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…
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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 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
Finger lickin’ recipe for Glazed BBQ Chicken. Including tips and tricks for getting incredible flavor from smoked chicken, including using a chicken 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…
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…
Collard Greens with (homemade) Smoked Turkey Leg
Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey is probably the most exciting thing to ever happened to greens. Smoked turkey leg infuses these perfectly cooked greens with amazing flavor. This is a delicious side dish with southern roots. First things first. Things are going to be pretty quiet around here this week. I’m in Hood River, OR, all…
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…
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 Turkey and Bourbon Gravy
Did you know you can make Smoked Turkey Gravy for Thanksgiving without a smoker? The first time we cooked Thanksgiving dinner outdoors we assumed our gravy would be made in a traditional method, indoors – by using turkey drippings. Only we quickly realized that smoking it on the outdoor grill doesn’t yield the same amount of drippings, leaving…
Recipe for Turkey Chili on Wine4.Me — It’s chili season!
“It’s definitely that time of year. Fall flavors, comfort food, and anything that pairs with football, like this turkey chili recipe. Now I’m not the world’s biggest football fan (shhh, don’t tell my friends!), but I sure am happy to attend any kind of gathering or party where fun festive food is at the centerpiece…
Traeger Pellet Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe
Grilled Chicken Thighs are delicious cooked on a Pellet Grill. Find out how easy it is to cook perfect BBQ chicken on your Traeger grill or Pellet smoker. One of the recipes we practiced over, and over, and over again for our first BBQ competition was chicken thighs. We learned a ton about smoking thighs….
Traeger Roasted Whole Chicken and Knudsen Vineyards Chardonnay
“Dad taught me about passion. I want to keep that alive and spread that passion that he had.” Passionate is how Page Knudsen Cowles, Partner and Managing Director of Knudsen Vineyards, describes her late father, Cal Knudsen, founder of Knudsen Vineyards — one of the Willamette Valley’s most known and treasured vineyards. Cal Knudsen was…
BBQ Corner – BBQ Chicken Pizza (Smoked & Grilled)
By contributing writer, Sean “The Hubby” Who’s ready to talk about the difference between smoking and grilling a BBQ Chicken Pizza? But First….. The Big News! If you recall a year ago I had the chance to observe the competitive BBQ circuit in this post. Well it has come full circle and I am very…
Smoked Chicken Verde Soup
Take this smoked chicken, add this smoked chicken stock, and a few other goodies, and you have this amazing Smoked Chicken Verde Soup that comes together in under 30 minutes. I was first introduced to this brilliant Jalapeño Lime Chicken Soup from one of my favorite food blogs, Pinch of Yum. Their version however, calls…
Smoked Chicken Stock
This is the kind of recipe that will make you want to go out and buy a smoker just so you can make your own Smoked Chicken Stock. Or maybe not? If anything I hope to convince you to never, ever, throw away a smoked chicken carcass ever again. Don’t do it! I’ve gotten used…
BBQ Corner (part 10) – How to add incredible flavor to grilled burgers
By contributing writer Sean, aka “the hubby” I’m gonna go ahead and say something out loud. Grilled burgers can be very boring. It’s true. Nothing is more uninspiring than frozen beef patties from your local chain supermarket, grilled so wrong they end up overcooked, then placed on a cheap bun with ketchup and mustard. But…
Grilled Chicken Skewers and other Recent Articles on Food, Wine, and BBQ
While trying to keep up with the blog (and the twins) I’ve been working on some freelance projects. Below are a few that have kept me busy (and well fed) over the last few weeks. Pairing Wine with Ribs on Barbecue America Magazine Many of you have heard that the first issue of Barbecue America…
How to make a Grilled and Glazed Chicken
How to make Grilled and Glazed Chicken. I must admit a few years ago I was so uninspired when grilling chicken (but my wife requested it several times a week!). Frankly, I just felt that the flavor was bland and half the time it was either too charred or not cooked enough, meaning it would…
Smoked Buffalo Chicken Pizza & Wine Pairing
Smoked Buffalo Chicken Pizza is the perfect answer for when you’re wanting Buffalo wings, but also pizza! Also a great use for leftover chicken. Shred it, mix it with Franks RedHot hot sauce, and add to your pizza. I didn’t know Buffalo wings could be elevated to such a level… until this weekend. I thought…
Smoked Buffalo Turkey Dip
I thought I knew what the ultimate use for leftover Thanksgiving turkey was. I was wrong. The ultimate use for leftover turkey is this Smoked Buffalo Turkey Dip!!! On Sunday we were still chugging away at leftover smoked turkey from Thanksgiving Day (yes we smoked our turkey… two of them actually), when hubby declared he…
The Ultimate Smoked Buffalo Chicken Wings (with crispy skin!)
The best method for Smoked Buffalo Chicken Wings with crispy skin. Learn the tips and tricks for getting crispy skin when cooking smoked buffalo chicken wings low and slow. My husband is from Rochester, NY, and I’m pretty sure that means it is required by upstate NY law a baby’s first food must be Buffalo…
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