Grilling/Smoking . . . A Collection of Recipes UPDATED

This post was originally written in 2015

There is nothing like the aroma of grilling/smoking meats outdoors.  The Captain and I recently treated ourselves to a grill/smoker since he is a master at smoking meats on the grill.

No gas grill here, we love the taste and aroma of meats prepared on a wood fire.  Since we will be putting our grill/smoker to good use, I have been looking for great grilling/smoking recipes.

From the Taste of Home . . .

Grilled Burgers

Grilled Pork

Grilled Kabobs

Grilled Beef

Grilled Chicken

Grilled Fish

Grilled Ribs

Grilled Shrimp

How To Grill Baby Back Ribs

Food Network's Grilling Central


BBQ Pit Boys


Grilling with Kingsford Charcoal


Amazing Ribs

Best Grilling & BBQ Recipes

from Todd + Dianne White On Rice Couple


From Smoke Grill BBQ

Smoked Shrimp Kabobs

Smoked Chicken 

Smoked Beef

Smoked Pork

Grilled Recipes



From Smoker Cooking . . . 

Grilled Shrimp Recipes and Marinades

Smoker/Grilling Recipes



The Secret to Grilling Perfect Burgers




More to come!

Sausage Breakfast Pastries

 

Photo source:  White On Rice Couple

"You can’t go wrong making our sausage breakfast pastries. It only takes 4 ingredients and about 30 minutes of baking time. Your house will smell like a bakery and you can feed a group for breakfast simply! Best of all, this recipe is easily customizable by adding other little ingredients."  Comment from White On Rice Couple

This recipe is genius and uses two of my favorite items - puff pastry and sausage.  They look delicious, versatile and make a beautiful presentation for your next gathering!  Quick and easy, but looks like you spent hours. 

Click here to go to the White On Rice Couple recipe page to learn how to make these fabulous pastries!

Easy 5-Ingredient Taco Seasoning

 

Photo source:  The Food Network

"This taco seasoning uses basic pantry staples and can be tossed together in an instant. No need to buy the seasoning packet ever again!"  Comment from The Food Network

These type of seasoning mixes can save you lots of money.  Love them!

Click here to go to The Food Network recipe page.

Sausage Cheese Puffs

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"If you’ve ever wanted an excuse to eat sausage and cheese in one bite-sized, delicious puff of glory, this is it. These sausage cheese puffs are like the love child of your favorite breakfast sandwich and that cheesy biscuit you can’t resist at restaurants. They’re crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and packed with savory sausage and sharp cheddar. Plus, they’re the perfect finger food, which means less time with a fork and more time savoring every bite."  Comment from Taste of Home

I have to agree that these appear to be the perfect appetizer.  Can't wait to try them!

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Sausage & Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Canned crescent roll dough is incredibly versatile and convenient for crafting everything from quick desserts to crowd-pleasing, last-minute appetizers. One of our test kitchen’s favorite uses for this flaky, buttery dough is to create a delicious breakfast casserole with classic ingredients and a crispy crust."  Comment from Taste of Home

Love these breakfast casseroles with sausage and made so easy with canned crescent rolls.  This one is a winner!  Breakfast is my favorite meal.

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Easy Cheesy Loaded Grits

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Even grits skeptics won’t be able to resist the cheesy, loaded appeal of this Southern staple. Savory pork sausage crumbles, chopped green chiles, a blend of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack and a hot pepper butter sauce make it irresistible. One scoop and you’ll be hooked."  Comment from Taste of Home

Grits is one of my favorite things to make for any time of day.  This recipe sounds delicious, loaded grits is a good description.  

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Strawberry Cheesecake Cinnamon Rolls

Photo Source:  Taste of Home

"The rolls are made with yeasted dough, just as in a classic cinnamon roll recipe. However, instead of a traditional cinnamon-sugar filling, they’re dressed up with strawberry jam and chopped fresh strawberries for bright and fruity flavor. For the cheesecake component, we spread a dreamy cream cheese glaze over the top and serve the cinnamon rolls warm. They’re the perfect addition to a special occasion brunch spread or lovely for a cozy Sunday morning at home."  Comment from Taste of Home

Love this recipe and would love to make them.

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Our 15 Best Chicken Casserole Recipes of All Time Are the Ultimate Comfort Food

 

Photo source:  All Recipes

"Chicken casseroles are the humble heroes of weeknight cooking. Using everyday pantry ingredients, they're easy to prep, comforting to eat, and endlessly versatile. Plus, the beauty of a chicken casserole is that you can give any recipe a head start by simply using leftover or rotisserie chicken. From chicken Parmesan to chicken and biscuit casserole, these top rated dishes are sure to be family favorites after just one bite."  Comment from All Recipes

If you are looking for chicken casseroles, check out this list from All Recipes.

Click here to go to the All Recipes recipe page.

Creamy Mississippi Chicken Enchiladas

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"These creamy Mississippi chicken enchiladas take creamy, cheesy slow cooker Mississippi chicken, flavored with pepperoncini and ranch dressing, to a new level. Shredding the chicken and making baked enchiladas is the obvious next step."  Comment from All Recipes

Looks delicious and love that it is prepared in the slow cooker.  I'm not sure about the pepperoncini and would probably substitute with poblano peppers.

Click here to go to the All Recipes recipe page.

Flaky Danish Kringle

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"From the Recipe Creator: This traditional yeast bread wonderfully reflects my Scandinavian heritage. Flaky layers of tender dough are flavored with almond paste. The unique sugar cookie crumb coating adds the perfect amount of sweetness to this Danish Kringle recipe. —Lorna Jacobsen, Arrowwood, Alberta

Flaky Danish Kringle is a festive showstopper and an ideal choice for a winter brunch when everyone’s craving something comforting and impressive without being too heavy. Classic fillings include almond paste or marzipan, chopped nuts, fruit or pie-style flavors like raspberry, cherry or apple, plus rich cream cheese. No matter the filling, the real magic lies in those pull-apart flaky layers, perfect for dunking into coffee or hot chocolate."  Comments from Taste of Home

This pastry looks outstanding and delicious, a beautiful presentation.  As a bread and pastry lover, I am so impressed with this recipe and will soon put some time aside for making this awesome pastry.

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.

Cinnamon Fruit Biscuits

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Because these sweet treats are so easy, I'm almost embarrassed when people ask me for the recipe. They're a snap to make with refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, sugar, cinnamon and your favorite fruit preserves."  Comment from recipe creator, Ione Burham, Washington, Iowa for Taste of Home

These biscuits are one of the easiest recipes I have seen yet and they look delicious.  You can also substitute the fruit used based on your preferences.  Love it!  Semi-homemade!

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Chili Cheese Dog Casserole

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"Get ready to dig into a nostalgic favorite with our chili cheese dog casserole. With a golden cornbread crust and filling loaded with chili, hot dogs and cheese, it doesn't get much better than this."  Comment from Taste of Home

This is a definite winner.  Chili cheese dogs are awesome and topped with cornbread crust has to be so delicious.  Another recipe that I have to make for sure.

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Cinnamon Pastry

 

Photo source:  Tastes of Lizzy T

"What in the world is this humble dessert made from pie crust, cinnamon and sugar?"  Comment from Tastes of Lizzy T

Why didn't I think of this?  The versatility of it, like adding apple filling or some other type of filling.  I love the possibilities

Click here to go to the Tastes of Lizzy T recipe page.

Chicken and Potato Casserole

 

Photo source:  Taste of Home

"What’s more comforting than a dish that turns potatoes, chicken and cheese into pure happiness? This loaded chicken and potato casserole is perfect for quick weeknight dinners with the family, and makes a fantastic potluck recipe when you need to feed a crowd."  Comment from Taste of Home

Just mention potatoes and cheese and you have my attention.  I must try this recipe, it sounds very delicious.  Someone in the comments mentioned adding corn - great idea.

Click here to go to the Taste of Home recipe page.

BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

 

Photo source:  Crazy for Crust

"THIS chocolate chip cookie recipe is the only one that you need. It’s a soft and chewy cookie, full of chocolate, tons of flavor with the best taste, crisp edges and soft, gooey centers. They’re easy to make with no weird ingredients and you can change up the recipe to make any kind of cookie recipe you want." Comment from Dorothy of Crazy For Crust

Now I want to try this recipe since Dorothy claims it is the BEST chocolate chip cookie recipe.

Click here to go to Dorothy's recipe page.

How to Make the Juiciest Burgers

 

Photo source:  Better Homes and Gardens

"What lean-to-fat ratio in ground beef will result in the juiciest, best-tasting burgers? Our Test Kitchen experts share their tips and recipes for moist, juicy burgers. Plus, learn how to make a copycat restaurant-style smashed burger."  Comment from Better Homes and Gardens

Great information if you want to learn which ground beef to purchase for juicier burgers.

Click here to go to the Better Homes and Gardens article.

Orange Cookies

 

Photo source:  Bake or Break

"These orange cookies are soft and tender with plenty of fresh orange flavor, thanks to both zest and juice in the dough, and finished with a spooned-on orange icing that sets beautifully on top.  

A combination of butter and cream gives them a rich, bakery-style texture, while a touch of almond extract adds a little extra depth without sealing the spotlight from the citrus."  Comment from Bake or Break

Citrus pastries are among my favorites.  These orange cookies sound delicious and I need to make them.

Click here to go to the Bake or Break recipe page.

Old-Fashioned Cabbage Rolls

 

Photo source:  Southern Living

"Our version of the traditional cabbage rolls borrows most heavily from the Polish style, which is tender cabbage leaves enveloping a savory mixture of meat, pork, and rice. But to make it Southern (because that's what we do), we've spiced up the tomato sauce with a bit of Creole seasoning. We've also added body and flavor to the tomato sauce with the holy trinity, a mixture of bell pepper, onion, and celery."  Comment from Southern Living

Cabbage rolls are one of those meals I have never had and would love to make.  I like the combination of classic and creole.

Click here to go to the Southern Living recipe page.

Crockpot Chili

 

Photo source:  Chelsea's Messy Apron

"This chili isn’t your typical “dump and forget it” crockpot recipe like recipe like most on my blog.  It’s better because it’s slow cooked.

Slow cooking is the first secret to award-winning chili. It blends flavors, tenderizes beans and veggies, and makes the meat juicy and tender.

The second secret is browning first. Sautéing the veggies and browning the beef before adding them to the crockpot adds layers of flavor."  Comment from Chelsea's Messy Apron

Everything about this recipe gets my attention.  Slow cooking is becoming one of my favorite ways of cooking, I love the ingredients and I'm currently in search of a good chili recipe.  I'll let you know when I find it, but this is the first one to get my attention.

Click here to go to the Chelsea's Messy Apron recipe page.

Sesame Chicken with Broccoli

 

Photo source:  Mom On Timeout

"This Sesame Chicken with broccoli recipe features tender chicken thighs, crisp broccoli, and fragrant garlic and ginger, all tossed in a savory sesame stir fry sauce with a hint of sweetness. Quick, flavorful, and satisfying, it’s the perfect dish for a busy weeknight or when you’re craving takeout at home – no delivery required!"  Comment from Mom On Timeout

That chicken looks delicious!  Love broccoli and rice with the addition of sesame seeds.

Click here to go to the Mom On Timeout recipe page.