Vanilla and Chocolate Wine and Dine

About Vanilla and Chocolate Wine and Dine

Vanilla & Chocolate Wine & Dine is where friendship meets food, wine, and real-life conversations. We’re two friends cooking our way through new recipes (sometimes successfully… sometimes not), sipping wine, and talking about everything from relationships and pop culture to the everyday chaos of life. It’s not perfect. It’s not polished. It’s real, unfiltered, and always served with a glass of wine. New episodes weekly. Bring a snack. 🍷

Publisher

Vanilla and Chocolate Wine and Dine

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Feb 2026

Latest episode

12 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Apr 2026

   Episode 11: Rivalry… But Make It Cheesy 🌭⚾

   In Episode 11 of Vanilla & Chocolate Wine & Dine, we’re making crispy cheesy baked hot dogs that are simple, delicious, and perfect for game day or an easy dinner idea.All you need:Hot dogs (your choice)Cheddar cheeseMozzarella cheeseHot dog bunsButterBake at 375°F for 12–15 minutes and you’ve got the ultimate crispy, cheesy bite.But let’s be real… the food is only half of it.We’re talking all things sports—because baseball season is officially here. Lee is repping the New York Mets, Aly is holding it down for the New York Yankees… and yes, the rivalry is VERY real We also get into:Favorite baseball teams & opening season vibesHockey teams and game experiencesFootball talk and stadium memoriesGames we’ve been to vs. ones still on the bucket listIt’s food, it’s chaos, it’s rivalry—but somehow we keep it together (barely). Whether you’re here for easy recipes, sports debates, or just a good laugh, this episode delivers.

2. 

   7 Apr 2026

   Episode 10: This Escalated Fast 🔥

   Episode 10: This Escalated Fast  | Easter Cooking Chaos, Pizza Rustica Gone Wrong & Deviled Eggs 3 Ways What started as a cozy Easter cooking episode… escalated FAST In Episode 10, we’re diving into our favorite Easter traditions while attempting to make some classic staples—pizza rustica (for the first time ) and deviled eggs 3 ways. We’re chatting about what we’re doing this Easter, traditions from the past, and all the random day-to-day chaos in between. But things take a turn when the pizza rustica has other plans… Let’s just say the oven had a moment, things got smoky, and yes—there was an actual FIRE From laughs to near-disasters, this episode is the perfect mix of cooking, storytelling, and real-life chaos. Come for the recipes, stay for the madness. In this episode: Easter traditions (past & present) Pizza Rustica attempt (gone wrong ) Deviled Eggs 3 Ways Real-life kitchen chaos + fire moment Unfiltered conversations & laughs Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more cook, sip, and vibe moments

3. 

   29 Mar 2026

   Episode 9: Scrap It… Roll the Bloopers 🤦‍♀️

   Episode 9: Scrap It… Roll the Bloopers 🤦♀️ Well… this was NOT the plan 😅 Our original episode had zero audio (yes, really), so instead of crying over lost footage, we’re giving you the best moments you weren’t supposed to see. Welcome to the chaos behind Vanilla & Chocolate Wine & Dine 🍷—from cooking fails and burnt recipes to uncontrollable laughing, unfiltered moments, and everything in between. If you’ve ever wondered what REALLY happens when the cameras are rolling… this is it. This blooper reel is packed with our funniest, messiest, and most relatable moments from Episodes 1–8. Because let’s be honest… sometimes the outtakes are better than the actual show 😂 If you love cooking content, wine nights, real friendship, and unedited chaos—you’re in the right place. 👇 Don’t forget to: LIKE 👍 COMMENT your favorite blooper 😂 SUBSCRIBE for more weekly chaos 🍷 #bloopers #cookingfails #funnywomen

4. 

   22 Mar 2026

   Episode 8: Change My Mind… These Questions Are Outta Pocket 😬

   Episode 8 of Change My Mind is straight chaos—in the best way 😬🔥 We’re cooking up Onion Wrapped Flying Dutchmans (aka low carb smash burgers) while answering some of the most out-of-pocket, risky, and hilarious questions yet.This one didn’t come out exactly like the viral version we saw—but trust us…it tasted 🔥🍔 What we made:Low carb Flying Dutchman burgers using thick-cut fried onions instead of buns. Juicy smash burgers, melted American cheese, and a simple homemade sauce that brings it all together.👨🍳 Ingredients:2 large onions (sliced thick)Ground beef (2 patties per burger)Salt, pepper, mustardAmerican cheeseSauce: ketchup, mustard, relish, mayo (season + tweak to taste)🔥 How it’s done:We smash the burgers, season them up, and cook to your preferred temp. Melt that cheese, stack two patties, sandwich them between crispy fried onions, and top it off with our homemade sauce. Simple, messy, and insanely good.🎤 While we cook…We’re playing Change My Mind—a wild game full of controversial, funny, and chaotic multiple-choice questions. Some of these takes are OUTTA POCKET 😳👉 Drop a comment: Which answer are YOU choosing?👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and join the conversation every episode!

5. 

   15 Mar 2026

   Episode 7: Maddie’s First Birthday & Birthdays Past

   Episode 7 | Maddie’s First Birthday & Birthdays Past In this episode of Vanilla & Chocolate Wine & Dine, we celebrate a huge milestone — Maddie turning ONE! 🥳 Aly reflects on her first year of motherhood, sharing the highs, the chaos, and the beautiful moments that come with raising a baby during that unforgettable first year. While reminiscing about our own favorite childhood birthdays, we attempt (once again) to bake together. Let’s just say… things don’t go exactly as planned. 😅 But somehow the cake always tastes amazing no matter what we mess up, which might be the real-life lesson here. Between the laughs, memories, and baking mishaps, we talk about: • What the first year of motherhood is really like• Our most memorable birthdays growing up • What made our birthdays special • Why baking together is always a little chaotic If you love funny cooking podcasts, relatable life stories, baking fails, wine, and honest conversations, you’re in the right place. 🎉 Happy First Birthday Maddie! Subscribe for new episodes every week from Vanilla & Chocolate Wine & Dine. #birthday #firstbirthday #momlife #baking #cooking #besties

6. 

   8 Mar 2026

   Episode 6: We Were Not Ready for This Many Animals

   Welcome to Vanilla & Chocolate Wine & Dine — a cozy cooking and conversation show where two friends from different decades get real about life while making simple, delicious meals. Each episode blends comfort food, honest millennial conversations, wine, and relatable life stories about relationships, aging, careers, and everything in between. If you love easy recipes, authentic conversations, and lifestyle podcasts with personality, you’re in the right kitchen. Episode 6: We Were Not Ready for This Many Animals This week we’re cooking a surprisingly delicious French Onion Chicken Skillet while diving into a topic that many pet lovers will understand… how did we end up with this many animals? Lisa shares what it’s like having two dogs that are brothers from the same litter plus two Holland Lop rabbits, while Aly talks about managing a house with three dogs and a cat. Along the way we reminisce about our first pets ever, Aly’s rabbits from the past, and the chaos, love, and hilarious moments that come with living in a house full of animals. Between pet stories and kitchen chaos, we’re also shocked by how good this French Onion Chicken Skillet recipe turned out. If you love comfort food recipes, pet stories, and real conversations between friends, this episode is for you. New episodes every Sunday at 7PM. Subscribe and join us for more recipes, wine, laughter, and unfiltered conversations about life. #CookingShow #PetStories #MillennialLife #ComfortFood #EasyRecipes #LifestylePodcast #FrenchOnionChicken

7. 

   2 Mar 2026

   Episode 5: Thirty, Forty & Figuring it out

   Vanilla & Chocolate Wine & Dine | Episode 5: Thirty, Forty & Figuring It Out Welcome to Vanilla & Chocolate Wine & Dine, the fun, flavorful show where we cook, sip, and dish on life’s sweetest moments. Join Vanilla (Lisa) and Chocolate (Aly) as they mix delicious recipes with real talk about life, love, and everything in between — all with a splash of wine and a lot of laughs. In Episode 5: Thirty, Forty & Figuring It Out, we’re serving up Big Mac wraps made with clean ingredients, sharing laughs over Aly turning 30 this year, and hearing Vanilla reminisce about her own 30s. Expect honest reflections on life experience, playful 11-year age gap banter, and candid conversations about navigating adulthood, friendship, and figuring it all out along the way. 🍔 Recipe Highlight: Big Mac Wraps – healthier, homemade, and just as tasty. 🍷 Life Talk: Milestones, memories, and the hilarity of age differences. Whether you’re here for the recipes, the relatable life stories, or the 90s vibes, there’s something for everyone. 📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to catch new episodes of Vanilla & Chocolate Wine & Dine!

8. 

   23 Feb 2026

   Episode 4: It's a Vibe, Not Just a Recipe

   In this episode of Vanilla & Chocolate Wine & Dine, we’re throwing it back to the 90s — before cell phones, before social media, and before the internet took over everything. Dressed in full 90s vibes, we’re talking about what it was really like growing up in the late 90s — America Online, dial-up internet, playing outside until the streetlights came on, and life before smartphones. From childhood memories to how different growing up looks today, we compare experiences as 1985 and 1996 babies and laugh our way through the nostalgia. While we reminisce, we’re making a deconstructed stuffed pepper dish — all the classic stuffed pepper flavors without the traditional prep. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy wine night. If you love: • 90s nostalgia • Growing up in the 90s • Life before social media • AOL memories & dial-up internet • Millennial childhood stories • Stuffed pepper recipes • Women-led food podcasts • Wine nights & real conversation This episode is part cooking show, part throwback therapy session, and fully a vibe. Pour a glass, turn on your inner 90s kid, and come sit at our table.

9. 

   19 Feb 2026

   Episode 3: Love, Laughter & A Baking Disaster

   In this episode of Vanilla & Chocolate Wine & Dine, we’re dressed for Valentine’s Day, sipping wine, and attempting to bake Red Velvet Cream Cheese Brownies… emphasis on attempting. We talk all things Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day — relationships, friendship, love, and celebrating the people who matter most — while navigating what happens when two self-proclaimed “baking challenged” hosts decide to tackle a holiday dessert recipe. Let’s just say… the brownies weren’t cooked the right amount of time, mistakes were made, and wine may have played a role. But despite the baking fails and kitchen chaos, they somehow still tasted amazing. If you love: • Valentine’s Day ideas • Galentine’s Day celebrations • Baking disasters & real kitchen fails • Red velvet dessert recipes • Women-led food podcasts • Wine nights & friendship conversations This episode is full of laughter, relatable moments, and proof that not every recipe has to be perfect to be memorable. Pour a glass, grab your mixing bowl, and join us for a Valentine’s episode that’s messy, funny, and completely unfiltered.

10. 

    19 Feb 2026

    Episode 2: From Utah to Staten Island

    In this episode of Vanilla & Chocolate Wine & Dine, we’re sharing our real-life stories of growing up in Utah, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and New Jersey — and how two completely different backgrounds built one strong friendship. Chocolate talks about growing up in Utah and moving to New Jersey during high school, while Vanilla shares what it was like being born in Brooklyn, raised in Staten Island, and recently relocating to Jersey. While we cook crispy, cheesy Fried Lasagna Bites (the ultimate Italian-inspired appetizer), we dive into culture shifts, East Coast vs. West Coast living, moving states, and finding your people in unexpected places. If you love food podcasts, women-led lifestyle podcasts, cooking shows, friendship stories, New Jersey creators, Italian appetizers, and wine nights with real conversation — this episode is for you. Grab a glass of wine and come sit at our table.

11. 

    19 Feb 2026

    Episode 1: How Friends Are Made

    Welcome to the very first episode of Vanilla & Chocolate Wine & Dine — a food and lifestyle podcast where friendship, cooking, wine, and real conversations come together. In this episode, we’re making chicken taquitos, pouring a glass of wine, and sharing the story of how we met, instantly clicked, and turned our friendship into a podcast. From girl talk to kitchen laughs, this is where our wine-and-dine journey officially begins. If you love food podcasts, easy recipe inspiration, wine nights with friends, and unfiltered conversations about life, you’re in the right place. This is just the beginning.

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