Matt Barons' Recipes

Chicken & shrimp pad thai

Peanut coconut sauce with chicken, shrimp and rice noodles. Don't use bottled sauce.

Chicken caesar salad wraps

Grilled chicken, crispy bacon, romaine and fresh parmesan in a soft tortilla.

Bibimbap

Korean rice bowl with seasoned ground beef, sautéed vegetables and a runny fried egg.

Greek tzatziki chicken wraps

Marinated grilled chicken in naan or pita with Greek salad, feta and tzatziki.

Taco chicken soup

Smoky hearty soup with shredded rotisserie chicken, black beans, corn and chipotle.

Gravy

Simple all-purpose gravy for chicken or beef.

Burrito bowl

Build-your-own bowl with seasoned beef, rice, beans, corn and all the toppings.

Chicken mushroom melt

Grilled chicken with sautéed mushrooms, crispy bacon and melted swiss on a toasted bun.

Tomato basil soup & cheese BLT

Rich tomato basil soup with ground beef alongside a grilled cheese BLT with sriracha mayo.

BBQ chicken pasta

One-pot pasta with chicken, bacon, BBQ sauce and melted cheese.

Creamy garlic chicken pasta

Rich garlic cream sauce with chicken, parmesan and optional broccoli over pasta.

Mato salad

Big Greek salad with chicken, orzo, feta, kalamata olives, bacon or chorizo and bold dressing.

Earls fig jam chicken burger

Herb chicken with brie, fig jam, garlic mayo and cinnamon baked apples on ciabatta.

Cactus Club blackened chicken

Cajun-blackened grilled chicken with a creole butter finish.

Spicy beef queso dip

Slow cooker queso with ground beef, jalapeño and Velveeta.

Tangy avocado jalapeño salad

Fresh salad with chicken, bacon, corn, black beans, feta and creamy avocado jalapeño dressing.

Smoked pork loin

Dry-rubbed pork loin slow-smoked at 200°F to 145°F internal.

Moretti's huevos rancheros

Stacked tostada with Italian sausage, chorizo, poached egg, refried beans and three sauces.

Moretti's creamy tomato pasta

One-pot penne with chicken, Italian sausage, bacon, fire-roasted tomatoes and cream cheese.

Buffalo chicken stuffed spaghetti squash

Shredded chicken and buffalo sauce stuffed into roasted spaghetti squash halves.

Cajun garlic butter seafood boil

Big pot seafood boil with crawfish, shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes in garlic butter sauce.

Calzones

Stuffed calzones with pepperoni, sausage, ham, veggies and mozzarella. Baked at 450°F.

Chicken / steak fajitas

Grilled chicken or steak fajitas with optional creamy avocado cilantro sauce.

Chicken burgers with Italian sausage

Juicy chicken and Italian sausage patties with feta and spinach, topped with garlic Italian mayo.

Chicken enchiladas

BBQ grilled chicken enchiladas with refried beans, corn, black beans and two blended sauces.

Award winning chili

Rich hearty chili with ground beef, Italian sausage, bacon, three beans and bold seasoning.

Chmiel's butter chicken

Marinated chicken thighs in rich tomato cream sauce with carrots and cauliflower over coconut rice.

Choc chip peanut butter protein balls

No-bake protein balls with rolled oats, peanut butter, vanilla whey and chocolate chips.

Cowboy salad / dip

Fresh chopped veggie and bean salad that doubles as a dip.

Creamy buffalo chicken orzo soup

Hearty soup with chicken, bacon, orzo, kale and creamy buffalo sauce.

Creamy gnocchi soup with rosemary bacon

Creamy coconut broth soup with chicken, rosemary bacon, gnocchi and parmesan.

Creole jambalaya

One-pot jambalaya with Italian sausage, chicken, shrimp and rice.

Mexican sunrise

Corona topped with tequila, OJ and grenadine.

Mojito

Classic mojito with muddled lime and mint, rum and limeade-Sprite mix.

Earls Santa Fe salad

Cajun blackened chicken salad with avocado, dates, feta, corn, black beans and creamy avocado honey dressing.

Earls warm dill potato salad

Crispy baked potatoes with bacon, corn, garlic oil and creamy dill dressing. Based on Earls cookbook.

Eggs Benedict bowl

Loaded brunch bowl with poached eggs, sausage, bacon, roasted potatoes and hollandaise.

Nashville chicken burger

Crispy buttermilk-fried chicken with seasoned butter, spicy mayo, coleslaw and pickles on brioche.

Eggs Benedict bake

Sheet-pan brunch bake with potato, ham, sausage, bacon, veggies and cheese topped with poached eggs and hollandaise.

Favourite caesar salad dressing

Classic homemade caesar dressing with anchovy paste, fresh parmesan and lemon.

Korean rice bowl sauce

Simple teriyaki-style sauce for rice bowls.

Garlic parm chorizo orzo

Creamy white wine orzo with chorizo or Italian sausage, parmesan, spinach and bell peppers.

Healthy blueberry muffins

Flourless, no-processed-sugar muffins with banana, peanut butter, oats and blueberries.

Hibachi chicken rice bowl

Wok-fried chicken and vegetables over coconut rice with creamy sesame mustard tahini sauce.

Homemade hamburger helper

One-pan beef pasta with seasoned ground beef, broth, milk and melted cheese.

Italian sausage creamy pasta

Creamy tomato pasta with Italian sausage, garlic, heavy cream and parmesan.

Baked sweet potato breakfast

Simple baked sweet potato and pepper hash.

KFC chicken seasoning

Close-to-KFC dry rub for a whole chicken.

Smoked brisket

Orange-brined brisket smoked at 300°F, wrapped at 165°F and finished to 185°F. Rest 1–3 hours.

Smoked burgers

Smoky beef and Italian sausage patties with bacon, nachos and BBQ sauce, smoked at 300°F to 145°F.

Smoked Cajun garlic butter shrimp

Cajun butter shrimp, sausage, potatoes and corn smoked in a tin pan at 275°F.

Smoked chicken wings

Smoked wings with sweet Cajun dry rub. Start at 200°F then crank to 400°F for crispy skin.

Smoked ham

Bone-in smoked ham with a sweet dry rub, basted with apple cider and finished with a maple butter glaze.

Smoked Montreal steak sandwich

Smoked and seared steak on rye bread with caramelized onions, mustard blend, pickles and melted swiss.

Smoked nachos

Nachos smoked low and slow then cranked to 300°F until cheese is melted and smoky.

Smoked pizza

Homemade pizza smoked at 225°F then cranked to 400°F on a pizza stone.

Smoked pork kebabs

Souvlaki-seasoned pork chop kebabs with peppers, onion, zucchini and pineapple. Smoked then grilled to 145°F.

Smoked pork shoulder

Pulled pork smoked at 200–225°F. Rule of thumb: 60–90 min per pound, pulled at 185°F.

Smoked ribs

Smoked ribs at 225°F for 3 hours, then braised in BBQ cola sauce for 4 more hours, finished with caramelized glaze.

Smoked salmon

Salmon smoked at 225°F to 150°F internal or until flakey. Use foil — fish makes a mess on the grate.

Smoked steaks

Smoked low and slow at 175–200°F then seared 4 min per side. Rest 5 min before serving.

Smoked strip loin whole

Whole strip loin smoked at 225°F fat cap up to 128–130°F internal. Rest 45–60 min wrapped in foil.

Smoked turkey burgers

Smoked turkey and Italian sausage patties with cranberries, stuffing, feta and gravy coating. Smoked to 165°F.

Smoked whole turkey

Whole turkey smoked at 250°F, about 30 min per pound unstuffed, until 165°F internal.

Soft pretzels

Homemade soft pretzels baked at 350°F. Scaled up: 3x this recipe for 10 big people.

Spaghetti squash lasagna

Spaghetti squash stuffed with meat sauce, spinach and ricotta, topped with melted mozzarella. Low carb.

Spicy Alfredo chicken pasta

Chicken, Italian sausage and bacon in a spicy Frank's Alfredo sauce with broccoli. Serve with garlic bread.

Singapore curry noodles

Curry-spiced rice noodles with shrimp or chicken, bell peppers, green onions and a soy mirin broth.

Thai coconut red curry pho

Coconut broth red curry soup with steak or chicken, rice noodles, fresh herbs and lime.

Thai peanut spicy pasta

Thai peanut pasta with Italian sausage, ground pork, fresh veg and coconut milk.

Thai peanut mango chicken salad

Chicken and coconut rice salad with mango, fresh veg, roasted peanuts, sesame seeds and Thai peanut dressing.

Thai red curry rice bowl

Sliced steak or chicken in a rich coconut red curry sauce with peppers and carrots over coconut rice.

Thai sweet chili chicken wraps

Breaded or BBQ chicken coated in sweet Thai chili sauce with coleslaw, crunchy noodles and peanuts in a wrap.

Slow cooker Mississippi pot roast

Chuck roast slow-cooked with ranch mix, brown gravy, pepperoncini peppers and butter. Served over mashed potatoes or buns.

Slow cooker ribs

Fall-off-the-bone slow cooker ribs in BBQ cola sauce, finished in the oven or smoker with caramelized glaze.

Slow cooker pulled chicken sandwiches

Shredded pulled chicken in BBQ sauce, brown sugar and Italian dressing. Top with coleslaw.

Slow cooker Texas pulled pork

Pork shoulder slow-cooked in a tangy BBQ spice mix for 8 hours. Add extra BBQ sauce after shredding.

Smoked beef jerky

Marinated and smoked beef jerky at 175°F for 5 hours. Two marinade options: classic pepper or Frank's hot sauce.

Tuna / salmon / steak poke bowl

Marinated tuna, salmon or steak over coconut rice with mango, fresh veg, edamame and spicy mayo.

Udon noodle peanut sriracha bowl

Ground pork and udon noodles in a spicy peanut sriracha sauce with bok choy, bell peppers and roasted peanuts.

Warm potato salad with beer mustard

Crispy baked potatoes with bacon, pickles, parsley and a tangy grainy mustard mayo dressing.