Backyard Inspiration
Quick & Easy Pizza Dough
If you haven’t tried making a pizza on your Big Green Egg: you’re missing out! The authentic wood fire taste you get from baking your own pizza over hot coals simply can't be beat! But it's easy to get discouraged from making your own pie on the EGG...
Quick & Easy Pizza Dough
If you haven’t tried making a pizza on your Big Green Egg: you’re missing out! The authentic wood fire taste you get from baking your own pizza over hot coals simply can't be beat! But it's easy to get discouraged from making your own pie on the EGG...
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Planning the Perfect Outdoor Space [Part 2]
After considering the goals for your outdoor space, it's important to make a list of your must-haves in the backyard. Options like an umbrella for shade or a fire pit for warmth help you start envisioning your deck or patio design. BRAINSTORMING YOUR BACKYARD DESIGN But which components...
Planning the Perfect Outdoor Space [Part 2]
After considering the goals for your outdoor space, it's important to make a list of your must-haves in the backyard. Options like an umbrella for shade or a fire pit for warmth help you start envisioning your deck or patio design. BRAINSTORMING YOUR BACKYARD DESIGN But which components...
JALAPEÑO POPPER PIZZA
Ingredients Homemade or store-bought pizza dough 6-7 oz softened herbed cream cheese ½ cup fresh jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced and seeds removed ½ cup pepperoncini or banana peppers, drained ½ red bell pepper, chopped ½ small red onion, thinly sliced 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1½ cups...
JALAPEÑO POPPER PIZZA
Ingredients Homemade or store-bought pizza dough 6-7 oz softened herbed cream cheese ½ cup fresh jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced and seeds removed ½ cup pepperoncini or banana peppers, drained ½ red bell pepper, chopped ½ small red onion, thinly sliced 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1½ cups...
Flammkuchen (German Pizza) on the Big Green Egg
Ingredients Dough Base 2 3/4 cups (white) durum flour + extra for dusting 1 1/2 tsp dry yeast 1 1/2 tsp salt 7 oz water 2 tbsp sunflower oil Topping 2 red onions 7 oz crème fraîche 9 oz bacon strips 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese In Advance...
Flammkuchen (German Pizza) on the Big Green Egg
Ingredients Dough Base 2 3/4 cups (white) durum flour + extra for dusting 1 1/2 tsp dry yeast 1 1/2 tsp salt 7 oz water 2 tbsp sunflower oil Topping 2 red onions 7 oz crème fraîche 9 oz bacon strips 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese In Advance...
SMOTHERED BREAD
Ingredients 1 ciabatta baguette 2 cups of shredded roasted chicken 2/3 cups of Big Green Egg Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce ¼ cup ranch dressing 6 oz. mozzarella, coarsely grated ½ cup blue cheese, crumbled 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped Method Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor...
SMOTHERED BREAD
Ingredients 1 ciabatta baguette 2 cups of shredded roasted chicken 2/3 cups of Big Green Egg Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce ¼ cup ranch dressing 6 oz. mozzarella, coarsely grated ½ cup blue cheese, crumbled 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped Method Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor...
2019 EGGfest
September 28th, 2019 | 10:00AM-3:00PMOutdoor Home | 882 W Tracker Rd | Nixa, MO Savor delicious food, learn new techniques from seasoned EGGheads, and discover what the Big Green Egg-sperience is all about during the 2019 Smokin' the Ozarks EGGfest at Outdoor Home in Nixa, Missouri! WHAT IS...
2019 EGGfest
September 28th, 2019 | 10:00AM-3:00PMOutdoor Home | 882 W Tracker Rd | Nixa, MO Savor delicious food, learn new techniques from seasoned EGGheads, and discover what the Big Green Egg-sperience is all about during the 2019 Smokin' the Ozarks EGGfest at Outdoor Home in Nixa, Missouri! WHAT IS...
BARBECUE TURKEY PIZZA
Need ideas on what to do with your left over turkey? This pizza recipe is perfect for transforming it to something unique and delicious!Ingredients 1 pound of pizza dough ¾ cup Big Green Egg Sweet & Smokey Kansas City Style Barbecue Sauce 1½ cups turkey, cooked and chopped...
BARBECUE TURKEY PIZZA
Need ideas on what to do with your left over turkey? This pizza recipe is perfect for transforming it to something unique and delicious!Ingredients 1 pound of pizza dough ¾ cup Big Green Egg Sweet & Smokey Kansas City Style Barbecue Sauce 1½ cups turkey, cooked and chopped...
CAST IRON DEEP-DISH PIZZA
By Chef Levon Wallace from Broad Varieties“Utilize your cast iron skillet! I’m obsessed with many things…pizza, cast iron cookware, and the Big Green Egg being a few of them. With its crispy, cheesy, charred crust and a tender pillow-like interior, it’s hard to not want to make this...
CAST IRON DEEP-DISH PIZZA
By Chef Levon Wallace from Broad Varieties“Utilize your cast iron skillet! I’m obsessed with many things…pizza, cast iron cookware, and the Big Green Egg being a few of them. With its crispy, cheesy, charred crust and a tender pillow-like interior, it’s hard to not want to make this...
HATCH CHILE CASSEROLE w/ ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA
INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 medium Sweet Onion – minced 1 Tbsp. kosher salt 1 Tbsp. freshly ground pepper 1 Tbsp. granulated garlic 1 lb. sourdough bread – cut into 1-inch cubes 4 New Mexico Hatch Chiles – roasted; peeled; seeded; diced 1¾ cups sour cream ½...
HATCH CHILE CASSEROLE w/ ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA
INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 medium Sweet Onion – minced 1 Tbsp. kosher salt 1 Tbsp. freshly ground pepper 1 Tbsp. granulated garlic 1 lb. sourdough bread – cut into 1-inch cubes 4 New Mexico Hatch Chiles – roasted; peeled; seeded; diced 1¾ cups sour cream ½...
CALZONE PIZZA ONIONS, PEPPERS & BEEF SAUSAGE
Just as you can prepare a pizza with all sorts of toppings, you can fill your calzone with all sorts of ingredients. In this recipe, we use green onion, peppers, red onion and beef sausage for the filling. Briefly grilling the ingredients on the Big Green Egg in...
CALZONE PIZZA ONIONS, PEPPERS & BEEF SAUSAGE
Just as you can prepare a pizza with all sorts of toppings, you can fill your calzone with all sorts of ingredients. In this recipe, we use green onion, peppers, red onion and beef sausage for the filling. Briefly grilling the ingredients on the Big Green Egg in...
2018 EGGfest - September 29th
September 29th, 2018 | 10:00AM-3:00PMOutdoor Home | 882 W Tracker Rd | Nixa, MO Savor delicious food, learn new techniques from seasoned EGGheads, and discover what the Big Green Egg-sperience is all about during the 2018 Smokin' the Ozarks EGGfest at Outdoor Home in Nixa, Missouri! WHAT IS...
2018 EGGfest - September 29th
September 29th, 2018 | 10:00AM-3:00PMOutdoor Home | 882 W Tracker Rd | Nixa, MO Savor delicious food, learn new techniques from seasoned EGGheads, and discover what the Big Green Egg-sperience is all about during the 2018 Smokin' the Ozarks EGGfest at Outdoor Home in Nixa, Missouri! WHAT IS...
DURUM BREAD w/ CRANBERRIES & NUTS
This is a durum flour based recipe, a type of flour made from durum wheat, which is also used to make pasta. And since you’re in control when baking the bread, you can add some cranberries and crispy roasted nuts. The result will be a delicious nut bread...
DURUM BREAD w/ CRANBERRIES & NUTS
This is a durum flour based recipe, a type of flour made from durum wheat, which is also used to make pasta. And since you’re in control when baking the bread, you can add some cranberries and crispy roasted nuts. The result will be a delicious nut bread...
SPINACH & ARTICHOKE PIZZA
INGREDIENTSCRUST 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons salt 4 cups King Arthur Perfect Pizza Blend or King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 2 teaspoons instant yeast TOPPING 1 cup cream cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon Pizza Seasoning (or the dried herbs of...
SPINACH & ARTICHOKE PIZZA
INGREDIENTSCRUST 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons salt 4 cups King Arthur Perfect Pizza Blend or King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 2 teaspoons instant yeast TOPPING 1 cup cream cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon Pizza Seasoning (or the dried herbs of...
Cooking the Perfect Pizza on Your Big Green Egg
A Big Green Egg bakes and roasts better and quicker than any wood-fired oven ever could … because heat from the natural lump charcoal radiates within the thick ceramic walls of the dome, allowing your food and pizza to bake quickly and evenly. You must try this to...
Cooking the Perfect Pizza on Your Big Green Egg
A Big Green Egg bakes and roasts better and quicker than any wood-fired oven ever could … because heat from the natural lump charcoal radiates within the thick ceramic walls of the dome, allowing your food and pizza to bake quickly and evenly. You must try this to...
SPINACH WHITE PIZZA
A crisp crust topped with an easy, creamy blend of cheese and herbs, and garnished with green spinach, makes a delicious and pretty pizza.Recipe adapted from King Arthur Flour. For more information, visit kingarthurflour.com.Ingredients 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese (whole milk ricotta gives the creamiest result) 1 ½...
SPINACH WHITE PIZZA
A crisp crust topped with an easy, creamy blend of cheese and herbs, and garnished with green spinach, makes a delicious and pretty pizza.Recipe adapted from King Arthur Flour. For more information, visit kingarthurflour.com.Ingredients 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese (whole milk ricotta gives the creamiest result) 1 ½...
SMOKY GRILLED CHICKEN NACHOS
The combination of fresh ingredients and chicken cooked on the EGG creates the perfect flavorful and shareable dish.Ingredients 5 Mesquite Grilled Chicken Breasts 2 cups cheese, shredded 1 cup corn 1 cup pinto beans 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon creole seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon...
SMOKY GRILLED CHICKEN NACHOS
The combination of fresh ingredients and chicken cooked on the EGG creates the perfect flavorful and shareable dish.Ingredients 5 Mesquite Grilled Chicken Breasts 2 cups cheese, shredded 1 cup corn 1 cup pinto beans 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon creole seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon...
MEDITERRANEAN MINI PIZZAS
Ingredients 4 Sandwich Rounds or Flatbreads ½ cup purchased basil pesto ½ lb thinly sliced deli chicken or leftover cooked chicken ¼ cup sundried tomatoes in oil, drained, thinly sliced 8 slices provolone cheese Instructions Set EGG for indirect cooking at 425°F/218°C. Place sandwich round halves on a...
MEDITERRANEAN MINI PIZZAS
Ingredients 4 Sandwich Rounds or Flatbreads ½ cup purchased basil pesto ½ lb thinly sliced deli chicken or leftover cooked chicken ¼ cup sundried tomatoes in oil, drained, thinly sliced 8 slices provolone cheese Instructions Set EGG for indirect cooking at 425°F/218°C. Place sandwich round halves on a...
PIZZA ROMANO
Ingredients ¾ lb Laura's 92% Lean Ground Beef (or 96% Lean Ground Round) 2 clove garlic (minced) 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning ½ small onion (chopped) ½ small green pepper (chopped) ½ pack (8-ounce) sliced fresh mushrooms 1 (12-inch) refrigerated pizza crust ¾ cup marinara or pizza sauce...
PIZZA ROMANO
Ingredients ¾ lb Laura's 92% Lean Ground Beef (or 96% Lean Ground Round) 2 clove garlic (minced) 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning ½ small onion (chopped) ½ small green pepper (chopped) ½ pack (8-ounce) sliced fresh mushrooms 1 (12-inch) refrigerated pizza crust ¾ cup marinara or pizza sauce...
GRILLED CHEESESTEAK PIZZA
Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 roasted red bell pepper, sliced 1⁄2 onion, sliced 1 (14.5 ounces) can Red Gold® Diced Tomatoes, drained 1⁄2 tablespoon dried oregano 5 ounces Laura's Lean Beef Sirloin Steak, cooked and thinly sliced 1-10 to 11-ounce container pizza dough, your favorite recipe...
GRILLED CHEESESTEAK PIZZA
Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 roasted red bell pepper, sliced 1⁄2 onion, sliced 1 (14.5 ounces) can Red Gold® Diced Tomatoes, drained 1⁄2 tablespoon dried oregano 5 ounces Laura's Lean Beef Sirloin Steak, cooked and thinly sliced 1-10 to 11-ounce container pizza dough, your favorite recipe...
SMOKED BRISKET ROLL
Ingredients 1 brisket flat, fat cap on, about 6 lbs (2.7 kg) 1 cup brisket rub ½ bag Jack Daniels wood chips, soaked overnight in water Bardough House Slaw 10 country loaf rolls Salted farm butter for the rolls Instructions Coat the brisket on all sides with an...
SMOKED BRISKET ROLL
Ingredients 1 brisket flat, fat cap on, about 6 lbs (2.7 kg) 1 cup brisket rub ½ bag Jack Daniels wood chips, soaked overnight in water Bardough House Slaw 10 country loaf rolls Salted farm butter for the rolls Instructions Coat the brisket on all sides with an...
BROWN SODA BREAD
Irish soda bread is best if served with Irish stew and an Irish stout.Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt ½ tsp ground ginger 1¼ cups buttermilk, plus extra if needed 3 tbsp molasses Instructions Set EGG for...
BROWN SODA BREAD
Irish soda bread is best if served with Irish stew and an Irish stout.Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt ½ tsp ground ginger 1¼ cups buttermilk, plus extra if needed 3 tbsp molasses Instructions Set EGG for...
GAME DAY WINGS
Here are four easy and delicious wing recipes from Springer Mountain Chicken. Bourbon and Soy Sauce Brined Chicken Wings Sweet & Spicy Glazed Springer Mountain Wings Honey Sriracha Wings Reuben Wings Bourbon and Soy Sauce Brined Chicken Wings Your browser does not support HTML5 video. Ingredients 5 lbs...
GAME DAY WINGS
Here are four easy and delicious wing recipes from Springer Mountain Chicken. Bourbon and Soy Sauce Brined Chicken Wings Sweet & Spicy Glazed Springer Mountain Wings Honey Sriracha Wings Reuben Wings Bourbon and Soy Sauce Brined Chicken Wings Your browser does not support HTML5 video. Ingredients 5 lbs...
APPLE-WALNUT CROSTATA WITH CARAMEL SAUCE
A crostata is nothing more than a fruit tart that is meant to be rustic, so do not be too concerned if this is your first time working with pie dough. Three different types of apple are used in this crostata: the tart, green Granny Smith; the sweet,...
APPLE-WALNUT CROSTATA WITH CARAMEL SAUCE
A crostata is nothing more than a fruit tart that is meant to be rustic, so do not be too concerned if this is your first time working with pie dough. Three different types of apple are used in this crostata: the tart, green Granny Smith; the sweet,...
HOT BUTTERED SOFT PRETZELS
Pretzels are available crisp and hard from your grocery or if you’re lucky and in the right place, soft and chewy from street vendors. Our recipe is for the soft, chewy kind. The melted butter brushed over the crust is a bonus street vendors don’t offer!Photo and recipe...
HOT BUTTERED SOFT PRETZELS
Pretzels are available crisp and hard from your grocery or if you’re lucky and in the right place, soft and chewy from street vendors. Our recipe is for the soft, chewy kind. The melted butter brushed over the crust is a bonus street vendors don’t offer!Photo and recipe...
2017 EGGfest - Smokin' the Ozarks
EVENT DETAILS All net proceeds benefit the Keystone Kops Charity of Springfield September 30th, 2017 10:00am - 4:00pm 882 W. Tracker Rd | Nixa, MO 65714 Live music in the afternoon 5th Annual EGGcellent Chef Awards Beer, Bloody Mary's, Sweet Tea, Soda, and Water sold by the Keystone...
2017 EGGfest - Smokin' the Ozarks
EVENT DETAILS All net proceeds benefit the Keystone Kops Charity of Springfield September 30th, 2017 10:00am - 4:00pm 882 W. Tracker Rd | Nixa, MO 65714 Live music in the afternoon 5th Annual EGGcellent Chef Awards Beer, Bloody Mary's, Sweet Tea, Soda, and Water sold by the Keystone...
PORK BELLY KEBABS
These kebabs make the perfect appetizer or addition to pizzas and sandwiches. The slightly sweet plum glaze caramelizes beautifully on the crisped pork belly. Ingredients 1 pound pork belly ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 6 to 8 skewers (use a good quality metal skewer for this...
PORK BELLY KEBABS
These kebabs make the perfect appetizer or addition to pizzas and sandwiches. The slightly sweet plum glaze caramelizes beautifully on the crisped pork belly. Ingredients 1 pound pork belly ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 6 to 8 skewers (use a good quality metal skewer for this...
GRILLED VEGETABLE LASAGNA
Layers of lasagna noodles are interspersed with grilled vegetables, cheese, and tomato sauce, then blanketed with Mornay sauce, for this vegetarian version of lasagna. Although lasagna noodles are used in this recipe, wonton skins, prepared according to package instructions, make a perfect and lighter substitute for traditional lasagna...
GRILLED VEGETABLE LASAGNA
Layers of lasagna noodles are interspersed with grilled vegetables, cheese, and tomato sauce, then blanketed with Mornay sauce, for this vegetarian version of lasagna. Although lasagna noodles are used in this recipe, wonton skins, prepared according to package instructions, make a perfect and lighter substitute for traditional lasagna...
SARAH’S STUFFED PRETZELS
Ingredients 2 cups milk 2 Tbsp yeast 6 Tbsp brown sugar 4 ½ cups flour 4 Tbsp butter softened 2 tsp fine salt Baking soda Kosher salt Pepperoni Mozzarella and provolone cheese Instructions Heat milk until warm (about 110°F/43°C). Add to a bowl with yeast and let rest...
SARAH’S STUFFED PRETZELS
Ingredients 2 cups milk 2 Tbsp yeast 6 Tbsp brown sugar 4 ½ cups flour 4 Tbsp butter softened 2 tsp fine salt Baking soda Kosher salt Pepperoni Mozzarella and provolone cheese Instructions Heat milk until warm (about 110°F/43°C). Add to a bowl with yeast and let rest...
MEXICAN MARGHERITA PIZZA
When it comes to pizza, simple always wins: a well-made Margherita is pretty much unbeatable in our eyes. However, as we discovered, a Mexican Margherita gives it a good run for its money and here’s how we did it. We topped a classic homemade base with the deliciousSmoked...
MEXICAN MARGHERITA PIZZA
When it comes to pizza, simple always wins: a well-made Margherita is pretty much unbeatable in our eyes. However, as we discovered, a Mexican Margherita gives it a good run for its money and here’s how we did it. We topped a classic homemade base with the deliciousSmoked...
SIMPLE CHEESE PIZZA
For a fun cooking activity that everyone can enjoy, there's nothing better than a pizza party! With the Big Green Egg and our pizza EGGcessories, you can make custom pizzas where everyone chooses their own fresh ingredients, and the EGG makes sure they all turn out perfectly! Gather...
SIMPLE CHEESE PIZZA
For a fun cooking activity that everyone can enjoy, there's nothing better than a pizza party! With the Big Green Egg and our pizza EGGcessories, you can make custom pizzas where everyone chooses their own fresh ingredients, and the EGG makes sure they all turn out perfectly! Gather...