Have you ever thought to make dessert on your grill? Live fire cooking is a great way to cook meat and vegetables, but it also does a great job at caramelizing fruit and adding a smoky flavor to your favorite sweets and desserts. Below are our favorite chocolate, nutty, and fruity dessert recipes you can…
Dessert
If you are cooking dinner on the grill or smoker, you might as well make dessert there too! My favorite dessert to this day is our Smoked Pot de Creme.
Chocolate Truffles with Red Wine
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Albertsons. All opinions are 100% mine. Chocolate Truffles infused with red wine are a decadent (and easy to make) treat for Valentine’s Day, or really anytime you’re craving a delicious bite of chocolate. With only a few simple ingredients these come together quickly and can…
Edible Gifts from the Grill or Smoker
Looking for some last minute gifts for your friends, neighbors, co-workers, or host gifts this year? Or perhaps looking for some budget friendly gifts for the food lovers on your list? Here are some of our favorite edible gifts to give this holiday season. Edible gifts make for excellent additions to any gift basket. These…
Smoked Candied Pecans
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Albertsons. All opinions are 100% mine. Smoked Candied Pecans are a tasty snack that can also dub as a great edible holiday gift idea. These Candied Pecans are tossed in a mix of sugar and cinnamon, then slowly smoked giving them a great mix of sweet, savory, and…
Grilled Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipe
A basic homemade Pecan Pie Recipe is so simple to make. Sub the corn syrup for maple syrup, add some bourbon, and then grill it and you have one of the most flavorful Grilled Pecan Pies you will ever have. When it comes to pies, easy is important to us. And there is no easier…
Grilled Pumpkin Pie with Candied Pecans
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Albertsons. All opinions are 100% mine. Grilled Pumpkin Pie makes for a delicious and smoky option for a fall or holiday desert idea. Simply make a standard pie filling, grill indirect for up to an hour, and then serve with a dollop of smoked whipped cream…
Skillet Brownies on the Grill (Gluten Free)
If desserts on the grill is your thing, then Grilled Skillet Brownies will not disappoint. Made to be dense and rich in chocolate, these brownies are topped with a chocolate drizzle and vanilla bean ice cream. We cook mostly gluten free in our house, but this recipe is very easy to sub the gluten free…
Smoked Candied Nuts – with Bourbon and Sugar Glaze
Candied nuts make a great snack for the house or holiday parties. They also make for an amazing edible holiday gift idea. These smoked candied nuts are slowly smoke roasted and then finished with a sweet glaze making them crunchy, sweet, and mildly smoky. Candied nuts, similar to our smoked almonds recipe, are popular because…
Grilled Peaches with Ice Cream and Smoked Honey
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Albertsons. All opinions are 100% mine. Grilled Peaches take an already delicious fruit and elevate it to incredible. This easy grilled peaches recipe is cooked hot and fast on the grill and finished with a smoked honey glaze and delicious non-dairy ice cream treat! If…
33 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…
Smoked Strawberry Shortcake on Biscuits
Smoked Strawberry Shortcake on Biscuits is an over-the-top delicious dessert that you and your friends are going to go crazy for! Smoked strawberries make for a great twist on this summer classic. Strawberry season has to be one of my favorite times of the year. Living in the country we are surrounded by U-pick berry…
Smoked Whipped Cream
Making homemade whipped cream is very easy. Adding smoked cream to the mix for Smoked Whipped Cream makes an even more amazing flavor. Simply smoke the cream and whip it up for your favorite dessert topping! Can I Smoke Cream? Yes. Smoke loves liquid. The smoke molecules like to adhere to liquid which is why…
Grilled Apple Crisp
Why yes, you can bake on your grill! This is traditional apple crisp that is baked directly on the grill. Grilled Apple Crisp is going to be your go-to this fall season (p.s., it’s also a fantastic addition to your Thanksgiving dinner!). *We cooked this recipe live on AM Northwest on KATU2 News in Portland,…
Smoked Honey
Smoked Honey adds a delicious smoky flavor to any dish you typically use honey for. Whether cookies, butter, or simply a honey drizzle on a cheese plate, this easy recipe for homemade smoked honey will be the next conversation starter for your next backyard event. It also makes a great gift for the holidays! How…
Grilled Pineapple
Grilling pineapple on your charcoal or gas grill is an easy way to add flavor to any salad, fruit platter, or delicious side dish for your summer cookouts. Find out how to make Grilled Pineapple this super easy tutorial. I cannot stress how easy it is to grill fruit. Lots of fruit. But for the…
Grilled Strawberry Sundaes with Chocolate Peanut Butter Sauce (dairy free and gluten free)
Strawberry Sundaes made with grilled strawberries and a melted chocolate peanut butter sauce. Grilling strawberries is super easy, and adds incredible flavor to your sundae. Can easily be made dairy-free and gluten free. This is the perfect sweet treat to make for your kids (or loved ones) this coming Valentine’s Day. My sweet 8-year old…
Grilled Blackberry Crostata (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
An easy recipe for Blackberry Crostata (or mixed summer fruit) that you can cook directly on the grill! And since our kids are gluten free and dairy free we’ve taken our favorite summer grilled dessert, Grilled Blackberry Crostata, and made it GF and DF friendly! One of the first things we cooked up when we…
Recipes for Valentine’s Day On Your Smoker or Grill
Our best recipes for Valentine’s Day on the grill or smoker. Avoid the restaurants this year and dine in. Here are our top 21 Recipes for Valentines Day you can cook on your Smoker or Grill. We even highlight a 3-course meal you can create in one post! I used to be one of the…
Smoked Chocolate Pot de Crème (no bake)
Smoked cream adds an incredible smoky undertone to a classic Chocolate Pot de Crème. It’s silky, chocolaty, and absolutely indulgent. Check out the recipe and video tutorial for this incredible Smoked Chocolate Pot de Crème.. Pot de Crème is one of my all time favorite desserts. Silky, smooth, velvety, chocolaty. What’s not to love. We’ve…
Smoked Hazelnut Nutella (recipe and video)
Smoked hazelnuts add incredible flavor to homemade Nutella, making a fantastic family friendly, yet smoky, treat! *Bonus: this makes an incredible gift for the holidays! I never intended to write a recipe for smoked hazelnut Nutella. But a few weeks ago I posted a photo, both on my Instagram stories, and on my personal Facebook…
Semi-Smoked Apple Crisp (for four)
This Semi-Smoked Apple Crisp is a fantastic dessert cooked directly on your grill and perfect for a family of four! Have you ever wondered if you could cook an apple crisp on an outdoor smoker or grill? Or better yet, if you could attain smoke flavor without owning a smoker? The answer to both of…
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Extra Virgin Olive Oil Chocolate Chip cookies are made with olive oil instead of butter, and taste rich and incredible. You won’t even know they’re butter-free! Chewy, chocolaty, indulgent, delicious, and entirely butter free. Oregon Olive Mill cookies (left), My version (right) These came out exactly how I remembered them the first (and second) time…