Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner and Grillocracy is firing up some great party time eats including this recipe for grilled guacamole!
Read MoreSmoked MOINK Balls (aka Bacon Wrapped Beef Meatballs)
MOINK balls are one of those appetizers that are oh-so-simple to make but will be gone as soon as you set them down.
Created several years ago by my brother in smoke Larry Gaian, MOINK balls are the tasty combination of beef (moo) and pork (oink) in the form of frozen beef meatballs wrapped in bacon then smoked to perfection. Brush them with a little barbecue sauce and you're good to go! Note that while you can make your own meatballs, Larry's original recipe keeps it simple (stupid) with the precooked frozen variety.
Read MoreGrilled Apples with Honey and Cheese
Great as an appetizer or sweet-and-savory dessert, this recipe for Grilled Apples with Honey & Cheese comes to the Grillocracy community today courtesy of the 1837 Cobblestone Bed and Breakfast in Canandaigua, New York.
Read MoreGrilled Rosemary-Skewered Scallops
If you’re a fan of scallops then you’ll love this recipe from The Grilling Book by Bon Appetit (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2014) which brings a new level of flavor via rosemary skewers. The key to grilling scallops is to sear them really quickly, just a few minutes per side, otherwise they’ll overcook and become chewy. This recipe is perfect as a main course or an appetizer.
Read MoreSmoked Chicken Jalapeno Poppers
Bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers (aka ABTs) are one of those appetizers that seem to disappear as soon as they come off of the smoker. In this recipe from yours truly and sponsored by Omaha Steaks, the heat of the jalapeño is mellowed by the inclusion of cream cheese, while the smokiness of the pulled chicken and bacon make for an unforgettable start to any backyard party or tailgating bash.
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