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Bayou Wings – Traeger

INGREDIENTS 12 large chicken wings 6 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 cup louisiana-style hot sauce PREPARATION With a knife, cut the tips off the wings and discard them or use them for stock. Cut each wing into two pieces through the joint, giving you a meaty “drumette” and a “flat”. … Read More

Filet Mignon Crostini with Balsamic Onion Jam – Weber

JAM INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large sweet yellow onions, each about 12 ounces, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (not aged) 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup dried currants or raisins CROSTINI INGREDIENTS 1 baguette, cut into 25 slices, each about 1/2 … Read More

Smoked Apples – Big Green Egg

INGREDIENTS 6 Firm sweet apples, such as Honey Crisps or Galas 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup dried currants 1/4 cup shortbread or gingersnap crumbs 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla extra 4 whole cinnamon sticks 4 marshmallows, halved … Read More

Pulled Pork Enchiladas – Traeger

PULL PORK ENCHILADAS INGREDIENTS 6-8 flour tortillas 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded 3 cups pulled pork, shredded SMOKE-ROASTED RED SAUCE INGREDIENTS 1-1/2 lbs. tomatoes, on the vine 1 large white onion 1 head garlic 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt hot sauce to taste … Read More

Texas Style Brisket

This brisket is wonderful alone or served with soft tortillas and taco toppings. Ingredients One 10 to 12 lb (4.5 to 5.5 kg) whole packer brisket (Choice or higher) Instructions Mix the rub ingredients (listed below) in a large bowl. This mix will make more than you need for one brisket; store the remainder in … Read More

Blueberry BBQ Chicken

Recipe courtesy of Vivian Howard. Her documentary film series, “A Chef’s Life,” has won a Peabody Award, a Daytime Emmy and was nominated for four James Beard Awards. You can read more about Vivivan on P32 of our Lifestyle Magazine. “My Blue Q Suace is inspired by typical Eastern North Carolina vinegar-based barbecue sauce. But we … Read More

Fish and Shrimp Stuffed Jalapeños

Recipe courtesy of O’Neill Williams. Ingredients 1 pound jalapenos 4-6 oz cream cheese 1-2 pounds shrimp 1 pound bacon Seasoning Instructions Set EGG for indirect cooking (with convEGGtor) at 400°F/204°C. Cook the grouper on a Perforated Cooking Grid. Mix with cream cheese when cooked. Cut the stems off and split the jalapenos in half long … Read More

Plank Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese

Recipe copyright Kared Adler and Judith Fertig and used by permission of The Harvard Common Press. Photo courtesy: 25 Essentials: Techniques for Planking. Whether you serve these over dressed greens as a salad, on their own with a bold red wine as an appetizer, or as a sweet-savory dessert with a glass of port, you’ll … Read More

Grilled Grouper with Basil Tomato Sauce

Recipe courtesy of O’Neill Williams. Ingredients 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt dash pepper 2 fish fillets ¼ cup diced seeded tomato 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 Tablespoon chopped green onion … Read More

Grilled Cheesesteak Pizza

Recipe adapted from Laura’s Lean Beef. For more on Laura’s Lean Beef, visit laurasleanbeef.com. Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 roasted red bell pepper, sliced (use from a jar) 1⁄2 onion, sliced 1 (14.5 ounce) can Red Gold® Diced Tomatoes, drained 1⁄2 tablespoon dried oregano 5 ounces Laura’s Lean Beef Sirloin Steak, cooked and … Read More