Beans and barbeque pair up, and always have. Unfortunately, most bean recipes are loaded with sugars and fat, and at BBQ4Dummies we work hard to de-fat anything we can while still retaining a great taste. This recipe is usually paired with JR’s Smoked Rice. If you are health conscious, one half cup of each combined with your favorite BBQ sauce is a complete meal. Read More→

Darcy Goulart lives in Elk Grove, CA and is an Urban Planner

Slice zucchini and drizzle with a little olive oil and grill on each side to a texture that suits your liking (we like ours on the firm side so we grill each side for no more than 2-3 minutes).

Bruschetta (prepare ahead of time and let chill for about 15-20 minutes)
Mix together chopped tomatoes, red onion, parsley or basil and garlic (amont depends on your love for garlic) and salt/pepper to taste.

Top the zucchini with a spoon full of the bruschetta, add a little grated parmesan cheese and serve.

What a great recipe this is! We always have a pint or so around. Use it for chips, in omelettes, or as a side dish. Read More→

In 1994, Jerry Roach, known as JR in competitive BBQ circles, went on the road with JR’s School of Southern Barbeque. I flew down to San Diego, the closet venue, and learned more from this famous BBQ manufacturer and competitive chef than I could have gleaned from 10 books.

Of all the tricks and recipes I’ve learned, JR’s Smoked Rice has been the most valuable of all. Fifteen years later and after many modifications, some major, I still get more requests for my smoked rice than anything else. Read More→

One of the underlying goals of BBQ4Dummies.com is to produce healthy dishes with low to moderate calorie and fat content. This isn’t one of them!

The first time I had this dish was in a small BBQ joint in Fairhope, Alabama, on Mobile Bay. Fairhope is one of the most beautiful small Southern towns you’ll ever see. We stayed at the Marriott on the Bay, but ate from the tiny BBQ shacks often located in gas stations or near a small store. The first night we arrived I wanted BBQ, Read More→