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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
Smoked Salmon Scrambled Eggs
This Smoked Salmon with Scrambled Eggs is an easy, crowd-pleasing, egg recipe for a brunch. Great for Easter Brunch, Mother’s day breakfast, Father’s day breakfast, or really any breakfast that you want something just a little bit better. Smoked Salmon with Scrambled Eggs This Smoked Salmon with Scrambled Eggs recipe has something for everyone. A hearty and filling breakfast scramble, it is also ultra-simple too. What do you need to make smoked…
Traeger Spinach Artichoke Dip
We have a few holiday traditions at our house that we NEVER skip, and Traeger Spinach Artichoke Dip is one of them. But guess what? You can make this rich, creamy appetizer any time of the year! And you absolutely should.…
Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
There is nothing better than a delicious home-cooked breakfast on the weekend. So this weekend, why not impress your family with this Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict! Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict With smooth and velvety poached eggs, homemade rich and creamy…
Strawberry Lemon Drop
Do you need a bright, beautiful, refreshing drink this summer? The perfect summer drink is my Strawberry Lemon Drop! It’s a deliciously fruity spin on a traditional lemon drop martini. It’s just the thing to whip up and relax in the…
Classic Margarita Recipe
On the rocks or blended, there are many ways to serve a Classic Margarita! Who doesn’t love a cold refreshing homemade margarita on a warm summer day? Homemade Margarita Recipe Summer is soon upon us and nothing rings in the…
Garlic Dill Smoked Salmon
Garlic Dill Smoked Salmon is made with fresh-caught Silver (Coho) Salmon, and is smoked over a live wood fire on my Traeger grill. Fresh garlic and dill make this a delicious option for your next charcuterie tray or appetizer table.…
Teriyaki Smoked Salmon
Teriyaki Smoked Salmon is a hot smoked salmon recipe that is brined and then smoked on our Traeger wood-pellet grill. A super flavorful teriyaki sauce is painted on several times during the smoke to infuse the whole piece of meat…
Traeger Brisket Chili
Traeger Brisket Chili is a hearty batch of homemade chili that’s made from leftover Traeger smoked brisket. This meaty chili can be made as mild or as spicy as you’d like, and it comes together in a flash. Traeger Brisket…
Smoked Baked Beans with Brisket
Smoked Baked Beans with Brisket are scratch-made smoked baked beans in their own homemade tangy sauce, with the added bonus of adding cubed brisket into the mix for extra flavor. Smoked Baked Beans with Brisket Using leftover Brisket instead of…
Easy Traeger Chicken Recipes
My easy Traeger Chicken Recipes will have you grilling all year long! From breasts, legs, wings, and quarters, we’ve got it all right here for you! Easy Traeger Chicken Recipes Explore our complete list of Traeger chicken recipes right here…
Easy Seared Sea Scallops
My Seared Scallops recipe look so fancy, but they are one of the easiest things EVER to make. The secret is to just leave them alone. That’s it! Well, there’s a little more to it than that. Read on to…
Traeger Smoked Brisket
Traeger Smoked Brisket is bold and beefy and makes the most out of this tough cut of beef. Serve this up for holidays, Sunday barbecue, or even a week’s (or more) worth of lunches. Traeger Smoked Brisket Smoking your brisket on…
Shortcut Smoked Pulled Pork Recipe
My shortcut smoked pulled pork recipe will give you flavors of your favorite bbq pit pulled pork right at home! Best of all, I share a shortcut to shave off cook time. Shortcut Smoked Pulled Pork Our Traeger and Instant…
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.