Protein: Origin: Mexican, North American Method: Grill/Smoker or Stove top This smoky barbacoa recipe, is braised in beer for the most tender and delicious beef cheek tacos your have ever experienced. The beef cheeks are briefly grilled and then finished in a Dutch oven with banana leaves to mimic that traditional Mexican barbacoa flavor. Barbacoa […]
Search Results for: "big green egg"
The Best Chicken Kiev with Fresh Herb Butter
Protein: Origin: Russian/French, European Method: Stovetop This Chicken Kiev recipe with fresh herb butter is a family favorite. Chicken breasts are stuffed with butter and fresh herbs, breaded and fried until the outside of the chicken is crispy and browned and the inside of the chicken is moist and flavorful. I was first introduced to […]
Authentic Wood Fired Spanish Seafood Paella Recipe
Protein: Seafood, Shellfish, Shrimp Origin: Spain, Europe Method: Smoker or grill, Stovetop Paella, Spain's beloved rice dish, is a vibrant celebration of seafood and saffron. But achieving paella perfection at home can seem intimidating. Fear not, fellow food enthusiasts! This easy seafood paella recipe is your gateway to restaurant-quality paella without the fuss. This authentic seafood paella […]
Smoked Pernil- Puerto Rican Roast Pork Shoulder
Protein: Origin: Puerto Rico, Taste of the Islands Method: Smoker or Oven This roasted Puerto Rican Pork shoulder recipe is cooked on a smoker for an extra layer of flavor. Authentic pernil is a great pork shoulder recipe to cook on a smoker at home for special occasions or a nice BBQ dinner. Puerto Rico […]
Grilled Santa Maria Style Tri-Tip Steak
Protein: Origin: American West Coast, North America Method: Grill or Smoker This Santa Maria style tri-tip recipe is seasoned with a homemade tri-tip rub then grilled over oak and basted with a red wine vinegar garlic basting liquid, for one of the most tender and flavorful tri-tip roasts you will ever try. I am not […]
Italian Style Garlic Parmesan Wings
Protein: Appetizers and Shareables Method: Grill, Smoker, or Oven This garlic parmesan chicken wing recipe is a favorite game day appetizer at our house. It is a family friendly recipe that is packed with flavor but low on heat, so even the kids will love it. The Italian style party wings are also incredibly easy […]
Wood Fired Croatian Mussels: Dagnje na Buzaru
Protein: Seafood Origin: European, Croatian Method: Grill or smoker or Stovetop This Croatian seafood dish of mussels cooked with white wine, garlic, parsley and breadcrumbs is a common dish you will find in Adriatic counties. This easy mussel recipe requires only a few ingredients and can be made on your stovetop or even on a […]
Smoked Hatch Chile Mac and Cheese
Sides Origin: American, North America There are few things more American than Macaroni and Cheese. It truly seems to be a dish that bridges the gap between generations, ethnicities, and socioeconomic levels. To dislike Mac and Cheese is simply, Un-American. With this homemade macaroni and cheese recipe we take one of our favorite mac and […]
Argentinian Empanadas with Beef Tenderloin
Protein: Origin: Argentina, South American Method: Stovetop, Oven These Argentinian style steak empanadas with olives and raisins are a classic in South America. Also known as Carne cortada a cuchillo these beef empanadas are made with hand cut steak and a variety of spices and seasoning. The homemade empanada recipe is great as an appetizer […]
Peruvian Roast Chicken: Pollo a la Brasa
Protein: Origin: South America, Peruvian Method: Grill/Smoker, Rotisserie This delicious Peruvian-Style chicken is seasoned in an authentic Peruvian roast chicken marinade and then cooked on a rotisserie until smoky and juicy. Pollo a la Brasa, which translates to "chicken on the coals," is a roasted chicken dish traditionally cooked over charcoal or rotisserie. The key lies […]
Carne Asada Street Tacos
Protein: Origin: North American, Mexican Method: Grill and Flattop or Stovetop Updated May 1, 2023 with new content, tips, and cooking methods. These days food trucks seem to be in every town and on almost every corner in bigger cities. As little as 15 years ago, if you saw a food truck, it was likely […]
Garlic Basted Rotisserie Picanha
Protein: Origin: South American, Brazil Method: Rotisserie, Grill, Smoker Picanha, the undisputed king of Brazilian steakhouses, is finally getting the royal treatment it deserves - on your rotisserie! Forget expensive trips to churrascarias; this post will guide you through creating rotisserie picanha right in your backyard, transforming it into a juicy, flavorful masterpiece. Rotisserie picanha […]
Easy Smoked Boneless Turkey Breast
Protein: Origin: Nose To Tail, American Method: Smoker This hot and fast smoked boneless turkey breast is the perfect recipe for an easy Thanksgiving dinner, or any time of year. This smoked Butterball turkey can typically be ready to eat in about 2 hours. I don't know about you, but I love Thanksgiving. I hate […]
Savory Hot and Fast Smoked Spatchcock Chicken
Protein: Origin: American, Nose to Tail Cooking Method: Smoker or Grill This smoked spatchcock chicken recipe is seasoned with a savory barbecue rub and then cooked hot and fast on your smoker giving you great results every time. The hot and fast method for cooking results in that perfectly crispy skin and juicy and flavorful […]
New Orleans Style Chargrilled Oysters
Protein: Shellfish Origin: North American, American South Method: Grill or Smoker These New Orleans style chargrilled oysters are one of the best oyster recipes to make on your grill at home. These Drago's inspired grilled oysters are topped with garlic butter, hot sauce, and parmesan cheese. Top with breadcrumbs for true Drago's style, or omit […]
Grilled Cevapi: Balkan Style Sausages
Protein: Origin: European, Balkan Method: Grill 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. […]
Fresh Dutch Oven Blackberry Slump
Desserts Origin: North American, American Northeast Equipment: Dutch Oven or Skillet This fresh blackberry slump is made with sweet blackberries and homemade drop dumplings for the perfect summer dessert. During our time living in eastern Washington, one of our favorite activities to do with the kids was to visit one of the many orchards in […]
Applewood Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Protein: Origin: Nose To Tail Cooking Method: Grill or Smoker Our smoked pork tenderloin is seasoned with your favorite barbeque rub, wrapped in a bacon weave, and then smoked over applewood until juicy and smoky. Shortly after purchasing my Big Green Egg, the wife and I decided to take a road trip to the Big […]
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki- Greek Chicken Skewers
Protein: Origin: Greek, European Method: Grill or smoker Greek chicken souvlaki kebobs are a tasty and easy recipe to make on your BBQ grill or smoker. These juicy Greek chicken skewers are made with cubed chicken breast flavored with Greek spices and a souvlaki yogurt marinade. Over the years, my family and I have been […]
Cast Iron New Orleans Barbeque Shrimp
Protein: Shrimp Origin: American South, Creole Method: Grill/Smoker or Stove top This New Orleans style Barbecue Shrimp recipe has become one of the most important dishes for me personally. I am often asked who my most influential chef is or what is my favorite cook book. While this answer seems to change frequently, Chef Paul […]
About Me
Hello all, and welcome to Carne Diem! My name is Chris and I am a full-time physician, travel junkie, and foodie. During my travels I love nothing more than exploring new foods and dishes from around the world, then trying to recreate them at home. I look to constantly learn and improve my culinary techniques […]