Food & Wine — BBQ

What is more American than rock music and grilled foods? Independence Day may have you singing Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA", but this delicious recipe will have you singing a slightly different tune. Grilled corn is one of those simple items we can put together in minutes that is often forgotten on these special barbecue occasions. The flavor options are endless when you consider using any combination of your favorite spices and/or dry rubs. For this recipe, we decided to go with a hot and sizzling spice blend that is a staple to Cajun, Latin and Asian cuisines. This...

Lobster is a favorite for many, but often seems out of reach when market price can break the bank. Luckily, grilling lobster at home is surprisingly easy! Go to your local seafood vendor, or even Costco, to pick up some tails. You don't have to buy whole live lobsters to make this fabulous meal at home. Since you already have the coals going, you might as well grill up some corn on the cob and your favorite vegetable. Asparagus and zucchini are our favorites. Lobster prepared with butter can be paired with a medium bodied white wine with small nuance of...

We officially kick off summer celebrating with one of the best ways we know how as Americans, with friendly gatherings and BBQ. This recipe takes an American classic and kicks it up with fusion toppings and favorite local flavors. Try these dogs one at a time or throw a potluck and serve all four! Luckily baseball season lends to more opportunities to try more topping combinations. Hot diggity dog, summer is going to be tasty.Start by cooking your chosen franks with your preferred method; boil, grill, campfire, etc. We chose to broil our franks in the oven for approximately 7...

This recipe for Coffee Rubbed Steak with Creamed Corn & Tomatillo Risotto is hearty and rich with loads of complex flavors. The subtle layers of coffee, smoke and savory seasonings infuse the marbling with more distinction that begs for a wine pairing. The risotto also plays well with Sauvignon Blanc's roundness and minerality, as well as a good Pinot Noir.  Making the Rub: makes 1+ cup of seasoning rub ¼ cup of Whole Coriander Seed 2 tbsp of Black Peppercorns 2 tbsp of Whole Cloves 4 tbsp Dark Roast Coffee ¼ cup of Kosher Salt Toast the cloves, peppercorns and coriander in...

Get into the patriotic spirit with this red and white striped salad! Watermelon, feta and balsamic glaze may seem like an unlikely combination, but it is surprisingly amazing. The sweetness of the melon with the freshness of the herbs and saltiness of the cheese makes for a delightful combination of flavors. This salad is easy to make and brings a little bit of the Mediterranean to your Independence Day celebration. Try this salad with a crisp Pinot Gris from Adelsheim Williamette Valley or Smith-Madrone Riesling. The fruity bouquets of these wines mixes well with the flavor of the fresh watermelon. The...