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Panther Burger

This is the unofficial burger of the Carolina Panthers. The pecans and peach jam gives this burger a nutty, sweet flavor that is very delicious!

Spicy Beer Burgers

One of the best things about this recipe is it leaves you with left over beer to dispose of, but the best thing is the flavor. These burgers have a strong, beefy flavor that is simply fantastic. Give them a try soon. One piece of advice, adjust the amount of bread crumbs to get the burger firm enough for the grill.

Grilled Chimichurri Stuffed Pork Roast

Chimichurri, if you don't know, is an herb mixture that is very flavorful and perfect on top or inside of almost any kind of meat. In this case, a pork loin roast gets butterflied and rolled up with a great chimichurri, tied tight and slow grilled to perfection. This is a great way to make a family meal.

Basil Butter Smothered Lobster Tails

You probably think you should boil lobsters. Boiling removes flavor, while grilling adds it. So, next time you want to cook up some nice whole lobsters try this grilled lobster recipe.

Lemony Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

This is a simple and delicious way to prepare pulled chicken. Remember to keep an eye on the temperature of the smoker and to add wood chips as needed.

The Ultimate Chili Dog

Start off with a good quality hot dog, preferably beef, and slather it with a delicious, thick, moderately spiced chili. Add chopped onions, shredded sharp cheddar or crumbled cotija cheese for an ultimate hot dog experience.

Carne Asada con Cebollitas

Rick Lopez sent me this great recipe for a quick and easy Carne Asada. This is a large quantity recipe that is great for large gatherings.

Italian Dressing Marinated Steaks

One of the best marinades you can buy is Italian Dressing. The combination of oil and vinegar with the herbs and spices makes it flavorful and a powerful tenderizer. This is one the the best shortcuts to marinating meats.

Seasoned Salt

This is a knock off of the popular Lawry's Seasoned Salt. It is great for any recipe that calls for seasoned salt. The combination of salt, sugar and spices give this a great, natural way to enhance flavors.

Dry Jerk Rub

If you enjoy Caribbean flavors then this is the perfect "Jerk" rub for you. The great mixture of herbs and spices adds a kick to any meat, particularly chicken and pork.

Grilled Cuban-Style Burgers

These flavorful Cuban-style burgers are simple to prepare and are made by combining ground beef with chorizo sausage. It's best if you can get ground chorizo, but if you can only find it in sausage casings then you will need to remove the casings.

Greek Burgers

This is one of my favorite hamburgers. I like to put some feta cheese on the patty a minute or so before I take them off the grill. I suggest topping these great burgers off with thin slices of tomato, cucumbers and white onions.

Prime Rib Rub

This is a great spice rub for a standing rib roast. The combination of the pepper and cinnamon gives this an almost sweet, yet spicy flavor.

Grilled Lemon-Dill Salmon Fillets

Salmon is a delicious, heart healthy fish. Taking it to the grill enhances its flavors and offers a mildly sweet carmelization to the surface of the flesh. Seasoned with dill, lemon juice, and garlic, this grilled salmon recipe is a wonderful addition to summer cookouts, while fast and convenient enough for weeknight meals.

Grilled New Potatoes

This recipe is more of a potato salad, considering all the ingredients that goes into it. These potatoes make a great side dish for steaks or pork chops.

Grilled Tenderloin Barbecue

This is a fantastic way to get pulled pork without a smoker and several hours of cooking time. The pork tenderloin is already pretty tender so it doesn't need to be smoked to get it right.

Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef

This may not be true barbecue, but this low and slow cooked beef is full of flavor and makes delicious barbecue sandwiches.

Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Pulled chicken is faster and easier than pulled pork and just as good. Smoke the chicken, shred the meat, and mix it with a good barbecue sauce. Now you have a delicious sandwich. For additional flavor top these sandwiches with Cole Slaw.

Sweet and Savory Pork Brine

This flavorful brine is perfect for pork, but it also works well on poultry. It has a sweet flavor in addition to all the herbs and spices.

Sweet Mustard Barbecue Sauce

This is a mustard-based barbecue sauce, which might sound strange to a few people, but is actually a delicious Southern barbecue sauce. The combination of mustard and molasses gives barbecued meats a sweet and sour flavor.

Grilled Garlic Mushrooms

This simple portobello mushroom recipe can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or a main dish.

Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

This stuffed, grilled mushroom dish makes an excellent starter or side dish to any meal.

Fruit Kebabs with Chocolate Sauce

A great way to bring dessert out to the grill. The lightly grilled fruits and warm chocolate sauce makes a fantastic dessert for any cookout.

Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb

This leg of lamb recipe from the American Lamb Board is a great way to grill up a leg of lamb without a rotisserie and without having to worry about drying out the lamb before the center gets cooked. Typically a boneless leg of lamb is already butterflied but you want to make sure that it has a uniform thickness so it will cook evenly.

Greek Style Lamb Kabobs with Pita and Tzatziki Sauce

This great lamb recipe from the American Lamb Board makes a fantastic pita sandwich. Keep your kebabs the width of your pita so you can simply slide the skewer off into your sandwich.