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Freezer-to-Grill Santa Maria-style Tri Tip (California Ranch Vibes)
There’s something extremely satisfying about a perfectly grilled tri-tip. Born in the heart of California’s Central Coast, Santa Maria-style tri-tip is smoky & garlicky. This version adds a freezer-friendly twist: marinate ahead, then reverse sear or grill when the craving hits. Whether you’re cooking for a weekend crowd or stocking your summer grill stash, this recipe is designed for flavor, flexibility, and a little bit of ranch house magic. It’s one of the mainstays in my Cattle Country Ranch House edition of my freezer-to-grill series What Makes it Santa-Maria style? Best Cuts to Use Cooking Options What to Serve it With Santa Maria-style meals are traditionally served with: For your…
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Freezer-to-Grill: Backyard Broiler Edition (5 Chicken Marinades for Magical Summer Grilling)
Welcome to the Freezer to Grill Chicken series! This summer, we’re stocking the freezer with flavor-packed marinades that make dinnertime easy, magical, and delicious. These five freezer to grill chicken marinades come together fast and freeze beautifully. When you’re ready to eat, just thaw and grill – the marinade does all the work while you go about your day. Featured Marinades: Why Freeze First? I rarely cook these fresh – the real magic happens as they thaw. Each freezer to grill chicken marinade slowly infuses the chicken with flavor and moisture, giving you the juiciest, most flavorful result with almost no work at dinnertime. How to Prep: Bonus Kitchen Magic…
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Freezer-to-Grill Caribbean Chicken Marinade
If you love a grilled chicken dinner that feels both bold and balanced, freezer Caribbean chicken belongs in your summer meal rotation. This marinade is a mix of classic Caribbean flavors – warm allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, honey, and lime – plus a bit of jalapeño heat. It’s tangy, aromatic, and just a little wild in the best way. As always, the chicken is frozen raw in the marinade, letting the flavors infuse as it thaws. That slow soak is the key to transforming chicken into something juicy, flavorful, and memorable – no last-minute prep required. Why Freezer Caribbean Chicken is a Summer MVP Freezer Caribbean chicken is a warm-weather favorite…
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Freezer-to-Grill Thai Chicken Marinade
This freezer Thai chicken has been a staple in my summer lineup for years. It’s quick to prep, full of bold, balanced flavor, and grills up beautifully – no fuss required. With garlic, ginger, honey, and soy sauce, this marinade brings a delicious sweet-savory profile that works just as well for weeknight dinners as it does for weekend grilling. As always in the Freezer to Grill series, we’re freezing this chicken raw – because the real flavor magic happens during the thaw. Why Freezer Thai Chicken is a Go-To Summer Staple This freezer Thai chicken recipe checks all the boxes: fast prep, big flavor, and total flexibility. You can grill…
