Johnny Brunet

Smash Burgers Hello friends, I know you’ve probably made a ton of smash burgers by now—and maybe you’ve even read a few emails from me about them—but it never hurts to refresh. Let’s be honest: smash burgers are one of the best things you can make on a griddle. For a lot of people, it’s the reason they bought a griddle in the first place. I probably make them more than anything else. It’s a simple recipe with just a few ingredients, but the little details matter. Here’s what I think is most...

Omelet and Eggs Hello Friends, A few months ago, I posted a video about making bacon and scrambled eggs on the griddle. Since then, some of you have asked about omelets and over-easy eggs—so I figured I’d expand a bit and share more about my technique. This video is a little different. I’m talking directly to the camera and slowing things down so you can really see the full process. The big takeaway? I always cook eggs last, and if you’ve followed me for a while, you know I keep the heat...

Steak and Chicken Hibachi! Hello friends, I set out to make the easiest, beginner-friendly hibachi on the griddle that I could. I kept it simple with just chicken and steak—no shrimp this time—because I didn’t want to overload it with too many proteins. I also used Uncle Ben’s pre-cooked family-size jasmine rice and minimized the seasonings and sauces. In fact, I only used two sauces and two seasonings (if you count my salt and pepper blend as one). I was pleasantly surprised by how well the...

New Griddle Top 10 Hello Friends, I’ve just updated my top 10 griddle recipes—adding two new ones and taking out two others. I’ve talked about most of these before, and hopefully, you’ve already tried them all. If not, I can’t encourage you enough to give them a shot. These are the recipes I actually make on the griddle all the time for my family. No internet trends, no gimmicks meant to go viral—just real recipes for real people. I’ve linked all of them below on my site, but I wanted to take...

Crunchwrap!! Hello friends, Back in college, one of the only places open at 2 AM after I finished “studying” was Taco Bell. I’d usually grab four chili cheese burritos because they were a dollar and, well, I was broke. But if I was feeling frisky and had a few extra bucks, I’d go for the Cadillac of Taco Bell meals—the Crunch Wrap. Now I make them on the griddle, and they’re just a lot of fun to put together. Super easy too. All you need is some seasoned beef, tortillas, tostadas, and the...

Breakfast Burger! Hello friends, This started with some thick-cut bacon I grabbed from the butcher—and it spiraled into a fantastic breakfast burger. I don’t even know if this is breakfast, lunch, or dinner… but honestly, you can eat it whenever. Hash browns, griddled onions, a smashed burger, cheddar, and a perfectly cooked egg—all stacked on a toasted bun. It’s a solid reminder about cooking order too: bacon and potatoes go down first, burgers come later, and the egg’s always last. Simple...

6 Chicken Recipes Hello friends, I just released a new video with six everyday chicken recipes made on the Blackstone griddle. Nothing fancy. Nothing viral. Just the kind of food my family likes—and hopefully yours will too. Here’s a quick preview: 🍍 Pineapple Teriyaki Stir Fry – Using that Panda Express bottle from Kroger (you know the one), plus a trick to make cleanup easier. 🧀 Smothered Chicken – Bacon, brown sugar, shredded cheese, and a little tip that changed my whole griddle cheese...

Crispy Gloden Hashbrowns Hello friends, If you’ve ever made shredded hash browns on your Blackstone and they turned out pale, soggy, or stuck to the surface—you’re not alone. But once you figure out the right method, they’re actually super simple. Here’s the quick breakdown: Preheat your griddle to 375–400°F Add a generous amount of oil or butter (about 2 tablespoons per 2 cups of hash browns) Toss the shredded hash browns in the fat with a little seasoned salt (½ tsp) and pepper (¼ tsp)...

Bacon and Eggs! Hello friends, I know a bunch of new griddle owners showed up after Father’s Day (welcome aboard!), so I figured it’s a good time to slow down and go back to the basics—bacon and eggs on the Blackstone. I made a quick video walking through how I like to do it, but here’s the gist: I start by turning the griddle on low and letting it warm up for about 5 minutes. Even if it hasn’t hit temp yet, I’ll go ahead and lay the bacon down. You don’t need screaming heat—somewhere around...