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Latest Posts
Bison Bolognese
My spicy Bison Bolognese is one of my favorite kinds of spaghetti sauce and is one of our family favorites. You can use ground beef if you prefer, or almost any type of ground wild game like venison, elk, or even ground moose. Bison Bolognese Recipe When you are craving a hearty bowl of pasta that your whole family will love, look no further than this bison bolognese. This hearty…
Cosmopolitan Cocktail
The Cosmopolitan may have been made famous by a certain HBO series back in the day, it is still a refreshing option if you are in a martini kind of mood. An easy sipper for a hot summer evening, if…
Million Dollar BLT
My Million Dollar BLT is extra easy to make, and there’s a secret trick that will have even those of you who have never been fans of BLTs going back for seconds. Read on to see what all the fuss…
Traeger Smoked Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Our bacon-wrapped Stuffed Pork Tenderloin has a bacon weave and is filled with spinach, smoked cheddar cheese, and provolone. Once it is stuffed, we wrap the bacon around the whole pork tenderloin and toss it on the Traeger. Traeger Stuffed…
One-Pot Parmesan Noodles with Asparagus
One-Pot Parmesan Noodles with Asparagus is the easiest and creamiest one-pot pasta I have made. You only need one pot for the entire process of cooking for these parmesan noodles with asparagus. Serve as a side dish or eat as…
Pan Seared Lingcod Recipe
This Pan Seared Lingcod is lightly seasoned and then pan-seared and served with a squeeze of lemon. Serve with some sides and there you have a great meal that cooks up in minutes but presents like a restaurant-quality masterpiece! Perfect…
Traeger Pork Recipes
My delicious Traeger Pork Recipes will have you firing up that wood-pellet grill and getting that pig on the barbecue stat! From double-smoked ham to pork tenderloin and classic pulled pork, there’s something for everyone here! Traeger Pork Recipes This…
Frozen Mudslide Recipe
This Mudslide Recipe is made with Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua, ice and cream, then blended together and served as a frozen drink. What a refreshing, yet rich and creamy cocktail that tastes similar to a milkshake. Frozen Mudslide Recipe If…
Blueberry Pancakes
Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes Mmmmmmm! Who doesn’t love blueberries and pancakes, and put them together, WOW. Simple yet fantastic breakfast that is a diner classic. Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes For these delicious Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes, I start with my Buttermilk Pancakes, add gads…
Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction
This savory Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction recipe absolutely floored me with its deep, complex flavor. And it’s so versatile! This simple tomato and mozzarella salad is swanky enough to serve as an appetizer at an upscale dinner party and…
Shrimp Yakisoba
This Shrimp Yakisoba is a simple yet absolutely delicious stir fry, with Yakisoba noodles, shrimp, asparagus, and mushrooms and served with a chili-garlic sauce. Shrimp Yakisoba Recipe If you’re looking for something quick that will satisfy your hungry family and…
20+ Easy Side Dishes
Simple and Easy Side Dishes from our table to yours! You’ll find the perfect accompaniment for any main dish when you scroll these all of these amazing recipes. Easy Side Dish Recipes Whether you are looking for a simple pasta,…
Pickled Red Onions
Pickled Red Onions are crisp, tangy, and ridiculously easy to make. Seriously, they are so quick to put together, it’s kind of unbelievable. They’re also a gorgeous deep pink color. Once you try them you’ll want to add them to…
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.