Welcome to the BBQ Family! I’m Christie, the head cook and award-winning competitive pitmaster for Team Girls Can Grill. I have won multiple grand championships and top 10 category finishes. I’m an expert grill reviewer for BBQ Guys, and I have appeared on the Food Network and Ninja Woodfire Grill infomercials. I established this website…
Easy Chicken Pasta Primavera Recipe I’m a big fan of easy pasta recipes, especially ones that include chicken and lots of veggies. This easy Chicken Pasta Primavera recipe is made with tender chicken breasts, colorful fresh veggies, and a delicious cream sauce. It’s a full meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. It’s also…
Delicious Potato Corn Chowder Recipe I don’t know about you, but nothing beats a big bowl of homemade soup—especially when it’s creamy, hearty, and made with simple, budget-friendly ingredients. Whenever I make this easy Potato Corn Chowder recipe, I know I’m in for a bowl of pure comfort. It’s rich, flavorful, and packed with sweet…
Save time in the kitchen with this smoked pulled pork butt recipe by the champion pitmaster from Girls Can Grill. Smoked Pulled Pork Butt Recipe What Makes This Pulled Pork Recipe Different Pork butt is an exceptionally forgiving cut of meat, and I prefer to smoke it at 275°F. This method significantly reduces the cooking…
Easy Chicken Club Sandwich Recipe This easy Chicken Club Sandwich is loaded with juicy pan-seared chicken, crispy bacon, fresh salad, and cheese. It’s a budget-friendly take on the classic! Are there any club sandwich lovers out there? Recently, I was craving a really good sandwich and decided to make my own at home. This easy…
Roasted Carrot Soup: A Budget-Friendly Delight Fresh carrots are one of the most budget-friendly and versatile ingredients at the grocery store. So when money is tight, grab a bag of carrots and make this truly outstanding, rich and creamy, warm and cozy roasted Carrot Soup. I used brown butter for nuttiness, cream to add body,…
Smoked Pastrami Beef Ribs Recipe Beef plate ribs are impressive on their own. When you turn them into smoked pastrami beef ribs, they’re an amazing display of meat on a stick. Will it pastrami? I love experimenting with different meats to see how they react to the pastrami technique. Making pastrami involves curing the meat…
White Chicken Lasagna If you’ve never made White Chicken Lasagna before, then boy, are you in for a treat! This pasta dish is very similar to a traditional homemade lasagna, except it’s made with shredded rotisserie chicken and an insanely delicious white sauce. I’m a fan of any chicken pasta recipe, but this one is…
Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe This Instant Pot Beef Stew is incredibly fast and easy, but is packed with slow-cooked flavor. It’s perfect for those busy weeknights! Stew meat has a reputation for being tough, chewy, and time-consuming to cook, but this Instant Pot Beef Stew proves that doesn’t have to be the case! I…
Smoked Cheese Brat Balls Instead of smoking whole bratwurst, make brat balls and smother them in addictive beer cheese for the perfect tailgate cheese dip. What is beer cheese? Beer cheese is a popular cheese dip, especially at tailgate parties, made with melted cheese and beer. It’s similar to fondue, which uses wine, and…
