Beer Can Chicken

March 30, 2015

When it comes to smokers, I am a huge fan of the simplicity and efficiency of the Weber Smokey Mountain. In fact, I currently own four of them. So when my BBQ buddy Bill Gillespie unveiled his cookbook Secrets to Smoking on the Weber Smokey Mountain and Other Smokers (Page Street Publishing Co.), I knew it was for me!

In the book, Bill's got some wildly creative recipes such as buttery smoked cabbage, grown up style pigs in a blanket, and mozzarella stuffed meatballs. But today we're going ol' school with Bill's recipe for beer can smoked chicken.

Grilled Ribeye with Classic Steak Butter

March 30, 2015

Start any conversation with the word "ribeye" and you've got my undivided attention. Add to that a classic steak butter as in this recipe from Master Purveyors, specialists in fresh hanging USDA wet and dry aged prime beef, and I'm yours for life!

Wine Smoked Turkey

March 30, 2015

In a recipe inspired by California wine country, Sunset magazine's The Great Outdoors Cookbook takes wine-infused wood chips, a heady herbal marinade, apples, and onions to take smoked turkey over the top. Wine shows up in the velvety Zinfandel gravy too!

Grilled Spicy Tofu Salad

March 30, 2015

Looking to hit the grill with something a bit more healthy? When done right, grilled tofu can be a flavorful addition to salad, used instead of chicken or steak in fajitas, or served on its own with some simple sides.

To get you started on your grilling with tofu adventure, Grillocracy has turned to Alexander Weiss, winner of season 1 of of Fox's hit kids cooking show "MasterChef Junior" for this grilled marinated and grilled tofu salad featuring House Foods' low calorie, protein packed tofu.

Grilled South African Lamb Sosaties

March 30, 2015

Travel to any part of the world and you are certain to find barbecue in some way, shape or form. Today we travel to South Africa with Chef Hugo Uys, an expert in braii (South Africa's version of barbecue) with his recipe for traditional lamb sosaties -- a kebob comprised of marinated lamb and apricots.

According to Uys, the sosaties are even better when paired with a smokey and fruity South African red wine such as the Brampton Old Vine Red ($14.99) which helps cut through the dense fat and release enhanced flavors.

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