If you’re looking for easy, delicious smoked meatballs you’re in the right place. I’m all about exerting minimum effort for maximum results. Let them have a little spa time in your smoker, and you’ll have the most flavorful meatballs of your life for any kind of party or as part of a tasty dinner.
Appetizers, Snacks, & Beverages
I’ve thrown a LOT of parties over the last decade, and I always make a big drink dispenser of infused water. After tinkering with a lot of different combinations over the years, we have one that’s our all-time favorite. I’ll share that with you along with a few other ideas to give your water a …
Are you bacon obsessed like I am? After developing dozens of bacon-forward recipes, I may have peaked with this bacon jam. Try it. Your burgers and grilled cheese will never be the same. Keep scrolling for the recipe and my best tips to make this turn out perfect every time!
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 …
Want sweet potato fries that aren’t mushy? After making these easy oven fries for over a decade, I’ve discovered a few tricks for getting tasty sweet potato fries just the way I like them! And no fussy steps like pre-soaking. You’re welcome.
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 …
Mocktails are all the rage right now, and this Jamaica drink is a bougie version of a classic Mexican hibiscus tea. We had this drink in Mexico and since my super power is recreating things I find in restaurants (see the dozens of recipes in my index!) I HAD to recreate this for you to …
I’ve been making homemade sushi rolls at home for over a decade and these tasty shrimp rolls are our favorite! I’ll show you my tips and tricks to make sushi rolls less intimidating. It just takes a little practice and you’ll be a pro in no time.
This sweet coconut popcorn is tossed in white chocolate spiked with lime zest and a dusting of crispy toasted coconut — a perfect little treat for movie night or a party! It’s also gluten free and comes together in under 20 minutes!
It’s easy make a big batch of these little vegetarian black bean tacos in the oven for a party appetizer or quick weeknight dinner! They’re packed with flavor and drizzled with creamy chipotle sauce for little elote flavor.
This is a naturally sweetened version of the mint limeade drink at my favorite Mexican grill — Cafe Rio. Just send a handful of ingredients for a ride in your blender, and you’ll have this refreshing drink in no time.
With almost a dozen nourishing snack bites on my site, these peanut butter protein balls are probably my favorite. They remind me of the inside of a peanut butter cup but with healthy fats and natural sweeteners. (Psst.. add some freeze dried berries for a PB&J effect!)
These fruity spring rolls are filled with colorful fruit and sweet coconut rice to make a fun, summery dessert! Drizzle on some raspberry sauce to finish them off.
Want deviled eggs without having to scoop out the yolks and pipe them back into the whites? Do it the lazy way! Create a Lazy Deviled Egg Board with all of your favorite toppings to customize your eggs how you like.
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 …
These Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a twist on the famous PF Chang’s lettuce wraps. Use the filling in a lettuce wrap or a rice bowl — it’s great either way!
A smoothie recipe with basil?! Hear me out. I tried a pineapple basil sorbet in Mexico and it blew my mind. I’m great at recreating things I eat on vacation to share with you and this is a bomb knock off! I’ve created a lot of dessert recipes in the blender and this is one …
These tasty gluten free chicken nuggets are also grain free and have a tex-mex twist! They’re a perfect pairing with my Chipotle Vegan Queso dip!
Yep, another homemade gravlax recipe. I loved the Everything Bagel Gravlax so much I decided to take cured salmon in another direction. This version was especially good in a sushi or poke-style bowl. I’ll share the one I made below!
Making a giant Rainbow Charcuterie Board is a beautiful and vibrant way to serve salad – Because let’s be honest, salad isn’t the most exciting meal. This board would be perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or Pride Month, don’t forget to add some gold at the end of the rainbow!
Now that Everything Bagel Seasoning is a household staple, how have you been using it? Are you sprinkling it on everything? I love all of the Everything Bagel-ized products at Trader Joe’s — including their Everything Bagel Gravlax. Are you a gravlax fan? Gravlax (or cured salmon) is surprisingly easy to make and MUCH more …
Putting together a sweet & festive Valentine’s Breakfast Board is super easy and fun to do for your family! Do you do something fun for your kids for Valentine’s Day? We do a surprise Valentine’s breakfast for the kids, and this year I’m doing a Valentine’s Breakfast Board with pink waffles! Eek! The best part? …
Putting together a healthy charcuterie for the holidays is easy. And so is this classic cheese fondue that’s non-alcoholic and kid-friendly. It’s our family’s favorite Christmas Eve tradition!
Have any of you tried my Paleo Zucchini Flatbread? I posted it in 2016 and ever since I’ve wanted to make them into little sandwich wraps. My flatbread recipe worked beautifully! And I tried it with spaghetti squash and got great results, too. (More on that in the recipe notes below.)