Gourmet Mac & Cheese on the Grill!

Did you know gourmet macaroni and cheese can be made on the grill?

Yes you read that right,we are going to show you how to make everyone's favorite pasta on the grill! Making gourmet mac & cheese on the grill is pretty similar to making it in your kitchen. You will still need a large pot, saucepan, whisk, and measuring cups and spoons. As well as all of the standard ingredients as listed below.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound macaroni noodles
• 6 cups of your favorite shredded cheeses
• A stick of butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• Milk
• Salt 
• Ground Black Pepper
• Garlic Powder
• Breadcrumbs

Directions:

The following part can be done on either the stove or the grill.  As well as a side burner if your BBQ has one. If done on the grill preheat the grill to 350 degrees fahrenheit.

Once the grill is preheated fill your pot with water and bring it to a boil.  Once boiling your macaroni noodles in the pot and cook until they are "Al Dente". Once cooked to this consistency drain the pot and set the noodles to the side for the time being. 

Set the grill to medium burn. Then using a large sauce pan melt 1 whole stick of butter.  Once melted whisk in your flour to thicken then add 2 cups of milk. Now begin adding your cheese 1 cup at a time being sure to thoroughly whisk each in before the next. If the sauce becomes to thick add more milk. 

Once all cheeses are blended together mix in the noodles as well as a 1/2 a teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black paper. Once everything is thoroughly mixed transfer your mac and cheese to a cast iron casserole dish.  Sprinkle the top with breadcrumbs and garlic powder, then place on the grill (lid closed) for 12 minutes.  Check half way through to make sure it does not burn. Once done take it off the grill and let it stand for a few minutes before serving.

To add some extra flavor to your macaroni and cheese mix in some grilled peppers, bacon and/or chicken! 

Grilling Lobster!

Lobster is considered to be one of the cornerstones of fine dining, but did you know you can make this delicacy at home on your grill?!

Typically it is just lobster tail that you make on the grill but you can make whole lobsters too, so long as you kill them before putting them on the grill.  Since killing your dinner can be a buzz kill (no pun intended) for some it is usually easier just get lobster tails.

Your lobster tails should be right around 7 ounces in weight.  Be sure to thaw them before grilling! As you are waiting for the tails to thaw, mix 1 stick of butter, 2 tbsp of chives, 1 tbsp of tarragon, a clove of minced garlic, and hot sauce together in a small bowl and set it aside for later.

After the lobster tails have thawed use kitchen shears to cut the bottom of the lobster shell almost the entire length of the tail, exposing the meat. Then take a knife and cut the meat along the same path as you cut the shell making sure not to slice all the way through the lobster. Gently pull open the lobster like a book.  Do not rip the two halves apart!

Preheat your grill to medium heat, then brush the lobsters meat with olive oil and salt to add flavor.  Place meat side down over direct medium heat on the grill for about 5 to 7 minutes.  The shell should become a bright red color.  Flip the lobster over and spoon a large tbsp of the butter mixture you made on top of your lobster meat.  Continue to grill for another 5 minutes or until the internal heat reaches 135 degrees fahrenheit. Take off the grill and serve with your remaining butter mix and lemons.

Yup it's that easy! You can also use this same process for grilling whole lobsters. Now get out there and enjoy some grilled lobster!


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How to Grill Your Pizza!

Say goodbye to baking your pizza in the oven! 

Try the fun, creative and delicious option of cooking your pizza on the grill instead! It is a lot easier to do then you think. Not only that but grilling your pizza will give it that authentic old school pizza look and delectable taste! This is because the best pizza is typically made in brick pizza ovens that reach temperatures your kitchen oven can't match but that your grill can.  Now the key to being successful at grilling your pizza is making sure you're organized prior to it.  You will need to have your ingredients and equipment ready at a moment's notice... You don't want to leave your pizza burning on the grill as you rummage through cabinets looking for a spatula. Once you organized You can begin the grilling process.

Below is everything you need to know to grill your pizza.

Equipment:

• Grill (gas or charcoal)
• Rolling Pin
• Pizza Tray
• Grill Tongs
• Basting Brush

Ingredients:

• 1 ball of pizza dough (about a pound)
• 1 cup of pizza sauce
• Enough cheese to cover the pizza (typically about 2 cups) 
• Olive oil (this can be substituted for coconut oil if you choose)
• Toppings of your choice (ie: meat and veggie)

Instructions:

1. Preheat grill on high till it reaches 550-600 degrees fahrenheit.
2. Roll out dough into a thin circle using your rolling pin.
3. Brush one side of the dough with olive oil then lay that side down on your grill grates.
4. Brush the top of the dough with olive oil and let the dough cook for about 3 minutes with grill uncovered.
5. Lift the dough occasionally using your tongs to check its progress. Grill marks are what you want but the dough should not be burnt or flaky.
6. After the 3 minutes are up gently flip the dough over so that the uncooked side is now on the grates.
7. Quickly top your pizza. Spread the pizza sauce in a thin layer over the dough. Then top the dough with your cheese and other toppings of your choice. Do not overload the pizza or it will not cook right!
8. Cover the grill and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.  Keep an eye on the pizza to make sure that it does not get burnt.  If you think you smell it burning lower the heat.
9. After the 3 to 5 minutes uncover the grill and place the pizza on a pizza tray to cool. The crust should be a golden brown and the cheese should be completely melted.
10. Once cooled cut it into slices and ENJOY!

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Grill Your Thanksgiving Turkey!

Throw your turkey on the grill this Thanksgiving!

Ever wonder how you could make Thanksgiving even better? Well the answer is grilling, that's how! Rather than putting your turkey in the oven this put it on the grill, after all ovens are really just for pies and sides.  

Grilling your turkey is incredibly easy to do. Just follow the directions below and you will be on your way to an EPIC Thanksgiving feast!

Ingredients:

• 12 lbs Whole Turkey (Make sure it has been thawed out)
• 1 Tbsp of Olive Oil
• 1 Tsp of your favorite seasoning (I recommend Italian or lemon pepper)

Get to Grilling:

1. Clean off your grill grates and set the heat to medium-high.
2. Rinse off the turkey.
3. Turn wings back to hold neck skin in place & return legs to tucked position.
4. Brush the turkey lightly with olive oil and then season well.
5. Place the turkey, breast side up, in a large roasting pan.
6. Place the pan on the grill and then close the cover.
7. Grill for 2 to 3 hours or until the inner thigh temps out to 180 degrees fahrenheit.
8. Take off of the grill and let stand for 15 minutes.
9. Set the table, give thanks and then DIG IN AND ENJOY!

A Recipe For Awesomeness: Loaded Baked Potato Volcanoes!

Make your next backyard BBQ an eruption of awesomeness with these Loaded Baked Potato Volcanoes!

Have you ever been eating a baked potato and thought "this is good but I wonder how I could make it awesome?" Well here is your answer, the Loaded Baked Potato Volcano!  This glorious creation is a potato that is wrapped with not one, but two pieces of bacon and is erupting a mixture of cheese, sour cream, and green onion!  Not just that but it's easy to make too, simply follow the recipe below.

Ingredients:

6 Large Red or Russet Potatoes

8 oz of Cream Cheese

3 Cups of Cheddar Cheese

6 tbsp of Sour Cream

1 1/4 cups of Green Onions

12 Slices of Bacon

Supplies:

Tongs

Large Mixing Bowl

Mixing Spoon

Toothpicks

Small metal spoon/melon baller

Tin Foil

Instructions:

1.  Preheat the oven to 400˚F
2.  Wash off potatoes in the sink and poke a couple holes in them so they can vent.
3.  Wrap all the potatoes individually in tin foil and place them in the oven for 20min or until they begin to soften.
4. While they cook, mix together the cream cheese, green onions (saving a little for garnish) and 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese in a large mixing bowl.
5. Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them rest until they are cool enough to touch.
6. After taking off the tin foil cut the ends off the potato so that it can stand up.
7. Using a melon baller or a small spoon, carve out the center of the potato. (Be careful not to make the walls or bottom too thin.)
8. Preheat the grill to about 350˚F
9. Pack each potato completly and epically full of the cheese mixture. 
10. Wrap 2 slices of bacon around the potato and keep them in place with toothpicks.
11. Place potatoes over indirect heat on the grill for 30 minutes with the lid closed.
12. Top the potatoes with the remaining cheddar cheese and cook for another 15 minutes.
13. Using your tongs, take the potatoes off the grill and place on a serving tray/plate.
14. Garnish with a tablespoon of sour cream per potato and some green onions.
15. Serve and enjoy!

That's all there is to it! Try it out and impress everyone at your next BBQ!

Sriracha Glazed Jalapeno Grilled Shrimp

Spice up your summer grilling with our sriracha glazed jalapeno grilled shrimp recipe!

Looking for a new and fun BBQ recipe to try? Our sriracha glazed jalapeno grilled shrimp is a sure fire way to spice up your next backyard BBQ.  Not only is it delicious but it's a breeze to make too! Below is everything you need to know!

What you need.

• A clean BBQ grill
• Grill tongs and basting brush
• 1/4 stick of butter (or margarine) 
• 1 Tbs of minced garlic
• 3-5 Tbs of Sriracha  (depending on how spicy you like it)
• 1 pinch of salt
• Jumbo shrimp (uncooked, peeled & deveined) 
• Thickly sliced jalapeno peppers (one slice per shrimp)

Grilling Directions - 

1. Melt the butter in a microwavable bowl.  Add the sriracha, garlic and salt to the butter and mix well.
2. Preheat the grill as you prepare the shrimp.
3. Place a slice of jalapeno pepper into the slit down the back of each shrimp.  Use a toothpick or skewer to hold it in place if necessary.
4. Lightly dip the shrimp in the glaze and place on the grill.  Turn them as needed.
5. Once each side of the shrimp has begun to cook, brush the rest of the sriracha glaze over your shrimp. Try to cover both sides if possible.
6. Grill until the shrimp's internal temperature is 120 degrees and flesh is pearly and opaque.
7. Take the shrimp off the grill and let them cool for a few minutes.

Once they have had a chance to cool off, it's time to dig in and ENJOY! For extra zest squeeze a lime over the shrimp.

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Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken Taco Recipe!

Enjoy this day with a delicious grill recipe for Tequila Lime Chicken Tacos!  It's easy to make and all you will need are the following ingredients and a little time.

Ingredients-

• 1 cup fresh lime juice
• a 1/2 cup tequila
• a 1/2 cup orange juice
• a 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 and a 1/2 tablespoons of serrano pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• about 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 boneless chicken breast
• 2 cups of pepper jack cheese (this can be substituted for your own favorite cheese)
• sour cream
• 1 large diced heirloom tomato
• 1 large diced red onion 
• 1 bag of flour tortillas 

Preparation-

To start mix together the lime juice, tequila, orange juice, cilantro, serrano pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a large tupperware container. Add and cover the chicken breasts with the marinade mixture.  Put the lid on the tupperware, and let it chill for about an hour in the fridge.  You can use this time to change your air filters... or enjoy a tasty beverage of your choosing!

Preheat your grill to medium heat.  Rub a halved onion along the grates to create a non stick surface for grilling on. Place chicken on the grill, and grill the chicken for about 18 to 20 minutes or until fully cooked.  Be sure to turn the chicken occasionally. About 10 minutes in drizzle the remaining marinade on top of the chicken and then continue to grill until fully cooked.

Take the chicken off the grill and let it sit for about 5 to 8 minutes.  Take each chicken breast, cut them into pieces, and transfer them to a bowl.  Around the same time, layout your tortillas on the grill (your grill should be off now), and close the lid to warm up your tortillas. 

Now it is time to make your tacos! 

Fill your tortilla with a combination of chicken, onion, tomatoes, sour cream, and cheese.  Add some lime juice or hot sauce for a little extra kick.  Then sit back and enjoy your creation!  

HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!

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Healthy Seafood grilling!

Seafood both freshwater and saltwater are a great edition to any barbecue. Fish like salmon, swordfish and trout are low in fat and full of vitamins, iron and protein.  This makes them a healthy alternative to the traditional grill favorites like steak, hamburgers and brats. However, being healthy doesn't have to mean it won't taste as good or even better. Their are several delicious gourmet recipes out there when it comes to fish.  Below I will share two great fish grilling recipes, one for salmon and one for swordfish.  Both of these are two of the healthiest fish to eat.

Grilled Lemon Rosemary Salmon:

Ingredients-

4 6 oz salmon fillets with skin on
4 cloves of minced garlic
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 whole sprigs of rosemary (soaked in water for 30 min)
4 fresh lemon wedges
Fresh ground pepper
Wood grilling planks

Directions-

Mix together the garlic and lemon juice with the olive oil in a bowl. Gently brush a generous amount on to the salmon. Sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired for extra taste. Lay the salmon onto your wood grilling planks.  Lay a few Rosemary sprigs around the salmon on the hot grill and sprinkle the rest on the salmon itself (see picture for reference). Cover the grill and cook salmon for between 10-15 minutes or until flaky. Remove the skin from the salmon and discard it and the rosemary. Garnish salmon with fresh lemon slices and serve.

Lemon Mint Swordfish Steak:

Ingredients-

4 6 oz swordfish steaks
1/2 a cup olive oil

3 tablespoons of chopped fresh mint leaves

3 tablespoons of lemon juice

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

1 minced garlic clove

Salt and pepper

Directions-

Combine the oil, mint, lemon juice, basil, and garlic in a medium bowl and mix together with salt and pepper. Brush the swordfish with 2 tablespoons of the mixture. Preheat the grill on med-heat. Put the sword fish on the grill and cook 3-5 minutes per side. Take the swordfish steaks off the grill and put them on a plate. Drizzle the rest of the olive oil mixture onto the steaks and serve.

Always remember to clean your BBQ grill after cooking!

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Bacon Cheeseburger "Sushi" Roll!

Sometimes you just hear the name of a food and it instantly gets you hungry.  I would say the Bacon Cheeseburger "Sushi" Roll definitely fits that description. Whether you are a bacon lover, carnivore, burger fan, or you just like trying new foods the Bacon Cheeseburger "Sushi" Roll is for you. The best part is, it is incredibly easy to make, and it's sure to impress your friends and family. However, before you dive into cooking, make sure you have all these ingredients and tools ready...

TOOLS:

• Clean BBQ Grill
• Grill Tongs
• Bamboo Sushi Rolling Mat
• Gallon Bag or Saran Wrap

INGREDIENTS: 

• Pack of Bacon
• 1lbs of Ground Beef
• Block of your Favorite Cheese
• Diced Onions
• Slivered Pickles
• Favorite Burger Condiments (ex: Ketchup, Mustard, Siracha)

Now lets get started!

STEP 1- Put your sushi mat inside of a gallon bag or wrap loosely with saran wrap. This will keep the sushi mat itself nice and clean so it can be reused later.

STEP 2- Lay the strips of bacon flat on the covered mat, slightly overlapping one another.

STEP 3- Put a layer of hamburger over the bacon. Be careful not to put it on too thick, just make sure the bacon is all covered.

STEP 4- Put your pickles, onions and cheese in rows on the bottom half of the hamburger.  Make sure to leave some space uncovered on the bottom half to make it easier to roll.

STEP 5- Roll it all together following these steps:

1. Put your thumbs under the bottom half of the mat with the rest of your fingers pulling the cheese, onions and pickles towards you. 
2. Lift up with your thumbs and roll the edge of the hamburger and bacon over the pickles, onion and cheese to cover them making sure it's packed together nice and tight. 
3. Pull the mat off the bacon carefully, and connect the two ends of the mat together.  
4. Gently roll it all together to form it to look like a sushi roll.

STEP 6-  Throw the roll on the grill and cook to your preference (Medium Rare, Medium, Well Done, etc.).

STEP 7- Take it off the grill and let it cool down.  Cut the roll into sections and serve with your favorite condiments (I recommend Sriracha) and ENJOY!!! 

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