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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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Don’t overthink Thanksgiving. Here is everything you need for the perfect Thanksgiving dinner – from menu ideas to a full printable shopping list – we’re taking the stress out of the holiday menu.

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Thankgsgiving Turkey Recipes

Cook the perfect bird for your Thanksgiving table. Whether you want a smoked turkey or a traditional roast turkey, we have you covered. See our entire collection of turkey recpies for smaller turkey breast recipes too.

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Turkey HOtline

If you’re worried about cooking the perfect turkey, we’ve got yo covered with our years of cooking experiance. You asked – We answred with everything you need to know to cook your turkey without stress.

Deck the Halls and Trim the Roast Beast

It’s never too early to start planning the holiday feast. From perfect prime rib to classic beef tenderloin, stunning lamb roasts, and juicy racks of pork – we have every Christmas recipe ready for you to master, along with helpful tips and tricks for being the perfect holiday host.

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Feast of the SEven Fishes

Plan the perfect Italian tradition with these seafood recipes perfect for your Christmas Eve Celebration.

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Welcome to the Meat Labs

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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Quick Fall Dinner Recipes

School night dinners that don’t suck: bold flavors, simple prep, and meals that actually satisfy instead of leaving everyone hangry an hour later.

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Your ultimate resource for practical guides, tested techniques, and straight talk about meat to help you become a better cook.

The Best Grilling Recipes

It’s time to fire up the grills – and these are the recipes we make on repeat.

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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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-tested recipes our readers come back for again and again.

Your New Favorite Camping Recipes

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

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Easy Lamb Recipes

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

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