Just in time for the end-of-summer Labor Day weekend celebrations! This tangy and sweet bbq’d shrimp recipe is the perfect twist on your typical bbq’d food for Labor Day weekend. It’s so fresh and delicious. If you love citrus foods, this is a must. The ‘cooking’ time is mostly for the sauce as once the […]
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Grilled Lemongrass & Garlic Chicken
How is bbq season coming to an end? Well, yes, I know we’re in Florida and we can bbq most of the year but I tend to eat with the seasons. So we don’t grill as much in the Fall. Ahh, I already miss you summer! While I’m trying to keep the summer taste-buds flowing, […]
Carrot Slaw with Cranberries, Toasted Walnuts & Citrus Vinaigrette
Happy New Year! It’s that time of the year where the holidays are now over and I’m trying to clean out the fridge from holiday food to balance it with some healthier options. Anyone else tired of holiday food?! Samesies! Ok, back tot he recipe – so last night, I made these AMAZING Lobster Tails. […]
Quick Homemade Pickled Cucumbers
Half sours are my favorite pickles! They’re just a little bit briny and not strong like a dill pickle you’d get in a restaurant or from the supermarket. They have the perfect crunch, the perfect spice and they’re the perfect size! When I was a kid, we always went to the pickle man who kept […]
20 of the BEST Summer Dishes
How is Labor Day already this coming weekend?! I just cannot believe how fast the summer went. Anybody else feel the same way??? Well, since I can’t slow down time, I will just have to enjoy every moment of this weekend with some yummy delicious foods. Over the years, I’ve struggled with coming up with the […]
The Easiest Way to Make Corn-on-the-Cob
Growing up, I remember sitting on my deck peeling corn and sticking all the extra bits into a brown paper bag. My dad would then take the corn and grill it ‘naked’. I did this the same way for years until I met Trevor. One day, he said to me “want a quick and easy […]
Chicken Satay with a Peanut Dipping Sauce
Happy Monday! I love waking up on Monday’s knowing I have a full week of opportunity ahead of me. Anyone else? No, well to be honest, I’m not always that excited about Monday’s but this week I am because I have lots of fun stuff in store! 🙂 First up is this super easy Chicken […]
Grilled Pineapple Barbecue Chicken
It’s summer summer summertime! Which means lots of bbq’ing, fresh fruits and bright flavors. I’m such a fan of incorporating sweet fruits with savory meats. It really makes everything shine just a little bit more! Pineapple and bbq chicken are definitely a dream combination and one of my favorites! The chicken is both sweet and […]
Sweet Cast-Iron Skillet Buttermilk Cornbread
I’ve been making cornbread since before I could walk. Every year at Thanksgiving, my job was to make the cornbread (but as muffins). I made the exact same recipe every year and while everyone said they liked them, truth-be-told, I never did. I thought they were dry and hard to swallow. So a few years […]
Green Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Looking for a really simple side dish to bring to your next bbq, potluck or holiday dinner? Look no further! This simple green salad with honey mustard vinaigrette packs a punch! It’s so simple to make, so healthy and so incredibly delicious! And if you want a different kind of salad, take a look here […]