Charcoal-Grilled Tenderloin Tips & Tail-On Shrimp Recipe

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Charcoal-Grilled Tenderloin Tips & Tail-On Shrimp: A Nebraska Summer Favorite March 18, 2025 Howdy friends — Tony here from Ellsworth Crossing! There are just some meals that belong outside. You know what I mean. The charcoal is fired up, the Nebraska summer air is warm, somebody is standing around the grill telling stories, and pretty soon everybody […]

Fried Chicken and the Carnivore Diet

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Carnivore Fried Chicken: A Crispy Nebraska Summer Classic March 18, 2025 Howdy friends — Tony here from Ellsworth Crossing, your farm-to-fork market right here in Waterloo, Nebraska.There’s a sound I’d recognize anywhere: chicken hitting hot lard and going to crackling. Around our place, that’s the real dinner bell. It means the screen door’s about to […]

Crockpot Duck

Crockpot Duck on a rustic plate looking really yummy!

Ellsworth Crossing Crockpot Duck This One’s a Game Changer Howdy friends — Tony here from Ellsworth Crossing, your go-to farm-to-fork market right here in Waterloo, Nebraska! Today I want to talk to you about something that might just become your new favorite meal. We’re cooking duck — whole duck, in a crockpot — and I […]

Carnivore Chili (2 recipes in 1)

Bowl of carnivore chili on a table

Carnivore Chili (2 recipes in 1) Howdy friends—Tony here from Ellsworth Crossing, your go-to farmers market and one of the top meat markets near Omaha, Nebraska. Let’s clear up a little myth today: frozen steaks. I see folks walk into our market, spot those beautiful ribeyes in the freezer, and suddenly their faces say, “Hmm… […]

The Secret to Perfect Ribeye Steaks

T-bone steak searing in a cast iron skillet

The Secret to Perfect Ribeye Steaks Howdy friends—Tony here from Ellsworth Crossing, your go-to farmers market and one of the top meat markets near Omaha, Nebraska. Let’s clear up a little myth today: frozen steaks. I see folks walk into our market, spot those beautiful ribeyes in the freezer, and suddenly their faces say, “Hmm… […]

Bison Hump Roast: A Nebraska Classic

Seasoned bison hump roast on a red checkered cloth

Bison Hump Roast: A Nebraska Classic Hey there, folks! If you’re looking to try something new for dinner, let’s talk about bison meat—a Nebraska favorite that’s as tasty as it is wholesome. And today, we’re shining a light on a special cut: the bison hump roast. It’s not your everyday roast, but trust me, it’s […]

Corned Beef Roast

Sliced corned beef roast on a wooden cutting board

Nothing says St. Patrick’s Day Like a perfectly cooked corned beef brisket! This classic Irish-American dish is rich, flavorful, and best enjoyed with farm-fresh ingredients straight from Ellsworth Crossing. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or just craving a hearty homemade meal, this recipe will bring warmth and tradition to your table. The secret to […]

Ribeye Steak Recipe

Tony Ellsworth at the grill outside the market

Ribeye Steak Grilling a Ribeye Steak Ribeye Steaks are known for their incredible marbling. This fat melts during cooking adding flavor infusing the steaks with rich and buttery taste. Typically Ribeyes are anywhere from 1 inch to 1.5 inches thick Step 1: Bring the Steak to room temperature. Beef is very resilient; it will be […]

Beef Chuck Roast – Crock & Smoke recipe

Seared beef chuck roast with vegetables in a cast iron pot

Beef Chuck Roast is one of the best values for time and resources invested relative to the amazing dinner that it produces. It is a timeless Midwest meat and potatoes classic that I thoroughly enjoy, time and again. Selecting your Beef Chuck Roast One of the best kept secrets in the store is our Longhorn […]