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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
Traeger Pork Belly Twists
Our Traeger Pork Belly Twists are such a fun way to serve up delicious, tender pork belly! Fire up your smoker and break out those metal skewers, you need these at your next barbecue, cookout, or football party! Traeger Pork Belly Twists Pork belly is such a versatile piece of meat. Obviously its shining star is bacon, which we all love, but you can do a lot more with pork…
Traeger Smoked Turkey Wings
Fire up the smoker and get those turkey wings in the brine because once you try Smoked Turkey Wings, you’re never going to look at turkey the same way again. Smoked Turkey Wings So, first of all – the brine…
Traeger Hasselback Shepherd’s Pie
Fire up the grill because today we’re making Traeger Hasselback Shepherd’s Pie! This hearty dish is full of ground beef, gravy, and vegetables, and topped with Hasselback potatoes instead of mashed potatoes. It is an excellent twist on a traditional…
Tagliata Di Manzo
Our simple Tagliata Di Manzo recipe is a fancy way of saying Grilled Steak Salad and is the best light weeknight dinner or weekend lunch. This is low-carb, but high flavor, and is a super satisfying meal. It comes together…
Blackstone Steak and Egg Bagel Sandwich
One of my favorite on-the-go breakfasts is a bagel sandwich. This simple Blackstone Steak and Egg Bagel Sandwich is perfect to wrap up in foil and take with you on the road, or to make a big batch of to…
Traeger Spicy Corn Salsa Recipe
This simple Traeger Spicy Corn Salsa Recipe is going to be such a hit at your next gathering! Comes together in about 30 minutes, and you can control the level of spice too. Easy ingredients, simple preparation, and just the…
Banana Waffles
A simple morning breakfast made even more delicious with fresh fruit! This Homemade Banana Pancakes Recipe will be your new breakfast bestie. Serve with whipped cream and toasted coconut for a banana cream pie waffle, or as is with fresh…
Traeger Apple Crisp Cinnamon Roll Cups
Fire up the grill and make your family a treat for breakfast with these Traeger Apple Crisp Cinnamon Roll Cups! This is a simple recipe that uses refrigerated cinnamon rolls, so you won’t have to waste away your entire morning…
Easy White Fish with Wine Sauce
We love cooking with white fish here. Not only is it delicious, but we catch SO MUCH of it that I’m always looking for new ways to use it that go beyond your typically Fried Fish Bites and Lemon Pepper…
Low-Carb Beef and Cabbage Soup
This easy, no-fuss Beef and Cabbage Soup is satisfying, filling, and deliciously (and naturally) low-carb! Filled with tender stew meat, fresh bell peppers, and heaps of cabbage, this slightly spicy soup works great served over some riced cauliflower or all…
How to make A5 Wagyu on the Blackstone
When you spring for something as decadent (and expensive) as true A5 Wagyu, you want to be sure you’re cooking it properly and aren’t going to ruin such a beautiful piece of meat. In this post, I’m going to tell…
Traeger Grilled Turkey Wings
These giant dino wings, also known as Grilled Turkey Wings, are cooked right on the pellet grill after being brined and rubbed with my favorite turkey rub. Then they get hit with our homemade Buffalo sauce (recipe link below) and…
Whole Grilled Salmon in Foil
Salmon season is in full swing here in the Pacific Northwest, and for those special occasions where I manage to get a whole one in the house instead of the big fillets we are used to, we love doing Whole…
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.