Carne Diem

a food blog for carnivores

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Authentic Provoleta: Argentinian Grilled Cheese

Provoleta is an Argentinian cheese appetizer and is a classic accompaniment to grilled meats likely to be found at almost any parrilla or asado in Argentina and Uruguay. This cheese appetizer is seasoned with chimichurri or fresh oregano and then grilled.

Appetizers and Sharables Origin: South American, Argentinian Method: Grill or Oven Provoleta is an Argentinian cheese appetizer and is a classic accompaniment to grilled meats likely to be found at almost any parrilla or asado in Argentina and Uruguay.  From backyard barbecues to Michelin starred steakhouses like Don Julio, no dinner is complete without this delicious grilled cheese. This…

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Choripán: Argentinian Grilled Chorizo Sandwich

This Argentinian Grilled Choripan recipe is topped with flavorful chimichurri and is a simple and delicious South American sandwich to make on your grill.

Taste of Buenos Aires: The Ultimate Choripan Recipe with Chimichurri Protein: Origin: South American, Argentinian Method: Grill Ever dreamt of a food trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina? Well, you can bring a taste of that vibrant city straight to your backyard with a delicious choripan – the quintessential Argentine street food!  This simple but delicious grilled sausage sandwich is topped with…

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Braised Basque Style Chicken with Piperade Sauce

This Basque style braised chicken is served with a flavorful piderade sauce made with seasoned bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. This classic dish brings the flavors of Southern France right into your kitchen.

Protein: Origin: European, French Method: Stovetop This Basque style chicken is braised and served with a slightly spicy piperade sauce. With this easy and flavorful chicken basquaise recipe, you can create a perfect dish that’s both hearty and satisfying.  Gather your family and friends around the table and experience the magic of Basque cuisine in your own home.   Table of contentsA…

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Basque Style Burnt Cheesecake Recipe: Tarta de Queso

This crustless cheesecake is famous for its browned caramelized top and ultra-creamy center. A staple of Basque country in France and Spain, this famous decadent dessert is sure to be a hit.

Desserts Origin: European, Spanish Calling all cheesecake lovers! There’s a new kid on the block, and it’s stealing hearts (and stomachs) around the world.  Move over, New York-style cheesecake, because we’re taking a trip to the Basque Country of Spain to explore the magic of Basque-style cheesecake. This isn’t your ordinary cheesecake. Forget the crumbly crust and perfectly smooth top.…

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Grilled Hawaiian Ribeye Steak Recipe

Aloha! Today, we're taking a culinary trip to the islands of Hawaii with a recipe that bursts with tropical flavors. These Hawaiian style grilled steaks are marinated with soy, pineapple, garlic, ginger and rum and then topped with grilled pineapple.

Protein: Origin: Taste of the Islands Method: Grill Aloha! Today, we’re taking a culinary trip to the beautiful islands of Hawaii with a recipe that bursts with tropical flavors – Hawaiian Grilled Ribeye Steaks. This dish combines the richness of a juicy ribeye with a Hawaiian marinade mixture of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, pineapple, and rum. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for a…

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Grilled Halloumi Cheese with Za'atar Seasoning

Salty halloumi cheese is seasoned with Middle Eastern Za'atar seasoning and then grilled, for the perfect appetizer or addition to your charcuterie board.

Appetizers and Sharables Origin: Cyprus, Middle Eastern Method: Grill This Grilled Halloumi Cheese recipe is seasoned with Za’atar seasoning and then cooked on a BBQ grill.  This grilling cheese makes for an easy BBQ appetizer that requires minimal ingredients and effort but gives maximum flavor. Move over, burgers and brats, there’s a new grilling champion in town! Halloumi cheese, with its…

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Dutch Oven Dublin Coddle Recipe: Sausage and Potato Stew

This traditional Dubin coddle is the perfect one pot meal for St. Patrick's Day. The Irish sausage and potato stew is loaded with tender vegetables and hearty pork sausage and is one of our favorite Dutch oven meals.

Protein: Sausage and Bacon Origin: European, Irish Method: Dutch Oven, Stovetop and Oven This traditional Dubin coddle is the perfect one pot meal for St. Patrick’s Day. The Irish sausage and potato stew is loaded with tender vegetables and hearty pork sausage and is one of our favorite Dutch oven meals. Table of contentsHistory of Irish CoddleMaking the homemade Dublin CoddleIngredients for…

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The Best Smoked Skillet Chili con Queso

This smoky skillet chili con queso is loaded with flavorful no bean beef chili, creamy queso, and Tex-Mex spices. It is the perfect party dip for your tailgate or game day party.

Protein: Appetizers and Sharables Method: Smoker This smoked chili con queso recipe is one of our favorite smoked game day recipes.  This delicious skillet queso is loaded with hearty beef chili, cream cheese, Velveeta white queso, southwest style seasonings, and a hint of lime. This delicious dip is a great recipe for those looking for an easy appetizer recipe to make on their grill or…

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The Best Dutch Oven Mexican Steak Picado Recipe

Also known as bistec picado, steak picado is a dish of tender, braised steak simmered in a vibrant sauce of onions, peppers, tomatoes, and a symphony of spices. This one pot Mexican meal is the perfect recipe to make in your Dutch oven.

Protein: Origin: North American, Mexican Method: Stovetop, Dutch Oven Juicy strips of steak are browned and stewed with a vibrant sauce of onions, peppers, tomatoes and spices. For Cinco de Mayo, or an easy weekday meal with your family, this Dutch oven steak picado is sure to be a hit. What is Steak Picado? Also known as bistec picado or carne picado, this Mexican steak picado recipe is a…

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Kansas City Style Cheesy Corn and Smoked Ham Bake

Sides and Salads Method: Stovetop and Smoker or Oven Inspired by the Cheesy Corn bake at Jack Stack BBQ this cheesy corn and ham recipe is loaded with creamy melted cheese and then finished on a smoker, making it the perfect side dish for your BBQ meats and a great addition to your next cookout.  This is the ideal side dish for pairing with smoked meats like pulled pork, ribs, or Texas brisket…

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Best Hickory Smoked Whole Bologna Chub

Whole bologna chubs are seasoned with a sweet and spicy barbecue rub and then smoked over hickory in this smoked version of a childhood classic.

Protein: Method: Smoker ​This sweet and spicy smoked whole bologna is smoked over hickory wood for a quick and easy recipe to make on your grill or smoker. Background of Bologna Originating from the Italian city of the same name, bologna is a sausage composed of finely ground meat, spices and myrtle berries. This ground mixture is then incased and cured. In the United States bologna is…

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Renaissance Festival Style Smoked Turkey Legs

These apple cider injected roasted turkey legs are inspired by the festival drumsticks you find at Disney World or your local Renaissance festival. These smoked BBQ turkey legs are perfectly crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside.

Protein: Method: Grill or Smoker This smoked turkey leg recipe is in the style of those famous roasted turkey legs found at Renaissance festivals or Disney World. These flavorful BBQ turkey legs are injected with an apple cider brine, generously seasoned and then smoked until fall apart tender. Table of contentsMaking the Smoked Turkey DrumsticksInject with the apple cider injectionSeasoning…

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Carolina Gold Mustard Barbeque Sauce

The perfect addition to Carolina smoked pork, this tangy and sweet barbeque sauce is ready to use in under 10 minutes. Tangy mustard and apple cider vinegar, combine with sweet and spicy Mike's Hot Honey in this easy Carolina Gold Sauce recipe.

Sauces, Rubs, and Accompaniments Origin: North American, American Southeast This sweet and tangy Carolina mustard BBQ sauce is made with Mike’s Hot Honey for just a touch of heat. This classic South Carolina sauce is perfect for smoked pork or chicken, and makes for a great accompaniment for your BBQ meal. Table of contentsHistory of Carolina Gold BBQ SauceMaking the South Carolina Mustard…

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Pina Colada Shrimp Skewers

These pina colada inspired coconut shrimp skewers are coated with a rum based batter, sweet coconut, and crunchy panko. The shrimp are then skewered with pineapple and cooked on a Blackstone or griddle, or can be fried on the stovetop.

Protein: Shrimp, Seafood Origin: Taste of the Islands Method: Stovetop or Flat Top These pina colada inspired coconut shrimp skewers are are coated in a rum based batter and crispy coconut and panko. The shrimp and pineapple skewers are then cooked on a griddle like a Blackstone, or can be fried in a skillet on your stovetop. Table of contentsMaking the Pina Colada Coconut Shrimp…

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Spicy Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles with Pork

These spicy Szechuan Style Dan Dan Noodles are loaded with spicy ground pork and can bring the heat. These fiery Chinese noodles can be ready for dinner in under 30 minutes.

Protein: Origin: Asian, Chinese Method: Stovetop These spicy Chinese noodles with ground pork are seasoned with numbing Szechuan peppercorns, sesame paste, soy sauce, and Hoisin sauce in this 30-minute Asian dinner recipe. Dan Dan noodle is another traditional Chinese recipe that I fell in love with while travelling through China. As is traditional in Szechuan cooking, this dish is spicy and…

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Jamaican Jerk Chicken Rasta Pasta

This flavorful and creamy rasta pasta with coconut milk, parmesan cheese, bell peppers, onions and jerk chicken is ready for dinner in under 30 minutes.

Protein: Origin: Jamaican, Taste of the Islands Method: Stovetop This Authentic Jamaican Rasta Pasta recipe is loaded with jerk chicken, bell peppers, onion, and a creamy sauce made with parmesan and coconut milk. This Caribbean inspired pasta recipe is loaded with flavor, but something even the kids will enjoy. Table of contentsMaking the Rasta Pasta with Jerk ChickenSeason and cook the jerk…

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Bloody Mary Seasoned Bacon

Perfect as an appetizer or as a garnish for your cocktails, this Bloody Mary Seasoned Bacon is a fun new twist on pig candy.

Protein: Pork Origin: North American, American Method: Oven or Smoker This bacon appetizer is seasoned with Bloody Mary seasoning like black pepper, celery salt, Worcestershire seasoning, and tomato powder. This unique take on pig candy is great as a salty snack or as a garnish for your Bloody Mary. Table of contentsMaking Bloody Mary Seasoned BaconMake the Bloody Mary Seasoning MixSeason and…

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