Something is spectacular when it is impressive to look at, dramatic to watch, or remarkably large – a fitting description of the Grillfather himself. This is the Summer Grilling Spectacular, where we bring you a survey of fantastic grilling ideas to keep you grillin’ through the summer. And what could be more impressive or dramatic than bourbon, […]
Here come the many posts of friends gathered around a homemade tree singing their favorite carols heralding the coming of Christmas. Don’t know about you, but I would rather be around a blazing hot fire, burning large chunks of meat, hot cider in one hand, and my beautiful wife in the other. This is the Christmas […]
Fall is here and many believe it’s the best time to grill with crisp weather, dazzling colors of fall leaves, and flavorful harvest ingredients. The Harvest Grilling Series continues with Orange-Ginger Pork Chops, featuring traditional flavors of fall in an Asian-inspired preparation. With a robust marinade of sautéed ginger, sherry, and orange, these chops are […]
For many meat-loving grilling enthusiasts, summertime BBQ means grilling carne asada by the pound. Nothing beats a tortilla stacked with a handful of steak, heavily marinated, charred, and topped with avocado. The Summer Grilling Spectacular continues with The Best Carne Asada, a bold take on tradition beckoning the steak connoisseur to partake and enjoy. Carne […]
After a year of waiting and longing, peering into the horizon with hapless melancholy, trying to find hope and fight off the apathy – finally National Barbecue Month is here and we are overwrought with enthusiasm. To get you ready for the frenzy we continue the Memorial Day Backyard BBQ Series with Sticky-Sweet Grilled Pork […]
There is a scent in the air. Mingled with the brisk breeze of winter, it is the scent of victory; the aroma of tailgating grills alight with the fire of playoff football. This is the Winter Game Day Series, getting you ready to enjoy the best games with the best food. Next up is Smoked […]
It is the middle of October, autumn is in full swing, and football is king! The Time of the Tailgate Series continues to get the menu for your weekend ritual set with Jerk Pork Tenderloin Sliders. These tasty bite-full’s feature an aromatic jerk seasoning, a sweet and spicy jerk glaze, and Caribbean Coleslaw. These sliders […]
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” That’s right, football is here and with it, the Time of the Tailgate has arrived once again. Whether in a stadium parking lot, on a neighborhood street by the local field, or in your own backyard, we bring you terrific game day recipes to prepare for the […]
Summertime is here with long days, warm weather, vacations, swim parties, fireworks, baseball, and every possible reason to grill grill grill! This is our Summer Grilling Spectacular, a series of amazing recipes perfect for hot summer nights and weekend barbecues. The next entry is Adobo-Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Grilled-Pineapple Salsa, a flavor explosion of spicy […]
Fall is considered by many as their favorite season because of the cooler temperatures, the beautiful colors of changing leaves, and the abundance of fruits and vegetables of the harvest. This majestic time of year is also perfect for grilling outdoors to enjoy the changing climate. Continuing the Harvest Grilling Series we present Spicy Grilled […]
The playoffs are set, the game times are marked, and the grill is ready! It’s time for the Winter Game Day Series, the GrillFather’s annual series dedicated to getting ready for the big game. This year’s first dish is Grilled Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches with Vidalia onion barbecue sauce. This is a great choice for tailgating […]
One day left… One more chance in 2015 to fire up the grill and confidently proclaim your barbecue prowess. With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, this and next week’s articles will feature grilled finger food ideas perfect for a late night celebration. First off in our New Year’s Eve Bash series is Grilled […]
The holidays are here and all the festivities that come with it – decorating, shopping, parties, Christmas pageants, wrapping presents, and more. Here at TheGrillfather.com, we want to ease your Christmas Day or holiday party menu planning with Grilled Holiday Honey Ham. This is the traditional favorite main dish of Christmastime, but prepared in a […]
Thanksgiving dinner is usually about the turkey. But what if you don’t want turkey? Here is a wonderful alternative to your traditional Thanksgiving menu (or addition because face it, there’s still going to be turkey on the table). Grilled Pork Roast with Fruit Compote, an herb-spiced pork roast that is complimented by the sweet and […]
It’s harvest time again! Autumn leaves, freshly harvested ingredients, cooler nighttime temperatures, and spectacular sunsets across the Colorado Front Range make this a perfect season for grilling. To celebrate, we start our Harvest Grilling Series featuring Tuscan-Style Roast Pork with rosemary, sage, and garlic. This dish is a savory, slow roast on the rotisserie, allowing […]
Summer brings vacations, longer days, increased sunshine, and more opportunities to grill anything and everything! To help fill your summertime menu, we are continuing our annual Summer Grilling Spectacular. This year’s first dish is Grilled Root Beer Pork Ribs, inspired by the Southern practice of marinating and cooking meat with Coca-Cola. This whimsical take on […]
We have been presenting possible entrees for your Father’s Day menu, and have saved the best for last. This is the one that will get you first on the inheritance list; the one that will solidify your rightful place as “Daddy’s Favorite;” the one that will guarantee every father’s bliss – the after-meal-induced food coma! […]
Memorial Day is about honoring and remembering all those that have served, fought, and died protecting our nation’s freedom. In our final recipe of the Memorial Day Backyard BBQ Series, we present Grilled Paella Mixta, a classic grilled rice dish from Spain. This is the perfect choice to kick up the Memorial Day menu, sharing […]
With normally perfect weather and longer days, the month of May is perfect for celebrating National Barbecue Month. To continue the festivities we bring the next recipe in our Memorial Day Backyard BBQ Series – Grilled Country-Style Pork Ribs. Somewhat confusingly named, this cut of meat is not from the ribs at all, but from […]
…And then there were four… The final four teams battling for a national championship, daring to dream that this could be their year. Stomp-downs, buzzer-beaters, and the unexpected are what make this tournament so exciting. Grill Madness continues with our own stomp-down: Spicy Grilled Burgers. With powerful flavor, alarming heat, and an unexpected hint of […]
Bracketology is the process of predicting the field of college basketball participants in the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Ribology is the process of devouring lusciously grilled ribs while the games unfold. It’s time for Grill Madness – three weeks of fun with the grill, friends, and competition to see who wins the big dance. To start […]
Rustling autumn leaves tossed by the brisk breeze as rays of the setting sun dance across the yard… Autumn is here in full swing and I love it! Not only is it a beautiful time of transition, it’s the ideal weather to cook and experiment on the grill. The fourth installment of our Harvest Grilling […]
With fall being such a pleasurable time to grill because of the beauty of the outdoors and cooler temperatures, this is an ideal time to cook ribs. For our second installment in our Harvest Grilling Series, we bring Grilled Spareribs with Mable-Chipotle Glaze. Ribs take a bit longer to cook than other dishes, but fall, […]
In our celebration of football season, we have presented the Time of the Tailgate series to spark exciting menu choices for your gameday festivities. The last recipe is Manchego-Stuffed Pork Burgers. No tailgate party is complete without a burger, and this one is a different take on a classic that will not disappoint. Beginning with […]
Football is here, fall is coming, and the Time of the Tailgate has arrived. Whether you actually tailgate in the parking lot of your favorite team or prep for the game in the comfort of your backyard, these recipes will bring instant success to our pregame festivities. We begin with Grilled Sausage & Pepper Grand […]
