Summertime is definetely here!
Here on the West coast our weather has become long days of sunshine and that’s exactly how I like it! Now is the time to clean up that backyard, fill the propane tanks and start thinking about cooking outside. Living in California has it’s pros and cons I suppose. The weather is definetely a pro but it can be expensive and very busy. Through all of our quarantine It’s been quite surreal seeing traffic drastically cut on the usually jam-packed freeways and I think Mother Nature would agree. It proves that collectively we can pull together to accomplish something for the better.
Watch out for more grilling recipes coming to the blog, and if there are any special recipes you would love to see, send me an email.
Take care and stay safe!
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Easy Grilled Chicken Skewers
I'm revving things up for summer with these super easy grilled chicken skewers! Make a bunch because they won't last long when your friends see them on the grill! Summer officially starts on June 21st, but that doesn't mean you can't get a head start on it!...
Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Deliciously sweet and tangy, this homemade peach barbecue sauce is fantastic on any grilled meat! Make a batch this summer and fire up that barbecue! With so many barbecue sauces to choose from, it's no wonder why you might think I'm crazy making my own. But until you...
Egg Bun Sandwiches Three Ways
Delicious and easy sandwiches made with eggs as the bun! Hard boiled eggs sliced in half and filled with your favorite sandwich fillings. Low carb and healthy! I remember my mom boiling eggs when I was a kid, and she'd always keep them in the fridge. They were handy...
Healthy Quinoa Feta Salad with Mixed Vegetables and Cilantro Dressing
A healthy superfood Quinoa Feta Salad packed with garbanzo beans, roasted peppers, onion and feta cheese. Add some grilled chicken or shrimp for the ultimate healthy salad! I know we've only just entered March but this quinoa feta cheese salad isn't just for good...
Grilled Artichokes with Garlic Parmesan Butter
Delicious and easy Grilled Artichokes are a great appetizer for any backyard summer party! With thorn-tipped outer leaves, artichokes can seem intimidating to prepare and eat. But they’re really not hard to make and are one of the most flavorful and nutrition-packed...
Classic Shrimp Louie Salad
Shrimp Louie Salad is perfect for serving at a weekend brunch or lunch. A creamy, signature dressing is drizzled over a bed of crispy lettuce topped with Cajun-spiced shrimp, sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes and hard-boiled eggs It’s always good to have some easy,...
Grilled Scallops with Cilantro Yogurt Dip
While summer is still around, you can be sure I'll be grilling these scallops with a creamy cilantro dipping sauce! Who loves to grill even if they have a perfectly good stove in a decent sized kitchen with all of your ingredients and gadgets close by? Yup me too, and...
Grilled Potato Pesto Pizza with Goat Cheese and Mushrooms
Cooking pizza on the grill is just as easy as in the oven! Check out my Grilled Pesto Pizza with Creamer potatoes, mushrooms and goat cheese! Some of my favorite recipes are those that become ready to eat gradually. It can get overwhelming in the kitchen (or at the...