Porchetta was just made to be a delicious sandwich. This Porchetta Sandwich is layered with spicy aioli and a jalapeño chimichurri sauce. Add the perfect Ciabatta bun and you have very happy people eating one amazing sandwich. If you want to know more about how to make a Porchetta Roast, head over to our recipe…
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Smoked Whipped Cream
Making homemade whipped cream is very easy. Using smoked cream to the mix for Smoked Whipped Cream makes an even more amazing flavor. Simply smoke cream and whip it up for your favorite dessert topping! Can I Smoke Cream? Yes. Smoke loves liquid. The smoke molecules like to adhere to liquid and is why spritzes…
French Dip Sandwich with Homemade Au Jus
French Dip Sandwiches made with leftover Prime Rib, and dunked into a homemade Au Jus, is truly the ultimate sandwich for all you meat lovers out there! Nothing beats a warm toasted bun and french dip sandwich with an herbaceous and equally warm Au Jus sauce. Use leftover Prime Rib or any roast beef and…
Grilled Porchetta – Perfect Holiday Roast
Porchetta is an amazing combination of pork loin and pork belly wrapped with a savory filling. Roasted slowly in a smoker or grill, or cooked in an oven, this amazing Italian heritage cut of meat is a great holiday recipe for a crowd. What is Porchetta? Porchetta is a classic Italian roast that is a…
Smoked Turkey Breast with Maple Glaze Recipe
Smoked Turkey Breast is a great way to bring the delicious flavors of Thanksgiving or any holiday recipe to a smaller crowd. This turkey breast is marinated overnight in a citrus brine giving it loads of flavor and juicy textures. Add some smoked gravy over the top and you have an incredible meal ready to…
How to Brine a Turkey
A basic turkey brine is a simple way to add flavor to turkey or any poultry. Follow these easy steps for a how to brine a turkey for juicy and perfectly cooked holiday birds every time. But first, let’s talk about what a brine is. What is a Brine? Brining is using a ratio of…
Smoked Prime Rib With Horseradish Butter
Learn the best way to cook Prime Rib. This Smoked Prime Rib is slow smoked, finished with a high heat, and then topped with a homemade Horseradish Butter. This is truly one amazing holiday roast recipe that your guests will never forget. The best part is that it is super easy to prepare and make!…
Grilled Green Beans with Lemon Recipe
Can you grill green beans? The answer is yes. These easy Grilled Green Beans are topped with Grilled Lemon adding a great twist for any grilled side dish. I grew up on green bean casserole during the holidays. You know, made with canned green beans and a can of condensed mushroom soup. That heavy dish…
Grilled Rack of Pork with Apricot Herb Glaze
This bone-in Grilled Rack of Pork finished with an Apricot Glaze is an easy and crowd pleasing recipe for a crowd. A rack of pork is a perfect holiday or special occasion meal, and a great alternative to the traditional beef roasts. When we have friends over for a special occasion, or looking for holiday…
Smoked Sausage and Mushroom Risotto
Smoked Sausage Risotto combines smoked sausage and mushrooms for a creamy, meaty, hearty and comforting risotto recipe. This risotto recipe uses homemade smoked chicken stock giving it a rich mildly smoky undertone. This delicious meal also comes with wine pairings. A traditional mushroom risotto has just taken traditional risotto up about 100,000 notches by adding…
Breakfast Sandwich with Smoked Sausage and Bacon
A Breakfast Sandwich with Smoked Sausage and Bacon is an easy and delicious way to start your weekend! It’s never too early in the week to start thinking about weekend brunch plans, especially if your plans involve a smoked sausage and smoked bacon breakfast sandwich. This is one amazing sandwich!!! And unless it involves pancakes or…
Grilled Filet Mignon with Mushroom Brown Butter Sauce
Grilled Filet Mignon with Mushroom Brown Butter Sauce is a fantastic steak recipe for a special occasion or holiday meal. Filet Mignon is incredibly tender with a buttery flavor, and when topped with a decadent brown butter mushroom sauce, your mouth will water for days! What is Filet Mignon – The Cut If you want…
Grilled Apple Crisp
Why yes, you can bake on your grill! This is traditional apple crisp that is baked directly on the grill. Grilled Apple Crisp is going to be your go-to this fall season (p.s., it’s also a fantastic addition to your Thanksgiving dinner!). *We cooked this recipe live on AM Northwest on KATU2 News in Portland,…
Easy and Tender Smoked Salmon (recipe and video)
The Best Smoked Salmon ever! Brace yourself for the easiest, freshest, tender-est, and most flavorful smoked salmon fillet. And I’m not talking about lox, we’re talking fresh salmon, cooked on a smoker, and slowly smoked to perfection. We’ve got our secrets to great tender salmon, along with a full smoked salmon recipe and video. Salmon…
Wander Walla Walla Valley Washington this Fall
Looking for something exciting to do this fall but don’t have time to plan your getaway? Walla Walla, Washington, is ready for you! They’ve planned your entire trip for you! No, I’m totally serious, they’ve created the ultimate insider’s guide to the valley’s best kept secrets and celebrated favorites. All you have to do is…
Wild Mushroom Soup with Sherry and Thyme
A hearty Wild Mushroom Soup is the ultimate comfort food in our house. This recipe calls for both dried wild mushrooms soaked in sherry, and cremini mushrooms for a delicious, savory, earthy soup. This soup was also adapted from our very first cooking class we ever took, and in some ways launched our food and…
Smoked Turkey Chili with Serrano Peppers
This turkey chili is a whole new level of awesomeness. Add a kiss of smoke flavor by smoking the ground turkey, add the bright and slight heat from serrano peppers and impress everyone with this indulgent Smoked Turkey Chili. It’s no secret that turkey can be a bit bland. And when Sean and I first…
Smoked Honey
Smoked Honey adds a delicious smoky flavor to any dish you typically use honey for. Whether cookies, butter, or simply a honey drizzle on a cheese plate, this easy recipe for homemade smoked honey will be the next conversation starter for your next backyard event. It also makes a great gift for the holidays! How…
Smoked Sloppy Joes
Add a touch of smoke flavor to your Sloppy Joe recipe. Cook ground beef on a smoker or kettle grill with wood chunks to wow your guests and take your Sloppy Joe recipe to the next level. To really blow peoples minds, we add wine to richen to the sauce mix. Yep. Wine. The thought…
Smoked Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Find out how to make this super easy Smoked Tomatillo Salsa Verde using tomatillos roasted in the smoker or grill, and quickly made in the blender. This simple green salsa is fantastic with chips or served over tacos, enchiladas, chicken, sausage, or seafood. This was one of the first recipes we started serving at our…
Seafood Seasoning Recipe – For Grill or Oven
It’s important to have a go to seafood seasoning. From Salmon, to shrimp, to Halibut, this easy homemade seafood seasoning is sugar free, has a touch of heat, a touch of savory, and a punch of flavor for the delicate flavors of seafood. Easy Seafood Seasoning When looking at the best combination for an all…
Smoked Salmon Dip
Smoked Salmon Dip is the perfect appetizer for smoked salmon lovers. This dip combines flavorful and tender chunks of hot smoked salmon (not lox) a mix of cream cheese and crème fraîche base, seasoned with a little dill and lemon. The Best Smoked Salmon Salmon is one of the first things we cooked when we got…
Grilled Acorn Squash Salad
Grilled Acorn Squash Salad is the perfect side dish or hearty main dish for your fall entertaining or family dinners. Grilling acorn squash is super easy, and adds incredible flavor to this easy salad! Roasting isn’t the only way to cook acorn squash. Grilling is just as easy, and adds great flavor to this autumn…
Steak Skewers with Jalapeño Parsley Chimichurri
Teres Major soaked in a savory beer and rosemary marinade, then grilled to perfection, and topped with a flavorful jalapeño chimichurri sauce. These Steak Skewers are incredible for grilling with friends, tailgating, camping or dinner with your family! When we’re hosting a large crowd, for appetizers, or for a main meal, steak skewers are a…