Bacon cheeseburgers are the bomb, but may I suggest an upgrade? If you’ve been around for a while you know that I like to take familiar recipes and twist them a little. (Or a lot.) This time I took a bacon cheeseburger and swapped out regular bacon for… bacon jam. The result? You’re new favorite …
Grilling and Smoking Recipes
After almost 20 years of recipe tinkering, my favorite game is STILL “Will it taco?” I have an obscene love for tacos. Taking a different turn with these and used a grilled pork and pineapple for the filling, I was inspired by pork and pineapple tacos we had during two different trips to Mexico. And …
I’ve been grilling pizza for over 10 years, and if the thought of putting pizza dough straight on your grill freaks you out, you’re in the right place. I promise it’s easier than it looks and it won’t make a mess in your grill! I’ll show you all my favorite tricks and you’ll be grilling …
You bought a Blackstone! Wondering what you can make on it besides burgers? I’ve got a roundup of some of my FAVORITE recipes that work well on a Blackstone.
I’d consider myself a grilled chicken connoisseur and after many, many trial runs of this grilled balsamic chicken, I’ve nailed down the best version! (Psst… simple is best.) I’ll show you everything you need and give you some tips to make the best, most flavorful marinated grilled chicken!
I love my smoker, but I don’t love projects that take more than a few hours. I’ve created a lot of recipes that are done in just a couple of hours so I don’t have to babysit my smoker all day! This smoked cream cheese is one of my favorites and will shock you at …
One of my favorite things to as a recipe creator is take inexpensive foods and elevate them to “Can I get this recipe?” status. Smoked Chicken Wings are a good example of this. Toss a package of cheap wings on a pellet grill or smoker and you end up with delicious little morsels that will …
Cooking burgers on the smoker is surprisingly easy! If you’re new to using a pellet grill it might seem intimidating, but once you have one round of smoked burgers under your belt you’ll be making these every weekend! I included my secret for extra flavorful burgers, too.
This Cold Thai Peanut Noodle bowl is so full of flavor! Tender rice noodles are mixed with fresh shredded vegetables, tossed with an easy peanut sauce and topped with marinated steak. Perfect for hot weather!
These grilled chicken tacos with pineapple knocked our socks off. SERIOUSLY. Smoky grilled pineapple and some smoked gouda cheese take these tacos up to a whole other level. Hands down the best chicken tacos we’ve ever eaten!
Did you know I have almost 20 grilled chicken recipes on my website? I have no intention of slowing down and intend to find all the best ways to make grilled chicken and share them with you! This grilled chicken salad became my family’s favorite one summer with it’s briny, tender chicken, salty pieces of …
Smoky grilled shrimp pairs up with sweet pineapple salsa in these delicious grilled shrimp tacos! They’re done in under 30 minutes, too.
This grilled chicken is marinated in a fresh herb & lime marinade. Use any fresh herbs you have on hand for this! If you want to go all-cilantro for some cilantro lime chicken, go right ahead.
These marinated Thai steak kabobs are easy, flavorful and delicious — especially with a drizzle of coconut curry sauce. If you serve them alongside some coconut rice, they’re positively dreamy.
This smash burger recipe is my favorite burger. I always say that about new stuff I post, but…. for real this time. Caramelized onions and jalapenos are cooked with a smashed grass-feed beef patty and covered with chipotle mayo in whatever bun you like!
Using a pellet smoker can be intimidating, and I’ve made it my mission to create recipes that are easy to make, taste delicious, and ones you will go back to over and over. (It’s one of my superpowers as a recipe creator!) This smoked chicken breast recipe will soon be on your regular rotation!
I have a thing for grilled chicken. Probably because chicken is such a fantastic blank slate! You can use just about any seasoning or flavor profile and it’ll turn out great. Here are all of my favorite grilled chicken recipes in one handy post for you! I’ll continue to add to this as I add …
Let me guess – you splurged on lamb loin chops and feel nervous about getting them seasoned and cooked well? Expensive cuts of meat made me nervous too! Want to know a secret? Simplicity yields the best results. I’ll show you! Why you’ll love this Lamb Loin Chops Recipe After practicing for years on pricey …
Why is fish so intimidating? I promise it doesn’t have to be! Hot smoked salmon is such a treat to buy at the store, but what if I told you it’s INCREDIBLY easy to make on your pellet grill? That its salty-sweet crust is just ONE ingredient? And smoking your own salmon is MUCH less …
A smoked salmon charcuterie board makes the perfect appetizer (or meal!) during the holidays! Here are some tips for creating a smoked salmon board that everyone will love whether it’s a fancy brunch, a cocktail party, dinner parties, or Christmas Eve with your family. It makes a beautiful presentation and it’s a great way to …
If you don’t know how to spatchcock a chicken (or turkey) it’s your lucky day. It’s easy to do and spatchcocking has SO many benefits! But I’m going to be honest. It isn’t for those who get the heebie jeebies while handling raw meat. And you may need earplugs. Just sayin’.
Listen. I’ve been cooking whole chickens for over a decade, and I’ve tried every method I could find in the oven and the grill. I know roast chickens inside and out. Smoked whole chicken is by far my favorite. If it sounds intimidating, it’s really not. I’ll show you how to get the juiciest, perfectly …
This homemade BBQ sauce is my all-time favorite BBQ sauce. Honestly. It has a balsamic vinegar base and it’s super tangy with just the right amount of sweetness from honey. It’s dark and rich and it makes me so happy. I’ve been making this sauce for years. It was originally part of my Easy Grilled …
After I posted The Best Chicken Fajitas (they really are), I tried that same marinade with some steak fajitas. You know what? It wasn’t as good with steak. Beef has a stronger flavor and needed a deeper, smokier sort of flavor. So, I got to work and created the best steak fajitas I’ve ever made! …
*I’ve partnered with Walmart for this post. Any comments or opinions shared are my own.* My favorite kinds of meals are the ones that require the least amount of brain power. They’re ones that I can make from things I have on hand or grab a couple of things from the store without consulting a …