Confused about how to pair wine with BBQ? Don’t be! Here’s your guide to pairing wine with barbecued and grilled foods. As summer approaches we’re spending more and more time outside, cooking on the grill, surrounded by family and friends. Those intoxicating aromas from the grill begin to fill the air and the neighborhood streets, and…
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Smoked Mexican Burgers with Chorizo and Smoked Poblanos
Mexican Burgers with Smoked Poblanos is packed full of flavor. Our secret is a chorizo burger and smoking them for incredible smoky flavor and moisture then finish over high heat for the perfect char. Mexican Burgers. Oh burgers. I’ll be honest, I wasn’t always a huge homemade-burger-at-home kind of gal. I used to reserve those…
Brisket Tacos — a great use for leftover smoked brisket
Brisket Tacos are an excellent use for any leftover brisket, smoked brisket or not. This easy taco recipe will be one you will come back for over and over. We find ourselves with another overload of smoked brisket leftovers. It happens. Though we have dozens of great uses for leftover smoked brisket (see below), tacos…
Smoked Prime Rib (recipe and video)
How to cook Smoked Prime Rib Roast is a question thousands of backyard cooks ask each month across the web. We put together a comprehensive guide and video on smoking perfect Prime Rib every time. Let us help you be the holiday hero for this magical cut of beef! Looking for other ideas? Check out…
BBQ Chicken Pizza (in the oven or grill)
This homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza beats the pants off any restaurant version. This easy pizza is made with smoked chicken (or any leftover chicken), red onions, tomatoes, cheese, with has a secret sauce that brings everything together, and topped with fresh cilantro. BBQ Chicken can be grilled or cooked in the oven, and is perfect…
Fresh Grilled Salmon Burgers – Not From Can
Making fresh salmon burgers is incredibly easy, and it doesn’t require using the canned stuff. Start with high quality salmon, and add your favorite toppings for some incredible Grilled Salmon Burgers. Looking for more fun salmon recipes? Check out our popular Cedar Plank Salmon with a maple chipotle glaze. With any good burger, it’s about…
Smoked Meatball Sandwiches
Smoked Meatball Sandwiches are made with the most indulgent smoked meatballs (which are also great served alone)! Top this meatball sandwich with smoked marinara sauce and melty cheese for an amazing dinner. Recipe Inspiration Let me tell you about our former neighbor, Josh. He makes the meanest, biggest, baddest meatballs ever. When smoked, they are…
T-Bone Steak – On The Grill
A simple Grilled T-Bone Steak is an amazing meal. Join as as we explain the difference between a T-Bone and a Porterhouse, and the best way to cook a T-Bone. Looking for how to set up the grill with charcoal? Check out our summary of how to grill using the two-zone method. Porterhouse Versus T-Bone…
How to Grill – Two-Zone Grilling
Learning how to grill is about understand the basics of direct indirect grilling, also known as two-zone grilling, to achieve a perfect crust, and juicy meat every time. Check out this post all about reverse searing for even more incredible flavor and grilling technique. Have you ever thrown a burger on, or tried to get…
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…
Smoked Trout With Savory Seafood Seasoning
Trout can come in many styles, and one of our favorites is smoked trout. It is so easy to simply season, and then put on the smoker for a tender, smoky, and juicy smoked trout dinner. There are many species of trout and this delicate fish can be prepared in many different styles. In our…
Surf and Turf on the Grill with Herb Compound Butter
Our grilled Surf and Turf marries the best of the earth and the best of the sea with a Petite Filet Mignon and Lobster Tails, both grilled, and then finished with an herb compound butter. Looking for other variations for steak or seafood? Check out our grilled hanger steak, grilled tuna, or one of our…
Grilled Lobster Tails with Red Chili Pepper Herb Butter
Grilled Lobster Tail is incredibly elegant and also incredibly easy to make. A simple compound butter adds even more flavor to this amazing date night meal. Grilling lobster tails is so much easier than you think! It may sound intimidating, but we’re here to break it down into some easy steps. Selecting the Right Tails…
The Ultimate Smoked Chicken Wings (with crispy skin!)
The best method for Smoked Chicken Wings (Buffalo Style) with crispy skin is to dehydrate the wings in the fridge, smoke, then sear. Learn the tips and tricks for getting crispy skin when cooking smoked chicken wings low and slow. Check out some of our other favorite Buffalo flavor inspirations like this smoked chicken dip…
Grilled Oysters with White Wine Butter Sauce
Grilled Oysters make for an awesome appetizer and decadent treat for your favorite friends. This grilled oyster recipe highlights what oysters are best for, grilling, and a simple butter sauce with a secret ingredient, white wine. Grilled Oysters We all know raw oysters can be absolutely incredible, and need very little to jazz them up….
Grilled Salmon – Perfect Every Time!
Grilled Salmon is one of our favorite fish to grill, with a rich flavor and juicy texture. Learn how to cook salmon steaks on the grill perfectly every time with these easy techniques. Selecting Salmon for Grilling There are many salmon species out there. Some are better for grilling because they tend to be larger…
Smoked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze
Smoked Ham is the perfect meal for any holiday, like Christmas or Easter dinner, or even to have on hand for sandwiches. This brown sugar glaze is absolutely incredible over the top of your smoked ham! Smoking precooked ham is truly easy and a simple honey glaze is a great way to add incredible flavor….
Pairing Wine with a Beef Holiday Rib Roast
Looking for the best wines to pair with your holiday beef roast this year? Look no further! We’ve got the ultimate guide to pairing wine with your Holiday Roast. This post is a collaboration with Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. on behalf of the Beef Checkoff. I received compensation, but all opinions are my own….
Smoked Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
An easy and elegant recipe for Smoked Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms cooked on your smoker (or oven). Smoked sausage is the secret to the BEST stuffed mushrooms ever! These make a great holiday appetizer or for a family gathering! What could be better than delicious bite sized stuffed mushrooms filled with savory goodness? The answer is…
Wine Marinated Beef Skewers with Cranberry Sauce
Wine Marinated Beef Skewers make for an amazing holiday appetizer cooked on the grill. This easy 5 ingredient marinade, and simple cranberry sauce topping, makes for quick preparation and fast grilling. This festive appetizer has holiday party written all over it. Many of us will have leftover cranberry sauce unused from Thanksgiving that we need…
Smoked Prime Rib With Horseradish Butter
Learn the best way to make smoked Prime Rib. This Smoked Prime Rib is slow smoked, finished with a high heat, and then topped with a homemade Horseradish Butter. This is truly one amazing holiday roast recipe that your guests will never forget. The best part is that it is super easy to prepare and…
Grilled Rack of Pork with Apricot Herb Glaze
This bone-in Grilled Rack of Pork finished with an Apricot Glaze is an easy and crowd pleasing recipe for a crowd. A rack of pork is a perfect holiday or special occasion meal, and a great alternative to the traditional beef roasts. When we have friends over for a special occasion, or looking for holiday…
Smoked Sausage and Mushroom Risotto
Smoked Sausage Risotto combines smoked sausage and mushrooms for a creamy, meaty, hearty and comforting risotto recipe. This risotto recipe uses homemade smoked chicken stock giving it a rich mildly smoky undertone. This delicious meal also comes with wine pairings. A traditional mushroom risotto has just taken traditional risotto up about 100,000 notches by adding…
Grilled Filet Mignon with Mushroom Brown Butter Sauce
Grilled Filet Mignon with Mushroom Brown Butter Sauce is a fantastic steak recipe for a special occasion or holiday meal. Filet Mignon is incredibly tender with a buttery flavor, and when topped with a decadent brown butter mushroom sauce, your mouth will water for days! What is Filet Mignon – The Cut If you want…
