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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.
Delicious Home-Cooked Recipes for the Grill, Griddle, Stove, Oven, and more!
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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
12 Ground Sausage Recipes
Sausage adds so much amazing flavor to just about any dish. Pairing it with the right ingredients can take it to the next level. From pasta and rice dishes to soups and egg dishes, we have got some amazing meals using ground sausage you’ve got to try! 30 Minute Sausage Stuffed Pepper Skillet 30 Minute Sausage Stuffed Pepper Skillet. Photo credit: The Creative Bite. A quick and easy skillet meal…
Vinegar BBQ Sauce
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
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
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
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…
24 Delicious Cheesecake Recipes
If you want to serve rich and silky cheesecake for your Easter dinner, we have 20 amazing recipes to choose from. Whether you enjoy a classic New York Style cheesecake or a quick and simple No-Bake cheesecake, there are a…
Korean Chicken Wing Sauce
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 Dumplings
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…
Honey BBQ Sauce
This incredible Honey BBQ Sauce Recipe will make you skip that trip to the store and make this sweet and tangy barbecue staple right at home! Staple ingredients, easy prep, and this sauce goes so well on everything you would…
Traeger Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato
Discover the ultimate comfort food fusion with this Traeger Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potato recipe. Combining the smoky flavor of grilled Russet potatoes with the rich, savory filling of a traditional shepherd’s pie, this dish is a perfect weeknight meal or…
18 Ways to Prepare Carrots
If you are looking for a unique way to serve carrots at your holiday meal, we have got you covered! From classic roasted carrots in brown butter or hot honey to carrots made in your smoker, Air Fryer, Instant Pot…
Chicken Alfredo Bake
Our delicious Chicken Alfredo Bake is homemade, full of delicious Traeger Grilled Chicken, tender broccoli, and our ultimate Homemade Alfredo Sauce. This is such a nice change from your typical pasta dish, and is totally kid-friendly. It is also something…
Traeger Garlic Bread Sticks
Our Traeger Garlic Bread Sticks are so soft, garlicky, and the perfect way to enjoy fresh homemade bread at home! These get that incredible pizzeria-like texture by grilling them on our pellet grill, but you can bake them in the…
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.