A Smoked Spatchcocked Turkey is a game changer for the holidays or any special occasion. Spatchcocking a turkey (removing the backbone and flattening it) allows it to cook faster, and also more evenly versus a traditional whole bird. And smoking a turkey adds amazing flavor that cannot be replicated in the oven. Learn the steps…
Savory Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
If you are looking for a quick, easy, and healthy weekday meal, Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast recipes are the way to go and a family favorite. Doused in a savory dry rub, these are juicy and packed with flavor, and easy to modify to add your own twist. Chicken, especially grilled chicken, can be one…
Smoked Brisket Flat Guide
This easy Smoked Brisket Flat recipe walks through the steps for juicy and tender meat without compromising flavor. If you’re trying to find the easiest steps for smoking brisket flat, this is your guide. Unlike smoking brisket as one large muscle, the brisket flat is the most common cut found in butchers cases. The Cut…
Grenache Wine Guide
A grape that thrives in warm, dry conditions, Grenache plays a major role in wine production in southern Europe, particularly in Spain (where it is known as Garnacha), the south of France, and some regions of Italy. Great on its own, but also as a blending grape where it is responsible for some of the…
Easy Smoked Pulled Pork – Step by Step Guide
There is no better dish to serve off the smoker than tender and properly smoked pulled pork. But sometimes you want to keep it simple. This recipe outlines the easiest way is to smoke a pork butt, by simply seasoning the pork shoulder and then placing on a smoker until it’s done. But to go…
Smoked Beef Armadillo Eggs With Red Wine Glaze
Smoked Armadillo Eggs are a delicious twist on jalapeño poppers. Take the classic popper stuffed with cheese, wrap it up with some Ground Beef, and then finish with a red wine glaze. These also make a great tailgating recipe, because you can prepare them in advance and then smoke them in your favorite portable grill….
Grilled Steak with Roasted Poblano and Corn Salsa
Grilled Steak on its own is amazing, but sometimes adding a unique topping can take it over the top, like Roasted Poblano Peppers. This Poblano and Corn Salsa is just the thing. The rich, sweet, fire roasted flavor will make your next steak dinner a memorable one. This dish is not spicy, but we have…
Grilled Cod with White Wine Garlic Butter Sauce
Grilled Cod with White Wine Garlic Butter sauce is a super easy (and absolutely delicious) grilled cod recipe that will have your guests begging for more. The secret is a hot grill, well oiled fish, and the right tools. Add a touch of white wine garlic butter for a flavorful grilled fish recipe. Grilled fish…
Finger Lakes Wine Guide
The story of the Finger Lakes Wine region in New York State involves a fascinating history of determination and pushing outside the comfort zone of a region that grew out of sweet hybrid grapes. “Plant the right grapes and focus on the regional expression of flavor,” is a theme among owners and winemakers within the…
Corn Tacos with Chicken and Tarragon Sauce (Grilled)
Grilled Corn Tacos with chicken have never been more delicious than when adding the sweet and roasted flavor of grilled corn and a flavorful tarragon cream sauce. Add your favorite taco toppings for an easy weeknight meal. When corn is in season, our favorite thing to do is grill it. It adds a sweet flavor…
Grilled Cheesesteak Sandwich
When it comes to a Cheesesteak Sandwich, you can’t help but think of the Philly style with a soft roll, cheese wiz, and Beef. But for this recipe, we’re adding our own Northwest twist using tender thinly sliced grilled Sirloin, a from-scratch cheddar cheese sauce, mixed grilled veggies, and a soft and toasted roll. This…
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Herb Compound Butter
When in season, there is nothing more amazing than fresh grilled corn on the cob. But to achieve the right balance of sweet and tender bites with that distinct grilled crunch it comes down to one key technique: Cooking it in the husk. Why This Recipe Works Grilling corn with husks on prevent it from…
Smoking Meat on a Gas Grill Guide
If you are curious whether smoking meat on a gas grill is possible, the answer is yes. Learning how to smoke meat on a gas grill requires some basic tools and an understanding of how the process works. Let’s also be clear that no gas grill is going to perform and be as efficient as…
Grilled Scallops in White Wine Butter Sauce
These Grilled Scallops are cooked on a grill on a cast iron pan and finished with a white wine and garlic butter sauce. The recipe, which is cooked on a cast iron pan directly on the grill, takes less than 10 minutes and puts out a tender, buttery, and rich scallop and wine combination. Scallops…
Smoked Pulled Beef Sandwiches with Wine Braise
This Pulled Beef Sandwich is ultra-tender from slowly smoking a Chuck Roast for hours and extra juicy from a savory wine braise. We then take that shredded Beef for the base for an incredible and indulgent sandwich! We’re slowly smoking Chuck Roast and then transferring it to a savory wine braise until fork tender. Then…
Grilled Rack of Lamb with Jalapeño Chimichurri
Grilled Rack of Lamb is tender, flavorful, and elevated with a mildly spicy and savory Jalapeño Chimichurri Sauce. Learn the best ways to source lamb for the best flavor with this grilled rack of lamb recipe. Lamb is one of our favorite proteins to serve for guests or a special occasion. When sourced well, it…
Port Marinated Beef Flanken Ribs on the Grill
If you’ve found yourself some Flanken Ribs, this recipe is calling your name. Slowly marinated with Port wine, and then finished over a hot grill, these Beef Flanken Short Ribs will melt in your mouth and taste tender and delicious. Sometimes, when we are checking out the local butcher counter, we’ll see these beautiful thin…
Pellet Grill Pizza – On the MAK Two-Star General
If you’ve been curious about how to make pizza on a pellet grill, then you have found the right resource. Not only can you make restaurant quality pizza on a pellet grill, but with a few tools and knowing how to best manage the heat, you’ll be impressing your friends and family with your new…
Grilled Sirloin Steak – Topped With Herb Compound Butter
Sirloin Steak is a delicious cut of beef that is affordable and still packed with beefy flavor and tenderness. This Grilled Sirloin Steak recipe combines two-zone grilling for the perfect steak. We also have a few recommendations for delicious toppings too, including a simple (but delicious) garlic herb compound butter. When exploring various cuts of…
Grilled Halibut with Mango Salsa
This Grilled Halibut Recipe combines the savory flavors of open-flame char with the sweet and spicy flavors of a mango and jalapeño salsa. We walk through the steps on how to Grill Halibut perfectly every time, so you don’t overcook it. Let’s face it, halibut is an expensive cut of fish, and for good reason….
Western Burger with Beer Battered Onion Rings
This Western Burger is packed with beef, bacon, barbecue sauce, and beer battered onion rings. These burgers are huge and worth every bite. They are simply seasoned, and the mix of toppings is what makes this dish really shine. This post and recipe is sponsored by Wunderman Thompson, and it’s one heck of a western…
Smoked Corned Beef Brisket
Smoked Corned Beef is a delicious meal with aromatics of spices and herbs and the rich and salty brine giving it that signature red color. Making your own corning spices is pretty easy, it just takes time, some special curing salt, and an understanding of how the curing salt process works. Smoking the brisket when…
Grilled Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Avocado Crema
Cilantro Lime Shrimp is quick and easy to prepare and cooked on the grill. Shrimp is dipped in a quick marinade of citrus, cilantro, lime, and jalapeños while the grill is heating up, and then grilled hot and fast in just a few minutes. This flavorful shrimp recipe comes together from start to finish in…
Smoked Sausage Gravy (for Biscuits)
Sausage Gravy starts by smoking the sausage, and then adding layers of flavor into the gravy for a savory jam-packed bite. This recipe provides an easy way to add a ton of flavor to your favorite breakfast biscuits. We love breakfast on the grill, and there is nothing more delicious than a thick and savory…