Smoked Beef Short Ribs finished with a Red Wine Braise are truly the ultimate beef short ribs (and one of my favorite meals ever)! Comes with wine pairing recommendations. This recipe has dinner party or holiday meal written all over it! Beef Short Ribs are my ultimate comfort food. This is *the* single cut that…
Recipes
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 Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema
Grilled Shrimp Tacos are not only easy to make, but absolutely delicious and crowd friendly. Add a slightly spicy lime crema and your favorite taco toppings and you have a great feast for a crowd or just a weeknight family dinner. Tacos are on regular weekly rotation in our house. Almost any protein or vegetable…
Grilled Tri Tip with Zinfandel Red Wine Reduction Sauce
Grilled Tri Tip is one of the easiest beef roasts to grill. It is also great for feeding a crowd. This Tri Tip recipe is finished with a Zinfandel red wine reduction sauce to add a little extra flavor after you slice it. Check out our smoked tri tip for even more fun ways to…
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…
Grilled Filet Mignon with Bacon and Blue Cheese
Some say Filet Mignon is one of the best grilled steaks. And while we won’t argue that point, we do agree that the tenderness and the flavor from Grilling Filet Mignon is amazing. Add some blue cheese, crunchy bacon, and caramelized onions to make the flavor explode. And if you are looking for variety –…
Red Wine Marinated Smoked Tri Tip
An award-winning recipe for Tri Tip Marinade from our very first BBQ competition. Made with tender Tri Tip and smoked slowly to perfection. Serve alone or with a delicious chimichurri sauce. We have learned a lot about smoking Tri Tip over the years. It has evolved from a rather obscure cut of meat for us,…
Grilled Smash Burgers with Caramelized Onions
Grab your griddle and make these smash burgers right outside on your grill. Learning how to make Smash Burgers is easy, simply follow this restaurant method to get that classic fast food flavor and texture. If you’re craving a delicious fast food style burger, welcome! We’re smashing this burger on our MAK Two-Star General Grill…
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…
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…
Chili Dog – With Sweet Onions and Mustard
Do not underestimate a good chili dog. Grilled hot dogs over flame, and then topped with a savory hot dog chili, sweet onions, and yellow mustard, this chili dog recipe will make you go “Wow”! There are so many variations of chili dogs. Ours is rooted in a savory chili that on its own is…
Ground Beef Chili Recipe with Chipotle Peppers
Chili is our favorite comfort food, as you can see with our award-winning beef brisket chili. This Ground Beef Chili Recipe is no exception. Not only does it have the slightly smoky taste from the chipotle peppers, it is also thick, rich and packed with meaty flavor. And the best part is that it’s easy…
The Wine Pairing Guide to Grilling and Barbecue
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…
Grilled Pizza on a Big Green Egg
When it comes to grilling pizza, it’s about a great dough and a hot fire. A few other tips are important when it comes to getting that golden crust and perfect flavor for Grilled Pizza on a Big Green Egg. Grilling pizza is so much fun. Whether for a crowd, or just for your Friday…
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…
Reverse Sear Ribeye Steak
Learn how to Reverse Sear Ribeye Steak for the greatest steak you’ll ever have! Reverse sear is an incredible way to cook a steak. Smoke at a low temperature for that unique wood smoke flavor, and then finish your steak hot and fast on your grill for the perfect crust at the perfect temperature every…
Grilled Chicken Thighs With BBQ Sauce Glaze
Don’t underestimate the power of grilled chicken. These Grilled Chicken Thighs are cooked over direct heat, finished with a quick sauce, and are tender and packed with flavor. Most importantly the steps and the ingredient list is super simple. Check out our more comprehensive post on grilled chicken. When it comes to grilled chicken, it…
Compound Butter for Steaks
Compound butters can completely jazz up any grilled meats or vegetables. This is a simple garlic and herb compound butter that is perfect on steaks. Plus, find out how to make several variations of this recipe to place over anything from grilled meats, to veggies, to breakfast treats and crusty bread. What is Compound Butter…
Leftover Smoked Pulled Pork Tacos
The ultimate recipe for Smoked Pulled Pork Tacos, using leftover pulled pork. For more ideas and recipes using leftover pulled pork, check out this post. Whether you’re having fun on the weekend and perfecting your smoked pork butt, or using it as an excuse to meal prep for the week, smoking an entire pork butt…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Dry Rub For Ribs (the best mix of Sweet and Savory)
Our take on the best Dry Rub for Ribs is a balance of sweet and savory. A mix of brown sugar, kosher salt and savory spices makes this pork rub perfect for low and slow cooking. When we make a pork rub we focus on the flavors and the ingredients that will enhance a long,…