Smoked Deviled Eggs make for an amazing appetizer and pack a mouthful of flavor. Make hard (or soft) boiled eggs in advance and finish on the smoker for an amazing smoky twist on a classic recipe. For this recipe we have a variety of options to garnish your smoked deviled eggs with that are sure…
Appetizers
Appetizer recipes that are made on the grill or smoker. These are the perfect bite right before dinner. Some even make an excellent light dinner.
Smoked Lamb Chops Recipe – Vindulge
These Smoked Lamb Chops are smoked then grilled hot and fast and cut into individual lollipop portions for an elegant appetizer or serve two per person for an entrée. Don’t be intimidated by lamb. These are easy and absolutely delicious and one of the most flavorful cuts. When smoked, it really balances out the traditional…
Smoked Honey Butter
Smoked honey meets butter to create an incredibly elegant and delicious Smoked Honey Butter spread for rolls, toast, sandwiches, and so much more. Because we like to experiment with everything on our smoker we had the idea to smoke honey, just to see what would happen. The combination of sweet and smoky is a favorite…
Smoked Jalapeño Poppers with Crispy Bacon
Smoked Jalapeño Poppers with Smoked Bacon. An easy game day appetizer or for any occasion made with crispy smoked bacon, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese filling. Jalapeño Poppers are a classic. But our take on the classic popper is to deconstruct the way most people make them. Because when you make smoked jalapeño poppers it’s…
Grilled Chicken Lollipops with Spicy BBQ Glaze
This Grilled Chicken Lollipops Recipe is about flavor and texture. We’re grilling the chicken and then glazing with a Kansas City style BBQ based sauce with honey and Sriracha. The presentation is elegant and makes a great appetizer course. Chicken Lollipops are essentially a frenched chicken leg or drumette. Frenching is the term when bones…
Smoked Bacon & Tomatillo Guacamole
Smoked Bacon Guacamole with Smoked Tomatillos, is truly the best guacamole recipe for smoked food lovers! It is going to forever change the way you enjoy your guacamole. Guacamole made with smoked bacon and smoked tomatillos is great as an appetizer for the big game or just for a weekend snack. It is also easy to…
Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa (cooked on the grill)
Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa is an easy way to add fire roasted flavor to your next backyard cookout. It’s the perfect recipe for those fresh summer tomatoes and peppers. Simply char and roast the ingredients on the grill, add to a blender, and enjoy. This salsa recipe is easy to make or modify, and is…
Puglia inspired Tuna Toasts with Tomatoes and Arugula
Tuna Toast with Tomatoes and Arugula is a simple Italy-inspired appetizer made with tuna, tomatoes, arugula, and extra virgin olive oil, using the most quality ingredients you can find. This can be made as a crostini based appetizer, or with your favorite toasted bread. The secret to this recipe is to find the freshest and…
Easy Grilled Meatball Sliders — And Back to School Essentials
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Albertsons. All opinions are 100% mine. Grilled Meatball Sliders are quick and easy way to get a family dinner on the table that everyone will love. Frozen meatballs warmed up on the grill and served as a slider with tomato sauce and provolone cheese…
Baked Brie Cheese with Wine on the Grill
This Baked Brie Cheese Recipe features a simple combination of cheese, white wine, thyme, salt, and pepper and cooked directly on the grill. The cheese is grilled over direct heat for minutes for an elegant (yet easy!) brie appetizer that will wow your guests at your next dinner party. This baked brie recipe is inspired…
4th of July Recipes for the Smoker or Grill
Looking for some fun and easy 4th of July recipes for the grill or smoker? Below are some of my favorite recipes for this summer holiday! These are all tried and true family and crowd favorites. 4th of July is most definitely one of my favorite holidays to celebrate with family and friends, and every…
Grilled Jalapeño Poppers with Brie and Prosciutto
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Safeway. All opinions are 100% mine. Grilled Jalapeño Poppers stuffed with Brie, Cherry Jam, and wrapped in Prosciutto are a decadent treat! It’s as if the perfect cheese and charcuterie plate and jalapeños got together to create the ultimate summer appetizer. These poppers are…
The Easiest-Ever No Mayo Coleslaw
No Mayo Coleslaw is quick and easy to make and is a versatile side dish for any BBQ or summer gathering. This mayo free coleslaw has a vinegar base instead of the traditional mayonnaise base. Where does your allegiance lie when it comes to coleslaw? Are you a mayo fan or mayo-free? Most mayo-haters don’t like it…
Grilled Romaine Lettuce with Tomatoes and Basil
Grilled Romaine Lettuce is easy to make and tastes incredible with some fresh tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. This is a delicious salad or side dish that can be made year-round. It’s inspired by a fresh tomato bruschettta. For something similar, check out our Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad. We came up with…
Watermelon Salad with Basil and White Balsamic
This Watermelon Salad Recipe is full of fresh and lively flavors! This ain’t your mama’s watermelon salad recipe, nor is it your neighbors. This one is packed with some unexpected and delicious secrets. Your guests will go CRAZY for it, and they’ll never guess the secret ingredient. Hint: Basil This has always been a super…
Easy Blender Salsa — My Mama’s Basic Homemade Salsa Recipe
This Easy Blender Salsa is probably the best salsa you’ll ever make. It’s incredibly delicious (and addictive) and perfect for quick and easy weeknight dinners or parties! It’s been in my family for decades, so it’s tried and true! The best part is it comes together in less than 5 minutes! My mom’s cooking has…
Grilled Lemons – And What Do With Them
Grilling lemons is a great way to add smoky and earthy flavor that comes with grilling over charcoal. Grilled Lemons are a fantastic way to finish a dish, or even use to garnish a summer cocktail! Grilling lemons is an easy and delicious way to add great favor to your grilled food. Anytime I’m grillin’…
Grilled Chicken Kabobs With Citrus Marinade
Chicken Kabobs are like a blank canvas. Simply add the flavors you want, skewer them, and throw on the grill or a hot pan for a delicious and tender grilled chicken skewer. These Grilled Chicken Kabobs start with an easy citrus marinade and then grilled hot and fast. Click here for a great steak skewer…
Smoked Beef Brisket Nachos (perfect for leftover brisket)
These Award-Winning Smoked Beef Brisket Nachos are the perfect way to use up leftover brisket! Easy to make and crowd friendly, these are sure to become your new favorite appetizer! For the perfect Brisket recipe, click here Update: This recipe was the grand prize winning recipe in the original Traeger Grills Meat Madness Competition in…
Grilled Vegetables – Step by Step Resource
Grilled Vegetables are an awesome main meal or can even be laid out as a side on a grazing platter. The key to any grilled vegetables recipe is timing each of the vegetables so they come out perfectly cooked. Learn how to cook any vegetable on the grill everytime! When we want to balance our…
Grilled Steak Lettuce Wraps with Sake and Ginger Soy Sauce
These Grilled Steak Lettuce Wraps are made from tender steak bites marinated in a combination of Sake, soy, and ginger, and grilled on a skewer. Add pickled carrots, and some fresh veggies for a savory and delicious appetizer or even a main meal! This is also a great recipe when you have trimmings from cutting…
Smoked Almonds with Olive Oil and Kosher Salt
Smoked Almonds are such an easy, healthy, and delicious snack that has a distinct smoky flavor and perfect crunch. These smoke house almonds are so popular that we sell them to wineries around the Northwest to serve in their tasting rooms. You can also use these almonds for dishes that require any almond ingredient, like…
Black Bean Salad – Perfect BBQ Side Dish
This Black Bean Salad is an easy and fresh BBQ side dish with flavors from fresh tomatoes, heat from jalapeños and finished with a citrus vinaigrette. It makes a great accompaniment to dishes like a brisket spread, baby back ribs, or even a relish for burgers. Heck, you can even eat it with chips! And…
Amazing Recipes for Pulled Pork Leftovers
So you cooked yourself a pork butt and now find yourself with loads of leftovers. Now what?! Whether you smoked a pork butt for amazing pulled pork sandwiches, or cooked it in the Instapot we’ve got several uses for that leftover pulled pork in this round up of recipes with leftover pulled pork. Smoked Pork…