Backyard Inspiration
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...
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FREE Accessories with Napoleon Grills!
***THIS OFFER HAS EXPIRED*** You can save up to $200 on FREE accessories including a Meat Lover's Starter Kit when buying select Napoleon Grills at Outdoor Home! Help Dad enjoy Father's Day this year with a grill that will make his backyard the envy of the neighborhood! Buy...
BRISKET BURNT ENDS
Matt Pittman’s (Meat Church BBQ) Brisket Burnt Ends. Ingredients Full packer brisket Meat Church Holy Cow Big Green Egg Kansas City Style Sweet & Smoky BBQ Sauce Your favorite clover honey Instructions Prepare your Big Green Egg for an indirect cook with the convEGGtor (indirect setup) at a...
BRISKET BURNT ENDS
Matt Pittman’s (Meat Church BBQ) Brisket Burnt Ends. Ingredients Full packer brisket Meat Church Holy Cow Big Green Egg Kansas City Style Sweet & Smoky BBQ Sauce Your favorite clover honey Instructions Prepare your Big Green Egg for an indirect cook with the convEGGtor (indirect setup) at a...
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...
DOUBLE SMOKED POTATOES
One of Steven Raichlen’s Signature Recipes for the Big Green Egg.Ingredients 4 large baking potatoes (12 to 14 ounces) 2 tablespoons melted butter Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper For the Stuffing Ingredients 4 strips artisanal bacon, cut crosswise into ¼ inch slivers 4 tablespoons cold...
DOUBLE SMOKED POTATOES
One of Steven Raichlen’s Signature Recipes for the Big Green Egg.Ingredients 4 large baking potatoes (12 to 14 ounces) 2 tablespoons melted butter Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper For the Stuffing Ingredients 4 strips artisanal bacon, cut crosswise into ¼ inch slivers 4 tablespoons cold...
HALF MOON TACO BURGERS
You can make these less spicy by using mild pepper and mild chile powder or make it more spicy by using hotter peppers and chile powder. And of course, you can add extra spice with your choice of condiments, like peppers or salsa.Ingredients 1 pound ground chicken and...
HALF MOON TACO BURGERS
You can make these less spicy by using mild pepper and mild chile powder or make it more spicy by using hotter peppers and chile powder. And of course, you can add extra spice with your choice of condiments, like peppers or salsa.Ingredients 1 pound ground chicken and...
SMOKED SEAFOOD DIP
We’re obsessed with this skillet baked seafood dip with crab, shrimp, and veggies. It’ll be the first dish licked clean at your next party or potluck! Ingredients 1/2 lb fresh/defrosted raw shrimp 4 ounces lump crab meat, shredded 1-2 TBSP butter 1/2 cup onion, finely diced 1/2 cup...
SMOKED SEAFOOD DIP
We’re obsessed with this skillet baked seafood dip with crab, shrimp, and veggies. It’ll be the first dish licked clean at your next party or potluck! Ingredients 1/2 lb fresh/defrosted raw shrimp 4 ounces lump crab meat, shredded 1-2 TBSP butter 1/2 cup onion, finely diced 1/2 cup...
MANGO-HABANERO GLAZED SPARE RIBS
Memorial Day is coming up, which means another reason to bring out the grill and have a good old-fashioned cookout. Enjoy this recipe for amazing Mango Habanero Pork Ribs and have a safe weekend! Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2 lb.) rack spare ribs Dry Rub: 1 tablespoon garlic powder...
MANGO-HABANERO GLAZED SPARE RIBS
Memorial Day is coming up, which means another reason to bring out the grill and have a good old-fashioned cookout. Enjoy this recipe for amazing Mango Habanero Pork Ribs and have a safe weekend! Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2 lb.) rack spare ribs Dry Rub: 1 tablespoon garlic powder...
GRILLED MUSSELS with GARLIC HERB BUTTER
Ingredients: (Enough for 2 as an appetizer, if serving four double the recipe) 2 lb of mussels 2 lemons 1 stick butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large bunch parsley or herb of your choice, chopped Sea salt, fresh ground pepper to taste Instructions Prepare a grill for...
GRILLED MUSSELS with GARLIC HERB BUTTER
Ingredients: (Enough for 2 as an appetizer, if serving four double the recipe) 2 lb of mussels 2 lemons 1 stick butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large bunch parsley or herb of your choice, chopped Sea salt, fresh ground pepper to taste Instructions Prepare a grill for...
BUFFALO CHICKEN & BLUE CHEESE SKILLET NACHOS
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 bottle franks red hot sauce 1 stick butter 1 bag of tortilla chips 8 oz of blue cheese 1 head romaine or iceberg lettuce For the Ranch Dressing: 1 cup of olive oil or avocado oil 1 egg yolk juice of...
BUFFALO CHICKEN & BLUE CHEESE SKILLET NACHOS
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 bottle franks red hot sauce 1 stick butter 1 bag of tortilla chips 8 oz of blue cheese 1 head romaine or iceberg lettuce For the Ranch Dressing: 1 cup of olive oil or avocado oil 1 egg yolk juice of...
GRILLED GINGER & PINEAPPLE HERB CHICKEN
Ingredients 8 – 10 chicken thighs {with skin} 2 cloves of garlic minced/chopped 3 tsp of grated/minced ginger 1 cup of pineapple juice 1.5 cups of soy sauce {i use a low sodium one} 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro 1/2 cup of chopped mint 1/2 cup of chopped...
GRILLED GINGER & PINEAPPLE HERB CHICKEN
Ingredients 8 – 10 chicken thighs {with skin} 2 cloves of garlic minced/chopped 3 tsp of grated/minced ginger 1 cup of pineapple juice 1.5 cups of soy sauce {i use a low sodium one} 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro 1/2 cup of chopped mint 1/2 cup of chopped...
CHIMICHURRI SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH
Ingredients 2 chicken breast 2 tbsp olive oil ½ tbsp garlic salt Applewood chips, soaked 2 Toasted Onion Rolls Instructions Add the chicken to a ziplock bag and add garlic salt and olive oil. Let it sit for at least two hours. Prepare the Big Green Egg by...
CHIMICHURRI SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH
Ingredients 2 chicken breast 2 tbsp olive oil ½ tbsp garlic salt Applewood chips, soaked 2 Toasted Onion Rolls Instructions Add the chicken to a ziplock bag and add garlic salt and olive oil. Let it sit for at least two hours. Prepare the Big Green Egg by...
SMOKEY THAI PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES
Ingredients 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 package of Hamburger Buns 3 tbs chopped cilantro Quick pickled carrots (recipe below) Make while chicken thighs are cooking Brine for Chicken Thighs 3 cups water 2 tbs pure cane sugar juice of one lime 2 tsp Thai fish sauce...
SMOKEY THAI PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES
Ingredients 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 package of Hamburger Buns 3 tbs chopped cilantro Quick pickled carrots (recipe below) Make while chicken thighs are cooking Brine for Chicken Thighs 3 cups water 2 tbs pure cane sugar juice of one lime 2 tsp Thai fish sauce...
MONKFISH TIKKA KABOBS
Ingredients1lb monkfish, cubed For the Marinade 9oz natural yogurt 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon lime juice (about half a lime) 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon garam masala plus extra to serve 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) Mint and...
MONKFISH TIKKA KABOBS
Ingredients1lb monkfish, cubed For the Marinade 9oz natural yogurt 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon lime juice (about half a lime) 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon garam masala plus extra to serve 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) Mint and...
CHICKEN and SEAFOOD PAELLA
Ingredients 1 teaspoon saffron threads 1½ cup white wine 2½ cups seafood or chicken stock 4 small chicken thighs, skin-on, bone-in 1 tablespoon sweet Spanish paprika Extra virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 large link chorizo, cut into 6-8 (1 to 1½") pieces 1 tablespoon finely...
CHICKEN and SEAFOOD PAELLA
Ingredients 1 teaspoon saffron threads 1½ cup white wine 2½ cups seafood or chicken stock 4 small chicken thighs, skin-on, bone-in 1 tablespoon sweet Spanish paprika Extra virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 large link chorizo, cut into 6-8 (1 to 1½") pieces 1 tablespoon finely...
CEDAR PLANKED SALMON with HONEY GLAZE
Ingredients 2 Cedar Grilling Planks ½ cup (120 ml) Dijon mustard ¼ cup (60 ml) honey 1 tbsp (15 ml) balsamic vinegar 2 tsp (10 ml) grated orange zest 1 tsp (5 ml) minced fresh thyme plus extra for garnish 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil 4...
CEDAR PLANKED SALMON with HONEY GLAZE
Ingredients 2 Cedar Grilling Planks ½ cup (120 ml) Dijon mustard ¼ cup (60 ml) honey 1 tbsp (15 ml) balsamic vinegar 2 tsp (10 ml) grated orange zest 1 tsp (5 ml) minced fresh thyme plus extra for garnish 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil 4...
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...
DILL PICKLE PASTA SALAD
In this creamy pasta salad recipe, dill pickles play a starring role and add tons of flavor and crunch! This recipe is even better when it’s made ahead of time making it the perfect potluck dish! Ingredients ½ lb dry shell pasta (about 3 cups) ¾ cup sliced...
DILL PICKLE PASTA SALAD
In this creamy pasta salad recipe, dill pickles play a starring role and add tons of flavor and crunch! This recipe is even better when it’s made ahead of time making it the perfect potluck dish! Ingredients ½ lb dry shell pasta (about 3 cups) ¾ cup sliced...
BACON WRAPPED JALAPENO & CHEESE JUMBO SHRIMP
Recipe adapted from SeriousEats.comIngredients 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and rinsed 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 oz Monterey Jack cheese, cut into thin strips 3 jalapenos, halved, seeded, and cut into thin slices 1...
BACON WRAPPED JALAPENO & CHEESE JUMBO SHRIMP
Recipe adapted from SeriousEats.comIngredients 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and rinsed 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 oz Monterey Jack cheese, cut into thin strips 3 jalapenos, halved, seeded, and cut into thin slices 1...
PASTRAMI BEEF SHORT RIBS
Ingredients 1 Whole Snake River Farms Beef Plate Short Rib Corning Brine Pastrami Rub Corning Brine Ingredients 1 gallon water 1½ cups Kosher salt ¾ cups granulated sugar ¾ cups brown sugar 1 Tbsp + 2 tsp Tinted Cure Mix #1 (Pink Salt) 4 bay leaves, crushed 1...
PASTRAMI BEEF SHORT RIBS
Ingredients 1 Whole Snake River Farms Beef Plate Short Rib Corning Brine Pastrami Rub Corning Brine Ingredients 1 gallon water 1½ cups Kosher salt ¾ cups granulated sugar ¾ cups brown sugar 1 Tbsp + 2 tsp Tinted Cure Mix #1 (Pink Salt) 4 bay leaves, crushed 1...
GRILLED BLOODY MARY
Recipe adapted from MeatChurch.com Ingredients 10-12 Roma tomatoes 1 poblano pepper 1 jalapeño pepper 1 red onion, quartered 3 limes, halved Pepper infused vodka 2 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce 1 tsp. Tabasco sauce 1 tsp. fresh horseradish 4 tsp. Meat Church Holy Cow Rub Spicy green beans (optional garnish)...
GRILLED BLOODY MARY
Recipe adapted from MeatChurch.com Ingredients 10-12 Roma tomatoes 1 poblano pepper 1 jalapeño pepper 1 red onion, quartered 3 limes, halved Pepper infused vodka 2 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce 1 tsp. Tabasco sauce 1 tsp. fresh horseradish 4 tsp. Meat Church Holy Cow Rub Spicy green beans (optional garnish)...