Fluffy Old Fashioned Skillet Cornbread
Cornbread is a classic sidekick for BBQ with good reason and this is the perfect recipe for your next cookout. Classic cornbread is baked in a cast iron skillet greased with bacon fat, lard, or other meat grease. The hot black metal creates a brown crunchy crust that really amps up the flavor and texture.
Celebrate Summer’s Freshest Produce with This Refreshing Gazpacho
Perfect for a warm weather cookout, this flavorful Gazpacho recipe is a modern twist of this classic Spanish cold raw vegetable soup. Sometimes called liquid salad, this well rounded Gazpacho recipe features tomatoes, cucumber, garlic, jalapenos, croutons, yogurt, scallions, honey, and more for farm fresh flavor.
Elevate Your Cookout with Mayo Mojo Potato Salad
Take boring potato salad and make it extraordinary for your next cookout with this recipe for mayo mojo potato salad. This really easy potato salad recipe is just as delicious when served warm as when it is chilled. It uses mayo mojo, a spice mix you can make in quantity and leave it on the shelf until you need it.
Piccata Sauce Recipe for Grilled Veal, Chicken, or Pork
Piccata is a classic Italian restaurant dish traditionally made with pricey veal. But many chefs have adapted it easily to chicken breasts or pork chops. This simple, yet full flavored, recipe for piccata sauce is perfect for taking virtually any grilled meat over the top at your next dinner party or backyard cookout.
My Most Memorable Hot Dog: The French Chien Blanc
Hot dogs are a staple at many backyard cookouts but all too often they can be rather bland and boring. Learn how the French make hot dogs, saucisse, chien blanc, with Dijon mustard, in a warm crusty baguette. Once you try this French twist you will never look at tradition American hot dogs the same way.
What’s A Proper Sear And Why Grill Marks Are Overrated
Stop trying to get perfect grill marks! Yes, grill marks make us drool, but they are a sign of lost potential. Fact: the most flavorful meat has the most browning across its entire surface, not just a few browned stripes. Let’s bust that myth. Read on to find out how to make the most flavorful browned crust on meat.
Zombie Blood: Homemade Ketchup Recipe (Or Is It Catsup?)
Why rely on sub-par store bought bottled ketchup when you can impress your BBQ and grilling guests with your own homemade version (a.k.a. zombie blood). This ketchup recipe is made by reducing ripe tomatoes to a thick paste, and adding vinegar, sweetener, herbs, and spices until it is thick, rich, and oh so flavorful.
Grilled Scallions With Romesco Sauce: A Fresh Twist On Calcots
Grilled calcots, similar to green onions or scallions, with romesco sauce, are a delicious rite of spring in Spain. As calcots aren’t readily available in the US, this recipe features scallions that are grilled over high heat until charred and the tops get crispy, and they are seasoned by smoke.
Frico Cheese Crisps Recipe
If you love the crispy bits of cheese that stick to the griddle when you make grilled cheese sandwiches even better than the sandwich, frico will become your favorite munchie. Frico are lacy, cheesy, crunchy crackers that are quick and easy appetizers or snacks. They’re best when made with Italian Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Myth: If You’re Lookin’ You Ain’t Cookin’
Conventional wisdom says you should keep the grill lid closed at all times. What do precise measurements tell us? It turns out that opening the lid may not have a huge effect on the grill’s ambient temperature. Learn about all the variables and whether or not a steady temperature makes a big difference anyway.
How to Keep Food From Sticking to Your Grates
Don’t you hate it when food sticks to your grill grates? This article explains how to prevent it: keep your grill grates clean and use the right temperature for the food you’re cooking. Maybe lubricate the food (not the grates) with some oil. Some fish baskets and grill toppers may also help prevent sticking.
Charcoal Grill vs. Gas Grill Throwdown: Let’s Settle This Once And For All
Meathead settles the argument of Charcoal Grills vs. Gas Grills once and for all.
Sweet And Sour Pork Reimagined On The Grill
If your Chinese food go-to is sweet and sour pork then you’ll love this grilled version. Best of all: No oil, no frying. Not only is it simple to make, the grill amplifies this dish by adding a deep smoky flavor. In addition to grilling the cubed pork tenderloin, the signature pineapple in this recipe also hits the grill.
The Best Basic Creamy Southern Coleslaw Ever
Just say no to bland store bought coleslaw and hello to this delicious homemade recipe. This classic simple creamy coleslaw recipe is not only the perfect side dish for your next BBQ and grilling cookout but is also amazing on a Memphis and South Carolina style pulled pork sandwich or on a West Virginia style hot dog.
Grilled Avocados with Strawberry-Mango Salsa Recipe
Say goodbye to traditional desserts and surprise your guests with this delicious recipe for fruit salsa stuffed grilled avocados. Rich and creamy with the perfect touch of smoke, the avocados match perfectly with the sweet strawberry and mango salsa to create the perfect addition to your next backyard BBQ bash.