Better. The best chicken strips I've ever made...maybe!? These homemade chicken strips are so, so, so, so much better than other chicken strips. I think it's the combination of the salty potato chips with the sour cream and paprika based dipping process. Oh, and the fact that the kids made these completely on their own. My oldest son is 10 years old and I'm really working … [Read more...]
Chorizo Potato Hash
I've got an amazing, quick and super delicious skillet dinner for you tonight! This really a "brinner" as it's more of a breakfast meal than a dinner meal...so we'll call it a brinner. Brinner is generally quick and this one is colorful, flavorful, packed with protein and veggies. You can serve it as is, or with some ripe, fresh fruit. The cooking method for this meal is … [Read more...]
Grilled Flank Steak with Tomatillo Salsa
This, my friend. This meal was so so so so scrumptious. The rice, the beans, the steak...and the spicy, fresh tomatillo salsa. The spicy part is entirely optional, so don't let that scare you away. Flank steak is a fantastic cut of meat - it's inexpensive, takes on flavor well and grills up in a matter of minutes. And tomatillos - they have such a rich and fresh … [Read more...]
Grilled Fish Tacos & Slaw
Now this is how to enjoy a fish taco. The lemon juice soaks into the fish before it is grilled. Then the smoky flavor from the grill infuses into the fish with the lemon. Then you warm the corn tortillas on the grill. Then you make the tacos and load each one with a fresh coleslaw with a hint of dill. And if you're feeling crazy, you can toss on a little shredded mozzarella … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken with Spinach Pesto
If you need a reason to buy a basil plant, homemade pesto is reason enough. Homemade pesto, fresh chopped basil garnish, fresh chopped basil added to marinara or fresh tomato sauce. Dropped into soups and mixed into casseroles in the fall. This is the perfect taste of summer ~ Grilled chicken, topped with a fresh herbalicious homemade pesto sauce. … [Read more...]
Grilled Jalapeño Poppers
Oh, I've had baked jalapeno poppers a thousand times. (Well, maybe not a thousand, but a LOT.) They are a popular, spicy appetizer here in San Antonio and I love them dearly. I decided to do a grilled version for our 31 Days of Grilled Recipes series. I discovered that the best way to make them on the grill without making a ginormous gooey-mess with the melty cheese, was to … [Read more...]
Grilled Plums & Apricots
Want a great and healthful new dessert that you can cook on the grill this summer? Look no further...this grilled apricots & plus is marvelous! (And you need to make it with your next cookout!) It works with any 'stone fruit,' but I chose to use apricots and plums because that what was on sale. Peaches would be great too! All you have to do is remove the seed from … [Read more...]
Grilled Honey Mustard Pork Chops
Holy grill marks. I love me a good chop, or steak, or piece of chicken with a solid grill mark. It means the heat was high and perfect for searing in all the delicious juices and cooking to perfection. These pork chops require a good soaking (translation: marinating!) and then a few minutes on each side over the direct heat on the grill to get that sear in, and then moved … [Read more...]
Jambalaya Kebabs
All the flavors of Jambalaya on a stick...yyyy'aaaaalllll! *said in my best southern LA drawl* We've got shrimp. We've got chicken. We've got onions and peppers. We've got tomatoes. And we've got a whole-whole-whole lotta Cajun seasoning too! I served this over white rice to give it a 'complete Jambalaya feel.' Only thing missing from these kebabs are slices of … [Read more...]
Asian Chicken & Veggie Foil Packs
Simple & tasty...that's my dinner-hour motto! This Asian Chicken & Veggie Grill Packs are just that...2 main ingredients plus a homemade Asian marinade...and done! Marinate the chicken, add to 'packet' of foil with some veggies and throw it on the grill. Serve it over or next to some rice. (Or if you're like me, you'll grill some garlic bread and serve with … [Read more...]