It's the one day a year we set aside to celebrate Mom and I promise you, she would like nothing better than to not have to cook. Chances are (Dad) that you are more comfortable around the grill than the stove, so try firing it up for Mother's Day.

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Cinco de Mayo is a uniquely Mexican-American holiday that celebrates the long relationship between the United States and Mexico. In recent years it has become an excuse to put together a party and blend each countries flavors. As you can see from my list of the most popular recipes on the 5th of May there is a wide diversity of food but always at the top is Carne Asada. Whether you are going traditional or hitting the ribs or beer can chicken, fire up the grill and celebrate this great holiday.

1. Carne Asada

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Carne Asada is a Mexican recipe for marinated, grilled beef served in in tortillas. This is not your run of the mill taco. This is a flavorful and delicious meal that is great for any occasion.

2. Grilled Lobster Tails

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This grilled lobster is perfect for any occasion. If you don't have a lot of experience grilling shellfish, then this easy recipe is for you.

3. Mexican Marinade

This marinade can be used on practically any meat or Mexican-style dish. You'll get a great lime and cilantro flavor without overpowering the flavor of the meat.

4. BBQ Beef Ribs

This is an easy way to prepare delicious, sticky beef ribs on your grill. Remember that the secret to indirect grilling is to make sure that the food doesn't get any direct heat at all. You will need to rotate the ribs occasionally to evenly cook them.

5. Carne Asada Marinade

While Carne Asada usually means beef, this marinade works just as well on chicken or pork. If you want to put together a delicious Mexican dish, then this is a great marinade to start with.

6. Fresh Corn on the Cob

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This is the general method for grilling corn on the cob. Remember not to remove the husks, they will hold in the moisture and keep the corn from burning. You might want to pull out as much silk as you can before hand.

7. Grilled Tri-Tip Roast

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Tri-Tip roasts might be hard at time, but if you happen upon it, grilled low and slow, you'll get a great piece of meat with fantastic texture and flavor.

8. Tequila Carne Asada Marinade

Whether you are making Carne Asada or not, this is a great marinade for most meats, especially beef. The acid from the citrus juices will tenderize the toughest cuts of meat and the tequila will give it a very unique flavor.

9. Beer Can Chicken

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This basic variation of the "beer in the butt" chicken recipe combines the flavors of a great spice rub with the flavors steamed out of the beer can.

10. Spit Roasted Chicken

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The bacon and the butter help to keep this rotisserie chicken moist and give it an old world fire roasted taste. This is as traditional as it gets when it comes to rotisserie chicken.

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With some kinds of barbecue, you can skip the rub and get something decent. With large cuts of pork, you really need a great rub to make the most of the pork flavor and give you that authentic barbecue flavor. These 10 Pulled Pork Rub Recipes are the best I know to make the best pulled pork possible.

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Vinegar based barbecue sauces come in a wide number of varieties and most people who use and love these sauces are pretty militant about how they should be prepared. Some come with tomato, others with mustard, some are spicy hot, while others are not. One thing for certain, a good vinegar barbecue sauce should give foods (particularly pork) a tangy flavor. If you like that rich flavor then these are the sauces for you. As I said, these are great sauces for any kind of barbecue pork, but are good for so many things. Experiment and I promise you won't be disappointed.

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Mustard based barbecue sauces find their origins in the Carolinas and are the perfect BBQ sauce for pork whether you are talking whole hog, pork shoulder, or BBQ ribs. These sauces add a savory, tart flavor to barbecue, but are also great on many foods you grill or smoke. Try a mustard sauce next time you are grilling burgers, pork chops, or even chicken. A good mustard sauce gives you a break from the traditional tomato based barbecue sauces.

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Grilled Chicken Breasts might just be the most versatile meat you can throw on your grill. Whether by themselves or in Chicken Breast Sandwiches or Grilled Chicken Salads, there isn't much this lean cut of chicken can't do. The secret is to prevent them from drying out by using a marinade and grilling them hot and fast.?

1. Grilled Chicken and Mozzarella Panini

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This is a delicious grilled chicken panini recipe that fast and easy to make. You can add or substitute any of the ingredients to suit your needs.

2. Lemon-Rosemary Chicken

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This simple grilled chicken breast dish can be served with grill vegetables or diced and used in a salad.

3. Basil and Tomato Chicken Breasts

This is a great way to prepare chicken breasts. The combination of tomatoes, basil, and balsamic vinegar gives this dish an great Italian inspired flavor. ?

4. Lemon Thyme Chicken

This is a quick and easy way to get delicious tender chicken breasts. Grill them hot and fast and enjoy with your favorite side dish.

5. Jamaican Jerk Chicken

This Jamaican Jerk Chicken is marinated unlike other recipes that simply call for a jerk rub.

6. Chicken Tikka Kebabs

This is a traditional Indian recipe for grilling chicken. The rich marinade gives the chicken breasts a lot of flavor. Grill these kebabs hot and fast and you'll have a delicious meal.

7. Grilled Chicken Quesadilla

You can prepare these quesadillas ahead of time and simply grill them up when you need them. They also make a great appetizer for any party.

8. Chicken Yakitori

Yakitori are traditional style Japanese kebabs usually served by street vendors accompanied by a nice cold beer.

9. Grilled Lemon-Ginger Chicken

If you're looking to cut calories but still want to enjoy a delicious piece of grilled chicken, then this recipe for you. These chicken breasts can also be sliced and placed on top a fresh green salad and put on a sandwich.

10. Teriyaki Chicken Kebabs

These grilled teriyaki chicken kebabs only need about 30 minutes to marinate. This is a great quick recipe that you can put together after work.

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The Potato Salad has become the side dish of choice for most cookouts. This is partly due to the versatility of the humble spud. There are nearly as many recipes for potato salad as there are people who prepare them. Of course, there are a couple of things to know before you start. Potato salads frequently contain ingredients that can spoil quickly. Food safety is very important. You will also want to start with the right potato.

Basically, a potato salad is a combination of potatoes, salad dressing or mayonnaise, vegetables like onions and celery, seasonings, and sometimes eggs. Because salad dressings and mayonnaise can spoil quickly potato salads need to be kept cool from the beginning of preparation. There are potato salads that are prepared and served hot, but for those creamy potato salads served cold, you will need to keep them cold at all times. This also includes letting the potatoes cool down significantly after you have boiled them. This helps to maintain and cooled environment from the onset of preparation.

While a potato salad seems like a pretty basic dish, you might want to improve your salads with the right potato. The traditional potato is of course the russet or Idaho potato. This is the potato you always see in a large pile or in big bags at the grocery store. Now, while this is a great potato for baking and making French fries it is not necessarily the right potato for boiling and making into salads. You might want to try one of the high moisture, waxy potatoes like the red potato, Yellow Finn or Yukon Gold. I prefer the Yukon gold because they have a superior texture.

When boiling potatoes you want to make sure you get them to the perfect point and then get them right out of the hot water. Potatoes can be boiled whole or cut into smaller pieces. The boiling time is reduced the smaller the pieces. You also want to add salt to the water before you add the potatoes. When the potatoes are tender enough to bite through, but before it becomes mushy, remove them from the water. At this point you want to dry them. This can be done by either returning the potatoes to the empty pot or by placing on a cookie sheet in the oven for a few minutes. You don’t want to cook the potatoes any more at this point but you want to get the water off of them. This helps dressings, oils and seasonings to sink into the potatoes.

Potatoes absorb flavors the best while they are hot and while you shouldn't add anything that can be spoiled by heat, you will want to add seasonings while they are still hot. A light mixture of oil with whatever herbs and spices you want can be added to the potatoes by tossing everything together in a large bowl. Now, for cold salads, its best to let the potatoes cool before completing your salad.

What else goes in a potato salad? Salad dressings and/or mayonnaise are typical but as for the seasonings that's entirely up to you. Try diced vegetables like onions, celery, carrots or whatever you have in the refrigerator. Fresh herbs and mustards are also good additions. Remember, if you are going to be making potato salads you will need to personalize your own recipe, its tradition.

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Most holidays involve making large feasts for many people. Valentine's Day revolves around a small meal for two people. For years I have challenged men to fire up the grill and produce something special for that woman in their lives. I have recommended many dishes that I thought she might like. Well, take a look down this list of last Valentine Day's most popular recipes and tell me who is doing the cooking, and for whom.

1. Grilled Lobster Tails

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This grilled lobster is perfect for any occasion. If you don't have a lot of experience grilling shellfish, then this recipe is for you. This is a quick and easy way to take lobster tails and make them better than you thought possible.

2. Michael Jordan's 23 Delmonico Steak

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23 is Michael Jordan's famous Chicago restaurant. This is their recipe for the Delmonico Steak. This is a fantastic grilled rib-eye, my personal favorite.

3. Homemade Steak Sauce

Judy sent in this delicious recipe for steak sauce. The best part about making your own steak sauces is that you can adjust the ingredients for your own liking.

4. Peppered New York Strip Steak

Lee Custer sent in this recipe for a spiced up a New York Strip Steak. The secret is to use cracked peppercorns, not ground. That solid pepper flavor is what makes this steak so great.

5. Marinated London Broil

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This classic recipe for London Broil is marinated in wine and vinegar which makes it extra tender. If you really want to make it authentic try getting a Flank Steak.

6. Herb and Garlic Lamb Loin Chops

This lamb recipe has a very Greek-style to it. These lamb chops are loaded with tenderness and flavor. Be sure to get the loin chops versus regular lamb chops.

7. Herb-Crusted Fillet Mignon

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What can be better than fillet mignon? It's delicious and tender. This recipe calls for dried herbs though you can substitute with fresh herbs instead. If you are going to do so, double the amount that the recipe requires.

8. Peruvian Roasted Chicken

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This great rotisserie chicken recipe became hugely popular along the East Coast of the United States a few years back. Know as Super Chicken, El Pollo Rico, or Peruvian Chicken this is a tasty way to make a bird with enough flavor to satisfy anyone, but mild enough for everyone.

9. Carne Asada

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Carne Asada is a Mexican recipe for marinated, grilled beef served in in tortillas. This is not your run of the mill taco. This is a flavorful and delicious meal that is great for any occasion.

10. Traditional Chateaubriand

From the time of Napoleon comes this recipe for a great meal. Chateaubriand is not a cut of beef, like many think, but a recipe for a grilled beef tenderloin.

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Flank Steak is one of the "flat" steaks and is a versatile and flavorful cut of beef, but you need to know to cooking (think grill it) to get it right. These flank steak recipes are the best I know and are guaranteed to be the best. The secret with grilling this tough cut, is a good marinade and a hot grill.

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From side dishes to main courses, vegetables are vital to the diet and excellent on the grill. Grilling vegetables is a convenient way to prepare them and a great way to give vegetables extra flavor. The trick to grilling vegetables is to not over cook them and season them lightly with a little oil and a lot of flavor. Whether you are grilling corn on the cob or tomatoes, the grill is the best way to cook all your vegetables. For small items, try wrapping them up in foil with a little butter.

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You stay up late to celebrate one second. Chances are you'll get hungry along the way. Preparing a New Year's Eve meal that allows hours of dining joy is the way to go. For this reason you might want to cook up something big.

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The Tri-Tip, whether roast or steak, has grown from a little know California cut of beef to a popular piece of meat, showing up in stores across the country and more and more, around the world. Tri-Tip isn't the most tender cut, but the fine distribution of fat can make it flavorful and juicy if you cooking it (think grill) right.?

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Ham is a cured pork roast. You can't load up a fresh pork roast in your backyard smoker and pull out a ham, but you can use your outdoor cooking equipment to make the most of your ham. Regardless of the ham you select, whether is is a good country ham or if it came in a can, you can add additional flavor before you serve it. A ham only needs be heated to bring it to perfection, so why not use your grill or smoker to make the most of your Holiday Ham. These ham recipes will help get you started.

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Prime Rib (or more accurately Standing Rib Roast) is nearly the most expensive cut of beef you can buy so you want to master the secrets to make it right. Grilling or smoking prime rib is a great way to prepare this greatest of roasts. These prime rib recipes are perfect ways to make the most of your investment and to add the flavor of the grill or the smoker.

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One of the best ways to make a better Turkey is with a good Brine. Brining Turkey is a process of adding moisture and flavor to meat by use of a salt-water mixture. There are many ways to make a great brine and these turkey brine recipes are amongst the best I know. So, whether you are roasting, grilling, smoking, or frying your next turkey, start out with a good brine and make it so much better. For detailed brining instruction see my Brining Turkey - Step by Step.

1. Savory Turkey Brine

This turkey brine gets a portion of its salt from vegetable stock. The combination of spices and herbs will give your bird a rich flavor.

2. Smoked Turkey Brine

This brine recipe makes enough for a whole turkey and will add flavor and give you a juicier and more tender bird.

3. Holiday Poultry Brine

This poultry brine is perfect for the holiday turkey. By using stock you get extra flavor with a mild saltiness that makes for a perfect brine.

4. Apple Spice Brine

A brine is typically water and salt with a little sweet to give it flavor. This brine uses fruit juices for water providing flavor and sweet at the same time.

5. TomKattt's Poultry Brine

Tom Katt sent in this brining recipe that is perfect for poultry. Though it works well for most poultry, it is perfect for that holiday turkey.

6. Poultry Brine

This brine works with the added power of pickling spices which increases the moisture in poultry with some great seasonings for more flavor.

7. Maple Brine

This brine can be used on any kind of poultry and pork.

8. Cranberry Turkey Brine

What better to brine a turkey in than cranberry?

9. Fruity Turkey Brine

The citrus fruit in this brine not only add a great tangy flavor but also act to tenderize the meat of the poultry. The mild acid of the lemon will help to carry flavors deep into the meat.

10. Clove and Honey Brine for Turkey

This brine will give your turkey a subtle sweetness and all the tenderness and moisture of a good poultry brine.

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For most people we tackle the whole turkey only one time a year so there isn't much chance for practice and no excuse for getting it wrong. These turkey recipes will help you make the most of the few chance you get to get it right. Whether you grill, smoke, fry, brine, or roast your turkey you can find out the science and the art to a great bird through these recipes. So don't be shy, because turkey isn't really that hard if you know what you are doing.

1. Apple Wood Smoked Turkey

"Just wanted to give you guys a recipe for smoked turkey that I've had excellent results with. It's a favorite around here. Just thought I'd share it with you guys. I made this on the 4th and it was the first to go. Didn't last long at all! And I got nothing but compliments on it."

2. Rotisserie Turkey

You need a good strong rotisserie to prepare this turkey. Check with your instruction manual or the manufacturer to make sure that your rotisserie set (especially the rotisserie motor) is rated for the weight of your turkey. For more information check out my article on Rotisserie Cooking.

3. Deep Fried Turkey Breasts

If you want to experiment with deep fried turkey this is a great recipe to start out with. You won't need all the oil or commitment for a 3 pound turkey breast, but you'll still have a great fried turkey.

4. Smoked Turkey on the Grill

Here's a way to prepare a great smoked turkey if you don't have a smoker. Use your grill to slow roast this tasty bird and it will be tender and delicious.

5. Smoked Honey Glazed Turkey Breast

This smoked turkey breast is tender and sweet. The long smoking time allows it to be more flavorful and tender.

6. Herbed Rotisserie Turkey

Next time you decide to roast a turkey, try it rotisserie style on the grill. This is a simple, easy to follow, delicious recipe for beginners.

7. Smoked Beer Can Turkey

Double the size of the can for this big bird and you can smoke a turkey on a beer can. This is a great way to keep the turkey moist by putting steam inside the turkey while it cooks. If you've tried beer can chicken then you know this is going to be one great turkey.

8. Smoked Honey Glazed Turkey

This is an easy way to smoke a turkey. The marinade mixture is used as an injection solution and as a baste. If you bring the smoker temperature up towards the very end, you will get a nice crispy skin on your turkey. Similarly you can transfer the turkey to the oven at around 300 degrees F for about 10 minutes.

9. Grilled Spicy Whole Turkey

This is a flavorful Southwestern-style grilled turkey recipe. By butterflying this turkey you will get more even cooking and get the turkey to cook faster.

10. Jerk Beer Can Turkey

This grilled turkey not only gets the moisture of the beer can but the great flavor of Jerk seasonings. This is a turkey the will please anyone who doesn't like turkey. Full of flavor, moist and tender; beer can turkey is the way to go.

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Chicken wings are great for any occasion. They are even better when grilled up with all that extra smoky flavor. These chicken wing recipes represent the best and most popular I have. Grill them up as appetizers, snacks or for meals and put them out for the kids or the big game. Chicken wings are quick to cook, easy to prepare and are loaded with flavor making them the perfect chicken piece.

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Great barbecue brisket is built layers of flavor. Those layers start with the barbecue rub. Brisket rubs can be simple or complex. These recipes are the best I have and represent a wide range of barbecue styles. Not every rub is going to match your tastes but by browsing these recipes you are certain to find something that fits your needs perfectly.

Before you start picking out a barbecue rub for your brisket I would like to give you a few tips. First of all, how much rub do you apply. The answer is how much the meat will hold. Yes, pat dry your brisket and sprinkle with rub (no, you don't actually have to rub it on). Whatever stays on is the amount you want. The second tip is about timing. When should you apply your rub. If the rub you are using contains a lot of salt you want to apply it right before you put the brisket in the smoker. If the the rub doesn't have a lot (or any) salt then you can apply it several hours in advance to let the flavors sink in.

1. Best Odds Brisket Rub

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This rub is built on the basics of barbecue. The combination of paprika, sugar, and salt give it the color and the flavor affect you want while the other ingredients add depth. This is a simple rub and the perfect place to start if you are new to smoking brisket. This is one of my most popular rub recipes, not just brisket rub recipe.

2. Texas-Style Brisket Rub

This brisket rub has the spicy heat that makes Texas style barbecue great. You can add sugar to this rub with you want an extra heat. This rub also has a rich layer of herbs and spices that will make your brisket really stand out.

3. Brisket Brown Sugar Rub

Smoked barbecue brisket works great with sweet. This rub starts with brown sugar (choose a dark brown sugar for added molasses flavor) and then picks up the salt and seasoning that finish off a good rub. You can adjust the heat of this rub by choosing a hot or mild chili powder.

4. Kevi's Buckin' Beef Rub

This is a simple rub that combines three heats to hit the tongue in perfect proportion. By putting black pepper with cayenne (and chili powder in this case) you get a double dose of heat. I suggest that you pick a mild chili powder for this rub so that it doesn't overpower the flavor of the brisket.

5. Barbecue Brisket Rub

This rub starts with a good portion of salt, but don't worry. By using a coarse salt it will absorb slower into the meat. This means that the brisket won't pick up too much of the saltiness. Don't apply this rub too early or the surface of the meat will begin to cure.

6. Chipotle Dry Rub

Chipotle chilies add a smokey heat that is perfect for brisket. Use dried chipotles to keep this rub dry. You can buy chipotle chili powder but that costs a lot more. The choice is yours. What ties that chipotle flavor together with this rub is a hint of orange in the form of a small piece of dried orange peel.

7. Chili Wet Rub

This is a wet rub, or as you might call it a spice paste. What ties the flavors of this barbecue rub together is a small amount of lemon juice. This acid helps break down the seasonings so that the flavors can be absorbed into the brisket. This recipe calls for hot chili powder, but you can switch to a mild one if you want to tone down the heat.

8. Southwestern Wet Rub for Brisket

This is another wet rub, but this one adds the beefy flavor of Worcestershire sauce as the liquid. This is kind of like adding a beef stock to the brisket. Aside from the Worcestershire sauce, this is a very traditional barbecue brisket rub.

9. Chili Pepper Rub for Brisket

This is another basic barbecue rub for brisket. What this one adds is finely ground green chili. What you want to do is chop up the chili and then grind it into the other ingredients. By using a fresh chili you get more than just a touch of heat. The green chili adds a fresh herbal flavor that really makes this rub stand out.

10. Watch your eyes Rub

This brisket rub is loaded with heat and while it might sound a little hot, remember that spices tend to loose heat during slow, smokey cooking. If you really want to kick up the heat with this rub, use a hot chili powder.

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When you want to smoke a great brisket you need to start with a great barbecue rub. These 10 rub recipes are the most popular and best that I have. I'm sure that one of them will be perfect for you.

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