How to get smoke flavor into your fajitas by using Tri-Tip and slice thinly for incredible, tender, smoky, and savory steak fajitas. I think it’s safe to say Tri-Tip has become the number one cut of beef we cook around here lately. It has surpassed brisket, rib eye, and NY strip. The primary reason is that we cook…
Food and Wine Pairing
Smoked Lamb Meatballs for Incredible Pita Sandwiches
Smoked Lamb Meatballs, made with ground lamb shoulder, are jam-packed with flavor and a offer an awesome way to jazz up any pita sandwich! I never thought I’d be such a lamb fan. We never ate it growing up so I guess I was always a little weary of it. But I’ve really grown to…
Easy Smoked Trout Fillet and Wine Pairing
One of the easiest recipes you’ll find on this site — Smoked trout fillet, made without a brine. When I say “easy” I seriously mean it when it comes to this recipe. This is one of the simplest and tastiest go-to dinners we’ve enjoyed throughout this summer. And this is NOT a cold smoked trout, and it…
Reverse Seared Ribeye Steak Tacos – Stretching your budget
How to take an expensive cut of meat, like a thick cut Ribeye steak, and stretch the portions so that you can have your steak without worry of breaking your budget. This is also a great recipe for any leftover ribeye or prime rib. But before we talk about these budget friendly steak tacos I wanted to…
Last Minute 4th of July Recipe Ideas for your Smoker or Grill
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…
Grilled Chicken Thighs for a Crowd — New article on Wine4.Me
Let the countdown begin. T-minus 7 days until the 4th of July. That means grills and smokers will be fired up throughout the country with hungry feasters waiting to get their BBQ on. Over on Wine4.Me this weekend I shared one of my favorite (and super easy) recipes fit for a crowd and perfect for…
Smoked BBQ Tofu Bowls (Vegan)
How do you please vegans and meat-lovers alike? With Smoked BBQ Tofu Bowls with grilled pineapple, that’s how! Smoked BBQ Tofu for Meat Lovers, Vegetarians, and Vegans We all know that my husband lives and breathes for meat. But he married a woman who, during the first few years of us dating, was a pseudo…
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 Beef Short Ribs
Beef Short Ribs, smoked slow until rich and incredibly tender. 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 year for Mother’s Day because it’s my favorite meal in the…
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…
BBQ Chicken Pizza and Friday Wine!
It’s Friiiiiiiiidaaaay!!! Around here that usually means two things: Bubbles and Pizza Night (and by bubbles I mean sparkling wine, and by Pizza Night I mean we eat pizza nearly every single Friday night). Actually I lied, if the weather is warm it means three things — “Friday Night Lights” with our neighbors, which has…
Glazed BBQ Chicken
Recipe for Glazed BBQ Chicken. Tips and tricks for getting incredible flavor from chicken on the smoker, including using a dry rub, and dipping in a glaze during the final minutes of cooking. You’re gonna love this barbecued glazed chicken! We are huge fans of chicken on the smoker. Though it hasn’t always been the…
Grilled Cod Fillet with Chimichurri and Grilled Romaine
Sean’s going to hate me for sharing this, but we’ve come to an agreement that there is such thing as too much meat. Beef to be exact. We’ve been on a meat overload the last few weeks and need a break. I love you beef, but we seriously need a break! We’ve also been swaying…
Smoked Chipotle Chicken Fajitas… and the Many Magical Wonders of a Garlic Chipotle Marinade
If you’ve followed along here for awhile then you probably already know that several of my mom’s recipes have made appearances on this blog, like her green chili turkey, red chile enchilada sauce, or her famous blender salsa to name a few. One of the very first times I ever featured one of her recipes was…
Smoked Lamb Shoulder … and what to do with it.
A complete how-to guide on smoking a lamb shoulder, and its many uses… including these smoked lamb pitas. I’ve mentioned this before; I wasn’t raised on lamb. I’m pretty sure the first time I even had lamb was when I was a full-blown adult. And I know that many people fall into two categories:…
Smoked Mexican Burgers with Chorizo and Smoked Poblanos
Our secret to smoking burgers with incredible smoky flavor and moisture with the perfect char on the outside. Plus a recipe for Smoked Mexican Burgers with Chorizo and Smoked Poblanos. Burgers. Oh burgers. I’ll be honest; I was never a huge homemade-burger-at-home kind of gal. I used to reserve those for restaurants that are known for…
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…
Turkey Meatballs with Bacon Paste — How to add incredible flavor to a basic turkey meatball
Do you know the secret to adding incredible flavor to turkey meatballs? Bacon paste! That’s right. Bacon paste is the secret to incredible and flavorful Turkey Meatballs. Bacon Paste Now I’m not talking about crispy cooked bacon (not that there’s anything wrong with crispy bacon). I’m talking about bacon paste. We told you about bacon…
Smoked Sausage Lasagna
Smoked Sausage Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food. It’s also a nice way to congratulate new parents. Show them you love them with a batch of smoked comfort food, like this smoked sausage and smoked marinara lasagna! Some neighbors of ours recently welcomed their new baby to the world (hi sweetie!!). And knowing all too well…
Reverse Food & Wine Pairing: Sbragia Cabernet Sauvignon with Flank Steak
More often than not when it comes to food and wine pairing it’s just that — food, and then the wine. “We’re having this killer grilled salmon for dinner, what wine should we pair with it?” But sometimes you find a wine (or in this case two) that is so interesting that you create a meal…
3 Course Grilled Salmon Dinner at Home
How to create an easy and elegant 3-Course Salmon Dinner Date Night at Home for Valentine’s Day, or any night. I have friends in the restaurant industry who jokingly consider Valentine’s Day “amateur night,” because some folks will shell out a ridiculous amount of money for the special Valentine’s Day multi-course menu, getting suckered into…
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…
Easy (and Healthy!) Grilled Fish Tacos — Plus wine pairing
Grilled Fish Tacos are easy to make, super healthy and full of great flavor! Citrus marinated fish is grilled to perfection and topped with a grilled corn slaw and avocado crema. This taco recipe makes a great weeknight dinner or entertaining dinner on the weekend. Who doesn’t love a good fish taco? Throw in some wine, and…
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…
![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")