Wine & Dine

Episode #20 1- Every Day Grilling

Grilled Taco Burgers w/Avocado sauce
Jalapeno Poppers
Grilled Pineapple
Wine Pairing: Stoney Ridge Riesling or Ridge Red

Grilled Taco Burgers

1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. ground seasoned sausage
2 pkg. of taco seasoning
Cheddar cheese slices
Buns
Butter

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Make into generous patties. Grill on medium heat to your preference. Add slice of cheese and melt. Butter each side of the buns and lightly grill. Assemble burgers. (See recipe for avocado sauce.)

Avocado Sauce

2 very ripe avocadoes – mashed
1 T. lime juice
1 minced clove of garlic
Salt and pepper

Mix all ingredients together. Use this as a mayo for your Taco Burgers. Garnish Burgers with red onion, romaine lettuce and tomatoes.

Grilled Jalapeno Poppers

12 Fresh whole Jalapenos (tops off and cored out)
12 large cubes of cheddar cheese
12 slices of bacon
12 toothpicks

Use a holder for Jalapenos that will keep them upright. Insert cubes of cheese into cavity of peppers. Wrap bacon around peppers and secure with a toothpick. Place on indirect medium heat. Grill until peppers are slightly tender, cheese is melted and bacon is crisp.
Note: watch for “flare ups” on the grill while bacon is cooking.

Grilled Pineapple

1 whole fresh pineapple
2 T. melted butter
1 T. honey
1 T. lime juice and zest
Coconut

Peel and cut pineapple in thick slices. Blend butter, honey, lime juice and zest together. Brush mixture on pineapple before, during and after grilling. Grill until fruit has grill marks and looks caramelized. Garnish with coconut. You could also serve with ice cream.