Smoked cream cheese is one of my favorite appetizers to make on my smoker — only TWO ingredients and ridiculously easy. It stands alone as a fabulous smoky dip, and I can show you how it can be used in other ways!
Grilling and Smoking Recipes
Throwing some chicken wings on your smoker or pellet grill is a great way to add even more flavor to an inexpensive party food! My version is super simple, super tasty, and you can use your favorite grill seasoning and BBQ sauce!
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!
This easy grilled chicken salad! It’s filled with marinated za’atar grilled chicken, spiced grilled feta, lots of crisp veggies, and a simple lemon-herb dressing!
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!
Smoked chicken breasts are so easy to make on a pellet grill or smoker! Pull out your Traeger or Camp Chef and make some of this delicious on any weeknight. It also makes a great meal prep option, too!
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’.
Smoked whole chicken has been my favorite thing to make in my pellet grill/smoker since we purchased it over the summer. If you have a smoker/grill combo like a Traeger or a CampChef (We got the CampChef!) then you’ve GOT to try this recipe. (By the way, this post isn’t sponsored, but if you’re looking …
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 …
Have a sablefish fillet and wondering how to cook it? Good news! Sablefish is just as versatile as other types of white fish and easy to prepare! This sablefish recipe is prepped on the grill with a fresh herb oil drizzle. (It’s easier than it sounds. Promise.) How to cook Sablefish and why you’ll love …
Ah, grilling season isn’t over yet, friends. I think fall might be better for grilling anyway because it’s not blazing hot outside while you’re cooking stuff over a very hot fire. Sweaty, much? Luckily, you can make these amazing beef skewers ANY TIME OF THE YEAR. Plus, it’s another reason to pull out the Homemade …
Today is Steve’s birthday. The big 4-0, people. Steve’s the kind of guy who embraces stuff like that. I embrace it, too . . . on him. I like how his hair is on its way to be salt and peppery just like his dad’s. He’s lucky to have a full, thick head of it, …
If you make anything I post this summer — it has to be this grilled chicken recipe. Actually…. I’ve got another recipe in the pipeline I could say the same thing about. But first, make this. This chipotle-lime marinade is SO SO AMAZING. It goes perfectly with the fruity salsa on top! Yeah, you could …
As much as I love throwing a burger on the grill with some wild toppings, I sure don’t have a lot of burger recipes on my site! Note to self: create more burger recipes.