In Partnership with Safeway There’s no denying that the pandemic going on is going to change the way we celebrate holidays this year. With less travel and smaller gatherings, I wanted to get creative about how we can share a holiday meal together without actually being in the same room together. Rather than having 20-30Continue reading “Holiday Sides: perfect to share from afar”
Category Archives: Sides
Planning Ahead for the Holidays: Green Bean Casserole
Here in Colorado the weather has started changing, and we’ve gotten our first couple snow storms. It’s a welcome change from the heat of the summer, but it also makes me start thinking more about holiday meals that we can cook on the grill. It seems crazy, but we totally love cooking everything, year-round, onContinue reading “Planning Ahead for the Holidays: Green Bean Casserole”
Cajun Seasoned Shrimp with Sheet Pan Veggies
Whenever a simple, light but fresh meal is just what you need, find a boring favorite and cook it outside. I live to cook anything (from bread to dessert to more traditional BBQ) in my Traeger grill. Trying a new take on an old favorite dish is one of my time-tested ways to beat mealtimeContinue reading “Cajun Seasoned Shrimp with Sheet Pan Veggies”
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Miso Caramel & Parmesan
Ingredients: 1 pound Shishito peppers Olive oil Sea Salt 1/4 C Light miso paste 1/4 C Soy sauce 2 T Sesame oil 1/4 C Brown sugar Dash of Fish sauce Parmesan cheese Tools: Flat pan or BBQ grill basket Small heavy saucepan Whisk Grill tongs A hot grill (charcoal is preferable) with direct heat/flames Directions: Continue reading “Blistered Shishito Peppers with Miso Caramel & Parmesan”
Homemade Cheese Sauce
One of our go-to side dishes is homemade macaroni & cheese. People love it, it can be made ahead and then kept hot or reheated when the BBQ cook is done. When you’re cooking something like brisket, this is important because the food is done when it’s done. This homemade cheese sauce can be usedContinue reading “Homemade Cheese Sauce”
Sausage and Herb Stuffing
· 4 stalks of celery, diced small · 4 carrots, diced small · 1 large white onion, diced small · Herb-forward seasoning or rub (I used my Garlic Junky from Spiceology) · ½ stick unsalted butter · ½ lb uncooked pork sausage · 1 loaf French bread, torn into small pieces · ½ a packageContinue reading “Sausage and Herb Stuffing”
Big Game Snacks
Super Bowl weekend is upon us! It’s one of America’s biggest grilling days, and I love to have the opportunity to cook a bunch of fun, tasty snacks and have friends over to enjoy the big game. Here are four easy and delicious recipes that are perfect for the big game or any big gatheringContinue reading “Big Game Snacks”
