Backyard Inspiration
QUESADILLA w/ SOUR CREAM
Quesadillas are well-known in Mexican cuisine. Here, we use the Cast Iron Skillet to prepare this delicacy. You could also prepare them on the flat side of the (Half Moon) Cast Iron Plancha Griddle or even in a Dutch Oven placed on the grid of the Big Green...
QUESADILLA w/ SOUR CREAM
Quesadillas are well-known in Mexican cuisine. Here, we use the Cast Iron Skillet to prepare this delicacy. You could also prepare them on the flat side of the (Half Moon) Cast Iron Plancha Griddle or even in a Dutch Oven placed on the grid of the Big Green...
HATCH CHILE GRILLED QUESADILLA
Quesadillas are well-known in Mexican cuisine. Here, we use the Cast Iron Skillet to prepare this delicacy. You could also prepare them on the flat side of the (Half Moon) Cast Iron Plancha Griddle or even in a Dutch Oven placed on the grid of the Big Green...
HATCH CHILE GRILLED QUESADILLA
Quesadillas are well-known in Mexican cuisine. Here, we use the Cast Iron Skillet to prepare this delicacy. You could also prepare them on the flat side of the (Half Moon) Cast Iron Plancha Griddle or even in a Dutch Oven placed on the grid of the Big Green...
Benefits of Cooking with Cast Iron on Your Big Green Egg
Doesn’t matter if you’re cooking #Steak, #Fish, or #Chicken, you know everything tastes #BetterOnAnEGG, but did you know it will taste EVEN BETTER with Cast Iron?That's right! Cast Iron is an efficient heat conductor and has the power to pull flavor out of your foods that you’d never...
Benefits of Cooking with Cast Iron on Your Big Green Egg
Doesn’t matter if you’re cooking #Steak, #Fish, or #Chicken, you know everything tastes #BetterOnAnEGG, but did you know it will taste EVEN BETTER with Cast Iron?That's right! Cast Iron is an efficient heat conductor and has the power to pull flavor out of your foods that you’d never...
OCTOPUS SKEWERS w/ BLACK BEAN SAUCE & POTATO SALAD
INGREDIENTSOctopus 2 (1.5kg) fresh octopuses Dash of olive oil 4 cloves garlic 2 bay leaves 4 tbsp Chinese black bean sauce Potato salad 450g cherry tomatoes 600g small waxy potatoes 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 3 tbsp capers Olive oil, for drizzling Salt 1 tsp chopped pimientos...
OCTOPUS SKEWERS w/ BLACK BEAN SAUCE & POTATO SALAD
INGREDIENTSOctopus 2 (1.5kg) fresh octopuses Dash of olive oil 4 cloves garlic 2 bay leaves 4 tbsp Chinese black bean sauce Potato salad 450g cherry tomatoes 600g small waxy potatoes 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 3 tbsp capers Olive oil, for drizzling Salt 1 tsp chopped pimientos...
SAUSAGE-STUFFED ONIONS
Ingredients (8) small onions, peeled 1 tsp olive oil 1 1/4 lb spicy pork sausage 5 cloves garlic, minced, divided 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese 1/4 cup panko 1/4...
SAUSAGE-STUFFED ONIONS
Ingredients (8) small onions, peeled 1 tsp olive oil 1 1/4 lb spicy pork sausage 5 cloves garlic, minced, divided 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese 1/4 cup panko 1/4...
SMOKED BEEF BIRRIA
Recipe courtesy of Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins from the 2018 Big Green Egg LifeStyle Magazine available for FREE at Outdoor Home! Ingredients 8lbs beef short ribs Adobo Tortillas Adobo Ingredients 8 guajillo chiles 5 ancho chiles 10 garlic cloves 1/2 oz ginger 2 medium onions 2 cups water 2 tsp...
SMOKED BEEF BIRRIA
Recipe courtesy of Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins from the 2018 Big Green Egg LifeStyle Magazine available for FREE at Outdoor Home! Ingredients 8lbs beef short ribs Adobo Tortillas Adobo Ingredients 8 guajillo chiles 5 ancho chiles 10 garlic cloves 1/2 oz ginger 2 medium onions 2 cups water 2 tsp...
DUTCH OVEN IRISH STEW
Irish Stew goes great with Irish stout beer & Irish Soda Bread!Ingredients 4 tbsp olive oil, divided 3 lbs boneless lamb or beef chuck roast, cut into 1 inch cubes 3 tbsp Big Green Egg Sweet & Smoky Seasoning 2 medium onions, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 3...
DUTCH OVEN IRISH STEW
Irish Stew goes great with Irish stout beer & Irish Soda Bread!Ingredients 4 tbsp olive oil, divided 3 lbs boneless lamb or beef chuck roast, cut into 1 inch cubes 3 tbsp Big Green Egg Sweet & Smoky Seasoning 2 medium onions, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 3...
CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE
Ingredients 3 pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet 1 can or bottle Irish Stout 10 small red potatoes 5 carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces 1 large head cabbage, cut into large wedges 2 bay leaves Instructions Set EGG for direct cooking (no convEGGtor) at 450°F/232°C....
CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE
Ingredients 3 pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet 1 can or bottle Irish Stout 10 small red potatoes 5 carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces 1 large head cabbage, cut into large wedges 2 bay leaves Instructions Set EGG for direct cooking (no convEGGtor) at 450°F/232°C....
CHICKEN POT PIE
This will be your go-to recipe! Chicken Pot Pie made with our Savory Pecan Seasoning and baked to a golden brown on the Big Green Egg.Recipe courtesy of Taylor Shulman, Big Green Egg Culinary CenterIngredients 3 cups frozen vegetable medley 1 lb. chicken thighs, boneless and skinless Big...
CHICKEN POT PIE
This will be your go-to recipe! Chicken Pot Pie made with our Savory Pecan Seasoning and baked to a golden brown on the Big Green Egg.Recipe courtesy of Taylor Shulman, Big Green Egg Culinary CenterIngredients 3 cups frozen vegetable medley 1 lb. chicken thighs, boneless and skinless Big...
QUESADILLA STACK
Quesadilla Stack with Ancho Chile & Coffee Seasoning grilled on the Big Green Egg.Recipe courtesy of Taylor Shulman, Big Green Egg Culinary CenterIngredients 1 lb. 16/20 shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 lbs. skinless chicken thighs* 2 lbs. skirt steak Big Green Egg Ancho Chile & Coffee Seasoning 2...
QUESADILLA STACK
Quesadilla Stack with Ancho Chile & Coffee Seasoning grilled on the Big Green Egg.Recipe courtesy of Taylor Shulman, Big Green Egg Culinary CenterIngredients 1 lb. 16/20 shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 lbs. skinless chicken thighs* 2 lbs. skirt steak Big Green Egg Ancho Chile & Coffee Seasoning 2...
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
Butternut Squash Soup with Savory Pecan Seasoning prepared on the Big Green Egg.Recipe courtesy of Taylor Shulman, Big Green Egg Culinary Center.Ingredients 4 lbs. butternut squash, peeled and diced 3 tbsp Big Green Egg Savory Pecan Seasoning 2 cups heavy cream or coconut milk 1 to 3 cups...
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
Butternut Squash Soup with Savory Pecan Seasoning prepared on the Big Green Egg.Recipe courtesy of Taylor Shulman, Big Green Egg Culinary Center.Ingredients 4 lbs. butternut squash, peeled and diced 3 tbsp Big Green Egg Savory Pecan Seasoning 2 cups heavy cream or coconut milk 1 to 3 cups...
ROASTED POTATOES
These potatoes with Big Green Egg Citrus & Dill Seasoning make a great side dish!Ingredients 2 tbsp kosher salt ½ tsp baking soda 2 lbs russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 3-4 tbsp Big Green Egg Citrus & Dill...
ROASTED POTATOES
These potatoes with Big Green Egg Citrus & Dill Seasoning make a great side dish!Ingredients 2 tbsp kosher salt ½ tsp baking soda 2 lbs russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 3-4 tbsp Big Green Egg Citrus & Dill...
CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS
Contributed by Helen Brock, courtesy of Springer Mountain Farms.Ingredients 1 whole chicken 2 quarts water 3 tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 1 cup onion, chopped ½ cup celery, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 8 oz. sour cream 2½ cups flour 3 eggs ½ cup water 2 tsp salt...
CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS
Contributed by Helen Brock, courtesy of Springer Mountain Farms.Ingredients 1 whole chicken 2 quarts water 3 tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 1 cup onion, chopped ½ cup celery, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 8 oz. sour cream 2½ cups flour 3 eggs ½ cup water 2 tsp salt...
CHORIZO AND SHRIMP FUNDIDO
Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup chopped, dried (cured) chorizo 1 pound (26-30 count) shrimp, peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 large serrano chile, seeded and finely chopped 3 green onions, white and firm green parts, thinly...
CHORIZO AND SHRIMP FUNDIDO
Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup chopped, dried (cured) chorizo 1 pound (26-30 count) shrimp, peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 large serrano chile, seeded and finely chopped 3 green onions, white and firm green parts, thinly...
SMOKED CHILI CON CARNE
Ingredients 1kg minced beef 2 chopped onions 2 diced red peppers 3 chopped garlic cloves 2 cans plum tomatoes 2 cans kidney beans (undrained – the liquid has lots of flavors) 2tbsp olive oil 100ml Worcestershire sauce 30ml Capsicana Hot Chipotle Sauce (add more if you like it...
SMOKED CHILI CON CARNE
Ingredients 1kg minced beef 2 chopped onions 2 diced red peppers 3 chopped garlic cloves 2 cans plum tomatoes 2 cans kidney beans (undrained – the liquid has lots of flavors) 2tbsp olive oil 100ml Worcestershire sauce 30ml Capsicana Hot Chipotle Sauce (add more if you like it...
Peach & Pineapple Dump Cake
Based on Chef D's Peach CobblerIngredients (2) 29oz. cans of sliced peaches with heavy syrup (drain 1 can) 1 small can pineapple bits ½ cup tapioca box pudding 1 box butter yellow cake mix 1 ¼ cup brown sugar 1 stick unsalted butter Instructions Set the EGG up...
Peach & Pineapple Dump Cake
Based on Chef D's Peach CobblerIngredients (2) 29oz. cans of sliced peaches with heavy syrup (drain 1 can) 1 small can pineapple bits ½ cup tapioca box pudding 1 box butter yellow cake mix 1 ¼ cup brown sugar 1 stick unsalted butter Instructions Set the EGG up...
BLUEBERRY BBQ CHICKEN
Ingredients 1 to 3 lb (450 g to 1.4 kg) chicken – ask your butcher to butterfly or spatchcock your chicken by cutting the backbone and sternum out and flattening 2 tsp (10 ml) salt 1½ tsp (8 ml) black pepper Instructions To make the Blue Q Sauce...
BLUEBERRY BBQ CHICKEN
Ingredients 1 to 3 lb (450 g to 1.4 kg) chicken – ask your butcher to butterfly or spatchcock your chicken by cutting the backbone and sternum out and flattening 2 tsp (10 ml) salt 1½ tsp (8 ml) black pepper Instructions To make the Blue Q Sauce...