There's a silly amount of flavor in this amazing chicken! The marinade is out of this world...top it all off with a fresh chile-herb sauce and you'll be in grilled chicken heaven. (Is there such a place??) I love to grill in the summer - it's so relaxing. Spending time outside by the grill, sipping on a cold beverage, grilling up some delicious chicken and not stressing … [Read more...]
Moroccan Burgers
Omgoodness, I love homemade burger patties! There's so many different flavor combos you could come up with and these Moroccan burgers are YUM-next-level-YUM! The patties are made with grated onion, fresh parsley and some other spices to give them a hint of Morocco. Then, they are topped with caramelized onions. Yes, they are worth the wait! Start caramelizing … [Read more...]
Grilled Balsamic Chicken Salad
This might be the very best grilled chicken I've ever made. Why? Because of the balsamic vinegar marinade AND the balsamic glaze that I brushed on. I've found that when you grill chicken (and other meats) that the marinade soaks into the meat but then drips down into the grill. This does NOT happen with this glaze!! We do soak the chicken in a marinade, so the meat … [Read more...]
Garlic Lime Chicken
I love how chicken is like a blank slate or empty canvas...and that you can give it so many different wonderful flavors with different sauces and marinades. This particular marinade is super simple and is perfect for chicken that you plan to freeze, say...when you buy extra from a great sale or deal at your grocery store?! The chicken is frozen with the marinade, then when … [Read more...]
6 Ingredient Substitutions for Healthier Cooking
If you love to cook and cook often, you might be looking for ways to make your meals healthier. Using a great deal of fat and sodium in your cooking isn’t a healthy way to live, but luckily there are ways you can tweak your recipes into healthier versions of themselves. Take a look below at 6 ingredient substitutions for healthier cooking, so you can keep … [Read more...]
Grilled Southwestern Steaks
We don't make steaks often around here...but when we do, we make them with a homemade seasoning or rub! My oldest and third sons would eat steak morning, noon and night. They have been known to jump up and down in the kitchen when I tell them we are having steak for dinner! The meal is a bit of a throw back for me...as we'd often enjoy a thin steak with rice and avocado … [Read more...]
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken
Lemon Pepper Chicken might be my favorite way to grill chicken. Why? Because the lemon juice does such an amazing job of tenderizing the chicken (the acidity actually breaks down the chicken to literally soften it), and infusing it's citrus-y flavor goodness deep into the chicken. The result is perfectly grilled chicken! Combined with more pepper in the marinade than you … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Recipe Round-up
We always grill on Memorial Day weekend. It's just tradition. Being in the backyard with the boys running around, maybe a sprinkler going, smelling the deliciousness coming from the grill, and hearing neighborhood children chatter and play all around us. Love it! Wishing you an enjoyable and memorable Memorial Day as we celebrate and honor all the men & … [Read more...]
Grilled Hot Links with Homemade Coleslaw
I have a little thing for dressing up hot dogs. Our family loves to grill hot dogs in the summer, both for our own family dinners and for when we have friends or family over for a cookout. Hot dogs are great kid-friendly food, but it's super fun (and simpler!) to have a few toppings so you can dress up your dogs ;) This homemade Cole slaw is to.die.for. There's just … [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...]