Cookingintheyard

11/21/2025

If you love jalapeño poppers, you’re going to freak out over these Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Pickles. They’ve got all the creamy, cheesy, bacon-packed flavor you’d want… but instead of a breaded popper, we’re hollowing out a pickle and filling it with smoky cream cheese and diced jalapeños. Total flavor bomb.

They’re crunchy, spicy, tangy, and super easy to make ahead for game day, parties, or backyard BBQs. Just slice, scoop, stuff, and enjoy. The perfect keto-friendly snack that still tastes completely over the top.

Would you try these? Tell me below 👇🔥

11/21/2025

Crispy waffle fries. Juicy pulled pork. Melty cheddar. Tangy pickles. A little red onion for crunch. This is everything you love about a pulled-pork sandwich… loaded onto a pile of fries. 🔥🍟🐖
It’s the perfect way to use up leftover BBQ pork — or the perfect excuse to make more. Great for game day, backyard hangs, or anytime you need comfort food that feeds a crowd and brings big smiles. Who’s digging in first? 👇

11/21/2025

These look killer - you eating these?

11/21/2025

These Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs are everything you love about a juicy bacon cheeseburger… but wrapped up in soft dough and baked into the perfect handheld bite. 🍔🔥

I pack each one with seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, and melty cheese — then brush the tops with butter and sprinkle sesame seeds so they taste just like your favorite burger, but even more fun to eat. They’re super easy, super cheesy, and guaranteed to disappear fast at parties, game days, or family dinner nights.

If you’re looking for a new twist that brings BIG flavor with minimal effort, this is it. Dip them in ketchup, ranch, or your favorite burger sauce and just try to stop at one. 😅

Who’s grabbing the first bite? 👇

11/21/2025

If you love beef jerky, this Bourbon Beef Jerky is going to be your new obsession. 🔥🥃
It’s sweet, smoky, and has that subtle bourbon kick that makes every bite feel rich and bold. I marinade the slices overnight so the beef really soaks in the smoky paprika, garlic, brown sugar, and that splash of bourbon that sets this recipe apart.

Slow-smoked until perfectly chewy and loaded with flavor — this is the kind of snack you’ll want around for road trips, game days, or just because you deserve something awesome. It’s way better than store-bought and honestly easier to make than you’d think.

Would you go sweet, spicy, or both?👇

11/21/2025

Sweet, smoky, and a little nostalgic too… this Hawaiian Punch Pulled Pork might just be the most fun thing I’ve thrown on the smoker in a while. 🍍🔥

I took a classic pork butt and gave it a crazy tropical twist by marinating it in Hawaiian Punch. Yes — that Hawaiian Punch we all grew up drinking. It adds a bold fruity sweetness that caramelizes beautifully on the bark while keeping the pork insanely juicy and tender on the inside.

Perfect for BBQ season, game days, or those nights when you want to switch things up and blow people’s minds a little. Serve it on soft buns, pile it high in tacos, or load up a baked potato — you seriously can’t go wrong.

Would you try this? Tell me what you’d make with it!👇

11/21/2025

What’s the right number of pickle Xmas ornaments?

11/18/2025

All we really accomplished here is that nobody likes California.

Serious question- does anyone actually know why eggs are still this expensive?

11/17/2025

Serious question- does anyone actually know why eggs are still this expensive?

11/16/2025

When I tell you these foil boat ribs are next-level… I mean it. Starts with a good slab of ribs, smoked low and slow until that bark forms, and then the magic happens: I nestle the ribs in a foil boat loaded with butter, maple syrup, and a little apple juice (yes really), and let them bathe until they’re tender, juicy, and fall-off-the-bone good. 

The combo of smoky, sweet, and buttery with every bite? Absolutely worth the extra step. Whether you’re firing up for game day, backyard cook-out, or just want to treat yourself—this one’s going to make everyone ask “how’d you get these so good?”

Keep this recipe in your arsenal for ribs that hit different.

11/16/2025

The easiest pizza night upgrade you’ll ever make starts with… English muffins. Yep. These English Muffin Pizzas are crispy, cheesy, customizable, and ready faster than delivery ever shows up. Perfect for busy nights, after-school snacks, or when you just want pizza without the hassle.

I load mine up with sauce, gooey mozzarella, mini pepperoni, and a little pizza seasoning to make them taste like legit pizzeria bites. But the best part? Everyone can build their own — which makes this a total crowd pleaser for kids and adults.

Keep this recipe in your back pocket… because once you make these, they will be a go-to forever.

11/16/2025

Dr Pepper Glazed Ham is everything you want on the table — sweet, smoky, sticky, and absolutely packed with flavor. That Dr Pepper glaze caramelizes perfectly while the ham stays tender and juicy all the way through. If you’ve never cooked a ham on the smoker before, this is the recipe that’ll make you wonder why you’ve been baking it all these years.

Perfect for holidays, family dinners, game day spreads, or leftovers stacked into the best sandwiches of your life. One bite in and everyone will be asking when you’re making it again. 🍖🔥

Save this one — it’s a keeper.