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Your Favorite Comfort Foods, Now With A Smokey Twist (13 Recipes, 1 Article)

Published On: 11/3/2022 Last Modified: 6/16/2025

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turkey gumbo in a bowl

When life gets stressful, one of my favorite ways to hit reset is to prepare a spirit-lifting comfort food like meatloaf, grilled cheese, spaghetti, or others.

At AmazingRibs.com, we have put our own BBQ and grilling spin on these and other favorites, all of which can be found below!

sliced meatloaf

Grilled Meatloaf, The Ultimate Comfort Food

By:

Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Months of experiments produced a superb grilled meatloaf recipe, a meatloaf that may be as good cold on a sandwich as hot from the grill.
Bowl of Smoked mac-and-cheese

Smoked Mac and Cheese May Be The Best Version Ever

By:

Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

Macaroni and cheese rises to new heights after hitting the grill in this smoked mac and cheese recipe. Baked over live fire with the perfect touch of smoke, the end result is a rich and smoky mac-and-cheese that you’ll dream of for days to come. Served as a main course or side dish, smoked mac and cheese is a surefire hit.
Gooey grilled cheese sandwich halves

Real Grilled Cheese Is Made On A Grill And Ham Makes It Even Better

By:

Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

We put the "grill" back in grilled cheese with this recipe for creating these ooey gooey sandwiches over live fire and smoke.
tomatos and onions smoking

Sexy Smoked Cream of Tomato Soup Recipe

By:

Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

By grilling the ingredients in this smoked tomato soup recipe, you reach a depth of flavor that is sure to make it an instant classic.
Chili con carne in a bowl with cheese and sour cream

Award Worthy Texas-Style Chili Con Carne Recipe

By:

Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Create the ultimate bowl of chili with this recipe for Texas-style chili con carne. Start it on the grill for a touch of BBQ flavor.
A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese and avocado slices

Chili Verde Goes To A Whole ’Nother Level With Smoked Pork Butt

By:

Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Salsa verde, a.k.a. green enchilada sauce, makes a great soup base. Add some smoked and cubed pork butt, and you've got a fantastic salsa verde pork chili. Taste all the smoky, spicy goodness in this simple tested chili recipe.
Tortilla soup in a bowl

A Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe That Warms The Soul

By:

Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you have to do is call for a bowl of this soul warming Mexican style chicken tortilla soup!
bowl of gumbo and rice

Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Gumbo Warms The Soul

By:

Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

Turn your leftover Thanksgiving turkey into a delicious, soul warming gumbo with this easy to follow recipe.
Memphis-style barbecue spaghetti

BBQ Spaghetti: A True Memphis Original

By:

Robert F. Moss, AmazingRibs.com Author And BBQ Historian

Barbecue spaghetti is a signature Memphis dish that you're not likely to find anywhere else. Our recipe is simple to make and a great way to incorporate extra pulled pork into a delightful side dish or even a full meal.
pulled pork sandwich on white plate

Simple And Delicious Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork

By:

Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality

The Easiest and Most Delicious Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe is an all-in-one tasty dish you would fall in love with. For best results, let the cooked pork to rest for about an hour before serving.
Turkey pot pie in serving dish

Amp Up Your Leftovers With This Turkey Or Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

By:

Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Make the most of your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers with this delicious recipe for turkey pot pie. Click here for details.
potato salad

Mom’s Old Fashioned Potato Salad Wows ‘Em Every Time

By:

Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

No BBQ is complete without potato salad but often it can be lacking in flavor. Make mom proud with this recipe for the perfect potato salad.
Garlic mashed potatoes

Buttery Garlic Mashed Potatoes Are Pure Pleasure (No Cream Or Gravy Needed)

By:

Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Here's a recipe for making delicious garlic mashed potatoes sweet and mellow with none of that raw garlic harshness.
Apple pie

Grilled All-American Apple Pie Recipe

By:

Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

What could be better after an All-American BBQ than all-American apple pie, cooked on the already warm grill.

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