Smoked Sausage Sandwiches with Peppers and Onions are a super easy way to entertain a crowd. They come together in no time and are a great game day snack! If there is anything we have learned when hosting a party at our place for a football game on TV, special event, playoff season, or party,…
Appetizers
Appetizer recipes that are made on the grill or smoker. These are the perfect bite right before dinner. Some even make an excellent light dinner.
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…
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….
Beef Empanadas (with Leftover Brisket)
Tender smoked beef brisket, mixed with some savory vegetables, herbs, and just a hint of spice, sandwiched in puff pastry, and baked into the most flavorful Beef Empanadas! Beef Brisket Empanadas are truly the best way to use any Leftover Brisket! There are some amazing uses for leftover brisket, from chili, to pizza, to tacos,…
Comté Fondue and Smoked Ice (recent articles)
2 Recent Articles we’ve published outside this blog. 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….
Smoke Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Smoked Bacon
Smoke Roasted Butternut Squash Soup topped with smoked bacon is the perfect fall soup. Butternut squash is roasted in the smoker for this comforting dish, but can easily be roasted in the oven too. You’re going to absolutely love this smoked soup! I firmly believe that anything you can cook in the oven or on…
Smoked Pulled Pork Wontons
Delicious, crispy, Pulled Pork Wontons, made from leftover Smoked Pulled Pork. Sometimes some of the best meals are made from leftovers. And 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…
Ahi Tuna Ceviche and Wines to Pair
Ahi Tuna Ceviche is perfect for summer nights or a simple party appetizer! This quick and easy recipe for classic Ceviche made with Ahi Tuna will easily become your go-to ceviche recipe! So good! Sometimes I just want to make something that requires no heating up a grill, no starting a fire, no ovens, no…
Smoked Pulled Pork Spring Rolls
Fresh Spring Rolls are an awesome way to use up any leftover Pulled Pork. These Smoked Pulled Pork Spring Rolls are so easy to make, even your kids can help! Fresh Spring Rolls (Summer Rolls) with Leftover Smoked Pulled Pork Spring rolls are a great way to use up leftover meat or vegetables. You can…
Sicilian Arancini di Riso: Sicilian Rice Balls & Wine Pairing
Authentic Sicilian Arancini di Riso (i.e. Sicilian Rice Balls) are easy and absolutely delicious! Find out how easy it is to make this Italian treat on your own. Sicilian Arancini di Riso These little cheesy crispy delicious fried rice balls are a staple of Sicilian street food and bar fare. You’ll see them from street…
Holiday Wine Gift Ideas – Stoller Family Estate
If you are looking to impress with a special bottle for the wine enthusiast on your holiday list, look no further than Stoller Family Estate. Wines to Impress for Holiday Wine Gift Ideas When I gift a wine to someone special — whether a loved one, a client, a teammate, a boss, whomever — I…
Smoked Buffalo Turkey Dip
The absolute BEST use for leftover turkey is this Smoked Buffalo Turkey Dip! I thought I knew what the ultimate use for leftover Thanksgiving turkey was. I was wrong. It’s this dip! Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey It’s inevitable, if you’re going to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving or any holiday, you’re going to find yourselves with…
Brisket Bruschetta Recipe: Great for Leftover Brisket
Brisket Bruschetta is a light and delicious use for any leftover beef brisket you may have after a big BBQ or event. Shred some brisket, mix in your favorite BBQ sauce, and top onto a toasted baguette slice for a unique meaty treat! My husband’s eyes are bigger than his stomach. He often has grand…