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.
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!
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All-Time Favorites
These are the go-to recipes that we (and our readers) LOVE. If you are new here, this is the perfect place to start!
Get 24 Incredible Traeger Recipes here!
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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
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 and Crock Pot, you are sure to find a delicious carrot recipe regardless of how much oven space you have left while preparing a feast! Roasted Brown Butter Carrots Roasted…
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…
34 High Protein Breakfast Recipes
If you want to start your day off right with a high protein breakfast, we have got a wide variety of flavorful and delicious recipes you need to try! From easy meal prep options to hearty egg bakes and sandwiches,…
Traeger Chicken Caesar Salad
Discover the biggest upgrade to salad that you’ve ever had, our homemade marinated Traeger Chicken Caesar Salad. This is a perfect blend of tender, grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, savory Parmesan cheese, and crunchy croutons, all tossed in a homemade…
Traeger Hummus
Our new Traeger Hummus Recipe incorporates the rich, smoky flavors of the grill to transform it into something really extraordinary. Smoked hummus is a perfect example of this. By roasting garbanzo beans on a pellet grill, we infuse a classic…
15 Ways to Enjoy Lasagna
If you love the robust flavors of lasagna and are looking for new ways to enjoy the delicious combination of pasta, meat sauce and creamy cheese, we have some amazing recipes for you. From time saving recipes like soups and…
Over The Top Spaghetti
We’ve taken the “over the top trend” to brand new levels this time with this Smoked Over The Top Spaghetti Recipe! Our homemade bolognese sauce gets the Traeger treatment and a little wood-fired flavor courtesy of our pellet grill with…
Korean Japchae Recipe
Let me introduce you to one of my all-time favorite meals, ever, Japchae. Also known as Chapchae, Jabchae, Chapche, and Japche, depending on what part of the world you are in, this Korean staple recipe was my first introduction to…
What’s for lunch?
Lunch doesn’t always have to be take-out, leftovers, or boring sandwiches! We’ve got the best soups, salads, and sandwiches around and they make a perfect lunch for you to make at home! Lunch is one of my favorite meals, but…
21 Peanut Butter Chocolate Desserts
Peanut butter and chocolate are a classic flavor combination that go together amazingly well. If you can’t get enough of this spectacular pairing, we have got 21 amazing dessert recipes you’ve got to try. From banana bread and cookies to…
25 Meatless Dinner Recipes
If you are looking for a meatless dinner idea that is hearty and will fill your family up, we’ve got you covered! From cheesy rice and bean casseroles to soups and pizzas, there is sure to be something that will…
27 Fish Recipes For Lent
Welcome to our Lenten journey through flavors of the sea. With 29 carefully selected fish recipes, we invite you to explore a diverse palette of tastes. From the bold Blackstone Seared Bluefin Tuna with Togarashi to the comforting simplicity of…
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.