Skip to Content

Welcome to Or Whatever You Do!

Our site hosts one of the biggest collections of home-cooked, family-tested recipes on the net, with thousands of options to choose from! We feature recipes for the pellet grill, gas griddle, and all outdoor cooking methods, but you’ll also find lots of side dishes, drinks, desserts, Instant Pot recipes, and much much more.

Click for Traeger Recipes
Blackstone Recipes
Click for Main Dish Recipes
Click for our Recipe Collections

Delicious Home-Cooked Recipes for the Grill, Griddle, Stove, Oven, and more!

You’ve reached the go-to spot on the internet for home-cooked foods, Traeger Pellet Grill recipes, Blackstone Griddle recipes, and everything in between. We share the food we actually eat and the products that have made our lives easier while trying to keep up with a busy family of 9!
You can find out more on our About Us page!

Click for side dish recipes
Click for dessert recipes
Click for cocktail recipes
Click for appetizer recipes

Get 24 Incredible Traeger Recipes here!

Looking for something?

Check out our Recipe Index! You can filter by ingredients or by cooking method to find the recipe that is perfect for you.

Favorite Recipes for the Holidays

Whether it is Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, 4th of July, or another holiday you like to get together with loved ones and celebrate, we’ve got your menu covered!

Don’t want turkey? We’ve got great Rib Roast, Ham, and Filet Mignon too.

Latest Posts

Bang Bang Sauce

Bang Bang Sauce

Nicole JohnsonMar 28, 20244 min read

Our easy homemade Bang Bang Sauce recipe is a versatile and flavorful condiment that has gained popularity for its perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and savory elements. Made primarily from mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and hot honey, this sauce delivers multi-dimensional flavors that can make even the most boring meal fun. Whether used as a dip, a dressing, or a sauce to drizzle over seafood, chicken, or vegetables, Bang…

Traeger Roasted Red Peppers

Traeger Roasted Red Peppers

Nicole JohnsonMar 27, 20245 min read

Traeger Roasted Red Peppers are a versatile ingredient that can be used in so many different dishes. Cooking them on a pellet grill adds a smoky depth that’s hard to achieve with other roasting methods. This straightforward recipe requires just…

Traeger Brown Sugar Pork Chops

Traeger Brown Sugar Pork Chops

Nicole JohnsonMar 26, 20245 min read

Traeger Brown Sugar Pork Chops present an irresistible combination of savory, sweet, and smoky flavors, all in one dish. Made with bone-in pork chops, seasoned and perfectly grilled, then coated in a rich brown sugar sauce, this recipe offers a…

Spicy Chorizo Jalapeño Poppers

Spicy Chorizo Jalapeño Poppers

Nicole JohnsonMar 25, 20245 min read

The Spicy Chorizo Jalapeño Poppers recipe is a perfect blend of flavors and textures that is such a fun twist on traditional poppers! This dish combines the heat of jalapeño peppers with the rich, savory taste of chorizo, all wrapped…

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Nicole JohnsonMar 24, 20245 min read

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings are a quick, delicious way to enjoy a favorite appetizer or main dish without the hassle of deep frying. Utilizing an air fryer not only makes the cooking process cleaner and quicker, but it also…

Smoked Spare Ribs

Smoked Spare Ribs

Nicole JohnsonMar 21, 20245 min read

Our tender, delicious Smoked Spare Ribs are an American BBQ favorite. This recipe uses a simple yet bold mix of ingredients to achieve a perfect balance between smokiness, sweetness, and tender meat. The use of a homemade rib rub and…

Rib Rub

Rib Rub Recipe

Nicole JohnsonMar 20, 20245 min read

Creating a homemade rib rub is an easy way to bring your barbecue dishes up a notch, ensuring a delicious, flavor-packed bark on your ribs every single time. This particular Rib Rub Recipe combines garlic, paprika, brown sugar, salt, onion…

Vinegar Barbecue Sauce

Vinegar BBQ Sauce

Nicole JohnsonMar 19, 20245 min read

Our Vinegar BBQ Sauce is a tangy, slightly sweet, and savory condiment that’s essential for enhancing many grilled dishes. This sauce combines the acidic bite of apple cider vinegar with the richness of brown sugar, the tanginess of ketchup and…

Smoked Red Pepper Hummus

Smoked Red Pepper Hummus

Nicole JohnsonMar 15, 20245 min read

Today we’re making Traeger Smoked Red Pepper Hummus. This recipe not only brings a homemade touch to your kitchen but infuses the hummus with a unique, smoky flavor that stands out from the traditional store-bought versions. By roasting the chickpeas…

Korean Grilled Chicken Wings

Korean Grilled Chicken Wings

Nicole JohnsonMar 14, 20245 min read

Prepare yourself for the sizzling, spicy, and utterly irresistible flavors from our Korean Grilled Chicken Wings. Perfect for any occasion, these wings are a mouthwatering masterpiece that combines the unique flavors of Korean cuisine with the incredible flavors you get…

Spanish Rice

Spanish Rice

Nicole JohnsonMar 13, 20243 min read

Our homemade Spanish Rice Recipe is simple to throw together and makes an amazing side dish next to your next taco, burrito, enchilada, or fajitas night! Comes together in under a half an house, and uses ingredients that you probably…

Korean Chicken Wing Sauce

Korean Chicken Wing Sauce

Nicole JohnsonMar 12, 20245 min read

This recipe isn’t traditionally Korean. You aren’t likely to find it on the menu of your local Korean restaurant, and no one likely grew up eating wings like this. But we fell in love with Korean cuisine back in the…

Smash Mandu Dumplings

Smash Dumplings

Nicole JohnsonMar 11, 20246 min read

These Smash Dumplings are made in the style of the Korean Mandu, with all of the flavors that you want with traditional pot stickers or dumplings but none of the work folding and pleating a whole pile of wrappers. Just…

Load More
Nicole Johnson

Nicole Johnson, a self-taught expert in grilling and outdoor cooking, launched Or Whatever You Do in 2010. Her blog, renowned for its comprehensive and creative outdoor cooking recipes, has garnered a vast audience of millions. Nicole's hands-on experience and passion for grilling shine through her work. Her husband, Jeremiah Johnson, also plays a pivotal role in recipe development, adding his culinary flair to the mix. Together, they form a dynamic duo, offering a rich and varied outdoor cooking experience to their followers.