Wilmington, NC

Columbus, OH

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These Smash Burgers rival any fast food chain. When grilled correctly, the edges are perfectly crispy and the middle is still juicy and flavorful. The addition of our smash burger sauce truly takes them to the next level.

Smash Burgers (with Smash Burger Sauce)

When it comes to summertime grilling, the stakes are high. The sun is blazing, kids are running wild, everyone is hungry, and all eyes are on you while you tend to an open fire. No big deal, right? While burgers have a reputation for being an easy option to serve when curating a cookout menu, they are incredibly hard to do well, especially at scale. You have hot spots to contend with and flare-ups to manage, knowing that just a couple of minutes separate a perfectly cooked burger from one that looks and tastes more like a hockey puck. That said, in my opinion, the payoff of a perfectly cooked burger is worth the cortisol surge of (wo)manning the grill. One has not experienced true joy until they have nailed a tray of beautifully cooked-medium burgers.

This One Ingredient Will Keep Your Burgers From Drying Out on the Grill

If you’ve ever prepared or eaten barbecue brisket, you have likely trimmed off the burnt ends. These meaty morsels are a delicacy that should not be scrapped. Despite their name, burnt ends are not burnt. They are juicy, crispy cubes of BBQ meat that we can get enough of. Read on to learn why beautiful burnt ends are a delicious barbcue delicacy.

These Are The Most Famous BBQ Burnt Ends

My grandparents lived across the street when I was growing up. I had many meals, weekends, after-school hangouts, and swim days at their house. It could not have been more ideal—they snuck ice cream on the side and let us stay up for those extra 30 minutes. My childhood is filled with wonderful memories because of them.

My Grandpa’s Secret for the Best Burgers

Artificial intelligence (AI) is influencing our lives in increasingly new ways. Algorithms influence the cost of your car insurance; chatbots help you write that important email to your boss; political deepfakes cause chaos on social media; even your local stores personalize product recommendations with AI. Also: I taste-tested Gobble and...

I pitted an AI-powered BBQ grill against a traditional $1,600 smoker. The winner was not so obvious

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Chicken burgers are a tasty alternative to beef burgers, but not all patties are created equal. We take a look at some store-bought options and rank them.

Store-Bought Chicken Burgers Ranked Worst To Best

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

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Things Vegans Will Say @ The BBQ

Keen meatheads better hope they haven't angered any cybersecurity folk before allowing their Traeger grills to update because a new high-severity vulnerability could be used for all kinds of high jinks. With summer in full swing in the northern hemisphere, it means BBQ season is upon us, and with Traeger...

Traeger security bugs bad news for grillers with neighborly beef

Grilled burgers are nearly synonymous with any outdoor barbecue, but these ultimate Southern burgers stand out above all the rest. Melty American cheese, crispy brown sugar-coated bacon, and tangy crunchy pickles give these burgers a uniquely Southern flair. Learn how to make the ultimate Southern burger. Serve with a side...

Ultimate Southern Burgers

It can be hard to resist when your dog turns on their puppy dog eyes every time you fire up the grill. And while some summer cookout foods aren't the healthiest for our pets, there are plenty of foods you can share with your dog. Just make sure you're feeding all foods in moderation, and talk to your vet if your dog has any health issues or dietary concerns.

8 Dog-Safe Summer BBQ Foods to Share With Your Pup At The Next Cookout

A properly grilled steak is a thing of beauty, with gorgeous charred grill marks and a juicy, perfectly cooked center. But there’s no room to hide when it comes to grilling a steak—you either nail it or you miss, which can make the cooking process feel intimidating to folks who don’t grill steaks all the time. Fortunately, there are some tried and true tricks that will help you keep your steak moist, tender, and full of flavor. We asked Allrecipes Allstar Bri Appleton to share her favorite tidbit of steak-grilling wisdom.

Why You Should Stop Salting Your Steak Before Grilling, According to My Parents

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Do you believe in genuine friendship? Finding a loyal and reliable friend is tricky nowadays. Many people are two-faced and like using their loved ones’ weaknesses to attack them.

5 Zodiac Signs That Make The Best Friends

Tennessee State

Flour, Eggs and Yeast

We all know that bacon has a cult following, and it is very common to hear bacon makes everything better in everyday life. While bacon is rarely known for health benefits, it is a good idea to check your labels as this public notice deals with potentially serious side effects from sodium nitrate levels that exceed regulation limits.

Bacon Recalled Due to Extreme Sodium Nitrite Levels

Perhaps made (extra) famous by at least one restaurant jingle, baby back ribs get a lot of love. But spare ribs can be just as tasty. So says Sean Flynn, a former butcher who is now director of sales at Niman Ranch, a network of more than 600 family farms and ranchers raising beef, pork, and lamb.

Spare Ribs vs. Baby Back Ribs: A Butcher Explains the Difference

The Boot

Not as many people are interested in buying a grill for their home according to a new report on a recent decline in sales. But that doesn't mean there are fewer people cooking on their patio this summer. Barbecue Industry Trends. A recent article published by CNN looked at trends...

Why Fewer People are Buying Grills to Barbecue at Home

J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

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The Secret Ingredient for Juicy, Tender, Never-Ever Dry Turkey Burgers

Georgia State

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Lincoln County, TN

Vanishing Georgia

This landmark near the Savannah River has often been identified as Smith (Smith’s) Chapel, but further research indicates it was actually the Smith Chapel schoolhouse. Its architecture is typical for a rural schoolhouse of the early 1900s. A 1989 Georgia Historic Resources Survey notes that the church was torn down at some point and this […]

Smith Chapel Schoolhouse, 1934, Lincoln County

There's no better time for a barbeque than the Fourth of July! In this quiz, you've got to plan a Fourth of July barbeque party, and in return, we'll tell you which character from The Andy Griffith Show you're most like!. some kinda goofy ?s - for me - brisket...

Backyard BBQ: Grilling up the perfect burgers and hotdogs

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