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Since 2013, Girl Carnivore has featured award-winning, tried and tested, top-quality Grilling, BBQ, and camping Recipes for the Home Cook. Browse 100’s of prime beef, pork, lamb, poultry, and seafood recipes, Tips, & reviews for all aspiring cooks.

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What to Cook: May

May is an epicurean dream for foodies, there’s Derby Day, Cinco De Mayo, Mother’s Day brunch, and the start of grilling season. Here are our favorite recipes for May:

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We’re meat experts and cooking enthusiasts who believe great food should be accessible to everyone. Led by an award-winning chef and live fire expert, we’ve been helping home cooks master everything from weeknight dinners to drool-worthy barbecue since 2013. Our tested recipes, practical guides, and honest equipment reviews cut through the noise with a simple mission: to make you more confident with meat, whether you’re firing up a pellet smoker or just need a reliable oven-baked dinner.

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A little taste of Spring Fever

The weather may be bananas, but these recipes will get ready for the warmer weather ahead.

Pellet Smoker Recipes

Put your Traeger grill to work with these BBQ recipes that everyone loves.

Impressive Roasts

Fill your home with the aromas of the perfect roast. These are our tried and true fan favorites that will have you flexing your kitchen skills.

Grilled Steak Recipes and Guides

Worried you’re going to ruin that steak? Follow our tried-and-tested tips for nailing that perfectly flame-kissed steak every time.

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Your New Favorite Camping Recipes

Plan for camping season – because Nothing taste better than dinner cooked over the campfire.

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Our Best Burger Recipes

Take your boring burger recipes to the next level with these epic flavor combos.

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Girl Carnivore All-Time Favorite Recipes

These are the tried and Teated recipes our readers come back for again and again.

Easy Lamb Recipes

Savory and timeless lamb recipes you’ve got to try.

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