This Smoked Stuffed Meatloaf is pure indulgence! The tender meat is jam packed with flavor, then stuffed with creamy mozzarella cheese, and smoked on the grill, and finally finished with a spicy Sriracha ketchup. This is the meatloaf of dreams. I was never a meatloaf fan growing up. No offense, mom, but you had other talents!…
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Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip
When you combine the magical flavors of Buffalo wings with shredded smoked chicken and a creamy cheese dip you get the most sought after and quickly devoured appetizer at any party or game day spread — Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip! After posting this recipe for Smoked Buffalo Turkey Dip several years ago the dish has become a staple in…
Smoked Stuffed BBQ Meatballs
These smoked meatballs are stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese, slowly smoked on the grill, and then finished with a BBQ sauce glaze. The ultimate game day food or appetizer for your next gathering. We don’t mess around with meatballs around here. I like to pack them with bold or unique flavors. Whether we’re going with…
Smoked Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwiches — Uses for leftover brisket
Another fantastic use for any leftover smoked brisket — Smoked Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwiches! (*UPDATE* — You can view us cooking up this combo of Smoked Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Smoked Tomato Bisque over on AM Northwest.) We get a lot of folk on social media who tease us whenever we publish a recipe…
Smoked Beef Short Rib Stew
How to cook incredibly tender beef short ribs on the smoker and finish them in a rich and indulgent stew. You’re going to go crazy for this Smoked Beef Short Rib Stew! I’ve mentioned this before, but it’s worth sharing again since beef short ribs were a game changer for me. Years ago, before we bought…
Thanksgiving Wine Guide (Updated)
Trying to figure out what wines to serve with Thanksgiving Dinner this year? You’re not alone. Below is a fool-proof guide to finding great wines in all budgets for your holiday meal. I haven’t written a “what to pair with Thanksgiving dinner” post in yeeaaarrrsss! This is because I am a traditionalist when it comes…
Bourbon Brined Smoked Turkey — Ultimate Thanksgiving Turkey
We’re finally sharing the secrets to the Ultimate Smoked Turkey for your Thanksgiving Dinner. This smoked turkey is jam packed with mega flavor, from a bourbon citrus brine, to an herbed butter, to a dry rub, This is the juiciest and most flavorful turkey that will have your guests going back for seconds… and maybe…
Smoked Sausage and Hatch Chile Beer Cheese Dip
Smoked Sausage and Hatch Chile Beer Cheese Dip is the greatest thing to happen to cheesy beer-infused dips since cheddar. Smoked Sausage + Smoked Hatch Chile Peppers + Beer + Cheese = pure bliss. My husband has a thing for cheese. He can’t resist buying a few fancy cheeses whenever he goes to the supermarket,…
Smoked Lamb Chops (Lollipops) Recipe – Vindulge
These Smoked Lamb Chops are smoked then grilled hot and fast and cut into an individual lollipop portion for an elegant appetizer or serve two for an entrée. Don’t be intimidated by lamb. These are easy and absolutely delicious and one of the most flavorful cuts of Lamb. When smoked, it really balances out the…
The Best Italian Red Wines to Pair with a Great Steak
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Italian Trade Commission for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. Ever wonder what to pair with a great steak other than Cabernet Sauvignon? I’ve listed some of my favorites, and you might be surprised. When it comes to pairing wine with a great…
Grilled Blackberry Crostata (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
An easy recipe for a blackberry (or mixed summer fruit) crostata that you can cook directly on the grill! And since our kids are now gluten free and dairy free we’ve taken our favorite summer grilled dessert, Grilled Blackberry Crostata, and made it GF and DF friendly! One of the first things we cooked up…
Competition Style Smoked Pork Ribs – A Flavor Journey
What you need to know about Competition Style Pork Ribs, and an explanation of the “3-2-1 Method” of smoking ribs. Find a full video tutorial for these ribs below. Sean and I came from two different worlds of Smoked Ribs. I used to like them finger-licking juicy, fall-off-the-bone tender and drowning in sauce. He liked…
Smoked Pork Ribs with Asian Spice Rub
Inspired by Asian flavors, these Smoked Pork Ribs with Asain Spice Rub and Sauce are absolutely incredible! (This post was originally published in August 2015, and edited in 2018) Barbecue can be a very subjective experience, especially if your lens for barbecue style foods is heavily influenced by one of the BBQ classical regions like…
How to Smoke a Whole Chicken on a Pellet Grill (Recipe)
A step by step guide to smoking a whole roaster chicken on a pellet grill/smoker. Smoked Whole Chicken is one of the most common things we cook on our smokers, and you’ll see just how easy it is to do on your smoker or grill. Our collection of grills and smokers are like our kids,…
Dry Brined Smoked Chicken with a Carolina Glaze
This Dry Brined Smoked Chicken is slowly smoked then finished with a Carolina style BBQ sauce glaze. If you’re looking for your next favorite chicken recipe then you’ve gotta try this! I don’t know about you, but I feel like chicken never gets enough barbecue love. At least that’s what life is like around here…
Smoked Beef Brisket Recipe – How to plus Tips and Tricks
What we’ve learned about how to smoke a brisket, plus our recipe for Smoked Beef Brisket. At the end of the day, smoking a perfect brisket is not about a recipe or a step by step tutorial, it’s a process you can only learn by practicing. Cooking brisket is complicated. It’s like a long-term relationship….
Smoked Pork Tenderloin Sandwich – And Beaujolais Wines Perfect for a Picnic
Jazz up your summer picnic with a Smoked Pork Tenderloin Sandwich. They pair fantastic with a glass of refreshing Beaujolais. This post was sponsored by Discover Beaujolais and Honest Cooking. As always all opinions, statements, and recipes are my own. Pin for later As much as we’re all about grilling and backyard barbecues around these…
Sugar Free Smoked Pork Ribs (Keto and Paleo Friendly)
Keto Ribs, Smoked Pork Ribs with zero added sugar, Sugar Free BBQ Sauce? Is it possible!? Why yes it can be done! These ribs are made with a savory and sweet dry rub that has zero added sugar, as well as an incredible sugar free BBQ sauce that is naturally sweetened. While we love our…
Ultimate Homemade Dry Rub for Pork and Chicken
A fantastic homemade dry rub that’s great on Pork and Chicken This homemade dry rub builds upon our our basic rub and adds more complexity and flavors to really provide a wow factor to your next BBQ pork recipe. We’ve posted pretty extensively on dry rubs before (see here, here, and here). One of our favorites…
Smoked Pickled Onion Coleslaw
Not your average backyard cookout coleslaw. This mayo-free and allergy free coleslaw is made with smoked pickled onions and is fantastic loaded onto pulled pork or chicken sandwiches or as a great side dish for your next party. I’ve told you this before. I can’t stand mayo! I know I may be in the minority,…
The Ultimate Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
Eggs Benedict made with Smoked Salmon. And I’m not talking about lox. Nope! Instead, a delicious salmon filet slow smoked until tender and delicious, topped with a perfect poached egg and a flavorful hollandaise sauce. Eggs Benedict is my all time favorite breakfast, and one in which I judge all breakfast restaurants by. If they’re…
Grilled Chicken with Ancho Chilies and Prunes
Before you say, “Whaaaaaa the? Prunes and chicken??” Just take a deep breath and trust me. The combination of grill roasted rich prunes and earthy ancho chilies mixed with grilled chicken is a winning combination! So, there’s an awesome group of wine bloggers I’m friends with and we get together (virtually) a couple times a…
Jalapeño Kettle Chip Crusted Smoked Pork Tenderloin
An incredibly flavorful way to use leftover Kettle chip crumbs (or other favored potato chip), or just to jazz up your next pork tenderloin with some great flavor! We have an unhealthy addiction to something in my household. I’m almost embarrassed to admit it, but we’re friends right? We have a Kettle chip addiction. But…
Pulled Pork Nachos — Great use for Leftover Smoked Pulled Pork
Got leftover pulled pork? Use it to make these incredible and indulgent smoked pulled pork nachos! Perfect to cook directly on your grill, or in your oven. Guess what? We have a new member of the family. Our grill family that is. Say hi to our new Big Green Egg! And just in time for St….
![I don’t see hanger steak getting a lot of love these days.
It’s such a fantastic cut of meat. Super tender. Super flavorful! Super affordable compared to some of my other fav cuts of beef!🔥🙌🙌
It’s impossible not to like!
This one is grilled and finished with a decadent red wine reduction sauce!🔥🥩🍷 So. Darn. Good.
And the whole meal is so ridiculously easy to make!
It could even be a contender for V-day dinner❤️ (or simply a filling for your Tuesday tacos)... just sayin’ 😉
. [recipe can be found at vindulge.com] 🔥🍷](http://scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/d6c69e85cdc4298f3c20c9e1c9bf3640/5CE3FD03/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/c0.135.1080.1080a/s640x640/50589200_629282010859182_115598722346345528_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com "I don’t see hanger steak getting a lot of love these days.
It’s such a fantastic cut of meat. Super tender. Super flavorful! Super affordable compared to some of my other fav cuts of beef!🔥🙌🙌
It’s impossible not to like!
This one is grilled and finished with a decadent red wine reduction sauce!🔥🥩🍷 So. Darn. Good.
And the whole meal is so ridiculously easy to make!
It could even be a contender for V-day dinner❤️ (or simply a filling for your Tuesday tacos)... just sayin’ 😉
. [recipe can be found at vindulge.com] 🔥🍷")
![When your body needs a temporary break from meat — (and for us that means a break from our meat-filled-cookbook-recipe-testing…. soooooo many meats!) —
You turn to your favorite vegan bbq soup recipe 👉 Smoked Mushroom and Lentil Soup. 🍲🍲🍲 Hearty. Flavorful. Soulful. Satisfying. And completely void of meat.
Your body will thank you tomorrow! (And then tomorrow you can go back to enjoying all the meats🙌🎉🔥)
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[the soup recipe can be found at vindulge.com]](http://scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/8ff26901480df19d359bc20042526d91/5D2575B1/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/c0.108.1080.1080/s640x640/50676074_540748139662171_736534604546108152_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.cdninstagram.com "When your body needs a temporary break from meat — (and for us that means a break from our meat-filled-cookbook-recipe-testing…. soooooo many meats!) —
You turn to your favorite vegan bbq soup recipe 👉 Smoked Mushroom and Lentil Soup. 🍲🍲🍲 Hearty. Flavorful. Soulful. Satisfying. And completely void of meat.
Your body will thank you tomorrow! (And then tomorrow you can go back to enjoying all the meats🙌🎉🔥)
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[the soup recipe can be found at vindulge.com]")