Seasonal and Special Events - Recipes and Ideas for those Special Days
Thanksgiving Recipes
Chances are you cook one turkey a year so you've only got one shot at getting it right. There are a lot of ways to cook a turkey so whether you are roasting, grilling, frying, smoking, or putting it on a rotisserie.
Father's Day Recipes
It's the one day a year we set aside to celebrate dear ol' Dad and I promise you he would like nothing better than a great grill meal of some real traditional barbecue (even if he has to cook it himself). These recipes, last years most popular, show that at the top of Dad's list are BBQ Ribs . Of course you might also consider some
Father's Day Recipes
It's the one day a year we set aside to celebrate dear ol' Dad and I promise you he would like nothing better than a great grill meal of some real traditional barbecue (even if he has to cook it himself). These recipes, last years most popular, show that at the top of Dad's list are BBQ Ribs . Of course you might also consider some
Memorial Day Recipes
It's called the unofficial start of summer and this Memorial Day gives you the opportunity to break out the grill or smoker to start the summer right. These recipes were the most popular for Memorial Day last year and they are a great start to your summer barbecue season.
Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Cinco de Mayo is a uniquely Mexican-American holiday that celebrates the long relationship between the United States and Mexico. In recent years it has become an excuse to put together a party and blend each countries flavors. As you can see from my list of the most popular recipes on the 5th of May there is a wide diversity of food b
Valentine's Day Recipes
Most holidays involve making large feasts for many people. Valentine's Day revolves around a small meal for two people. For years I have challenged men to fire up the grill and produce something special for that woman in their lives. I have recommended many dishes that I thought she might like. Well, take a look down this list of last Valentine...
Superbowl Recipes
These 10 recipes are the most popular on my site from last years big game. As you can see chicken wings and true barbecue ranked at the top of the list. While most people will be dishing up bar favorite appetizers you can go the extra yard by dishing up BBQ Ribs, Pulled Pork or Beef Brisket. Barbecue can be kept warm and makes great finger food...
New Year's Recipes
You stay up late to celebrate one second. Chances are you'll get hungry along the way. Preparing a New Year's Eve meal that allows hours of dining joy is the way to go. For this reason you might want to cook up something big, like a prime rib roast or a turkey. You might also head towards some traditional barbecue in the form of brisket, pulled...
Christmas Recipes
For many the big Christmas meal is one of the biggest of the year. These traditions may go back decades or more, but there is always room for new ideas, new recipes, and new methods. So whether you are sticking with ham or turkey, prime rib or goose or trying something different these recipes should give you some ideas.
Tailgating Recipes
There's no wrong way to go tailgating . Getting together with other sports fans, popping open some drinks and cooking up some great food. Is there anything better? These days there are some great portable tailgating grills that will let you cook everything from
Labor Day Recipes
As the kids head back to school and the end of Summer approaches its time to end up the season with one last, big cookout. Try these recipes for your Labor Day Cookout and make it spectacular.
Top 10 July 4th Recipes
As Independence Day rolls around again it is time for the Great American Cookout. This year millions of households will be firing up the grill or smoker to celebrate the birth of the United States.
Top 10 Easter Recipes
Easter is traditionally the beginning of Spring for many people and therefore the first good cookout weekend of the year. This is also a big food weekend filled with ham, lamb, turkey and prime rib, so this is the perfect time to fire up your grill or smoker and make a great meal.
Super Bowl XLI
This is the biggest game of the year. Don't let it slip by with chips and salsa. This is your chance to make a meal fit for a football game worth billions. Grill, Drink and let's play some ball.
Holiday Cookout
Tie up the kitchen this holiday season with festivities, not big, slow cooking dishes. Take your holiday turkey, ham, goose, prime rib or whatever out to the grill or smoker where it will get move than just cooked, it will get flavor.
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is the most misunderstood holiday in the United States but one of increasing popularity. This isn’t just another excuse for a party, but a reason to celebrate the long relationship between two neighbors.
Super Bowl Cookout - Make Game Day, Grill Day
Super Bowl Sunday has become the seventh biggest grilling day of the year in the United States. Don’t rely of bags of chips and bowls of dip to feed your football fans. Fire up the grill and make some dishes that will really please and probably be healthier than the aisles of junk food at the store.
New Year’s Eve - Spend all night celebrating one second
New Year’s Eve presents a unique entertainment problem for the party planner. How do you feed your guests without putting them to sleep before the celebration really begins? The answer? A continuous stream of great appetizers to keep them feed, but not overfeed.
Christmas - Menus and Recipes for the Holidays
Preparing your traditional Holiday Feast out on the grill or in the smoker not only adds great flavor but also frees up your oven and kitchen for other holiday projects. After all a real fire is the traditional way of preparing the perfect holiday dishes. Just ask Dickens.
Barbecue Gifts for Christmas
Finding the right gift for your outdoor cook isn't really all that hard. There are thousands of products out there that would do the trick. I have here a few suggestions that should help get you pointed in the right direction to find the perfect gift.
Halloween Cookout
Since the grill is a great way to cook up some great dishes quick and easy, why not put together some great Halloween treats on the grill and get the kids well feed before the candy starts rolling in.
The Great American Cookout - Throw the Ultimate July 4th Party
Celebrate summer outside by throwing the ultimate cookout. Get great ideas, recipes and information about entertaining in the backyard.
Barbecue Gifts for Dad (or the Outdoor Cook in your Life) - Get Dad something...
A lot of people seem to think it's pretty hard finding the right gift for Dad. Not if he's an outdoor cook. There's always great things to get Dad for the grill, or maybe you want to get him a new grill.
Labor Day Cookout - The last big summer holiday?
The last big summer holiday has become the second biggest barbecue day of the year. Don't let your last chance for a backyard cookout slip by.
Memorial Day Cookout - Start the barbecue season out right
Get started on the grilling season with the best food you can cook. Whether you want true barbecue or just some burgers you should start off on the first traditional cookout day with something great.
Labor Day Cookout
The last big cookout of the year?
Tailgating
The ultimate sport fans party. This traditional gathering has become so popular that some people don't even bother watching the game. If you haven't tailgated then you haven't found the best part of sports.
Summer Cookout 2010
Between Memorial Day and Independence Day is the sweet spot of barbecue. That time of year before the dog days, when the nights come late and cool. This is the perfect time to gather around the grill, fire up dinner, pour yourself a cool drink, and enjoy the summer nights with friends and family. Here's some tips, recipes, and ideas to make the most of your grilling and barbecue events th…