Amazing Same Day Pizza Dough Recipe

amazing same day pizza dough recipe

If you think great pizza dough needs an overnight rise, I’m here to break that rule. Same-day dough can be just as chewy, airy, and flavorful—if you know how to treat it right. This is how I do it: a simple, no-fuss recipe that gives you pizza-shop results in hours, not days. We’re talking a […]

The Best Store-Bought BBQ Rubs for Chicken, Beef, and Pork

top bbq rubs for chicken pork and beef

If you want next-level BBQ without the hassle of mixing your own seasonings, store-bought rubs are the way to go. It can take a lot of experimentation to find the right combination of spices to enhance your favorite cut of meat.  Luckily, there are a lot of talented BBQ teams that have spent a lot […]

Authentic New York Style Pizza Recipe: From Dough to Slice

amazing same day pizza dough recipe

Ah, New York. The city that never sleeps, the land of yellow cabs, and, of course, the birthplace of the legendary New York-style pizza. If I had to choose one style of pizza to make for the rest of my life, it might be New York Style Pizza.  I love the crust that has the […]

Large vs. XL Big Green Egg: Which Size is Right for You?

large vs XL big green egg review

If you are looking to buy a new Big Green Egg, chances are you are going back and forth between the most popular Large and XL sizes.  As someone that has gone through the decision making and eventually purchasing both sizes, I want to share everything I have learned in the last 10  years to […]

5-1-0 BBQ Ribs Recipe – Way Better than 3-2-1 Ribs!

smoked bbq ribs

Many of you may have heard of 3-2-1 Ribs, referring to ribs that are Smoked for 3 hours, Wrapped in Foil for 2 hours, and then put back on the smoker for 1 more hour.  There are a ton of people who think this method is the gospel of backyard BBQ Ribs.  Well, I am […]

Reverse Seared Steak on a Gas Grill: Weeknight Steak Perfection

easy reverse seared steak recipe

Reverse searing a steak is one of my favorite techniques to get a perfect medium rare steak.  Some people think the reverse sear process is too complicated.  This reverse sear guide will prove it is actually quite simple, and can be uses even on week nights for amazing steaks.  Why Try the Reverse Sear Method? […]

Kiln S-Series Pizza Oven Review

kiln s-series 16" pizza oven

There are a lot of backyard pizza ovens available these days.  Should the Kiln S-Series 16″ Pizza Oven be on your list to add to your backyard arsenal? After a few months of testing, below is an honest review of this mid-range pizza oven.  In-Depth Video Review Check out my review on the Seared and […]

Baking Steel or Baking Stone for Pizza Perfection?

tavern style pizza on a pizza steel in home oven

For us home cooks, making amazing pizza can feel like one long experiment that will never be solved. The secret weapon behind many professional pizza kitchens is a super hot baking surface, often in a large oven that costs thousands of dollars.  Luckily for us, a small investment in a baking steel or baking stone […]

Mastering Detroit-Style Pizza: Tips and Tricks for Making it at Home

detroit style pan pizza recipe cooked at home

There is nothing better than deep dish pizza when it is done right, with a crisp cheesy outer crust and soft pillowy interior. This deep dish pizza recipe will give you an amazing dough recipe that you can use for deep dish pizza or thin crust pizza, as well as a robust pizza sauce that […]

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Hi, my name is Keegan Lare. I love to create delicious grilled and smoked food, bursting with bold flavors. I also love to see my friends and family try something tasty and new. It is in this spirit that I created Seared & Smoked. Leave me a message and i’ll get back to you as soon as I can.