I think we have the meat portion figured out. Fest party on Sat --- i need some ideas for something different that doesnt require a bunch of prep for the traeger
Smoked cheddar sticks. Did this in my smoker with indirect smoke to keep the temps down and it turned out great. Even if you melt the cheese a bit, it will still make a fabulous smoked cheddar chip dip. Good Luck.
"Bullalo turds(poppers) lay a party dink smokey weiner inside the hollow sliced jalapeno pepper,thin slice of jack cheese then very thin smoked bacon wrap,bring bacon to room temp to avoid using tooth picks....killer,so good I seldom share.
I'd personally go lighter than normal on the smoke if the air quality doesn't improve. My bride and I love smoked foods so I made a smoked feast for her birthday, we both agreed the smoke in the air made the food taste a lot lot less desirable. I called it a flop.
I'm a fan of shrimp for a side or appetizer , for an easy day at the grill I cook it in tinfoil with butter and spices.
Fire roasted vegetables are easy and good. I cheat and use a bag of them from the Schwan man. I just line a metal grilling bowl with alm foil, a little greese and season salt. Grill 20 to 30 minutes until the potatoes are done mmmmmm good