If you’ve made my Instant Pot Brisket, you already know this rub. It’s the reason that brisket tastes the way it does — sweet, smoky, with just enough heat to keep things interesting. I’ve been using this Kansas City-style BBQ dry rub for years and I put it on everything: brisket, ribs, chicken thighs, even…
Condiment Recipes
The small additions that make a big difference. A homemade Cajun seasoning, a balsamic glaze, a proper aioli — these are the flavor boosters worth keeping in your fridge or pantry. Quick to make, endlessly useful, and always better than the jarred version.
Cranberry RelishQuick, Easy and Yummy!
Just saying the words Cranberry Relish is enough to get me excited about the coming holidays! I just can’t wait for Thanksgiving! I just talked with my Mom this morning and we were planning what everyone is going to make this year. And as usual, it’s the usual: My brother-in-law is making the Turkey (inherited…
Homemade Seasoned Salt
You know what’s quietly one of the most useful things in my spice cabinet? My homemade seasoned salt. I know, I know — it sounds almost too simple to bother with. But there’s a reason I stopped buying the stuff in the container with the red cap years ago… once you make your own, you…
Tiny Kitchen Slider Sauce
Every great slider needs a great sauce… and this one is the reason people ask me what’s on the burger before they ask me what’s in the burger. It’s four ingredients, one small bowl, and about sixty seconds — and it tastes even better than the special sauce you’ve been trying to reverse-engineer from your…
Homemade Croutons
A crouton is the type of thing that I think most people overlook. I did. Sure, croutons are supposed to add a little crunch to a salad, but in my experience, they’re usually a little stale or soggy, way too garlicky or just taste overly-processed. And so, I think people generally don’t think much about…
Easy Chocolate Ganache
I’m going to be completely honest with you — I’ve always thought ganache was one of those fancy pastry-chef things that required culinary school, a double boiler, and probably a French accent. Turns out? It’s two ingredients… well, four if you count the butter and a little secret weapon I sneak in there… one glass…
Homemade Cajun Seasoning
I’ll be honest — I kept Cajun seasoning that I got from Applebee’s when I worked there in a recycled gray plastic spice jar for longer than I care to admit. It was so good, and eventually that gray plastic spice jar was empty. Then, one day, I did a little research about what typically…
Homemade BBQ Sauce
No BBQ Sauce. No Problem! You can make your own. Here’s my dad’s basic BBQ Sauce that great on the Tiny Kitchen Big Taste BBQ Chicken Pizza or Tiny Kitchen Big Taste’s Indoor BBQ Chicken Grill. Wait, you say, Tiny Kitchen doesn’t have a BBQ Chicken recipe…hmmmm!?! Maybe there are great things to come. Hint: check…
How to Make Ricotta Cheese
If you’re anything like I was, you’ve never really thought about making your own cheese. It just seems like one of things that is just too complicated to tackle…and especially in a Tiny Kitchen, it seems even less doable. Ha! That’s what I thought! And truth be told, there are some cheeses that do take…
Homemade Bisquick
You’re all ready to make a great recipe that calls for Bisquick Pancake and Baking Mix…and you don’t have any Bisquick. No Problem! Tiny Kitchen Big Taste to the rescue with this great, super-simple Recipe Remix to make your own Bisquick in a pinch. It’s so fast and easy to make no wonder they call…
Homemade Taco Seasoning
I used to always buy Taco Seasoning until I realized I had everything I needed to whip up a super-tasty taco seasoning. It’s so much fresher and less expensive than the packets…plus, you can adjust the seasoning and heat to your personal tastes. Make a little extra and store it in an airtight container so…
Simple Syrup
If you’ve ever make a cocktail before, I’m sure you’ve heard of Simple Syrup. Well, just as the name implies, it is simple to make…and syrupy in consistency. You can make a batch in advance and keep it in the fridge for up to a month. Simple as that! Now go make a cocktail to…