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**surfdog** · July 30, 2026, 01:21 PM

First cook on the other day on my new toy: a Weber insert for the 22” kettles. See my review elsewhere. (Have you seen one of these?)

Yeah, it kinda got away from me by the time I got MY buns off the hot side. :-/ mmm
But that’s what happens when I always make sure that everyone else is sorted first.

And yes, there’s jalapeños in there because that’s how I like mine. ;-)
I used provolone, as did my SO, but the “boy” had cheese in a can. Trying not to judge. LOL

I had planned on using rib eye…but they just didn’t look great. Even the prime ones. So grabbed a couple prime NY strips and away we went.

**MoreWood** · July 30, 2026, 01:23 PM

I am definately gonna try that meatloaf on the smoker. It looks fantastic!

**surfdog** · July 30, 2026, 01:36 PM

Another day…another foray into the unknown. LOL

I used to go to this place in Long Beach, CA called Tequila Jack’s. Pretty basic Mexican fare…but…the one standout was their blackened swordfish burrito. Try as a I might, I never ordered anything else. Because everything else was pretty basic, standard Mexican food found at countless restaurants. At some point they stopped serving it. What the..? >:-/ But that was some time ago.

Fast forward to the other night and same ol’ question pops up, “What do you want for dinner?” Mmm ;-)

So I suggest the aforementioned blackened swordfish burrito. Ok, we’ll try it.

To say that it was a hit is quite the understatement. Looks like another trip to Dry Dock Fish Co. drydockfish.com for those in SoCal.

Mine as usual. I get the leftover bits. LOL

And my overstuffed burrito… Along with the swordfish, we have some refried black beans, a little cheese, a little sour cream, and a roasted salsa verde. Which reminds me, the tomatillo plants are hating life right now. :-/

**Oak Smoke** · July 30, 2026, 02:40 PM

I can relate to that. I still dream of a blackened ribeye I used to get in Feldman’s wrong way Diner in Canyon, Tx. It was so good. It wasn’t on the menu but if you asked for it they would gladly make you one.

**rmeugene** · July 30, 2026, 06:13 PM

Breakfast for dinner on the slate tonight.

**RichieB** · July 30, 2026, 06:23 PM

Okay this is a stretch for the thread, but I'm not only a rebel but lazy. I will say it was delicious. A totally unique taste and the crust was fantastic! Trader Joe's, yes.

**Carolyn** · July 30, 2026, 06:57 PM

I asked my husband what he wanted me to cook and, he said, "Jambalaya."
It isn't fancy, but it is good.

**Panhead John** · July 30, 2026, 07:06 PM

Boudin stuffed pork chop and green beans……..

**TripleB** · July 31, 2026, 08:18 AM

Wings are one of my favorite meals. But they are sooooo expensive (we eat on a budget). I found the good old '2 for 1' deal at my local Kroger. So, I bought 22 wings for $10. 20 wings at my local Wingstop are $30.

Tried a simple recipe I found while reading a BBQ book I recently bought. Smoked on my Weber/Vortex, these wings came out great. Tasty by themselves or would go great with a dipping sauce. I used Ranch Dressing. But mustard sauce, BBQ sauce, vinegar sauce, Buffalo sauce, etc. would go beautifully with these wings.

Unless you are slicing the meat for plating, I think pics from the grill are better than plated pics.

My wonderful wife made a Tomato Galette using our neighbors' fresh tomatoes. It was delicious.

**bbqLuv** · July 31, 2026, 08:50 AM

Traegerized Burger and Tillamook Cheddar Cheeseburgers

**DavidNorcross** · July 31, 2026, 05:45 PM

Hamburgers on homemade buns with zucchini bites.

**Panhead John** · July 31, 2026, 07:23 PM

Might not seem like it but I ain’t had a Porterhouse in a bit. 😵‍💫 While at HEB today I had the butcher cut me a 1 1/2” thick Prime Porterhouse. Reverse seared it on the SNS Master Kettle and had some sauteed mushrooms on the side. Served with some Checkers Rally fries, those things ain’t bad! Seasoned the steak with just a little Kosher salt and pepper.