Sriracha Deviled Eggs1/50
Made with the requisite mustard and mayonnaise for classic deviled egg traditionalists. And bacon drippings and Sriracha for the rebels in the rest of us.
Barbecue Pimento Cheese2/50
Not all pimento cheese recipes are created equal. This one, with a touch of barbecue, definitely has an unfair advantage.
Smoked Chicken3/50
Crisp skin. Succulent meat. A pervasive smokiness. And a pronounced yet balanced spice rub. That's what you get with this smoked hen.
Barbecue Beef Ribs4/50
These ridiculously tender ribs take minimal effort yet taste like they were carefully tended all day. And don't even get us started on the magnificently smooth brown sugar and bourbon barbecue sauce.
Blueberry Crumble5/50
Need to bring something to a backyard bash when all you want is mad crazy gratitude and an empty dish to take home? This blueberry crumble with a crumbly oatmeal cookie topping is your answer.
Frozen Gin Fizz6/50
We know, we know. Blender drinks are for sissies--or so you may think. If that's the case, take a sip of this stiff riff on the gin and tonic. Then get back to us.
Grilled Greek Chicken7/50
Fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon lend this chicken its effusive Greek accent. A foolproof grilling technique makes it irresistible in any language.
Vinegar Barbecue Sauce8/50
This tangy vinegar-based barbecue sauce, typical of eastern Carolina-style 'cue, is exactly what you want—nay, need—for anything you pull from your smoker or grill.
Buttermilk Cornbread9/50
"Heavenly." "The best cornbread we've ever had." "Like eating cake." "Stop me before I make another!" That's what folks are saying about this unconventional cornbread.
Seven Layer Dip10/50
Seriously the best seven layer dip we've ever had. Swear. And it comes together in minutes without any heat. Summer supper, anyone?
Classic Mojito11/50
Rumor has it "mojito" translates roughly as "little spell." We like that almost as much as we like the cocktail responsible for said spell.
How to Grill Asparagus12/50
Never again curse as your pricey spears of asparagus fall between the grill rack into oblivion. All you need is this simple trick.
Best St. Louis Ribs13/50
"These ribs are among the best I've had." That's what folks are saying about these ribs slathered with spice rub and smothered with barbecue sauce and smoked until knee-wobblingly tender.
Grilled Steak with Coffee Spice Rub14/50
Who knew so few ingredients could conjure such big taste? Witness this robust grilled steak with its pantry-friendly spice rub.
Beer Can Chicken15/50
A whole hen plunked unceremoniously on a can and cooked on the grill or in the oven. A tailgating classic that's simple and perfect—even when you're not tailgating.
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Wings16/50
Sorta makes you wonder how you got this far in life without thinking to try this, eh?
Homemade Potato Chips with Pecorino17/50
Easy to make. Good with beer. Perfect for parties. Sorta makes us think we're back in college. Beer pong, anyone?
Steamed Mussels in Beer18/50
This simple summer crowd-pleaser has "easy entertaining" scrawled all over it. Just don't forget the bottle opener.
How To Grill Fish19/50
Scared of fish? We understand. Actually, it's not the fish that scares most folks. It's the cooking of said fish. Not anymore.
Salt and Pepper Rib Eye Steak20/50
Rib eye steak. Salt. Pepper. Flame. And this technique. That's all it takes to create one of the most superlative suppers known to man.
Tar Heel Pie | Brownie Pie21/50
Known in some parts as tar heel pie, this ridiculously rich and gooey chocolate brownie pie is crazy easy to make—and just as easy to make disappear.
Smoked Pork Shoulder22/50
With its simple and soulful dry rub and foolproof instructions, this smoked pork butt means no more standing in line ever again for takeout 'cue. Here's how to make it at home.
Barbecue Beans23/50
Made from scratch yet quick and easy, these beans just may alter the way you think about barbecue beans forever.
Mango Guacamole24/50
Mango guacamole. Don't judge. Not until you've tasted just the sweet heat that comes from adding tropical fruit and habanero to classic guacamole.
Barbecue Beef Brisket25/50
Meat. Fire. Smoke. It's been a holy trinity since man first put meat to heat—understandably so. Behold, the best BBQ beef brisket.
Burger Buns26/50
Beautiful burger buns. Were ever three words joined in such harmonious sequence? There's a lot more lovely things to be said about these rich, pillowy specimens of bread awesomeness.
Spicy Bourbon Barbecue Sauce27/50
The secret ingredient to this spicy sauce? Nope. Not bourbon. We said secret. It's smoked ketchup. (Yup. You heard correctly.) Bacon, too.
Fennel Slaw28/50
"The perfect combination of sweet-tart creaminess." That's what folks are saying about this super easy, super fast fennel slaw.
Mango Frozen Yogurt29/50
Fro yo never tasted quite so sweet or seemed quite so simple as this lovely little rendition that calls for 3 ingredients and 10 minutes.
Classic Coleslaw30/50
How fortunate for us—and by us, we mean humanity—that there exists this recipe for the best classic coleslaw we've ever had.
Slow Cooker Ribs31/50
All the scintillating, fall-off-the-bone magnificence of smoked ribs. None of the standing outside in the snow or sleet to tend your grill or smoker.
Lime Coleslaw32/50
This lime coleslaw may not be your grandma’s recipe, but we think you’re going to like it quite a lot nonetheless.
Vanilla Ice Cream33/50
Vanilla ice cream. Just sorta defines summer, yes? And what better way can you imagine spending a lazy afternoon than making and devouring this childhood classic?
Sweet Tea Cocktail34/50
Sweet tea. Whiskey. Lemon juice. That's all it takes to make a sassy summertime cocktail you'll want to sip all afternoon long.
Best Potato Salad35/50
Best potato salad ever. That's what folks are saying about this easy and, dare we say, elegant spud salad.
Blueberry Hand Pies36/50
Love in pastry-encased incarnation. Simply envelope fruit filling in pie crust and fry until golden and crisp outside, bubbling and lovely inside. Deep-frying phobes, it's easy as can be. Swear.
French Potato Salad37/50
This is not your mom's potato salad recipe. It's better. And we couldn't be more okay with that.
Red Wine Popsicles38/50
Should red wine go to that popsicle place? Heck yeah. They don't call 'em sultry summer evenings for nothing. (But please, not your best bottle of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.)
The Best Hot Dog39/50
Grilling. Boiling. Microwaving. Roasting. Campfiring. We've got the best ways to cook wieners right here, folks.
Dry-Rubbed Tri-Tip40/50
Dry-rubbed tri-tip. Our approach is subtly spiced and expertly cooked and a relatively inexpensive way to wow a crowd. Here's how to pull it off.
Ancho Short Rib Tacos41/50
This may seem an improbable melding of short ribs and anchos and red wine. Authentic Mexican? Nah. Worth making? Heck yeah.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork42/50
"Simple." "Sloppy and delicious." "No-fuss." 'WOW!" That's what folks are saying about this easy peasy braised pulled pork.
One-Bowl Mocha Brownies43/50
If you're going to splurge on brownies, you may as well, you know, SPLURGE on brownies. But not in terms of effort or expense. Just taste. These brownies handle it splendidly.
Fall-Off-the-Bone Baby Back Ribs44/50
The secret to these knee-wobblingly tender little lovelies? Roast 'em low and slow and then toss 'em on the grill for just a short spell. Which means you don't have to constantly tend a smoker from dawn to dusk.
Easy Rhubarb Crisp45/50
An obscenely easy, sweetly tart rhubarb crisp that you simply must experience at least once. (Although we doubt you'll be able to stop at just once.)
Dark Chocolate Cream Pie46/50
Carefully concocted to rely on less sugar than the cloying milk chocolate cream pie of our childhood, this is a far more adult-friendly, yet still spectacularly satisfying, rendition of a classic.
Vanilla Wafer Banana Pudding47/50
Not a lot has changed since you last had this after-school classic. It's still easy. It's still quick. And it's still gosh darned comforting as heck.