Backyard Inspiration
ROASTED MASALA SPICED PECANS
Ingredients 6 oz. shelled pecans 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp melted coconut oil 2 tsp demerara sugar 2½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp ground coriander 1 tsp hot curry powder ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp cayenne pepper,...
ROASTED MASALA SPICED PECANS
Ingredients 6 oz. shelled pecans 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp melted coconut oil 2 tsp demerara sugar 2½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp ground coriander 1 tsp hot curry powder ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp cayenne pepper,...
BOURBON-GLAZED COLD SMOKED SALMON
Ingredients 2-pound salmon filet, skin on 1 tablespoon Makers Mark Bourbon 1 orange, zested and sliced into rings 1 cup kosher salt 2 cups dark brown sugar Instructions Lay the salmon skin-side down on a cutting board. Remove any bones from the flesh and wipe clean of scales....
BOURBON-GLAZED COLD SMOKED SALMON
Ingredients 2-pound salmon filet, skin on 1 tablespoon Makers Mark Bourbon 1 orange, zested and sliced into rings 1 cup kosher salt 2 cups dark brown sugar Instructions Lay the salmon skin-side down on a cutting board. Remove any bones from the flesh and wipe clean of scales....
HERBED-UP PRIME RIB
This Herbed-Up Prime Rib recipe is courtesy of Ray Lampe’s Big Green Egg Cookbook by Ray Lampe/Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC. Photo by Angie Mosier.Ingredients 1 (4-pound) bone-in standing rib roast Kosher salt and black pepper 4 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil...
HERBED-UP PRIME RIB
This Herbed-Up Prime Rib recipe is courtesy of Ray Lampe’s Big Green Egg Cookbook by Ray Lampe/Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC. Photo by Angie Mosier.Ingredients 1 (4-pound) bone-in standing rib roast Kosher salt and black pepper 4 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil...
CHERRY-SMOKED MUSHROOMS WITH BACON
A must try Cherry-Smoked Mushrooms with Bacon, Arugula & Walnut Oil. Because of their ability to impart a sweet yet smoky flavor, cherry chips are a great choice for smoking these rich and flavorful mushrooms. For this recipe, if large white mushrooms are not available, use your favorite...
CHERRY-SMOKED MUSHROOMS WITH BACON
A must try Cherry-Smoked Mushrooms with Bacon, Arugula & Walnut Oil. Because of their ability to impart a sweet yet smoky flavor, cherry chips are a great choice for smoking these rich and flavorful mushrooms. For this recipe, if large white mushrooms are not available, use your favorite...
CARIBBEAN CHICKEN BURGER
Ingredients 1 pound ground chicken 1 (14.5 ounce) can Red Gold® Petite Diced Tomatoes W/Lime Juice & Cilantro, drained very well OR 1 (14.5 ounce) can Red Gold® Petite Diced Tomatoes With Chipotle, drained very well 1 egg, beaten ½ cup bread crumbs Salt and black pepper to...
CARIBBEAN CHICKEN BURGER
Ingredients 1 pound ground chicken 1 (14.5 ounce) can Red Gold® Petite Diced Tomatoes W/Lime Juice & Cilantro, drained very well OR 1 (14.5 ounce) can Red Gold® Petite Diced Tomatoes With Chipotle, drained very well 1 egg, beaten ½ cup bread crumbs Salt and black pepper to...
DR. BBQ’S INJECTED TURKEY BREASTS
Instructions Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor at 325°F/163°C. (If you are cooking a whole turkey, cook at 325°F/163°C for 12 minutes per pound until the turkey has reached a safe minimum internal temperature of 165°F/74°C throughout the product.) Prepare based on specifications below, depending...
DR. BBQ’S INJECTED TURKEY BREASTS
Instructions Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor at 325°F/163°C. (If you are cooking a whole turkey, cook at 325°F/163°C for 12 minutes per pound until the turkey has reached a safe minimum internal temperature of 165°F/74°C throughout the product.) Prepare based on specifications below, depending...
SMOKED BRINED TURKEY
Once you try brined turkey on the EGG, you’ll agree that nothing does a better job of roasting meats. The turkey has a subtle smoky flavor and is moist and succulent, but if you prefer a bolder smoky flavor, add more hickory or pecan smoking wood chips in...
SMOKED BRINED TURKEY
Once you try brined turkey on the EGG, you’ll agree that nothing does a better job of roasting meats. The turkey has a subtle smoky flavor and is moist and succulent, but if you prefer a bolder smoky flavor, add more hickory or pecan smoking wood chips in...
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH GOLDEN RAISINS
Recipe adapted from Better Than Bouillon. For more information about Better Than Bouillon, visit betterthanbouillon.com. Ingredients 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed 1⁄2 cup golden raisins 4 ounces melted butter 1 tablespoon sugar 1⁄2 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon® Seasoned Vegetable Base 1⁄4 cup water 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper, ground...
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH GOLDEN RAISINS
Recipe adapted from Better Than Bouillon. For more information about Better Than Bouillon, visit betterthanbouillon.com. Ingredients 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed 1⁄2 cup golden raisins 4 ounces melted butter 1 tablespoon sugar 1⁄2 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon® Seasoned Vegetable Base 1⁄4 cup water 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper, ground...
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,...
CHOCOLATE BOURBON PECAN PIE
Pecan pie is a typical Southern dish made from corn syrup, brown sugar, and pecans and is often served on holidays. This traditional pie filling has a touch of bourbon and combines with dark chocolate morsels. It is perfect for a fall dinner or winter holiday dessert and...
CHOCOLATE BOURBON PECAN PIE
Pecan pie is a typical Southern dish made from corn syrup, brown sugar, and pecans and is often served on holidays. This traditional pie filling has a touch of bourbon and combines with dark chocolate morsels. It is perfect for a fall dinner or winter holiday dessert and...
ROSEMARY YEAST ROLLS
Ingredients 1 package active dry yeast ¼ cup (60 ml) warm water 110°F/43°C 1 cup (240 ml) + 1 tsp (5 ml) milk 4 tbsp (60 ml) unsalted butter 2½ (600 ml) cups all-purpose flour, divided, or as needed 2 tsp (10 ml) honey 1 tsp (5 ml)...
ROSEMARY YEAST ROLLS
Ingredients 1 package active dry yeast ¼ cup (60 ml) warm water 110°F/43°C 1 cup (240 ml) + 1 tsp (5 ml) milk 4 tbsp (60 ml) unsalted butter 2½ (600 ml) cups all-purpose flour, divided, or as needed 2 tsp (10 ml) honey 1 tsp (5 ml)...
CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
These sweet potatoes are baked in the EGG, then peeled, sliced and layered in a baking dish. Enhanced with orange juice, brown sugar and corn syrup, they’re topped with thin orange slices, then returned to the EGG and baked until wonderfully caramelized. They are sure to get rave...
CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
These sweet potatoes are baked in the EGG, then peeled, sliced and layered in a baking dish. Enhanced with orange juice, brown sugar and corn syrup, they’re topped with thin orange slices, then returned to the EGG and baked until wonderfully caramelized. They are sure to get rave...
KUNG PAO SMOKED PORK BELLY
Original recipe and photo credit goes to TheBBQBuddha.A few weeks ago I posted a recipe for Pork Belly Burnt Ends, which is just cubed pork belly, smoked, and cooked in BBQ sauce. For this recipe, I combined the low and slow method of pork belly burnt ends with...
KUNG PAO SMOKED PORK BELLY
Original recipe and photo credit goes to TheBBQBuddha.A few weeks ago I posted a recipe for Pork Belly Burnt Ends, which is just cubed pork belly, smoked, and cooked in BBQ sauce. For this recipe, I combined the low and slow method of pork belly burnt ends with...
SHRIMP AND GRITS KABOBS
This outdoorsy recipe is courtesy of O’Neill Williams.Ingredients ¼ cup Pecan oil or butter 1 cup country ham finely diced ½ cup diced scallions ½ cup red pepper finely diced ½ cup yellow pepper finely diced 1 cup heavy cream 4 cups water 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoons...
SHRIMP AND GRITS KABOBS
This outdoorsy recipe is courtesy of O’Neill Williams.Ingredients ¼ cup Pecan oil or butter 1 cup country ham finely diced ½ cup diced scallions ½ cup red pepper finely diced ½ cup yellow pepper finely diced 1 cup heavy cream 4 cups water 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoons...
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...
HATCH CHILE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
Recipe adapted from ThisIsHowICook.comIngredients 2 slice of good artisan bread 1 T butter 1/4 c finely chopped scallions 1-2 T mayonnaise 1/4 c shredded pepper jack 1/4 c shredded sharp cheddar 1-2 freshly roasted green chilies with skin and seeds removed 1 oz dried or cooked chorizo (optional)...
HATCH CHILE GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
Recipe adapted from ThisIsHowICook.comIngredients 2 slice of good artisan bread 1 T butter 1/4 c finely chopped scallions 1-2 T mayonnaise 1/4 c shredded pepper jack 1/4 c shredded sharp cheddar 1-2 freshly roasted green chilies with skin and seeds removed 1 oz dried or cooked chorizo (optional)...
ASPARAGUS & PANCETTA ON A HIMALAYAN SALT BLOCK
Ingredients 2 tablespoons bitter orange marmalade 2 tablespoons mustard oil (available in Indian groceries) Juice of ½ orange (2 to 3 tablespoons) 1 tablespoon chopped kalamata olives 1 tablespoon brown mustard seeds 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives 1 pound green asparagus spears 12 pieces thinly sliced pancetta...
ASPARAGUS & PANCETTA ON A HIMALAYAN SALT BLOCK
Ingredients 2 tablespoons bitter orange marmalade 2 tablespoons mustard oil (available in Indian groceries) Juice of ½ orange (2 to 3 tablespoons) 1 tablespoon chopped kalamata olives 1 tablespoon brown mustard seeds 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives 1 pound green asparagus spears 12 pieces thinly sliced pancetta...
SEARED SCALLOPS ON A HIMALAYAN SALT BLOCK
Ingredients ¼ cup fresh lime juice ¼ cup Thai fish sauce 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 minced hot chile pepper stem and seeds removed ¼ cup finely shredded carrot 1 ¼ pounds large sea scallops (about 16) ½...
SEARED SCALLOPS ON A HIMALAYAN SALT BLOCK
Ingredients ¼ cup fresh lime juice ¼ cup Thai fish sauce 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 minced hot chile pepper stem and seeds removed ¼ cup finely shredded carrot 1 ¼ pounds large sea scallops (about 16) ½...
BACON WRAPPED CEDAR PLANKED TROUT
Thick-cut, hearty bacon may seem like it doesn’t belong next to a light, flaky fish, but the hickory flavor is a natural fit with trout cooked over cedar planks.Ingredients 4 slices Hickory Smoked Bacon (par baked until pliable) 2 medium whole trout Lemon pepper seasoning to taste 8...
BACON WRAPPED CEDAR PLANKED TROUT
Thick-cut, hearty bacon may seem like it doesn’t belong next to a light, flaky fish, but the hickory flavor is a natural fit with trout cooked over cedar planks.Ingredients 4 slices Hickory Smoked Bacon (par baked until pliable) 2 medium whole trout Lemon pepper seasoning to taste 8...
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...
PARMESAN GRILLED CORN with ROASTED GARLIC
Recipe adapted from Food and WineIngredients 6 Tablespoons of Roasted, Garlic, Basil, and Parsley Butter ½ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese 4 ears of corn Vegetable oil, for the grill Kitchen twine Instructions Light your EGG. Set to 400ºF. While waiting, take your Roasted Garlic Basil and...
PARMESAN GRILLED CORN with ROASTED GARLIC
Recipe adapted from Food and WineIngredients 6 Tablespoons of Roasted, Garlic, Basil, and Parsley Butter ½ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese 4 ears of corn Vegetable oil, for the grill Kitchen twine Instructions Light your EGG. Set to 400ºF. While waiting, take your Roasted Garlic Basil and...
SMOKED LAMB TACOS with TZATZIKI SAUCE
This recipe was originally published at HungrySquared.comINGREDIENTS 3 pounds of grass-fed Aussie lamb shoulder, tied 1 cup of hickory wood chips, soaked for 30 minutes 2 cups of apple juice in a heat-safe dish Flour or corn tortillas for serving For the Rub: 1 tablespoon chili powder 2...
SMOKED LAMB TACOS with TZATZIKI SAUCE
This recipe was originally published at HungrySquared.comINGREDIENTS 3 pounds of grass-fed Aussie lamb shoulder, tied 1 cup of hickory wood chips, soaked for 30 minutes 2 cups of apple juice in a heat-safe dish Flour or corn tortillas for serving For the Rub: 1 tablespoon chili powder 2...
BEER MARINATED PORK TENDERLOIN
Grill up a couple of beer-marinated pork tenderloins for your next BBQ. The sweet yet tangy marinade keeps the pork moist and flavorful. Top it with a colorful, smoky, charred corn relish for an easy, delicious way to feed a crowd.Recipe adapted from Cabot Cheese. For more information,...
BEER MARINATED PORK TENDERLOIN
Grill up a couple of beer-marinated pork tenderloins for your next BBQ. The sweet yet tangy marinade keeps the pork moist and flavorful. Top it with a colorful, smoky, charred corn relish for an easy, delicious way to feed a crowd.Recipe adapted from Cabot Cheese. For more information,...
PEACH AND BLUEBERRY SUMMER PIE
Ingredients ¾ cup sugar 6 tbsp all-purpose flour ¾ tsp ground cinnamon ⅛ tsp allspice 4-5 peeled, sliced fresh peaches 1½ cups blueberries 1 tbsp butter 1 egg 2 pie crusts, homemade or store bought Extra sugar and cinnamon for topping Instructions Set the EGG for indirect cooking...
PEACH AND BLUEBERRY SUMMER PIE
Ingredients ¾ cup sugar 6 tbsp all-purpose flour ¾ tsp ground cinnamon ⅛ tsp allspice 4-5 peeled, sliced fresh peaches 1½ cups blueberries 1 tbsp butter 1 egg 2 pie crusts, homemade or store bought Extra sugar and cinnamon for topping Instructions Set the EGG for indirect cooking...
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...
BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE
Ingredients 15 slices Texas toast-style white bread 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked, crumbled, and cooled 8 large eggs 2 cups half-and-half 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ cup salted butter, melted and cooled 4 ounces...
BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE
Ingredients 15 slices Texas toast-style white bread 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked, crumbled, and cooled 8 large eggs 2 cups half-and-half 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ cup salted butter, melted and cooled 4 ounces...
CEDAR-PLANKED CHERRY TOMATOES
Ingredients 1 Cedar grilling plank 2 pints (.9 L) cherry tomatoes 1 clove garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 3 tbsp (45 ml) fresh herbs, chopped (we like thyme, chives, and basil) 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil 2 tbsp (30 ml) balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper Toasted baguette...
CEDAR-PLANKED CHERRY TOMATOES
Ingredients 1 Cedar grilling plank 2 pints (.9 L) cherry tomatoes 1 clove garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 3 tbsp (45 ml) fresh herbs, chopped (we like thyme, chives, and basil) 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil 2 tbsp (30 ml) balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper Toasted baguette...
DOUBLE PORK SLIDERS
Ingredients 4 thin boneless pork loin chops (¼ to ½ in thick) 2 slices bacon 8 slider buns 2 tbsp butter, softened Salt and pepper 4 tablespoons steak sauce Instructions Set the EGG for direct cooking at 400°F / 204°C. On a Half Moon Griddle, cook bacon, stirring...
DOUBLE PORK SLIDERS
Ingredients 4 thin boneless pork loin chops (¼ to ½ in thick) 2 slices bacon 8 slider buns 2 tbsp butter, softened Salt and pepper 4 tablespoons steak sauce Instructions Set the EGG for direct cooking at 400°F / 204°C. On a Half Moon Griddle, cook bacon, stirring...