Backyard Recipes

Tender and juicy smoked beef brisket, coated with a thick black pepper crust, literally melts in your mouth and doesn't even need a sauce. It takes over 15 hours to prepare, but the result is worth it...

Make crispy egg rolls filled with grilled, spiced beef and gooey cheese. Thin slices of beef are marinated in a spice mix of tahini and cinnamon, imparting a rich, creamy flavor.

Don't expect a cowboy sundae to resemble the popular dessert in any way! Perhaps the only similarity is the layering of the ingredients: pulled smoked pork is served on a mound...

This version of classic escabeche is grilled and includes a vegetable side dish. Grilled snapper is served with julienned bell peppers and onions under a quick sweet and sour sauce that...

The chicken breast filling is made with spinach and artichoke dip. You can use store-bought dip or leftover homemade dip. Add feta to the dip for a creamier, saltier flavor.

Enjoy the best of summer in one beautiful salad. The flavor of summer comes not only from fresh seasonal vegetables but also from the aroma of the grill as the chicken, bread, zucchini, and corn cook. Grill...

Store-bought Margarita mix typically includes one or more citrus juices, sugar, or syrup. In this recipe, the mix plays an unexpected role: it...

Forget those giant cheeseburgers that always seem to drip sauce on your clothes or stain your face and hands. Make them into mini stuffed buns! Add store-bought pizza dough...

Vietnamese pho soup is made with beef ribs, chicken legs, chicken and beef paste, and a whole host of spices and herbs, resulting in a rich and flavorful soup. Served with...

The key to this recipe is grape leaves. They allow you to quickly grill salmon without defrosting. They prevent the fish from sticking to the grill, and they're edible, too. There are also...

This fun take on the popular breakfast is served with grilled bacon and warm maple syrup for the ultimate sweet and savory combination. No knife and fork required—eat straight from...

Charcoal-grilled steak, vegetables, and bread are the perfect dish for a backyard grill dinner. Rub the meat with garlic-infused olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and mustard, let it sit for a few minutes...

Bacon, ham, eggs, and cheese—all the ingredients of a hearty breakfast in this recipe are folded into a compact roll, perfect for making quick sandwiches. Serve...

A cheese platter is a perfect treat for any occasion. Arranged on a board, cheeses, fruits, deli meats, and other appetizers are not only delicious but also beautiful. However, there's a way to make a cheese platter...

This recipe is perfect for a romantic dinner for two, but you can double or triple it for a larger gathering. You don't have to pay extra for the butcher to debone the meat...

A healthy snack on the go can be found in thin pita wraps filled with juicy fresh spinach, slices of beef steak, and slices of grilled plum for a contrasting flavor.

Transform a store-bought salad by adding grilled peaches and bacon to spinach for a perfect summer barbecue side dish. For this recipe, choose ripe but firm peaches to...

If you're grilling a whole chicken, here are two secrets to amazing results: first, butterfly the chicken so it lays flat, and second, press it down with a regular...

Make a simple syrup from black tea, flavored with cardamom and anise, and brush it over the salmon fillets before grilling. Set some of the tea syrup aside for serving. The fish...

Tarte La Bouille is a Cajun dessert with roots in Germany, although the French also claim credit for its invention, claiming it was they who brought the pie with a custard filling from...

To make grilled corn look festive, coat the cobs with mayonnaise and roll them in crushed crispy corn snacks of various colors. For a striking ombre pattern, choose corn snacks in three shades...

Pork tenderloin is brined in a bold Jamaican brine with rum, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and allspice and grilled until perfectly browned. The meat is flavorful and...

Small bell peppers can be cooked whole, and they'll look beautiful and vibrant when served. Grill the small peppers, toss with herbs and a lemony dressing, and sprinkle with walnuts –...

At room temperature, ready-made pizza dough is soft and pliable, but also slightly sticky. Working it on a greased sheet of foil will solve this problem and make it easier...

It's hard to resist perfectly grilled salmon dressed with a vibrant, citrusy Cuban-style mojo sauce. Instead of the traditional orange juice, this marinade...

This marinade of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice, honey, and spices is great not only for chicken but also for shrimp. So use what you have on hand. Marinate...

When you want to cook authentic Mexican al pastor on a spit, but with minimal effort, a pellet grill is your friend. Cooking this dish is a joy, and it turns out just as...

The pellet grill is arguably the best barbecue invention since fire! It eliminates the need to constantly stoke the fire or monitor smoke and heat, which significantly...

Lightly smoked salmon fillet is incredibly easy to prepare and cooks in just 20 minutes on a pellet grill. Before grilling, brush the fish with a flavorful caper sauce...

A dry marinade is a great way to quickly (and cleanly) marinate chicken. The result is just as delicious and flavorful as a liquid marinade. Dry brining would also work—but...

This macaroni and cheese can be made ahead of time and grilled or smoked while you're finishing other dishes, making it the perfect side dish for a barbecue. Just one spoonful of sauce...

For this recipe, it's best to use large, whole chicken wings, uncut, to allow them to infuse with the smoky flavor without drying out. The wings are marinated for several hours in a mixture of juices...

If you're looking to impress your guests with a unique take on the good old Caesar salad, try this easy yet effective method: grill shrimp and croutons and serve them directly on wooden skewers...

For many, cooking fish and seafood sounds intimidating, but this recipe proves otherwise! The most important thing is to use only high-quality products. For this or any other recipe...

Shrimp are marinated for a few minutes in a spiced olive oil with chili, cumin, and paprika, then grilled and served on warm tortillas with a refreshing sour cream coleslaw...

Watermelon in a honey-lime syrup is a wonderful light dessert for grilling parties, perfect after a grilled meal! Simply drizzle the syrup over sliced ​​watermelon and enjoy. It's a great way to...

Snapper with Veracruzana salsa is a traditional dish from the Mexican state of Veracruz, reflecting a variety of culinary influences. Since the state and port city of Veracruz were located at the crossroads...

Asian-style smoked goat necks are one of the best goat recipes. The necks are first marinated in soy sauce with a bouquet of aromatic spices, then smoked for several hours over oak chips. Secondly...

Smoked whole beef brisket is a labor of love, a serious topic of discussion for any experienced or aspiring pitmaster. There are many opinions on the right smoking temperature, how...

There's nothing better than a whole smoked fish, fresh from the grill. Like bone-in meat, fish retains its juiciness best when cooked whole. Chris Hart and Andrea Pyenson, authors...

For a delicious chicken satay, the marinade should include salty, sweet, tart, and spicy flavors. Chicken breast strips are marinated in coconut milk with soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and...

To ensure crispy skin on smoked turkey, lightly brush it with vegetable oil, but don't brush it with anything else during cooking, as this will make it tough. The turkey is smoked on an outdoor grill in...

Slow smoking is the key to this meatloaf's superb flavor. It features three types of meat—beef, pork, and turkey—for juiciness and flavor, plus barbecue-flavored corn chips instead of...

A delicious apple cobbler isn't just for the oven. In the summer or warm fall, an outdoor grill is perfect for this purpose. Baked in a cast-iron skillet, the cobbler takes on a delicious...

A chili dog is a hot dog covered in a thick, meaty chili con carne sauce. It's a perfect treat for house parties. You can make the meat sauce in a slow cooker and keep it there at a minimum...

Place juicy pieces of grilled jerk pork on tortilla chips, top with pineapple and shredded cheese. Bake the nachos to melt the cheese, and enjoy this classic...

Add grilled corn, tomatoes, and green onions to classic guacamole for a delicious smoky flavor. Fresh jalapeño and ground chipotle peppers add a pleasant...