Backyard Inspiration
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...