Jalapeño Chimichurri is perfect as a topping for a grilled steak or a relish for lamb or chicken. Take the classic texture and flavor from traditional chimichurri, and add the spicy, fresh, and earthy taste of jalapeño for an added flavor. When it comes to jazzing up a steak of any type, we love to…
Recipes
Port Marinated Beef Flanken Ribs on the Grill
If you’ve found yourself some Flanken Ribs, this recipe is calling your name. Slowly marinated with Port wine, and then finished over a hot grill, these Beef Flanken Short Ribs will melt in your mouth and taste tender and delicious. Sometimes, when we are checking out the local butcher counter, we’ll see these beautiful thin…
Glazed BBQ Chicken
Glazed BBQ Chicken is finger licking delicious. This recipe comes with tips and tricks for getting incredible flavor from smoked chicken, including using a chicken dry rub and dipping in a flavorful BBQ glaze during the final minutes of cooking. You’re gonna love this barbecued glazed chicken! We are huge fans of chicken on the…
Grilled Chicken Fajitas with Chipotle Chicken Marinade
These Grilled Chicken Fajitas combine a tasty and slightly spicy garlic chipotle marinade for chicken breasts, and are perfect for fajitas. This Grilled Chicken Fajita Recipe can work for any cut of chicken and is full of incredible flavor. Making a marinade for chicken is a great use for leftover (or excess) chipotle in adobo…
Smoked BBQ Tofu Bowls (Vegan)
Smoked BBQ Tofu Bowls will please vegans and meat lovers alike. This is an easy, delicious, and healthy(!) vegan and gluten-free recipe for the smoker or grill that everyone will love! Smoked BBQ Tofu for Meat Lovers, Vegetarians, and Vegans My husband lives and breathes for meat. But he married a woman who, during the…
Grilled Porterhouse Steak – Reverse Seared
A perfectly Grilled Porterhouse Steak is a piece of art! If you’ve purchased this massive cut of beef, you’ve come to the right place. Or maybe you have a T-Bone and you’re wondering what the difference is between a Porterhouse and a T-Bone? Short answer – not much. With some simple seasoning and the right…
Blueberry Bourbon Baby Back Ribs
Blueberry Bourbon Smoked Baby Back Ribs have incredible rich and savory flavors. This is a fun take on a smoked baby back rib recipe to try if you want to change up from traditional BBQ flavors. Blueberry season in the Pacific Northwest runs from late spring to mid-summer. I friggin love blueberries, especially since they are…
Grilled Mac and Cheese with Bacon and Chicken
Anything you can cook in your oven can be made on the grill or smoker. And this Grilled Mac and Cheese recipe is no exception. We’re using the classic flavors of a Béchamel Cheese Sauce as the base, and jazzing it up with grilled chicken and crispy bacon. Bonus, you can make this gluten free…
Western Burger with Beer Battered Onion Rings
This Western Burger is packed with beef, bacon, barbecue sauce, and beer battered onion rings. These burgers are huge and worth every bite. They are simply seasoned, and the mix of toppings is what makes this dish really shine. This post and recipe is sponsored by Wunderman Thompson, and it’s one heck of a western…
Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties
Making Homemade Breakfast Sausages is as simple as combing ground pork with some herbs and spices, and a touch of good maple syrup for sweetness. The Breakfast Sausage seasoning can be as sweet or spicy. Just mix a few simple ingredients together, form the patties, and cook them on the smoker for a delicious addition…
Smoked Corned Beef Brisket
Smoked Corned Beef is a delicious meal with aromatics of spices and herbs and the rich and salty brine giving it that signature red color. Making your own corning spices is pretty easy, it just takes time, some special curing salt, and an understanding of how the curing salt process works. Smoking the brisket when…
Grilled Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Avocado Crema
Cilantro Lime Shrimp is quick and easy to prepare and cooked on the grill. Shrimp is dipped in a quick marinade of citrus, cilantro, lime, and jalapeños while the grill is heating up, and then grilled hot and fast in just a few minutes. This flavorful shrimp recipe comes together from start to finish in…
Corned Beef Hash – Savory and Hearty Breakfast
If you are looking for flavorful leftover corned beef recipe, this Corned Beef Hash is the answer. Crispy potatoes, onion, peppers, and eggs combined with savory corned beef, for an amazing breakfast or brunch. My husband grew up with the classic boiled corned beef and cabbage meal to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and without fail…
Smoked Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Smoked Butternut Mac and Cheese with smoked chicken and bacon is over the top in flavor, cheese, and of course, bacon. Mix in some smoked chicken to make this one pot dish one of your new favorite mac and cheese recipes. Anything cooked inside, in the oven or stove top can be cooked outside on…
Smoked Sausage Gravy (for Biscuits)
Sausage Gravy starts by smoking the sausage, and then adding layers of flavor into the gravy for a savory jam-packed bite. This recipe provides an easy way to add a ton of flavor to your favorite breakfast biscuits. We love breakfast on the grill, and there is nothing more delicious than a thick and savory…
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…
Cheese Fondue (On The Grill)
This Cheese Fondue Recipe is inspired from a trip to the Jura mountain region of eastern France, where the famed Comté cheese is produced. We’re combining two classic cheeses (Emmental and Comté) with wine and grilling it for the best outdoor fondue experience. Comté Cheese Several years ago I had the honor of traveling to…
Blackened Seasoning for Chicken, Pork, and Fish
Our Blackening Seasoning Recipe is easy to make and full of flavor. This easy seasoning adds incredible flavor to chicken, fish, and pork with a balance of savory, heat, and herbs. What is Blackened Seasoning? Blackening Seasoning was developed by Chef Paul Prudhomme in New Orleans several decades ago. The spices were used in a…
Smoked Whole Chicken Recipe
Smoked Whole Chicken is absolutely delicious and easy to make. Below we’ll explain how to smoke a whole chicken on a pellet grill or other style smoker for the best chicken you will make. Smoked Whole Chicken is one of the most common things we cook on our smokers. We typically smoke one or two…
Grilled Balsamic Glazed Chicken
Grilled Balsamic Glazed Chicken takes a whole new level in flavor when savory grilled chicken is coated with a rosemary and balsamic glaze. This makes a great stand alone meal, or can be used as a base for a salad. Either way it’s delicious. There’s no such thing as too many grilled chicken recipes. This…
Game Day Recipes for the Grill or Smoker
Looking for some of the best Game Day Recipes for your smoker or grill? There is no better time to cook outside. Look no further for some game day food classics and jaw dropping appetizers! All of these can be made on your grill or smoker, or adapted to your kitchen if you don’t have…
Taco Lettuce Wraps with Smoked Ground Beef
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Albertsons. All opinions are 100% mine. These Taco Lettuce Wraps are made with taco seasoned Smoked Ground Beef and topped with a creamy avocado cream sauce. This easy recipe is a great way to lighten things up and change up your taco night. It’s also…
Grilled Salmon Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Salmon Salad is flavorful, filling, and absolutely delicious! We are grilling up a savory and rich blackened salmon and then adding to a hearty salad. This Grilled Salmon Salad will not disappoint. Ditch the canned salmon and grab a fresh filet for this delicious and easy grilled salmon salad. The goal is to add a…
Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Recipe (for chicken or pork)
Jerk Seasoning is a flavorful Jamaican inspired spice blend with heat, savory, and herbal flavors. And it’s such an easy seasoning to make yourself at home to use for a number of recipes. What is Jerk Seasoning? Jerk seasoning is a combination of dried ingredients that provides a balance of sweet, heat, aromatics, and savory…