Have you figured out what you’re cooking up for your 4th of July BBQ yet? This holiday is one of my absolute favorites. I feel so strongly about this weekend that it’s one that we block out each year and dedicate it strictly to family and friends. That means we go all out, and our…
Appetizers
How to Make Smoked Almonds and Smoked Almond Butter
How to roast almonds on your smoker and use them to make a delicious and unique smoked almond butter. So good! One of the very first things we ever experimented with cooking on the smoker was almonds. I love crunchy oven roasted almonds so I was curious how they would come out slow smoked. The…
The Easiest-Ever Mayo-Free Coleslaw
Mayo Free Coleslaw is quick and simple to make and is a versatile side dish for any bbq. This no mayo coleslaw has a vinegar base instead of the traditional mayonnaise base. Where does your allegiance lie when it comes to coleslaw? Are you a mayo fan or mayo-free? Most mayo-haters don’t like it in a coleslaw…
Smoked Salmon and Dungeness Crab Cakes with Oregon Chardonnay
Smoked Salmon and Dungeness Crab Cakes are what happens when the dynamic duo of Dungeness crab and smoked salmon join forces with a killer Oregon Chardonnay… I have a bit of an obsession with Oregon Chardonnay, and this wine is among my favorites. You might remember that last year I paired the 2013 Knudsen Chardonnay…
Smoked Chicken Tacos — and feeding a crowd for Cinco de Mayo
Feliz Cinco de Mayo! I know I know I know, the last thing you probably need right now is ANOTHER blog post filled with Cinco de Mayo ideas. Or maybe I’m wrong? Maybe you woke up this morning and it finally dawned on your that today is the day, and you feel like being a…
Cooking with Kids on AM Northwest
One of the most precious moments of my life. Getting to cook with my son on AM Northwest. When we were presented with the idea of a segment on cooking with your kids, it fell on a date that Sean couldn’t join (darn day job ;)), so somebody suggested instead of me cooking alone that we…
Smoked Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
An easy and elegant recipe for Smoked Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms. Smoked sausage is added to a savory filling and finished on the smoker. These make a great smoked appetizer for parties or bbq season! What could be better than delicious bite sized stuffed mushrooms filled with savory goodness? Adding smoked sausage to an already flavorful…
Hosting an Elegant and Easy Oscar Party on AM Northwest
We were back on AM Northwest! I still pinch myself each time we get the incredible opportunity to share our food with an audience like the awesome folks and viewers of AM Northwest. It’s so surreal!!! This is seriously a dream come true for us, and no matter how many times we go on I…
12 Super Bowl Recipes on the Smoker or Grill
We’re down to the last few days before the big day. Have you planned your menu yet? Here are 12 awesome game day recipes that can be cooked on your smoker or grill for you to enjoy this year for Super Bowl Sunday. I promise this will be my last Super Bowl related post this…
Smoked Jalapeño Poppers — (Super Bowl 50 Ideas, part II plus wine!)
Smoked Jalapeño Poppers with Smoked Bacon. An easy game day appetizer perfect for Super Bowl made with crispy smoked bacon, cream cheese and cheddar cheese. But because Super Bowl is coming up, we’re adding these to the roster of game day party food! If there is ever a season for awesome bites it’s the late winter…
Simple Smoked Sausage Sandwiches
Super Bowl is right around the corner and if there is anything we have learned when hosting a party at our place for a football game, it is to keep things simple yet delicious. I mean, it’s not like you can wait for commercials to run into the kitchen to prep and cook the food….
Smoked Sausage and Hatch Chili Beer Cheese Dip — THE VIDEO!
We made our first video! One thing we’ve been hoping to improve on this year is making it easier for readers to make our recipes. I’m fascinated by some of the cool video recipe sites out there with short instructional food videos (they’re so helpful and fun to watch!). So we thought we’d try our hands…
Wine Marinated Steak Skewers with Cranberry Bourbon Sauce — New Recipe on Wine4.Me
“The holidays are filled with parties and gatherings, which can offer heavy (and often unhealthy) foods. There are lots of cheese platters, puffed pastry dishes, sweets (sooo many sweets!!!), and bread galore. Not that there’s anything wrong with those delights in moderation, but it’s nice to offer an alternative. This marinated steak appetizer is filled with protein…
Stretching your Budget with Brisket on AM Northwest
Brisket for Christmas? Yes please! Our first year as parents was our first Christmas away from all of our families. The boys were just weeks old, and I was recovering, so there would be no traveling. That was the year our holiday traditions would forever change. At least regarding the foods we ate for Christmas dinner….
Smoked Brisket Empanadas — Uses for Leftover Brisket
Tender smoked beef brisket, mixed with some savory vegetables, herbs, and just a hint of spice, sandwiched in the city’s best puff pastry, and baked into deliciousness. Just when we thought leftover brisket ideas didn’t get any better, we give you Smoked Brisket Empanadas! Right around the time we first started coming up with recipes for…
Smoked Tomatillo Salsa
A simple tomatillo salsa using smoked tomatillos and made in the blender. A delicious topping for sausages, chicken, or simply with chips. Yes please! This past weekend we (over at Ember and Vine) catered our biggest event to date. Despite the pouring rain, Willakenzie Estate’s “Pigs ‘N’ Pinot” Party brought in over 400 people to sip…
Comté Fondue and Smoked Ice (recent articles)
Guess what? Sean is now writing for Palate Press! How cool is that? His second article was published this week combining two of his favorite things in the world (besides me of course, and our kids, and cheap beer, and The Walking Dead) — smoked foods and bourbon. More specifically how to make smoked ice and…
Smoked Butternut Squash Soup with Smoked Bacon
I think I’m finally (FINALLY!!!) excited about fall. All because of this… Smoked Butternut Squash Soup with Smoked Bacon and Fried Sage Sean and I have talked about smoking various squashes for years. The idea seemed odd to me. Not sure why, we’ve had success with other seemingly odd smoking contenders, like strawberries, tomatoes, and…
Puglia inspired Tuna Toasts with Tomatoes and Arugula
I know I know. Another Italy inspired recipe. I promise we’ll get back to smoked goodies very soon (this week in fact!). But today we have…. I’m still in awe with the food I tasted while in Italy on my most recent trip. In fact, every single time I’ve had the honor of visiting this country I’m blown…
Recent Articles on Wine4.Me — Awesome dips and perfect steaks
We’ve had a pretty hot summer, by Portland standards that is. There were several days where I couldn’t even bare to turn on the grill let alone the stove (shocking!). On days like that we either enjoyed cold salads or simple appetizers, like this delicious beauty below. Over on Wine4.Me I shared one of my…
Smoked Pulled Pork Wontons
Sometimes some of the best meals are made from leftovers. What could be better than pork shoulder, perfectly smoked, finely pulled, juicy and tender? Using the leftovers to make these Smoked Pulled Pork Wontons. Well, I suppose that statement is arguable. Freshly pulled pork is pretty darn awesome. But I can say, without a doubt,…
Shrimp Ceviche
I’m not gonna lie, it’s been hot here in Portland the last several weeks. Like the kind of hot that breaks our air conditioner from overuse (true story, it happened last week. ugh!). I’m from Phoenix, AZ, so you’d think I know hot, but alas, since living in Oregon I’ve become a wimp. A total…
Ahi Tuna Ceviche and Wines to Pair
And here you thought all we did was barbecue. A girl can’t live on smoked meat alone (shh don’t tell the hubs I said that). Sometimes I just want to make something that requires no heating up a grill, no starting a fire, no ovens, no stovetops, no crock-pots. Well, really, no cooking. At least…
Smoked Bacon & Tomatillo Guacamole
Smoked Bacon Guacamole with Smoked Tomatillos, is the ultimate guacamole recipe for smoked food lovers! It is going to forever change the way you enjoy your guacamole. Is there really anything better than guacamole? Think about that for a second. Guacamole Recipe Guacamole is actually super simple to make. And in fact I have a super…
![For anyone looking to go light today after a weekend of indulging in too much green beer and corn beef and cabbage. Join me in this light and delightful, yet flavor packed, Grilled Romaine with Tomatoes and Basil!
Light, fresh, and ohhhh sooooo delicious! 🔥🥗🙌 [recipe can be found on vindulge.com] .
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Light, fresh, and ohhhh sooooo delicious! 🔥🥗🙌 [recipe can be found on vindulge.com] .
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#grilledsalad #grilledromaine #veggies #plantstrong #eatlocal #foodandwine #feedfeed #glutenfree #vegan #eeeeeats #huffposttaste #buzzfeast #f52grams #forkfeed #beautifulcuisines #northwestbbqcrew #grillinfools #bbqnation #girlscangrill #fwx #winelovers #oregonwine #emberandvine #vindulge")
