Cinco De Mayo is definitely one of my favorite food holidays. Below are our top Cinco de Mayo recipes for your grill or smoker! My Mama’s Easy Blender Salsa Because you have to have a good salsa for Cinco de Mayo and this one has been in my family since I was a kid! Recipe…
Grilling
All recipes for your grill. Everything from grilled chicken to grilled apple crisp, and everything in between!
Grilled Turkey Burgers that Don’t Suck
This grilled turkey burger is juicy, savory, and packed with flavor. The secret is to add ingredients into the ground turkey that complement the lack of fat and to not overcook it. Using grated onions helps to provide much needed moisture to the burger while adding a savory element. Looking for other grilled turkey burger…
Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef (on the Grill)
Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers cooked on the grill is an amazing way to add smoky char and flavor. These are prepared like the classic, but kicked up a notch by cooking them on the grill for flavor. These stuffed peppers are made with ground beef, vegetables, herbs, rice, sauce, and cheese, making them basically a…
Skillet Cornbread with Smoked Honey (on the Grill)
Cast Iron Skillet cornbread is the perfect way to get a crunchy crust and a soft and fluffy interior. We cook our skillet cornbread on the grill at high heat for the perfect touch of outdoor flavor, and finish it with a drizzle of smoked honey for a sweet finish. Skillet cornbread is comfort food…
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…
T-Bone Steak – On The Grill
A simple Grilled T-Bone Steak is an amazing meal. Join 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 They…
How To Use A Charcoal Chimney Starter
Find out how to safely and quickly light up a charcoal chimney starter without the use of lighter fluid. We get this question a lot. It seems simple, but many people fear the charcoal grill because of tasks like lighting it. This step by step approach to using a charcoal chimney starter makes lighting a…
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…
Bourbon Cocktail with Grilled Lemon Simple Syrup
We love Bourbon Cocktails in our house and this one just made it to the top of the list. A Grilled Lemon simple syrup is the base, then we add our favorite bourbon and a few dashes of cherry bitters. This cocktail is perfect whether looking for a summer bourbon cocktail, or just something creative…
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’…
Shepherd’s Pie Cooked on the Grill
This classic Shepherd’s Pie is comforting, healthy(!), delicious, and cooked on the grill or smoker for added flavor. Anything you can cook in your oven or stovetop you can cook on the grill, and it’s so much more fun (and flavorful!), including this take on a Grilled Shepherd’s Pie! What is Shepherd’s Pie? Called a…
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…
Grilled Chicken Marinade – How To Make a Marinade
Grilled Chicken Marinade is a great way to infuse chicken with flavor. But you may have wondered what does a marinade do? Or how does it work? This basic guide walks through our chicken marinade, the basics to creating any marinade and a simple recipe that can be easily modified based upon your personal preference….
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…
Tequila Marinated Flank Steak Fajitas on the Grill
Steak Fajitas are an amazing Tex-Mex dish perfect for a crowd. And the perfect meat for a fajita is flank steak. These Flank Steak Fajitas are marinated in tequila and soy and cooked over direct heat. This meal is savory and delicious. Sauté the peppers and onions alongside the meat in a cast iron skillet…
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…
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Fried Sage Butter Sauce
Grilled Pork Tenderloin topped with a fried sage butter melts in your mouth and cooks in minutes over a hot grill. Learn the difference between pork loin and pork tenderloin and how to grill pork tenderloin perfectly every single time. Grilled whole pork tenderloin is an easy way to serve a lean and flavorful cut…
Grilled Chicken Salad with Candied Pecans and Balsamic Dressing
Grilled Chicken Salad does not need to be boring. Focus on flavor in every element of the dish, from the chicken, to the dressing, and the individual salad ingredients for this amazing Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe. And it all starts with perfectly grilled chicken like we highlight here. Looking for other salad ideas? Try 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…
Crispy Pork Belly – On The Grill
Crispy Pork Belly has amazing flavor and texture. Kick up the wow factor by adding smoke flavor and an awesome sweet and savory sauce at the end. Learn the secrets of Smoked Pork Belly with a finish over hot coals to get it crispy. What is Pork Belly Pork belly is an incredibly marbled cut…
Grilled Tuna Steak with Soy Dipping Sauce
This Grilled Tuna Steak Recipe is easy and delicious! The savory lime and soy based dipping sauce is mouthwatering and full of flavor. Learn how to grill tuna steaks in less than 10 minutes with a fun dipping sauce using any type of grill. Best Tuna for Grilling Thick cut, Yellowfin or Ahi, Tuna is…
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….