Gas Versus Charcoal

Choose what’s under your grate before you choose what goes on top.

Green Beans with Smoked Bacon

A big crowd-pleaser (if you’re feeding carnivores).

Pan-Crisped Pancetta

A welcome alternative to bacon, pan-crisped pancetta is great on a sandwich or atop eggs.

Ricotta Salata–Stuffed Figs with Port Reduction

A beautiful, addictive appetizer.

Spicy Meatloaf Sandwich

A manly meat sandwich with smoky chipotle mayo and sun-dried tomatoes.

Basic Turkey Stock

Use the bird’s carcass instead of just throwing it away.

Bratwurst and Butternut Squash Stew

A hearty, warming dish.

Bacon-Wrapped Squash Bites

It’s true: Bacon makes anything taste better.

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

The holy trinity of tastiness: pork, bacon, and apples.

Smoked Paprika Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp

The combination of pork and paprika gives these shrimp bites a flavor reminiscent of chorizo.

Italian Deli Blowout Sandwich

Loaded with salumi, mozzarella, and artichokes, this sandwich is an Italian deli on a roll.

Spice-Rubbed Pot Roast

A rub of cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic gives traditional roast a spicy kick.

Meatball Sub

The deli classic done right, with gooey cheese and fragrant meatballs.

Curried Turkey Salad

Toasty coconut bits, sweet raisins, and curried yogurt dress up leftover turkey.

Double Chocolate–Caramel Cookies

Thumbprint cookies filled with caramel candies.