Appetizers

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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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 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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Smoked Lamb Chops (Lollipops) Recipe – Vindulge

September 19, 2018 By Mary 3 Comments

These Smoked Lamb Chops are smoked then grilled hot and fast and cut into an individual lollipop portion for an elegant appetizer or serve two for an entrée. Don’t be intimidated by lamb. These are easy and absolutely delicious and one of the most flavorful cuts of Lamb. When smoked, it really balances out the…

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Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad (recipe and video)

August 17, 2018 By Mary 11 Comments

A simple and delicious grilled romaine Caesar salad elevated with some smoky crispy pancetta (or bacon), grilled lemon, and grilled baguette slices to sub for croutons. This grilled romaine Caesar salad is the perfect side dish for your grilled meats or backyard BBQ and you’re gonna love it! I’m a huge fan of grilled salads….

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Easy Classic Ceviche Recipe (with white-fleshed fish)

August 8, 2018 By Mary 1 Comment

This easy and classic ceviche is made with rockfish (or other white fish like tilapia or bass) and is perfect for a hot summer day when it’s too darn hot to cook. This classic ceviche recipe is also perfect for parties, appetizers, or a light meal at home. You don’t see many recipes here prepared…

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Grilled Beet Salad with Rosé Infused Cranberries and Smoked Bacon

June 1, 2018 By Mary 11 Comments

Beets are incredible cooked on the grill, and even better topped with rosé infused cranberries and smoked bacon. This will be your favorite salad all summer long! We’ve become super beet fans around here, especially when it comes to grilled beet salads. I’m all about the veggies in my house, but there are just a…

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Grilled Chipotle Shrimp

April 27, 2018 By Mary 9 Comments

A super easy (and fast!) recipe for delicious grilled shrimp marinated in a spicy and sweet chipotle honey lime marinade quickly grilled to perfection. Perfect for summer grilling season or taco night. Any shrimp fans in the house? Be prepared to see some chipotle love around here the next couple weeks. I’ve been on a…

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Pulled Pork Nachos — Great use for Leftover Smoked Pulled Pork

March 16, 2018 By Mary 5 Comments

Got leftover pulled pork? Use it to make these incredible and indulgent smoked pulled pork nachos! Perfect to cook directly on your grill, or in your oven. Guess what? We have a new member of the family. Our grill family that is. Say hi to our new Big Green Egg! And just in time for St….

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Valentine’s Day Recipes for your Smoker or Grill

February 8, 2018 By Mary 3 Comments

Avoid the restaurants this year and dine in. Here are 10 ideas for Valentine’s Dinner you can cook on your Smoker or Grill. I used to be one of the many Valentine’s Day haters. You know the ones. Those who harp on the day for being an overly corporate holiday. Hater’s gonna hate. I…

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Smoked Meatballs in a Cranberry Pinot Noir Sauce (recipe and video)

December 8, 2017 By Mary 11 Comments

Smoked meatballs braised in a sweet and savory cranberry Pinot Noir sauce is one of our all time favorite holiday appetizers. It’s always a hit at a party! Guess what? The mystery of the Cranberry Pinot Noir Meatballs has been solved!!! The first time I wrote about this recipe I told you about how we…

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Smoked Hazelnut Nutella (recipe and video)

October 24, 2017 By Mary 2 Comments

Smoked hazelnuts add incredible flavor to homemade Nutella making a fantastic family friendly, yet smoky, treat! *Bonus: this makes an incredible gift for the holidays! I never intended to write a recipe for smoked hazelnut Nutella. But a few weeks ago I posted a photo, both on my Instagram stories, and on my personal Facebook…

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Grilled Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers

September 29, 2017 By Mary 3 Comments

This Grilled Jalapeño Popper recipe is perfect when you’re craving chicken wings, but also jalapeño poppers. Grilled Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers are the perfect compromise! It’s like the two perfect appetizers, jalapeño poppers and chicken wings, got married and had a beautiful baby and named it Grilled Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers. In all seriousness though (can we…

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Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends (recipe and video)

May 12, 2017 By Mary 162 Comments

You’ve heard of brisket burnt ends — you know, those magical morsels of beef amazingness. But have you tried them with pork belly? This pork version is super tender, full of flavor and so easy to make. We’ve got the full recipe AND a video tutorial for these incredible smoked pork belly burnt ends for you! I…

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Grilled Romaine Lettuce with Tomatoes and Basil

April 10, 2017 By Mary 24 Comments

Grilling romaine lettuce is easy to do and tastes incredible with some fresh tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Find out how to make perfect grilled romaine lettuce to use for an impressive, yet super easy, summer salad. We took the kiddos to their first official amusement park over spring break to Legoland….

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Pairing Oregon Chardonnay with Smoked Salmon and Dungeness Crab Cakes on AM Northwest

March 21, 2017 By Mary 2 Comments

This has to have been one of my favorite appearances on AM Northwest to date! Sean, who usually joins me on the local morning show, couldn’t come this time so I decided to change things up a bit. Instead of a meat-heavy recipe, we went with one of my favorite appetizers. And best of all,…

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Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip (the VIDEO): and 12 Super Bowl recipes for the grill or smoker

February 1, 2017 By Mary 4 Comments

Because the day of Buffalo chicken flavored everything is coming up this weekend. The Super Bowl. To follow up on our ultimate Smoked Buffalo Chicken Wings recipe we have its equivalent, in the form of an incredible dip. Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip I starts by smoking a whole chicken, then shredding it and mixing it with…

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Smoked Buffalo Chicken Wings (the VIDEO!)

January 16, 2017 By Mary 20 Comments

We did it. We finally made a video of one of the most popular recipes here on Vindulge. Smoked Buffalo Chicken Wings. One of the challenges of smoking wings is that you’re cooking them at a low temperature, and that’s not conducive to achieving crispy skin (something that’s pretty darn necessary in chicken wings). You get great flavor,…

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Smoked Meatballs with Cranberry & Red Wine Sauce on AM Northwest (video and recipe)

December 22, 2016 By Mary 1 Comment

Guys, we got to back on AM Northwest! This time cooking up one of our favorite holiday appetizers – Smoked Meatballs with a Cranberry & Red Wine Sauce. Scroll to the bottom for the video, or just click here. Several years ago I discovered a very cool use for canned cranberries at a very unlikely…

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Smoked Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps with Asian Dipping Sauce

October 18, 2016 By Mary 10 Comments

Tired of traditional BBQ sauce? Try this sweet and savory Asian dipping sauce to jazz up your next batch of leftover smoked pulled pork! And since it’s Tuesday, skip the tortilla for Taco Tuesday and make some killer lettuce wraps instead. Boom. We’re total suckers for Taco Tuesday. I blame the Lego Movie. But seriously,…

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Feast Portland 2016 in Pictures

September 28, 2016 By Mary 7 Comments

Feast Portland has come and gone, and wow! What a ride. This was my first time experiencing Feast Portland — the 4-day celebration of all things food and drink, including events, classes, panels, dinners, hands-on learning experiences, tasting, eating, and so much more — and it certainly lived up to my expectations. The Friday Grand Tasting was…

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Smoked Honey Butter

September 14, 2016 By Mary 7 Comments

Smoked honey meets butter to create an incredibly elegant and delicious spread for rolls, toast, sandwiches, and so much more. Because we like to experiment with everything on our smoker we had the idea earlier this summer to smoke honey, just to see what would happen. The combination of sweet and smoky is a favorite…

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Watermelon Salad with Basil and White Balsamic – Live on AM Northwest!

August 8, 2016 By Mary 3 Comments

This ain’t your mama’s watermelon salad. Nor is it your your best friends. This one is packed with some unexpected and delicious secrets. This has been THE salad of the summer for us. We’ve cooked it at tons of events so far and it’s been a huge hit! Folks are always surprised when they take their…

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