The Best "Outside the Box" Recipes You Need to Try on Your Grill or Smoker This Summer

Last Updated on May 24, 2024 by Carne Diem

As the weather warms up and summer approaches, that means for a lot of us it is time to fire up the grill or smoker and start to do a lot more cooking outside. Everyone loves throwing some burgers and dogs on the grill, or slow smoking some perfect and juicy ribs, brisket and pulled pork, but you can use your grill to create so many more culinary masterpieces. There is a whole world of foods perfectly suited for cooking on the grill or in your smokers. From pasta to seafood, we take a look at some of the best and most unique recipes that you need to try on your grill or smoker this summer.

Unique Chicken Recipes to Make on a Grill or Smoker
Outside the Box Grilled and Smoked Pork and Sausage Recipes
Unique Grilled and Smoked Seafood Recipes
Fun and Unique Beef Recipes to Make at your Summer Cookout
Grilled and Smoked Lamb Recipes to make at Your Barbecue
Creative Barbeque Side Dishes and Salads

Unique Chicken Recipes to Make on a Grill or Smoker

Grilled chicken is always a hit with the family. Here is a list of some of the best grilled chicken and smoked chicken recipes that step away from the basic but are sure to be a hit with your family.

Peruvian Roast Game Hens: Pollo a la Brasa

Peruvian Roast Chicken: Pollo a la brasa

There are few things greater in life than a perfectly cooked roast chicken. In the world of roasted yardbirds, few do it better than the Peruvians. These Peruvian Roast Game Hens are juicy, succulent and packed with flavor. The will undoubtedly be a hit with the entire family.

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Nutrition Facts

Peruvian Roast Chicken: Pollo a la brasa

Amount Per Serving

Calories 980 Calories from Fat 585

% Daily Value*

Fat 65g100%

Saturated Fat 18g113%

Polyunsaturated Fat 13g

Monounsaturated Fat 28g

Cholesterol 455mg152%

Sodium 1104mg48%

Potassium 1328mg38%

Carbohydrates 13g4%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 81g162%

Vitamin A 626IU13%

Vitamin C 12mg15%

Calcium 181mg18%

Iron 8mg44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Roasted Peruvian half chickens on a plate with homemade aji verde sauce.

Smoked Chicken Shawarma

This Middle Eastern classic is a fun and delicious meal to make of your smoker. Smoked chicken shawarma is perfect with some smoked hummus or wrapped in a warm pita

Smoked Lebanese Chicken Shawarma

Shawarma is one of the Middle East's greatest culinary exports. This Smoked Lebanese Chicken Shawarma is smoked on a vertical spit on your BBQ grill, but the recipe turns out equally great in your home oven.

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Nutrition Facts

Smoked Lebanese Chicken Shawarma

Amount Per Serving

Calories 592 Calories from Fat 252

% Daily Value*

Fat 28g43%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 4g

Monounsaturated Fat 17g

Cholesterol 144mg48%

Sodium 1049mg46%

Potassium 786mg22%

Carbohydrates 43g14%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 40g80%

Vitamin A 402IU8%

Vitamin C 12mg15%

Calcium 79mg8%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Grilled chicken shawarma in a pita with fries, pickles, garlic sauce and tomato.

Grilled Chicken Tikka Skewers

These Indian spiced chicken skewers are a simple and delicious recipe to grill this summer. Use any leftover grilled chicken tikka to make some British style tikka masala.

Grilled Chicken Tikka Skewers

These Chicken Tikka Skewers consist of tender pieces of boneless chicken breast, marinated in a curry spiced yogurt marinade, then grilled to perfection over your grill or smoker. Hugely popular in the Indian subcontinent, they are sure to become equally as popular in your home as well.

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Nutrition Facts

Grilled Chicken Tikka Skewers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 109mg36%

Sodium 1947mg85%

Potassium 758mg22%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 37g74%

Vitamin A 631IU13%

Vitamin C 11mg13%

Calcium 49mg5%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Tandoori style chicken tikka skewers with lentils and somasas.

Smoked Turkey Roulade: Stuffed Turkey Breast

This smoked turkey recipe is stuffed with garlic, prosciutto, and fresh herbs.

Smoked Herb Stuffed Turkey with Prosciutto

This Smoked Turkey Roulade consists of juicy white meat turkey breast stuffed with fresh herbs, black garlic, and prosciutto. The rolled turkey breast is then smoked to juicy perfection.

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Nutrition Facts

Smoked Herb Stuffed Turkey with Prosciutto

Amount Per Serving

Calories 289 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Trans Fat 0.2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 136mg45%

Sodium 534mg23%

Potassium 578mg17%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Fiber 0.1g0%

Sugar 0.1g0%

Protein 50g100%

Vitamin A 293IU6%

Vitamin C 3mg4%

Calcium 40mg4%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Grilled Chicken Spiedini: Italian Breaded Grilled Chicken

Made popular by Italian restaurants in Kansas City, these Grilled Chicken skewers consist of tender all white meat chicken, marinated in a quick and easy amogio sauce consisting of oil, butter, lemon, herbs and spices. Serve the flavorful chicken on top of your favorite pasta.

Grilled Chicken Spiedini

A Kansas City staple, these Grilled Chicken Spiedini skewers consist of tender all white meat chicken, marinated in a quick and easy amogio sauce consisting of oil, butter, lemon, herbs and spices. The chicken is coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and grilled to juicy perfection.

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Nutrition Facts

Grilled Chicken Spiedini

Amount Per Serving

Calories 545 Calories from Fat 252

% Daily Value*

Fat 28g43%

Saturated Fat 12g75%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 5g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 187mg62%

Sodium 1069mg46%

Potassium 950mg27%

Carbohydrates 16g5%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 54g108%

Vitamin A 778IU16%

Vitamin C 11mg13%

Calcium 163mg16%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Smoked Fried Chicken

Fried chicken on your smoker? Trust us, it works, and it is fantastic. This unique fried chicken recipe is a delicious way to impress your friends with something a little different off of the grill this summer.

Juicy Smoked Fried Chicken

Nothing screams down home cooking like fried chicken. Our Smoked Fried Chicken makes this classic Southern dish even better by adding a subtle smokiness to the chicken. After a trip to the smoker our chicken is tossed into the fryer briefly for a perfectly juicy and tender chicken with great crispy fried outside that you would expect with a great piece of fried chicken.

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Nutrition Facts

Juicy Smoked Fried Chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2294 Calories from Fat 1395

% Daily Value*

Fat 155g238%

Saturated Fat 45g281%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 33g

Monounsaturated Fat 64g

Cholesterol 766mg255%

Sodium 2692mg117%

Potassium 2033mg58%

Carbohydrates 20g7%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 193g386%

Vitamin A 1626IU33%

Vitamin C 21mg25%

Calcium 186mg19%

Iron 11mg61%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Juicy smoked fried chicken legs with a golden crispy skin.

Grilled Souvlaki: Greek Grilled Chicken Skewers

These Green chicken skewers are a easy and delicious recipe to make on your BBQ grill. Mint, oregano, yogurt, and red wine vinegar come together to make this a grilled treat that even the kids will love. Serve it up with some homemade Tzatziki sauce for a perfect summer meal.

Grilled Greek Chicken Souvlaki

This staple Greek street food is a breeze to make. Marinated chicken breasts are seasoned with Greek herbs and seasoning before being grilled to juicy perfection.

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Nutrition Facts

Grilled Greek Chicken Souvlaki

Amount Per Serving

Calories 365 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 9g

Cholesterol 146mg49%

Sodium 558mg24%

Potassium 879mg25%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 49g98%

Vitamin A 87IU2%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 42mg4%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Grilled Greek Chicken Skewers on a plate.

Grilled Shish Taouk: Lebanese Chicken Kebab

Mild yet packed with flavor from the Middle Eastern inspired marinade, these grilled chicken kebabs are a simple recipe to grill. Serve the grilled chicken skewers with some spicy shatta sauce or your favorite sides.

Grilled Lebanese Shish Taouk

These Lebanese Grilled Chicken Kebabs are a quick and easy Middle Eastern dish to make on your grill. Tender cubed chicken is marinated in a flavorful yogurt-based marinade, before being skewered and grilled to juicy perfection.

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Nutrition Facts

Grilled Lebanese Shish Taouk

Amount Per Serving

Calories 645 Calories from Fat 468

% Daily Value*

Fat 52g80%

Saturated Fat 13g81%

Trans Fat 0.2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 9g

Monounsaturated Fat 26g

Cholesterol 226mg75%

Sodium 803mg35%

Potassium 585mg17%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 0.5g2%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 38g76%

Vitamin A 317IU6%

Vitamin C 9mg11%

Calcium 66mg7%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Grilled shish tawook kebabs served with flatbread, lettuce, and tomato.

Outside the Box Grilled and Smoked Pork and Sausage Recipes

Smoked Lasagna

Everyone loves lasagna but making this Italian dish on your smoker takes it to the next level. This smoked lasagna was generations in the making. It has transcended from a Christmas meal tradition to a spin on a classic prepared on the smoker. The mild smoke flavor from the cooking process and smoked cheese makes this an absolute keeper. It is a great introduction to cooking non-traditional dishes on your grill or smoker. One of our favorite Italian meals to make on our pellet smoker, due to the subtle smoke flavor it imparts.

Smoked Lasagna with Italian Sausage, Prosciutto, and Ricotta

Our smoked lasagna recipe was generations in the making. Smoked mozzarella and flavorful Italian sausage combine with creamy ricotta and salty prosciutto for the best smoked lasagna recipe on your grill or smoker.

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Nutrition Facts

Smoked Lasagna with Italian Sausage, Prosciutto, and Ricotta

Amount Per Serving

Calories 878 Calories from Fat 486

% Daily Value*

Fat 54g83%

Saturated Fat 22g138%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 5g

Monounsaturated Fat 23g

Cholesterol 157mg52%

Sodium 1176mg51%

Potassium 596mg17%

Carbohydrates 58g19%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 39g78%

Vitamin A 1294IU26%

Vitamin C 10mg12%

Calcium 431mg43%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Smoked Pernil

Pernil is a Puerto Rican style roasted pork shoulder. Our smoked pernil has become one of our most popular recipes. This smoked version results in a perfectly juicy, smoky, and delicious pork roast that is a great way to cook pork shoulder outside of the traditional pulled pork. Leave the skin on the picnic roast for some crispy "Cuero".

Puerto Rican Smoked Pernil Pork Shoulder

Pernil is a special occasion dish that is popular in Puerto Rico and across the Caribbean. This version is smoked resulting in a perfectly juicy, smoky, and delicious pork roast that will be the centerpiece of your dinner menu.

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Nutrition Facts

Puerto Rican Smoked Pernil Pork Shoulder

Amount Per Serving

Calories 320 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 124mg41%

Sodium 284mg12%

Potassium 845mg24%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 38g76%

Vitamin A 114IU2%

Vitamin C 5mg6%

Calcium 59mg6%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Grilled Argentinean Choripan

Grilled South American chorizo sausage pairs with fresh chimichurri in this classic recipe from Argentina. Create your own backyard asado this summer.

Grilled Argentinian Choripan Chorizo Sandwich

This Argentinian Grilled Choripan recipe is topped with flavorful chimichurri and is a simple and delicious South American sandwich to make on your grill.

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Nutrition Facts

Grilled Argentinian Choripan Chorizo Sandwich

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g

Cholesterol 66mg22%

Sodium 310mg13%

Potassium 62mg2%

Carbohydrates 24g8%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 13g26%

Vitamin A 474IU9%

Vitamin C 17mg21%

Calcium 71mg7%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Choripan sandwich with chimichurri. Served with an empanada.

Bone-in Pork Chops

These bone-in pork chops are marinated and then grilled, before being finished in a beer and BBQ sauce braise similar to St. Louis style pork steaks. The Tomahawk pork chops are right at home, however, at a Chief's tailgate.

Grilled Tomahawk Pork Chops

These marinated tomahawk pork chops are a favorite game day tailgating food. These bone in chops are grilled to perfection before simmering in a bath of beer and BBQ sauce until fall apart tender.

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Nutrition Facts

Grilled Tomahawk Pork Chops

Amount Per Serving

Calories 477 Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value*

Fat 23g35%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 13g

Cholesterol 143mg48%

Sodium 1003mg44%

Potassium 914mg26%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 0.2g1%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 52g104%

Vitamin A 127IU3%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 22mg2%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Barbecue Char Siu

This juicy and flavorful Chinese pork recipe is a great addition to your grill master repertoire. Serve alongside some homemade Flat Top Chicken Fried Rice.

Barbeque Char Siu

Char siu is a juicy, delectable BBQ Chinese pork that has been around for centuries. For our Barbeque Char Siu we cook the pork over an open flame, just like they did during ancient times.

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Nutrition Facts

Barbeque Char Siu

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 143mg48%

Sodium 458mg20%

Potassium 885mg25%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 52g104%

Vitamin A 2IU0%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Smoked Barbeque Char Siu cut into slices.

Hawaiian Style Kalua Pork

Create a luau at home with this smoked kalua pork recipe. The boneless pork but starts on the smoker getting that smoky flavor before being wrapped in banana leaves to finish of the kalua style pork.

Hawaiian Kalua Pork

You do not need to travel halfway across the Pacific Ocean to replicate this Hawaiian Kalua Pork recipe at home. Our Kalua Style Pork is cooked on your BBQ grill or smoker with minimal ingredients.

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Nutrition Facts

Hawaiian Kalua Pork

Amount Per Serving

Calories 384 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 9g

Cholesterol 163mg54%

Sodium 1572mg68%

Potassium 923mg26%

Protein 51g102%

Calcium 39mg4%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Hawaiian mixed plate with homemade kalua pork.

Smoked Pork Butt Burnt Ends

While beef burnt ends get all of the publicity, Kansas City natives know that pork burnt ends are just as delicious.

Smoked Pork Shoulder Burnt Ends

These barbeque pork burnt ends are made from boneless pork shoulder and make the perfect meat to cook on your smoker.

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Nutrition Facts

Smoked Pork Shoulder Burnt Ends

Amount Per Serving

Calories 340 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Trans Fat 0.1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 136mg45%

Sodium 296mg13%

Potassium 877mg25%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 43g86%

Vitamin A 133IU3%

Vitamin C 0.2mg0%

Calcium 131mg13%

Iron 5mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Al Pastor Tacos: Pork and Pineapple Tacos

Make these pork and pineapple Mexican street tacos right on your smoker at home. This authentic tacos al pastor recipe is one of our favorite unique recipes to make on our smoker.

Trompo Al Pastor Tacos

If tacos are the perfect food and al pastor is the best taco, does that make al pastor tacos the world's most perfect culinary creation? You won't get any argument from us. Tender and juicy pork all wrapped up in a warm tortilla with slightly charred pineapple, onions, and hot sauce. Make this classic taqueria style taco at home on your grill or smoker.

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Nutrition Facts

Trompo Al Pastor Tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 400 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 100mg33%

Sodium 1374mg60%

Potassium 1009mg29%

Carbohydrates 33g11%

Fiber 6g25%

Sugar 22g24%

Protein 33g66%

Vitamin A 3504IU70%

Vitamin C 79mg96%

Calcium 67mg7%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Smoked al pastor on a trompo on a pellet smoker.

Unique Grilled and Smoked Seafood Recipes

Wood Fired Seafood Paella

This is one of our favorite non-traditional recipes to make on our Breeo firepit and turns our equally well when we have made it on our Big Green Egg. Loaded with fresh seafood, this classic Spanish dish is a great meal to make on your grill.

Authentic Spanish Wood-Fired Seafood Paella

Don't let this classic Spanish dish intimidate you. This Wood-Fired Seafood Paella is pretty easy to make, easily customizable to include your favorite seafood, and most importantly absolutely delicious. Though this recipe can be made on a standard stove, cooking it on a grill or smoker, really makes this dish stand out.

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Nutrition Facts

Authentic Spanish Wood-Fired Seafood Paella

Amount Per Serving

Calories 518 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 9g

Cholesterol 11mg4%

Sodium 661mg29%

Potassium 461mg13%

Carbohydrates 74g25%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 15g30%

Vitamin A 274IU5%

Vitamin C 9mg11%

Calcium 93mg9%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Close up of wood fired seafood paella with shrimp, scallops, and mussels.

Greek Grilled Shrimp with Basil-Orange Orzo

These Greek inspired shrimp skewers are marinated and then grilled before being served atop fresh and creamy orzo with basil, orange and pine nuts.

Grilled Shrimp and Orzo

Mediterranean grilled shrimp is marinated in a flavorful marinade of tomato, basil, oregano and red wine vinegar before being grilled and served a top a creamy orzo with basil, orange zest, toasted pine nuts and parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Grilled Shrimp and Orzo

Amount Per Serving

Calories 626 Calories from Fat 333

% Daily Value*

Fat 37g57%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Trans Fat 0.1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 5g

Monounsaturated Fat 21g

Cholesterol 234mg78%

Sodium 1917mg83%

Potassium 492mg14%

Carbohydrates 37g12%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 35g70%

Vitamin A 822IU16%

Vitamin C 20mg24%

Calcium 283mg28%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Grilled shrimp served with Mediterranean style orzo.

Chargrilled Oysters

This is another grilled seafood favorite. There is nothing quite like a chargrilled oyster. A great gateway to this delicacy, the smoke and char adds to the delicate, briny flavor of the oyster. Add some cheese and you are on a trip to flavor town. This version was inspired by Drago's in New Orleans. This is truly the oyster dish for people who think they do not even like oysters.

New Orleans Style Chargrilled Oysters

There is nothing quite like a chargrilled oyster. A great gateway to this delicacy, the smoke and char adds to the delicate, briny flavor of the oyster. Add some cheese and you are on a trip to flavor town.

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Nutrition Facts

New Orleans Style Chargrilled Oysters

Amount Per Serving

Calories 212 Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value*

Fat 23g35%

Saturated Fat 15g94%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 63mg21%

Sodium 207mg9%

Potassium 32mg1%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 712IU14%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 17mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

New Orleans Style Chargrilled Oysters, on a Big Green Egg.

Curry Shrimp and Chicken Stuffed Roasted Coconuts

This recipe definitely has that wow factor. Shrimp and chicken curry is roasted inside a coconut along with fresh veggies and sweet potatoes.

Roasted Shrimp and Chicken Curry Stuffed Coconuts

Our Roasted Shrimp and Chicken Curry Stuffed Coconuts are a favorite anytime we are craving that island life. Filled to the brim with tender chicken breast, curried shrimp, zucchini, and sweet potato, these coconuts are both healthy and delicious.

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Nutrition Facts

Roasted Shrimp and Chicken Curry Stuffed Coconuts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 201 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 179mg60%

Sodium 1312mg57%

Potassium 685mg20%

Carbohydrates 13g4%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 29g58%

Vitamin A 4553IU91%

Vitamin C 15mg18%

Calcium 105mg11%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Coconut stuffed with curry vegetables and shrimp.

Clams Casino on your Grill

This spicy and easy clam appetizer is perfect for grilling on your BBQ grill.

Grilled Clams Casino

Clams Casino are a classic New England shellfish dish. This version kicks up the flavor with hot Peppadew peppers and the clams are grilled on a BBQ grill to smokey perfection.

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Nutrition Facts

Grilled Clams Casino

Amount Per Serving

Calories 124 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Trans Fat 0.1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 22mg7%

Sodium 275mg12%

Potassium 63mg2%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 252IU5%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 56mg6%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Jamaican Style Grilled Snapper

This grilled version of Jamaican red snapper escovitch is one of our favorite fish dishes to make on our grill. Simple but elegant, this flakey grilled fish is always a hit.

Whole Red Snapper Escovitch

Whether traditionally fried, or cooked over charcoal on your grill, this red snapper escovitch is sure to impress your friends, and your taste buds. Topped with a tangy and slightly spicy escovitch sauce, this is the perfect Caribbean inspired meal to make at home.

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Nutrition Facts

Whole Red Snapper Escovitch

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1035 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Trans Fat 0.04g

Polyunsaturated Fat 8g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 333mg111%

Sodium 2066mg90%

Potassium 4144mg118%

Carbohydrates 16g5%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 187g374%

Vitamin A 5999IU120%

Vitamin C 105mg127%

Calcium 342mg34%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Grilled Red Snapper Escovitch on a plate.

Smoked Miso Black Cod: Misoyaki Butterfish

This fusion of Japanese and island flavors is smoked and then seared. This black cod is the perfect dish to serve over some forbidden black rice.

Smoked Misoyaki Butterfish

This miso marinated black cod recipe is marinated in a mixture of sake, mirin, and white miso before being cooked on a smoker and served with a tangy onion, ginger, and sweet pepper vinaigrette relish.

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Nutrition Facts

Smoked Misoyaki Butterfish

Amount Per Serving

Calories 453 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 13g

Cholesterol 71mg24%

Sodium 2117mg92%

Potassium 752mg21%

Carbohydrates 36g12%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 23g26%

Protein 28g56%

Vitamin A 3792IU76%

Vitamin C 164mg199%

Calcium 44mg4%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Miso marinated black cod with pepper, onion and daikon vinaigrette served over forbidden rice.

Fun and Unique Beef Recipes to Make at your Summer Cookout

When you get tired of flipping burgers this summer, expand your horizons with these great beef and steak recipes from around the world. From simple to elegant, these extraordinary beef recipes will make you the star of your barbeque cookout.

Keshi Yena

Keshi Yena is the National dish of Dutch island of Aruba. While chicken versions are also popular this version uses seasoned ground beef that is encased in melty, gooey cheese. Smoked Edam or Gouda is traditional, but either way it is equally delicious. This can be made as a larger casserole or as individual portions.

Caribbean Keshi Yena

Keshi Yena is the National dish of Dutch island of Aruba. Seasoned ground beef is encased in melty, gooey Edam or gouda cheese. Easy to make and mild in flavor, this is a must try Caribbean dish.

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Nutrition Facts

Caribbean Keshi Yena

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Fat 19g29%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 9g

Cholesterol 122mg41%

Sodium 657mg29%

Potassium 393mg11%

Carbohydrates 8g3%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 14g28%

Vitamin A 516IU10%

Vitamin C 25mg30%

Calcium 44mg4%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keshi Yena, the National dish of Aruba, in Staub min cocottes..

Brazilian Picanha: Garlic Basted Rump Cap Steak

Picanha: The King of South American Meats

If it looks familiar, Picanha is the most popular cut at most Brazilian steakhouses, but this time you do not have to wait for them to come back to your table to pile more meat on your plate. This is one of the most flavorful cuts of beef you will find and is perfect grilled or cooked on a rotisserie.

Rotisserie Garlic Picanha

Picanha has quickly become one of our family's favorite cuts of beef. Sometimes referred to as rump cap or coulotte, this flavorful cut is cooked on a rotisserie or smoker and basted with garlic oil to take it to the next level of flavor.

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Nutrition Facts

Rotisserie Garlic Picanha

Amount Per Serving

Calories 275 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 9g

Cholesterol 89mg30%

Sodium 85mg4%

Potassium 551mg16%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 34g68%

Vitamin A 1IU0%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 38mg4%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Rotisserie Picanha being sliced of a skewer.

Spicy Cheese Stuffed Smoked Meatloaf

Ma! The meatloaf!! Give mom a break this summer and try this smoked meatloaf that is stuffed spicy habanero cheese.

Spicy Cheese Stuffed Smoked Meatloaf

This Spicy Cheese Smoked Meatloaf makes for an epic meal on your grill or smoker. This meatloaf is stuffed with habanero cheese and then smoked to perfection. It is a perfect recipe for your pellet smoker or any smoker for that matter.

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Nutrition Facts

Spicy Cheese Stuffed Smoked Meatloaf

Amount Per Serving

Calories 709 Calories from Fat 477

% Daily Value*

Fat 53g82%

Saturated Fat 24g150%

Trans Fat 2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 20g

Cholesterol 213mg71%

Sodium 837mg36%

Potassium 669mg19%

Carbohydrates 14g5%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 42g84%

Vitamin A 734IU15%

Vitamin C 17mg21%

Calcium 443mg44%

Iron 5mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Spicy Smoked Meatloaf Stuffed with Habanero Cheese.

Beer Braised Barbacoa: Beef Cheek Tacos

This juicy and tender Mexican shredded beef recipe is grilled and then finished by braising in your favorite Mexican beer.

Beer Braised Beef Cheek Barbacoa

This tender and juicy Beer Braised Barbacoa is a result of slowly braising the beef in a cast iron Dutch oven with beef broth, chiles, onion, garlic, Mexican spices and beer. It makes the perfect filling for your tacos, burritos, tortas, or just by itself.

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Nutrition Facts

Beer Braised Beef Cheek Barbacoa

Amount Per Serving

Calories 289 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 8g

Cholesterol 94mg31%

Sodium 531mg23%

Potassium 685mg20%

Carbohydrates 9g3%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 28g56%

Vitamin A 2441IU49%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 47mg5%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Modela beer poured into a Dutch oven with beef cheek barbacoa.

Santa Maria Style Tri-Tip

Santa Maria Tri-Tip: A West Coast Staple

A quick sear and then finishing to medium rare is all you need for steak perfection. Tri-tip is becoming more popular but is still a lesser-known cut across much of America. Find out what all of the hype is about.

Grilled Santa Maria Style Tri-Tip Roast

Santa Maria Style Tri-Tip is a cut made famous along the central coast of California, but it is quickly gaining popularity across the United States. This recipe results in a juicy, flavorful steak that will certainly be a hit.

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Nutrition Facts

Grilled Santa Maria Style Tri-Tip Roast

Amount Per Serving

Calories 539 Calories from Fat 288

% Daily Value*

Fat 32g49%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 18g

Cholesterol 177mg59%

Sodium 1197mg52%

Potassium 921mg26%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 57g114%

Vitamin A 67IU1%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 76mg8%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Grilled Korean Beef Bulgogi: Korean BBQ at Home

Beef bulgogi cooking on a flat top grill

The perfect recipe to cook up on your outdoor griddle or Blackstone grill this Korean steak is a classic of Korean BBQ and easy to make at home.

Grilled Korean Beef Bulgogi

Korean "fire meat," better known as bulgogi, is a Korean favorite consisting of marinated steak that is grilled over a hot fire or griddle. Our bulgogi marinade strikes the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and umami and the tender, juicy, slightly charred beef cooked on our flat top griddle is pure heaven.

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Nutrition Facts

Grilled Korean Beef Bulgogi

Amount Per Serving

Calories 444 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 138mg46%

Sodium 1021mg44%

Potassium 992mg28%

Carbohydrates 25g8%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 18g20%

Protein 52g104%

Vitamin A 2696IU54%

Vitamin C 15mg18%

Calcium 110mg11%

Iron 5mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

White plate with Korean beef Bulgogi and white rice.

Grilled Tiger Cry Beef

These Thai beef skewers are packed with flavor and an easy and unique recipe to grill up this summer

Grilled Tiger Cry Beef

Tiger Cry Beef, Weeping Tiger Beef, Crying Tiger Beef: Call it what you want, call it delicious. This Grilled Tiger Cry Beef is basted and grilled over hot coals and served with a spicy Tiger Cry Sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Grilled Tiger Cry Beef

Amount Per Serving

Calories 205 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 69mg23%

Sodium 791mg34%

Potassium 497mg14%

Carbohydrates 12g4%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 26g52%

Vitamin A 432IU9%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 51mg5%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Grilled Crying Tiger beef on a slate plate with soy sauce and dipping sauces.

Grilled and Smoked Lamb Recipes to make at Your Barbecue

Lamb is a great protein to cook up on your grill. Here are some of our favorite lamb recipes for you to try this BBQ season,

Balkan Cevapi

These Balkan delights are sure to hit the spot and have become a family favorite. A cousin to Turkish Kofte, these meatballs are easy to make and quickly grilled up to perfection on your grill. Serve them up with some classic Ajvar, a traditional Balkan condiment made from red peppers for an added treat. Eaten alone or stuffed into pitas this dish will surely be added to your grill rotation.

Grilled Cevapi: Balkan Skinless Sausages

These Balkan beef and lamb sausages have become a family favorite and grill up perfectly when you are looking to break away from the norm at your next BBQ. Stuffed into pitas with a roasted red pepper and eggplant sauce is a great way to enjoy the grilled cevapi.

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Nutrition Facts

Grilled Cevapi: Balkan Skinless Sausages

Amount Per Serving

Calories 404 Calories from Fat 288

% Daily Value*

Fat 32g49%

Saturated Fat 13g81%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 14g

Cholesterol 108mg36%

Sodium 1053mg46%

Potassium 424mg12%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 26g52%

Vitamin A 333IU7%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 32mg3%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Pits stuffed with grilled cevapi, Avjar, and onions.

Smoked Gyros

Made with lamb and beef this homemade gyro recipe is even better when you make it on a smoker. These smoked gyros never disappoint.

Smoked Beef and Lamb Gyros

Also known as doner kebabs, these lamb and beef gyros are cooked on a vertical skewer or trompo on your smoker. This smoked gyro recipe is both easy and delicious.

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Nutrition Facts

Smoked Beef and Lamb Gyros

Amount Per Serving

Calories 633 Calories from Fat 342

% Daily Value*

Fat 38g58%

Saturated Fat 14g88%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 14g

Cholesterol 115mg38%

Sodium 1374mg60%

Potassium 597mg17%

Carbohydrates 40g13%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 33g66%

Vitamin A 447IU9%

Vitamin C 9mg11%

Calcium 170mg17%

Iron 5mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Homemade smoked gyros on pita with lettuce, tomato, and Tzatziki.

Moroccan Grilled Kefta Kebabs

Made with spiced beef and lamb these North African kebabs are a great way to bring the spice and flavor to your next cookout.

Grilled Moroccan Kefta Kebabs

Moroccan beef and lamb kababs are seasoned with a North African spice mix, onions, and fresh herbs, before hitting the grill. This grilled kefta recipe is easy and delicious and one of the best kebab recipes to make on your grill or smoker.

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Nutrition Facts

Grilled Moroccan Kefta Kebabs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 412 Calories from Fat 288

% Daily Value*

Fat 32g49%

Saturated Fat 13g81%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 14g

Cholesterol 108mg36%

Sodium 930mg40%

Potassium 481mg14%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 26g52%

Vitamin A 642IU13%

Vitamin C 11mg13%

Calcium 52mg5%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Lamb and Beef Kefta kebabs on a plate with shawarma wrap and shatta sauce.

South African Sosaties: Lamb and Apricot Kebabs

Here is another International skewered meat. Create an African Braai at home with these grilled lamb and apricot kebabs. This is another one of our favorite dishes to cook on our Breeo firepit. Pair the lamb skewers with some Nigerian Party Rice: Wood Fired Jollof Rice.

South African Sosaties: Lamb and Apricot Kebabs

A staple of any African Braai, South African Sosaties are skewers of tender meat, typically lamb, marinated with curry and apricot jam and grilled along with dried apricots. Cooked over an open flame these lamb and apricot kebabs are simple, yet delicious.

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Nutrition Facts

South African Sosaties: Lamb and Apricot Kebabs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 212 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 74mg25%

Sodium 229mg10%

Potassium 426mg12%

Carbohydrates 14g5%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 24g48%

Vitamin A 55IU1%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 32mg3%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Creative Barbeque Side Dishes and Salads

Forget about potato salad and baked beans. These unique BBB sides will show your guests you mean business. The make the perfect pairing with your grilled and smoked meats.

Smoked Jalapeno Twice Baked Potatoes

These smoked jalapeno twice baked potatoes have become one of our favorite side dishes to make along with our BBQ meat dishes. They are easy to prep ahead of time and then finish on the grill of smoker. Add extra hot sauce to really kick up the heat.

Smoked Jalapeno Twice Baked Potatoes

These spicy Smoked Jalapeno Twice Baked Potatoes will no doubt impress your friends at your next cookout. These creamy twice baked potatoes pack a spicy punch with the addition of green chili hot sauce, pepper jack cheese, and a generous slice of jalapeno in every potato.

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Nutrition Facts

Smoked Jalapeno Twice Baked Potatoes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336 Calories from Fat 216

% Daily Value*

Fat 24g37%

Saturated Fat 13g81%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 63mg21%

Sodium 425mg18%

Potassium 574mg16%

Carbohydrates 22g7%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 9g18%

Vitamin A 711IU14%

Vitamin C 19mg23%

Calcium 169mg17%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Smoked Au Gratin Potatoes

These smoky potatoes au gratin make for the perfect side dish for your outdoor BBQ.

Cheesy Smoked Au Gratin Potatoes

These smoked potatoes au gratin are the perfect side dish to make on your grill or smoker. Of course, these cheesy scalloped potatoes turn out great in an oven as well.

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Nutrition Facts

Cheesy Smoked Au Gratin Potatoes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 678 Calories from Fat 441

% Daily Value*

Fat 49g75%

Saturated Fat 31g194%

Trans Fat 0.2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 13g

Cholesterol 155mg52%

Sodium 800mg35%

Potassium 937mg27%

Carbohydrates 42g14%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 19g38%

Vitamin A 1774IU35%

Vitamin C 13mg16%

Calcium 477mg48%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Smoked Au Gratin Potatoes in a cast iron skillet on a Big Green Egg smoker.

Grilled Panzanella Salad

Make this Italian bread salad on your flat top like a Blackstone.

Grilled Panzanella Salad

Grilled Panzanella Salad is the perfect summer bread salad to cook up on your Blackstone or griddle. Toasted focaccia combines with summer veggies like tomatoes, bell peppers, parsley, and basil in this Tuscan salad.

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Nutrition Facts

Grilled Panzanella Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 974 Calories from Fat 261

% Daily Value*

Fat 29g45%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 10g

Sodium 1918mg83%

Potassium 209mg6%

Carbohydrates 155g52%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 27g54%

Vitamin A 644IU13%

Vitamin C 55mg67%

Calcium 16mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Panzanella salad cooked on a Blackstone, in a wodden bowl.

Grilled Endive Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

BBQ season isn't just for us Carnivores. Keep the vegetarians in your life happy with this grilled Belgian Endive salad.

Grilled Endive Salad with Homemade Poppy Seed Dressing

This grilled endive salad is the perfect summer salad for your next barbeque or cookout. Perfectly charred lettuce is topped with a homemade poppy seed dressing.

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Nutrition Facts

Grilled Endive Salad with Homemade Poppy Seed Dressing

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 8g

Cholesterol 11mg4%

Sodium 1537mg67%

Potassium 141mg4%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 146IU3%

Vitamin C 3mg4%

Calcium 220mg22%

Iron 0.4mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Grilled endive salad with parmesan and homemade poppy seed dressing.

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