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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 Pulled Lamb Gyro Sandwich
Do you love gyros but also really dig pulled pork sandwiches? Marry the two and make our Traeger Pulled Lamb Gyro Sandwich! This sandwich features a tzatziki coleslaw that’s going to blow your mind. Traeger Gyro Sandwich with Tzatziki Coleslaw I’m mildly obsessed with pulled lamb. I love the big bold flavors of gyro, but I don’t love the texture of the ground gyro meatloaf that traditionally is used to…
Traeger Smoked No-Wrap Pork Ribs
Our simple Traeger Smoked No-Wrap Pork Ribs might be the easiest ribs you ever make. Seasoned, smoked, and spritzed, you’re going to get a nice bite on these with big smokey flavor. No wrapping required! There are also instructions for…
Homemade Guacamole Recipe
This Homemade Guacamole Recipe features all of the traditional guacamole flavors, with an extra boost from one of our favorite seasoning blends. If you still buy store-made guacamole, try this! Making your own is so much better! Homemade Guacamole Dip…
25 Easy Taco Recipes
It doesn’t have to be Tuesday to enjoy taco night! Change it up and pick one of the easy and delicious recipes from my collection and eat tacos every night! Simple, delicious recipes for Taco night Taco night is a…
Traeger Gyro with Pulled Lamb
Bit bold Gyro flavor meets a boneless leg of lamb for our savory, tender, Traeger Gyro with Pulled Lamb! This one is easy to make, requires mostly passive cooking, and is going to be the new favorite of all the…
Smoked Beef Shank – Thor’s Hammer
This Smoked Beef Shank was not only massive, it was massively delicious. Also known as Thor’s Hammer, or Mjollnir (pronounced Me-yol-neer), it takes a lot of time and care to get this giant beef shin to transform into the tender,…
40 Things You Can Do With Smoked Chicken
Smoked Chicken is easy to prepare and has many uses. It’s also very affordable. These recipes featuring smoked chicken will give you dinner ideas for as long as you want them! Smoke a big chicken every week, and choose a…
Smoked Onion Jam Recipe
If you love a good charcuterie board, you’re going to need to pay attention to this Smoked Onion Jam Recipe. It is perfect for your next potluck, cookout, or bbq, and is perfect in many different recipes. Traeger Smoked Onion…
Traeger Steak and Potato French Onion Casserole
This simple dump-and-go Traeger Steak and Potato French Onion Casserole is a “stick to your ribs” meat and potatoes main dish that takes minutes to throw together, and can feed an army-sized family. Buy some thinly sliced steak from your…
Smoked Goat Cheese Stuffed Mini Bell Pepper Poppers
I have a slight obsession with goat cheese these days, and in particular this smoked goat cheese is one of the best things to ever come off of my pellet grill. For our Smoked Goat Cheese Stuffed Mini Bell Pepper…
Easy Memorial Day Grilling Recipes
Want to be able to enjoy Memorial Day weekend with the rest of your friends and family, and not be tethered to the kitchen? Check out these easy Memorial Day Grilling Recipes so you can have some fun in the…
Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Bites
Try our Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Bites the next time you need some easy, delicious bite-sized appetizers for a cookout, party, or potluck! Traeger Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Bites Sometimes the simplest things really are the best. That definitely holds true with these…
Smoked Buffalo Cream Cheese
The Smoked Cream Cheese bus continues to roll on, this time with a spicy Smoked Buffalo Cream Cheese! This is a simple recipe that is a snap to throw together and is going to have all the buffalo wing fans…
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.