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...]
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Delightful. That's how I'd best describe this slow cooker meal. It takes minutes to throw together. Slice the peppers. Then slice the onions. Add chicken to slow cooker. Season. Top with peppers and onions. Douse with crushed tomatoes. Add seasoning. Slow cook the day away. "Fancy recipes" of chicken cacciatore call for mushrooms and cooking … [Read more...]
Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt
Holy-wow-ness friend. You have got-got-got to try this chicken salad with Greek yogurt. It's guuuuuuuuud! Very-very-very guuuuuud! Like, blow-up-your-taste-buds kinda good. (Alright, I'll stop with the hyphens!) This yogurt dressing is made from scratch and it's fresh flavor perfectly complements that crunch from the celery, the bite from the red onion and the … [Read more...]
Apple & Almond Butter Sandwiches
So dipping apples in peanut butter has been a long time snack favorite around here. My older boys will happily dip apples in peanut butter for a protein punch in the afternoon, but neither of them would touch a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a ten foot pole. (I don't get it, but it is what it is.) I decided to 'put it to a test' (albeit, not really a fair test!) to … [Read more...]