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Traeger Seafood Alfredo

Traeger Seafood Alfredo

Nicole JohnsonAug 30, 20184 min read

Serve up this simply delicious but highly impressive Traeger Seafood Alfredo any night of the week. Traeger grilled shrimp and scallops are served over the top of a big pile of pasta, and all of it covered with a creamy alfredo sauce. Traeger Seafood Alfredo This seafood alfredo recipe will top your favorite restaurant’s alfredo shrimp, and it won’t cost as much if you make your own, and you might even have…

Traeger White Wine Chicken with Mushrooms

Traeger White Wine Chicken and Mushrooms

Nicole JohnsonAug 28, 20185 min read

My Traeger White Wine Chicken and Mushrooms can be cooked on the stovetop, or on your wood-pellet grill in a cast iron pan. Pick your pleasure! I didn’t want to heat up my kitchen and also wanted to enjoy the…

Togarashi Pork Tenderloin

Traeger Togarashi Pork Tenderloin

Nicole JohnsonAug 26, 20185 min read

Serve up this flavor-packed Traeger Togarashi Pork Tenderloin that is made on your Traeger grill. Spiced up with a beautiful blend of Japanese spices, and paired with the wood smoke from your pellet grill. This will give you that tender and…

Coleslaw Recipe Vinegar

Coleslaw Recipe with Vinegar

Nicole JohnsonAug 25, 20182 min read

My easy Coleslaw Recipe with Vinegar is one of my favorite versions of coleslaw, includes NO mayo, and goes well with any barbecue or other coleslaw-friendly meal. Coleslaw Recipe with Vinegar Coleslaw is such a classic side dish to make,…

Traeger Corn on the Cob

Traeger Corn on the Cob

Nicole JohnsonAug 23, 20183 min read

This easy Traeger Corn on the Cob will leave you wondering why you ever cooked corn another way. Make a grill-full of these for your next cookout, bbq, or potluck! Traeger Corn on the Cob Recipe One of my favorite…

Honey Balsamic Traeger Grilled Chicken Legs

Honey Balsamic Traeger Grilled Chicken Legs

Nicole JohnsonAug 21, 20184 min read

Try my Honey Balsamic Traeger Grilled Chicken Legs and prepare to love them. With the right amount of sweet from the honey and tang from the vinegar, these are bursting with flavor! Cooking them on the Traeger just adds a whole new…

Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

Nicole JohnsonAug 19, 20184 min read

Skip the store-bought pasta salads and whip up this homemade Greek pasta salad in no time flat. Colorful, vibrant, packed full of rich flavors, and a homemade Greek dressing that will blow you away. Greek Pasta Salad Recipe You will never…

Traeger Grilled Pork Ribs

Traeger Smoked Pork Ribs

Nicole JohnsonAug 18, 20185 min read

My Traeger Smoked Pork Ribs are currently #1 on my favorite grill recipes list. These aren’t quick, but they ARE easy. Pork ribs are seasoned with a dry rub, slow-smoked for 5 hours, coated with dark brown sugar and cooked…

Smoked BBQ Beef Sandwich

Traeger Smoked and Pulled Beef

Nicole JohnsonAug 16, 20184 min read

My Traeger Smoked and Pulled Beef is BBQ Beef, but like on overdrive. This starts out on your wood-fired grill or smoker and smokes on low heat for 6 hours, and then gets beer braised in a dutch oven on…

Traeger Smoked Salmon

Traeger Smoked Salmon

Nicole JohnsonAug 14, 20186 min read

This recipe for Traeger Smoked Salmon is so simple, but it transforms your catch into something so delicious you’re going to wonder why you haven’t been smoking your own salmon your whole life. Traeger Smoked Salmon Recipe This easy Traeger…

Traeger Grilled Shrimp Scampi

Traeger Grilled Shrimp Scampi

Nicole JohnsonAug 12, 20184 min read

This Grilled Shrimp Scampi is cooked on a Traeger grill to give you that smoked shrimp scampi flavor. A buttery sauce, hint of lemon and garlic flavor this shrimp better than any you can get at a restaurant. Traeger Grilled…

Traeger Grilled Scallops

Traeger Grilled Scallops

Nicole JohnsonAug 11, 20183 min read

Traeger Grilled Scallops take on just a touch of smoke in this easy pellet grill recipe and are served scampi-style. Perfect on top of a pile of pasta, or all on their own. Traeger Grilled Scallop Scampi If you are…

Traeger Green Chicken Enchiladas

Traeger Smoked Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

Nicole JohnsonAug 9, 20183 min read

Traeger Smoked Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas are one of the best homemade enchiladas that I’ve ever eaten. Who knew that grilled enchiladas could be this easy AND delicious? Traeger Smoked Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas Our easy smoked enchiladas use pellet…

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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.