes
Chickpeas, peppers, red onion, honey, and za’atar baked around creamy feta.
SOURDOUGH · RIDICULOUS FOODS
Swedish Meatball Focaccia Bake
Browned mini meatballs, creamy gravy, herbs, and lingonberry over golden focaccia.
SOURDOUGH · MIDWEST COMFORT
Chicken Pot Pie Focaccia
Creamy chicken, vegetables, and herbs baked over overnight sourdough.
DINNER · BUILD-YOUR-OWN
CAVA-Style Mediterranean Bowls
A flexible system of grains, greens, proteins, vegetables, toppings, and sauces.
GARDEN · SMOKED SAUCE
Smoked Green Tomato BBQ Sauce
The 2,814-gram garden batch with maple, peppers, warm spice, and measured acidity.
GARDEN · PICKLES
Traditional Dill Pickled Green Tomatoes
Green cherry tomatoes with garlic, dill, mustard seed, peppercorn, and coriander.
SOURDOUGH · RIDICULOUS FOODS
Pizza Arancino Bombs
Golden fried pizza dough stuffed with beef-and-pea ragù and mozzarella.
GARDEN · COLD APPETIZER
Stuffed Cucumber Boats
Crisp cucumbers loaded with cheddar, bacon, dill pickles, and creamy filling.
BUFFALO · HOMETOWN FAVORITE
Buffalo-Style Spaghetti Parm
Buttery spaghetti, sweet chunky sauce, and broiled mozzarella inspired by Chef’s.
GARDEN · BBQ SAUCE
Stripy Gold BBQ Sauce
Green tomatoes and Sugar Rush Stripey peppers in a bright, fruity, Carolina-ish sauce.
DRESSING · BLUEBERRY
Blueberry Balsamic Dressing
Fresh blueberries, balsamic, and olive oil in a glossy sweet-tangy dressing.
GARDEN · HOT SIDE
Smoked-Garlic Bacon Green Beans
Blistered garden beans with bacon, garlic, smoked paprika, and cider vinegar.
GARDEN · COLD SIDE
Cold Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad
Fresh cucumber and onion in a chilled sour-cream, dill, and Dijon dressing.
GARDEN · SMOKEHOUSE SAUCE
Mulata Smokehouse BBQ Sauce
Green tomatoes and Bueno Mulata peppers with molasses, coffee, and warm spice.
DINNER · PITA SANDWICH
Tomato-Basil Chicken Sausage Pitas
Charred sausage, peppers, onion, cucumber, garlic-herb sauce, and feta.
GARDEN · EXTREME HEAT
Backdraft Sweet Red Fire Sauce
Roasted tomatoes, Ghost and Reaper peppers, maple, brown sugar, and serious heat.
GARDEN · SOUP
Harvest Garden White Bean Chili
Tomatoes, two white beans, corn, and garden peppers in a bright vegetable broth.
BREAKFAST · KID FRIENDLY
Kid-Friendly Egg Muffin Cups
Two mild, fluffy versions made low and slow with no browning.
SOURDOUGH · RIDICULOUS FOODS
Sourdough Crave Bombs
White Castle-inspired cheeseburger filling, American cheese, and pickles inside soft sourdough.
RIDICULOUS FOODS · POTATO
Loaded Potato Crunch Bombs
A whole baked potato hollowed, stuffed, sealed, and crisped.
BUFFALO · GARDEN SAUCE
Sweet Buffalo-Style Chunky Pasta Sauce
Garden Amish Paste tomatoes, Cabernet, onions, garlic, and basil-forward herbs.
SOUP · ONE POT
Creamy Hungarian Mushroom & Tortellini Soup
Paprika-forward mushrooms, cheese tortellini, Dino kale, and sour cream.
SOURDOUGH · DESSERT
Sourdough Lemon Burst Crinkle Cookies
Soft, chewy, bright, tangy, and wrapped in dramatic sugar crinkles.
VEGETARIAN · MEDITERRANEAN
Lentil Arayes with Sweet Potato White Bean Dip
Crisp lentil-filled pitas, silky roasted dip, cucumber-dill tahini, and toasted sage.
SOURDOUGH · RIDICULOUS FOODS
Loaded Focaccia Pizza
Marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, prosciutto, ricotta, and basil over thick focaccia.
COOK THE COMPETITION · WEEK 1
H-Town Crunch Tacos
Houston-inspired Vietnamese fajita tacos with lemongrass chicken, pickles, herbs, and bold sauces.
COOK THE COMPETITION · WEEK 2
Motor City Shawarma Coney
Detroit Coney meets Dearborn shawarma with spiced beef, pickled turnips, and garlic tahini.
BRUNCH · LEFTOVER MAKEOVER
Crispy Potato Salad Croquettes Benedict
Potato salad croquettes, Italian sausage, a poached egg, lemon hollandaise, and pickled onions.
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