Recipe Index

Welcome to the Smokin’ and Grillin’ with AB recipe hub. This is where you can find AB’s BBQ, soul food, chicken dinners, seafood, pasta, crockpot meals, air fryer recipes, sides, desserts, and weeknight comfort food all in one place.

Use the search box to find exactly what you want to cook, or start with the category sections below if you need dinner ideas fast.

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Find the right plate fast — from Southern comfort and Cajun favorites to seafood pasta, skillet dinners, and weeknight meals with big AB flavor.

Pick a lane below or jump straight into the full recipe search when you already know what you want to cook.

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🍗Chicken DinnersSmothered, stewed, and weeknight comfort 🔥Cajun & CreoleBig flavor, roux, rice, and soul 🦐Seafood FavoritesShrimp, crab, pasta, and fish-fry energy 🍽️Southern ComfortGravy, sides, Sunday dinner plates 🥘Skillet MealsEasy pans, bold seasoning, less cleanup 🍝Pasta FavoritesComfort pasta, Alfredo, and family dinners

Start with the recipes people come back to again and again – big flavor, clear steps, and AB-style comfort food that works.

Latest Recipes

Everyone knows I like to keep it real in the kitchen. These are my latest videos where I walk you through the recipes step by step and drop a few tips along the way. And if you’d rather read it or print it out, every recipe is up on the blog too – easy to read and ready to download. So go ahead, check out what’s new and let’s get cookin’.

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A plate of hot honey bbq wings glazed to perfection and garnished with herbs, served with celery sticks and a bowl of blue cheese dipping sauce on a wooden table. A honey dipper and jar of honey are in the background.Appetizer Recipes – 99A plate of breakfast food with pancakes topped with butter and syrup, scrambled eggs, and crispy bacon. In the background are a cup of coffee, a glass of orange juice, and a small dish of butter from our recipe index.Breakfast/Brunch Recipes – 46A towering McDonald's Chicken Big Mac sandwich with crispy fried chicken fillets, lettuce, cheese, and sauce between three sesame seed buns, placed on a wooden surface in a kitchen setting.Sandwich Recipes – 19A slice of cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, topped with strawberry sauce and fresh strawberries, served on a black plate. Find this dessert and more in our recipe index, with whole and sliced strawberries in the background.Dessert Recipes – 51A plate of roasted chicken, mashed potatoes with brown gravy, green beans, and a dinner roll sits on a wooden table beside a bowl of mashed potatoes and a lit candle—perfect inspiration for your next recipe index.Dinner Recipes – 148A round skillet of golden cornbread with a wedge slice removed, showing the moist inside. The skillet sits on a dark, textured surface—perfect for adding to your recipe index.Bread Recipes – 22A close-up of a baked comfort food dish with halved red potatoes, green beans, and onions in a seasoned broth, served in a white casserole dish—a classic favorite among southern food recipes.Side Dish Recipes – 83A bowl of chicken tortilla soup topped with avocado slices, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and herbs sits on a wooden tray with a spoon and green polka dot napkin beside it.Soup & Stew Recipes – 20

Browse by Main Ingredient

Sometimes the best place to start is with what you’ve got on hand. Whether it’s juicy chicken, hearty beef, tender pork, fresh seafood, flavorful turkey, or a spread of veggies, you can find recipes built around your favorite ingredients right here. Pick your main star and let’s turn it into something delicious.

Sliced medium-rare steak on a wooden cutting board, with visible grill marks and juices, next to fresh sprigs of rosemary and thyme.Beef Recipes – 91A person wearing a black glove holds a piece of crispy fried chicken above a bowl filled with assorted fried chicken pieces on a granite countertop, showcasing the delicious results of a crispy fried chicken recipe.Chicken Recipes – 133Pork Recipes – 40A partially sliced roast pork loin sits on a cutting board with several thin slices in front, a knife beside it, and steam rising from the meat—much like a cajun roasted turkey breast—in a cozy kitchen setting.Turkey Recipes – 17Seafood Recipes – 66Colorful fresh vegetables including broccoli, red and yellow bell peppers, sliced leeks, corn, and mushrooms being stir-fried in a pan with a wooden spatula.Vegetable Recipes – 35

Browse by Cooking Method

Cooking isn’t one-size-fits-all – sometimes you’re craving that smoky flavor off the grill, other times you want the crispy magic of the air fryer, or maybe a cozy baked dish straight from the oven. And when life gets busy, the crockpot is there to do the work for you. However you like to cook, you’ll find recipes here that match your style.

A black air fryer basket filled with cooked, crispy golden-brown chicken wings, sitting on a marbled countertop.Air Fryer Recipes – 10A glazed bundt cake with a slice missing sits on a white plate, surrounded by a pool of caramel sauce. A glass of milk and a cake server are nearby on a light-colored cloth.Baking Recipes – 35A slow cooker filled with beef stew containing chunks of beef, carrots, potatoes, and onions in broth, garnished with fresh herbs. Fresh thyme and a small bowl of chopped herbs sit nearby on a light surface—a hearty addition to your recipe index.Crockpot Recipes – 27Grilled pineapple rings and huli huli chicken pieces sizzle on a hot charcoal grill, with metal tongs holding a juicy pineapple slice. The warm, smoky atmosphere glows from the coals beneath the grill grates.Smokin'/Grillin' Recipes – 49

Browse by Cuisine / Flavor

Good food comes in all flavors, and sometimes the best way to explore is by cuisine. From classic American comfort food to the bold spices of Cajun and Creole, the rich flavors of Italian, and the island vibes of Jamaican cooking – there’s something here for every craving. And of course, I couldn’t leave out soul food and Southern favorites, the kind of dishes that feel like home. Pick a cuisine and let’s dig in.

American Recipes – 48Shrimp cooking in a metal skillet, coated with a rich, orange-brown sauce and seasonings, alongside cajun baked potato for a flavorful pairing. The shrimp are partially caramelized for added depth.Cajun/Creole – 50A hand holding a spoon lifts a cajun chicken stuffed shell covered in tomato sauce and melted cheese from a baking dish filled with baked stuffed shells, garnished with chopped herbs.Italian Recipes – 7Four pieces of seasoned, grilled chicken made with our authentic jerk chicken recipe, garnished with parsley and served with a portion of white rice on branded paper in a food basket.JamaicanA white and orange baking dish filled with glazed, roasted sweet potato chunks sits on a wooden table with autumn leaves. These caramelized bites look just like classic candied yams, glistening in a rich brown sauce.Soul Food Recipes – 31Golden, crispy catfish fried fillets rest on red and white checkered paper, with flaky white fish exposed where one fillet is broken open—a delicious example of a classic fried catfish recipe.Southern Recipes – 74

Browse by Occasion

Some recipes just fit the moment. Whether it’s gameday appetizers that keep the crowd happy, holiday dishes that bring everyone to the table, tailgating favorites packed with bold flavor, or Thanksgiving classics you wait all year for – I’ve got you covered. Pick the event and find the recipes that make it special.

A tray of crispy, golden-brown bang bang chicken tenders topped with herbs, served on brown paper with a small cup of tangy bang bang sauce on the side.Gameday Appetizer Recipes – 42Sliced prime rib roast on a cutting board, garnished with fresh herbs and cranberries, set against a rustic wooden background.Holiday Recipes – 94A man in a teal football jersey stands by a grill at a lively tailgate party, with people in team gear, tents, and trucks. A stadium and palm trees are visible in the background.Tailgating Recipes – 24A turquoise bowl of creamy shrimp and grits, topped with chopped peppers and herbs and drizzled with sauce, sits on a wooden cutting board.Thanksgiving Recipes – 80

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