Johnny Brunet

Birria and Gyros! Hello Friends, I’ve got two simple recipes for you this week: Lazy Birria and Chicken Gyros. I’m using the term birria loosely—these are by no means traditional birria tacos you’d find on a taco truck or at a restaurant. But they are incredibly simple. You’re really just adding a big piece of chuck roast to a crock pot, tossing in some spices, and a whole can of chipotle peppers for smokiness. Let it cook overnight, and the next day you can make the tacos on your griddle....

Stuffed Blueberry Pancakes Hello Friends, Let’s be honest—the best part about griddling is keeping the mess outside while making delicious food for your family. More specifically, for the most important person: your wife. I’ve mentioned this filling before (it’s in my eBook if you have that), but it’s so easy it bears repeating. All you do is take a snack pack (lemon pudding cup) and 8 oz of whipped cream cheese and mix it together. You can even make it the night before and leave it in the...

Chicken Wings on a Griddle Hello Friends, You can use a hammer to put a screw in the wall. But should you? Not really—especially if you already have a drill lying around. That’s kinda how I feel about doing chicken wings on the griddle. Now don’t get me wrong—I've tried wings a few different ways on the griddle. Straight on the surface, in a cast iron pan, even drying them out overnight like Blackstone Betty suggested. And sure, they tasted good. But after all that effort? I just don’t think...

My Favorite Accessories! Hello Friends, It's that time of year, we're breaking out the griddle again and maybe we need some new toys. Or maybe you just got your first griddle and you want to know what is actually necessary and what is not. Well I have a quick review below of my favorite things to use after 4.5 years of owning a residential griddle. FYI all the links are affiliate so I do receive a small commision if you choose to buy. I just like to be upfront about that, but it does not...

Bacon Onion Smothered Chicken! Hello Friends, I hope you're having an awesome week! Today, I’ve got 10 recipes that I’ve added to my e-book this year. Most of these have been shared in previous videos, but I thought it’d be cool to combine them all in one place. The only new one to you is the Cheesy Hash Browns. I really enjoyed these! I use Simply Potatoes’ shredded hash browns (you’ll find them in the cooler section, not the freezer). Then I add cheese, eggs, and green onions. Full recipe...

Bacon Onion Smothered Chicken! Hello Friends, It’s 70 degrees in Ohio this week, and I am pumped! It’s so nice out, I was almost out there griddling in my swim trunks… just kidding. My wife would leave me if I embarrassed her like that. But seriously, I hope the weather’s warming up wherever you are. This week’s recipe is Bacon Cheese Onion Chicken, and wow—this turned out even better than I expected. It’s so simple, just five ingredients, and it’s absolutely delicious. Here’s the breakdown:...

Smash Burgers! Hello Friends, I just picked up a new Blackstone at Walmart for only $299, and I’m putting it through its paces by cooking the most popular griddle meals on it. So far, it’s been solid—heats evenly, no issues, and putting out some great food. First up: Smash Burgers with caramelized onions and bacon. These turned out really well other than I could have gotten my griddle hotter. I had it around 460 but should have waited for it to get closser to 500. One trick I learned in this...

Reviewing The Basics! Hello Friends, Now that spring is almost here I'm getting a lot fo new griddle owners on the email list. Also I figured it's a good time to review the basics for those experienced griddle owners out there. When I got my first griddle, all I saw were recipe videos and the occasional seasoning and cleaning. No one was going over the fundamentals that I had learned as a short order cook at Bob Evans. Things like temperature control, cooking order and oil usage. So I decided...

Step Up Your Steak Game! Hello Friends, Want to take your steak to the next level? These three toppings will do just that—whether you want something tangy, herby, or rich and buttery. 1️⃣ Quick Pickled Red Onions These are crazy easy to make and add the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Just thinly slice a red onion, toss it in a jar with a clove of crushed garlic, and pour over a hot mix of apple cider vinegar, water, honey, and salt. Let it sit for a couple of hours (or overnight for max...