Food and Drink

Grilled Hanger Steak with Red Wine Reduction Sauce

February 12, 2019 By Mary 10 Comments

How to grill a hanger steak and finish it with a decadent red wine reduction sauce. Hanger Steaks are an affordable alternative to more expensive cuts of meat, but are full of incredible flavor. Find out how to perfectly cook a hanger steak on the grill. Hanger Steaks are a go-to around here. They’re easy…

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Grilled Strawberry Sundaes with Chocolate Peanut Butter Sauce (dairy free and gluten free)

February 7, 2019 By Mary 6 Comments

Strawberry Sundaes made with grilled strawberries and a melted chocolate peanut butter sauce. Grilling strawberries is super easy, and adds incredible flavor to your sundae. Can easily be made dairy-free and gluten free. This is the perfect sweet treat to make for your kids (or loved ones) this coming Valentine’s Day. My sweet 8-year old…

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Grilled Sriracha Sweet Chili Chicken

February 5, 2019 By Mary 3 Comments

Grilled Sriracha Chicken is an incredible combination of whole cut up chicken pieces in a savory marinade, grilled to perfection, and then finished with a sweet and spicy sweet chili glaze. Grilled Sriracha Sweet Chili Chicken is great for a whole quartered chicken, or even chicken breasts. Chicken is a blank canvass, and we love…

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Cognac Hot Toddy

January 31, 2019 By Mary 20 Comments

Classic Hot Toddy made with Cognac. A cure for the common cold… or at least commonly cold nights. It’s that time of the year — cold and flu season. Or just plain cold (as in freezing outside!!!). And as much as I love me my wine, there are times when only a hot toddy will…

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Back to Bourgogne: An introduction to Burgundy wines

January 30, 2019 By Mary Leave a Comment

A beginner lesson on the wines of the Burgundy (Bourgogne) region of France. Good Burgundies can be life changing. They are the kinds of wines that, in the 60’s and 70’s, motivated crazy folks to pack up and plant vineyards in Oregon, because they saw the potential for the kinds of life changing wines they…

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Smoked (BBQ) Stuffed Meatloaf

January 23, 2019 By Mary 2 Comments

This Smoked Stuffed Meatloaf is pure indulgence! The tender meat is jam packed with flavor, then stuffed with creamy mozzarella cheese, and smoked on the grill, and finally finished with a spicy Sriracha ketchup. This is the meatloaf of dreams. I was never a meatloaf fan growing up. No offense, mom, but you had other talents!…

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Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip

January 17, 2019 By Mary 6 Comments

When you combine the magical flavors of Buffalo wings with shredded smoked chicken and a creamy cheese dip you get the most sought after and quickly devoured appetizer at any party or game day spread — Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip! After posting this recipe for Smoked Buffalo Turkey Dip several years ago the dish has become a staple in…

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Smoked Stuffed BBQ Meatballs

January 15, 2019 By Mary 9 Comments

These smoked meatballs are stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese, slowly smoked on the grill, and then finished with a BBQ sauce glaze. The ultimate game day food or appetizer for your next gathering. We don’t mess around with meatballs around here. I like to pack them with bold or unique flavors. Whether we’re going with…

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Grilled Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe

January 10, 2019 By Mary 9 Comments

When you’re craving wings, but need to eat more salad. This Healthy Grilled Buffalo Chicken Salad recipe satisfies all your wing cravings, without the guilt. This Grilled Buffalo Chicken Salad recipe is also Keto friendly, gluten free, sugar free, low carb, and can easily be adjusted for Paleo and Whole 30. Damn, this is just one…

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Spicy Grilled Chicken Tacos with Avocado Crema

January 8, 2019 By Mary 9 Comments

Grilled chicken breasts marinated in an easy spicy chipotle marinade, quickly grilled to perfection, and topped with a cooling and refreshing avocado crema. These grilled chicken tacos are perfect for a Taco Tuesday or weekday meal with your family! There’s always room for more taco recipes in your arsenal! We do tacos several time a…

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Grilled Salmon with Orange Maple Glaze

December 28, 2018 By Mary 1 Comment

Grilled Salmon with a Sweet Glaze is a great meal to ring in the new year. Healthy, yet indulgent enough to eat on a date night! Throw in a glass of Prosecco Superiore and you’ve got yourself a perfect meal. As the year wraps up we start to plan our goals for the new year….

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My Mama’s Green Chili Turkey

December 27, 2018 By Mary 3 Comments

My favorite use for leftover Thanksgiving turkey — My Mama’s Green Chili Turkey. Sautéed onions, bell peppers, and roasted Anaheim chilies combined with leftover turkey is 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. I’ve kidnapped my mom…

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Spicy Sriracha Grilled Shrimp – And Prosecco Superiore Wine Pairing

December 22, 2018 By Mary 12 Comments

Spicy Sriracha Grilled Shrimp is the perfect party appetizer. The mild spiciness is tamed with a refreshing glass of Prosecco Superiore. Find out why this pairing works, and why you should serve it at your next dinner party. It’s the holiday season. A time of celebration. A time of parties and entertaining. A time of…

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Smoked Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwiches — Uses for leftover brisket

December 11, 2018 By Mary 8 Comments

Another fantastic use for any leftover smoked brisket — Smoked Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwiches! (*UPDATE* — You can view us cooking up this combo of Smoked Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Smoked Tomato Bisque over on AM Northwest.) We get a lot of folk on social media who tease us whenever we publish a recipe…

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How to make a Spanish Carajillo…

December 10, 2018 By Mary 7 Comments

How to make a Spanish Carajillo …or rather how I learned the proper way to order coffee in Spain, and a recipe for a Spanish Carajillo and other Spanish coffee drinks. On our second day in Spain several years ago, our group enjoyed a fantastic two hour long lunch at Loreto Restaurant in Jumilla with the…

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Grilled Pork Chops with Wine Brown Butter Sauce and Prosecco Superiore wine pairing

December 5, 2018 By Mary 9 Comments

The next time you think of pork chops, elevate them to the next level by making this super easy, yet elegant, Wine Brown Butter Sauce. Pair it with a bottle of delicious Prosecco Superiore, and you’ve got yourself an incredible meal for date night or entertaining guests. We’re very passionate about our bubbly around…

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Smoked Beef Short Rib Stew

December 3, 2018 By Mary 6 Comments

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! I’ve mentioned this before, but it’s worth sharing again since beef short ribs were a game changer for me. Years ago, before we bought…

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Holiday Gift Guide: Food, BBQ, and Wine Lovers 2018

November 30, 2018 By Mary 5 Comments

We’re chiming in today with some of our favorite gifts from the year. A few of these have been on our gift guides in the past, but that’s because year after year they remain our favorite gadgets or tools, always useful in the kitchen (indoor our outdoor kitchen). They are items that have made our…

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Thanksgiving Wine Guide (Updated)

November 19, 2018 By Mary 10 Comments

Trying to figure out what wines to serve with Thanksgiving Dinner this year? You’re not alone. Below is a fool-proof guide to finding great wines in all budgets for your holiday meal. I haven’t written a “what to pair with Thanksgiving dinner” post in yeeaaarrrsss! This is because I am a traditionalist when it comes…

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Grilled Chicken with a Cranberry Chipotle Citrus Glaze

November 16, 2018 By Mary 4 Comments

Jazz up Grilled Chicken with a sweet and spicy Cranberry Chipotle Citrus Glaze. This chicken is sweet, spicy, tangy, and a perfect match for a bottle of Beaujolais! We’re always looking for new and exciting ways to jazz up chicken around here, especially when it comes to finding something to pair with a specific bottle…

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Hazelnut Crusted Grilled Duck with Red Wine Sauce – The Perfect Cozy Fall Evening Dinner

November 12, 2018 By Mary 11 Comments

Grilled Duck is decadent with a hazelnut crust, and then topped with an elegant and light red wine sauce. It’s the perfect pairing for a Chinon (Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley of France) and a cozy fall evening. This post was sponsored by Loire Valley Wines and Honest Cooking. As always all opinions, statements,…

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Bourbon Brined Smoked Turkey — Ultimate Thanksgiving Turkey

November 8, 2018 By Mary 25 Comments

We’re finally sharing the secrets to the Ultimate Smoked Turkey for your Thanksgiving Dinner. This smoked turkey is jam packed with mega flavor, from a bourbon citrus brine, to an herbed butter, to a dry rub, This is the juiciest and most flavorful turkey that will have your guests going back for seconds… and maybe…

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Bourbon Spiked Hot Apple Cider

October 8, 2018 By Mary 37 Comments

Bourbon Spiked Hot Apple Cider is an incredibly delicious and oh-so-autumn treat. It can also be served cold for a refreshing treat! It takes me awhile to finally get into the fall spirit. While most people are getting exciting about their pumpkin spice lattes in August, I’m soaking up every last minute of summer I…

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Smoked Sausage and Hatch Chile Beer Cheese Dip

October 2, 2018 By Mary 16 Comments

Smoked Sausage and Hatch Chile Beer Cheese Dip is the greatest thing to happen to cheesy beer-infused dips since cheddar. Smoked Sausage + Smoked Hatch Chile Peppers + Beer + Cheese = pure bliss. My husband has a thing for cheese. He can’t resist buying a few fancy cheeses whenever he goes to the supermarket,…

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