When looking for new roasts to cook on the smoker, a Smoked Chuck Roast will not disappoint. Often used for stews, this Chuck Roast is slowly smoked as a whole roast and then finished in a red wine braising liquid for a mouthful of flavor. This post is a collaboration with Beef. It’s What’s for…
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Smoked Beef Short Rib Stew
How to cook incredibly tender beef short ribs on the smoker and finish them in a rich and indulgent stew. You’re going to go crazy for this Smoked Beef Short Rib Stew recipe! Beef short ribs were a game changer for me. Years ago, before we bought our first smoker, I was a (mostly) vegetarian. …
Petite Sirah — Your guide to this under the radar wine
Petite Sirah is a wine known for its dark color and deep aromas, with rich fruit characteristics and bold tannins. These are wines of high quality and ability to pair with foods (especially grilled foods!). This is a French wine with California roots. Let’s explore this under the radar wine, and find the best foods to…
Grilled Mussels with White Wine
There is nothing more appetizing than eating a warm bowl of freshly steamed mussels with crusty bread being dipped in a wine based broth. And this Grilled Mussels recipe is beyond amazing. We are making a simple simmer broth with garlic, white wine, and some aromatics and steaming the mussels on the grill. This is…
Savory Cajun Seasoning Recipe
To us, a good Cajun Seasoning recipe needs to be savory with some salt, herbs, some nice earthy flavors of paprika, and have a touch of heat. These elements evoke those Cajun coastal flavors that work so well for grilled fish and poultry. When looking for some Louisiana influenced flavors, we reach for a Cajun…
Merlot Wine — Your go-to guide
Merlot is a grape known for its approachability and smooth body with dark fruit characteristics. But Merlot is so much more than that. These are wines of high quality and an excellent ability to pair with foods (especially grilled foods!). Let’s explore this versatile wine. Merlot is one of the most popular red wine grapes…
Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup with Chipotle
Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe made with smoked chicken is a great comfort food with a smoky twist. You can smoke a whole chicken in advance and then the soup can be made later in the week. Chicken tortilla soup screams comfort with its warm broth, fresh herbs and spices, and a little heat. It’s one…
Best Comfort Food Recipes for the Grill or Smoker
Comfort Food can evoke many different dishes from around the world. But when we think of comfort food, we think of hearty meals that warm the heart and soul. From slowly cooked stews and chili, to magical cheesy dishes. Here are some of our favorite recipes that we cook on our grill or smoker. Save…
Texas Chili – (No Beans)
This Texas Chili Recipe has the fundamentals of an authentic Texas inspired meal. Meat, specifically chuck meat, chile, and beer. No beans. If you like beans in your chili you can find a fantastic version in our award-winning brisket chili recipe (did I mention that one has beans?). If looking for a great side dish…
Smoked Beef Short Ribs
Smoked Beef Short Ribs are cooked low and slow until rich and incredibly tender and finished in a wine braising liquid. This is the ultimate comfort food. Today we have a recipe I’m super excited about! Smoked beef short ribs, slowly smoked until tender and rich and incredibly delicious. This is what I request every…
Ground Beef Chili Recipe with Chipotle Peppers
Chili is our favorite comfort food, as you can see with our award-winning beef brisket chili. This Ground Beef Chili Recipe is no exception. Not only does it have the slightly smoky taste from the chipotle peppers, it is also thick, rich and packed with meaty flavor. And the best part is that it’s easy…
Spring 2020 Wine Finds
Wine recommendations that are fantastic for spring sipping. From light bodied whites, to rosé, to elegant reds, to what to drink while staying home, there’s a wine for all occasion this season. This is what we’ve enjoyed as we’ve been home this season. I like to review wines the way most people taste them, with…
Reverse Sear Ribeye Steak
Learn how to Reverse Sear Ribeye Steak for the greatest steak you’ll ever have! Reverse sear is an incredible way to cook a steak. Smoke at a low temperature for that unique wood smoke flavor, and then finish your steak hot and fast on your grill for the perfect crust at the perfect temperature every…
Skillet Cornbread with Smoked Honey (on the Grill)
Cast Iron Skillet cornbread is the perfect way to get a crunchy crust and a soft and fluffy interior. We cook our skillet cornbread on the grill at high heat for the perfect touch of outdoor flavor, and finish it with a drizzle of smoked honey for a sweet finish. Skillet cornbread is comfort food…
Easy Blender Salsa — My Mama’s Basic Homemade Salsa Recipe
This Easy Blender Salsa is probably the best salsa you’ll ever make. It’s incredibly delicious (and addictive) and perfect for quick and easy weeknight dinners or parties! It’s been in my family for decades, so it’s tried and true! The best part is it comes together in less than 5 minutes! My mom’s cooking has…
Shepherd’s Pie Cooked on the Grill
This classic Shepherd’s Pie is comforting, healthy(!), delicious, and cooked on the grill or smoker for added flavor. Anything you can cook in your oven or stovetop you can cook on the grill, and it’s so much more fun (and flavorful!), including this take on a Grilled Shepherd’s Pie! What is Shepherd’s Pie? Called a…
My Mama’s Green Chili Turkey
Green Chili Turkey is sautéed onions, bell peppers, and roasted Anaheim chilies combined with leftover turkey. It’s rich and wholesome and perfect served over rice or as a filling for tacos, burritos or filling for enchiladas. It’s been a family tradition for generations. This is a great leftover turkey recipe idea. This is a dish…
Italian Rosé (Rosato) Year Round
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Italian Trade Commission for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. Just because summer is gone that doesn’t mean we have to stop drinking one of my favorite styles of wine. Find out what rosé you should be drinking year-round! Rosé has caught…
Recipes for Valentine’s Day On Your Smoker or Grill
Our best recipes for Valentine’s Day on the grill or smoker. Avoid the restaurants this year and dine in. Here are our top 21 Recipes for Valentines Day you can cook on your Smoker or Grill. We even highlight a 3-course meal you can create in one post! I used to be one of the…
Winter Reds — January 2018
I like to review wines the way most people taste them, with food. Many of the wine reviews you’ll see on this site are accompanied by a recipe. When we test recipes we usually open a few different wines of various styles that we think will work, then write about the best pairing. But often…
12 Wines for Fall Sipping
I like to review wines the way most people taste them, with food. Many of the wine reviews you’ll see on this site are accompanied by a recipe. When we test recipes we usually open a few different wines of various styles that we think will work, then write about the best pairing. But often…
Smoked Brisket Chili (recipe and video)
Got leftover brisket? Make this Smoked Brisket Chili! Recipe and video tutorial for our favorite chili recipe of all time. We’re also answering all of your controversial questions and concerns regarding this Smoked Brisket Chili! Check it out. Go ahead and insert your jokes about “who the heck has leftover brisket” 😉 I’ve heard them…
You still have time for Portland Dining Month!
Portland Dining Month is almost over, with more than 120 restaurants offering three-course dinners for $29 throughout March. But you still have time! This is a great time to check out one of those restaurants on your radar or return to an old favorite. But with so many restaurants on the list it’s crazy hard…
Weekend Wine Love — Winter Comfort
I like to review wines here the way most people taste them, with food. Many of the wine reviews you’ll see here are accompanied by a recipe. When we test recipes we usually open a few different wines of different styles that we think will work, then write about the one that was the best…