Entertain Like Melissa & Joe Gorga with Coyote Outdoor

Celebrity couple Melissa and Joe Gorga, best known from The Real Housewives of New Jersey, teamed up with Coyote Outdoor for a memorable episode of Cooking with Coyote, showcasing effortless outdoor entertaining on the Coyote Gen 3 SL-Series Barbecue.

In this episode, they prepared three crowd favourites: Melissa's Secret Sangria, Grilled Prawn Skewers, and Whipped Ricotta Crostini—perfect for relaxed summer entertaining.

They also highlighted the impressive safety features of the Gen 3 SL-Series Barbecue, including illuminated control knobs and the advanced thermocouple safety valve, making outdoor cooking safer, smarter and more enjoyable.

Here are the recipes to help you recreate a little Gorga-inspired entertaining at home.

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Grilled Prawn Skewers

Equipment

• Coyote SL-Series Barbecue

Ingredients

• 450 g medium prawns, peeled and deveined

• Fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

• Juice of 1 fresh lemon

• Wooden or metal skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak in water for 20 minutes)

Method

1. Thread 4–5 prawns onto each skewer.

2. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.

3. Season with salt, pepper and chopped parsley.

4. Grill over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side, until the prawns turn pink and develop a light char.

5. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.

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Whipped Ricotta Crostini

Equipment

• Coyote SL-Series Barbecue

Ingredients

• 1 French baguette, sliced into 1 cm pieces

• 250 g full-cream ricotta

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes

• Salt, to taste

• Fresh parsley, finely chopped

Method

Prepare the Ricotta

Combine the ricotta, lemon juice, olive oil and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Whip until smooth and creamy.

Grill the Bread and Tomatoes

Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and lightly season with salt.

Toss the cherry tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil.

Grill the bread for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly toasted.

Grill the tomatoes for 3–4 minutes until blistered and softened.

Assemble

Spread the whipped ricotta onto each crostini, top with the grilled tomatoes and finish with freshly chopped parsley.

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Melissa's Secret Sangria

Ingredients

• 1 bottle of your favourite red wine (Melissa uses Cabernet Sauvignon)

• 250 ml orange liqueur

• 125 ml brandy

• 750 ml to 1 litre ginger ale

• ½ apple, thinly sliced

• 2–3 orange slices

• Ice

Method

1. Combine the wine, orange liqueur, brandy and ginger ale in a large jug.

2. Add the sliced apple and oranges.

3. Fill serving glasses with ice and pour over the sangria.

4. Serve chilled.

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Why the Coyote Gen 3 SL-Series Barbecue Stands Out

Melissa and Joe couldn't stop talking about the standout features of the Coyote Gen 3 SL-Series Barbecue, designed to make outdoor entertaining effortless.

The illuminated control knobs clearly indicate when the barbecue is in use, while the advanced thermocouple safety valve helps prevent gas leaks for added peace of mind.

Beyond its performance, the sleek professional-grade design makes it a stunning addition to any premium outdoor kitchen—including the Gorgas' own RTA Outdoor Living space.

"It's so easy to entertain with Coyote," Melissa shared.

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Bring Gorga-Style Entertaining to Your Backyard

These grilled prawn skewers, whipped ricotta crostini and Melissa's Secret Sangria prove that elegant entertaining doesn't have to be complicated—especially when your Coyote barbecue is doing the hard work.

Try these recipes at your next backyard barbecue and tag @CoyoteOutdoor on social media. We may even feature your creation!