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Summer BBQ

Fantastic Fourth of July Recipes

June 28, 2020

The Fourth of July is a great holiday to celebrate our country with loads of yummy food and drink in our backyards with our friends and family.

Enjoy all the great things the Fourth of July has to offer with your friends and family. Fire up the grill, make a cocktail, and enjoy some s’mores so you relax and celebrate the wonderful day.

These recipes will make your Fourth of July a breeze as they are easy and most can be prepared ahead of time so you are then able to enjoy the day fully. Most importantly, these recipes are scrumptious!

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Grilled Garlic Lemon Shrimp

May 27, 2020

This post has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyMazolaMarinade

Mazola® Corn Oil is a heart-healthy* cooking oil and creates marinades that make great-tasting food because it has a neutral taste that lets the natural flavor of your food stand out. A clinical study showed Mazola Corn Oil reduces cholesterol 2x more than extra virgin olive oil. To learn more about this claim, visit Mazola.com.

These Grilled Garlic Lemon Shrimp come together quickly with a simple marinade. Just a few ingredients, but every bite has so much flavor.

Make Grilled Garlic Lemon Shrimp a wonderfully delicious and healthy part of your dinner. You’re going to love that it comes together to quickly with just a few ingredients- shrimp, Mazola® Corn Oil​, garlic, and lemon!

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Filed Under: Fish and Shellfish, Recipes, Summer BBQ Tagged With: garlic lemon shrimp, grilled shrimp, grilling, shrimp

Quick and Easy Cabbage Slaw

May 24, 2020

This Quick and Easy Cabbage Slaw is great addition to sandwiches, wraps, and tacos. It adds a great crisp texture that is fun to eat.

Slaws are great ways to add to a recipe or to serve along side of one. This Quick and Easy Cabbage Slaw is wonderful on your favorite BBQ sandwiches and tacos. It adds great flavor and texture to those dishes.

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Filed Under: Recipes, Side Dishes, Summer BBQ Tagged With: cabbage, cabbage slaw

Chickpea Bulgur Salad

April 23, 2020

Chickpea Bulgur Salad is a great side dish for a cookout and picnic. It’s also great for meal prep to enjoy throughout the week.

This Chickpea Bulgur Salad has great flavor and texture from the grain, vegetables, and dressing. It’s great to pair with your favorite lunches and dinners. 

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Filed Under: Recipes, Side Dishes, Summer BBQ Tagged With: bulgur, bulgur salad, chicakpea recipes, chickpea bulgur salad, whole grain recipes

Southern Summer Tomato Pie

April 12, 2020

This Southern Summer Tomato Pie is a delightful summer time recipe. Use loads of fresh, ripe tomatoes to create a scrumptious Southern dish that will WOW everyone.

The aromas of this Southern Summer Tomato Pie will have your mouth watering as it bakes. You can close your eyes and imagine how wonderful it will be to enjoy taking a bite of summer’s ripe tomatoes with a cheesy topping. 

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Filed Under: Meatless Main Dishes, Recipes, Summer BBQ Tagged With: southern tomato pie, tomato pie, tomato recipes

Peach, Blueberry, and Blue Cheese Summer Salad

August 23, 2019

Peach, Blueberry, and Blue Cheese Summer Salad is wonderful with its fresh fruit, salty cheese, & sauteed chicken sausage. It’s like summer in every bite.

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Change up your typical salad and add some fresh summer fruit! The fruit in this Peach, Blueberry, and Blue Cheese Summer Salad gives you a fun burst of flavor that will make dinner tonight rock!

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Filed Under: Recipes, Salads, Summer BBQ Tagged With: blueberry, dinner salad, peach, salad, walnuts

Orzo Pasta Salad with Tahini Dressing

May 23, 2019

Orzo Pasta Salad with Tahini Dressing- A Middle Eastern inspired pasta salad that has a great Tahini Dressing that shines with bright, fresh flavors.

 

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In honor of the new upcoming live-action Aladdin movie, by Disney. I’m dedicating the week for recipes that are inspired by the movie. Have a picnic on your magic carpet. 

So, I think that Florida is going to melt off the rest of the United States and sink into the Atlantic. It’s just so hot here now. SO HOT!!!!!

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Filed Under: Recipes, Side Dishes, Summer BBQ Tagged With: orzo, pasta salad, summer salad, tahini

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with a Summery Peach and Berry Salad

May 14, 2019

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with a Summery Peach and Berry Salad is a wonderful way to have a flavorful dinner while keeping things light on a hot summer night.

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We have just 2 more weeks left of school!!! I’m so excited about having some summer fun!

I’m hoping we get to enjoy going to Disney, plenty of trips to the beach, the library for story-time, lots of afternoons hanging out at the pool. It is going to be a jam packed fun summer. We need to load in the fun before Autumn starts Kindergarten.

What do you have planned?

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Filed Under: Recipes, Salads, Summer BBQ Tagged With: blackberries, Grilled Pork, peaches, salad, summer salad

Lemony Pasta Salad with Artichokes and Chickpeas

June 27, 2018

This vegetarian pasta salad comes together quickly but that speed doesn’t mean it’s lacking flavor. It’s full of flavor from lemony dressing and the vegetables and cheese. You’ll be hooked on this Lemony Pasta Salad with Artichokes and Chickpeas.

I know summer just started, but it has felt like summer has been going on for the past few months because it’s so damn hot here in Florida.

There are days when I feel like I am melting, but I really do love it.

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Filed Under: Recipes, Rice, Pasta, and Grains, Side Dishes, Summer BBQ, Vegetarian Tagged With: artichokes, chick peas, Lemon, pasta, pasta salad, summer recipe

Pineapple Jerk Grilled Pork Tenderloin

August 18, 2016

Pineapple Jerk Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Don’t even get me started on how it’s already half way through August. I can’t even.

It feels like I just moved to Tampa in February, but it’s already been 6 months. It’s just crazy. Time flies when you’re having fun at the beach.

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In years past, hitting August would fill me with panic as it meant that summer was almost over and cooler weather would be setting it. I felt I had not yet had my fill of hot summer days, long nights, the hum of the AC, grilling, cold beers at the patio table, and trips to the beach. I loved fall but summer is when I feel like myself. When I can breathe, even when it’s so hot outside that you can barely breathe.

But now that we are here in Florida I don’t have to fear mid August. I am enjoying it because it doesn’t mean that there will be an option of snow arriving in 2 1/2 months. Yep, earlier recorded measurable snowfall in Boston was October 29th 2005. So yeah, I am glad to be done with that.

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But here’s the thing, no matter where you are or when it gets cold, there always is time to grill. So grill this weekend. Grill in 2 weeks. Shoot! Dust off the snow on the grill!

This Pineapple Jerk Grilled Pork Tenderloin is such a great option too! It’s a nice lean cut of meat that is quick to grill so it’s perfect for a week night meal. Want to enjoy it this week? Then marinate it while at work, once you get home take it out of the fridge to come to room temperature while you prepare the sides (while enjoying a glass of wine!) and heat up the grill. In no time you can have this dinner ready!

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Pork Tenderloin is one of my favorite meats to grill up. Burgers are great. Chicken is great. But there is just something that I love about grilling up a pork tenderloin. I think it really is about giving it that char.

Plus that marinade… oh yeah baby! The pineapple gives it some great sweetness while the jerk spices pack that punch. I couldn’t resist adding in the fresh rosemary either since that goes so well with pork. In all, everything just works so well together

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Fire up your grill to enjoy this super flavorful tenderloin. The pineapple and jerk marinade packs so much flavor! yum!

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Pineapple Jerk Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Makes 4 4-oz servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 1-lb pork tenderloin
  • 1/3 Cup Pineapple Preserves
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh finely chopped rosemary
  • 1 Tablespoon jerk seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Process

  1. Trim any excess fat from the tenderloin. Place in a large bowl.
  2. Combine the rest of the ingredients and rub on the tenderloin. Let marinade for 1 hour at room temperature. (If you are marinating longer, then keep refrigerated and remove from the refrigerator to come to temperature 1 hour prior to grilling)
  3. Prepare your grill to preheat it to medium heat.
  4. Just prior to putting the tenderloin on the grill, brush the grates with vegetable oil. Place the tenderloin in the center of grate. Discard any remaining marinade.
  5. Cover your grill and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. The tenderloin is done when an internal temperature of 140 degrees F.
  6. Remove the tenderloin from the grill place on a cutting board. Tent with aluminum foil and rest for 10 minutes. Slice into 1/2″ to 3/4″ thick slices. Serve with your favorite summer sides.

Filed Under: Meat, Recipes, Summer BBQ Tagged With: grilling, jerk seasoning, pork tenderloin

Southwest Orzo Salad with a Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

June 21, 2016

Southwest Orzo Salad with a Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette is the perfect pasta salad that brings the fun, bold flavors to your meals.

Southwest Orzo Salad with a Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

When making dinner be sure to enjoy this flavorful orzo pasta salad that is packed full of fresh veggies and bold flavors. You’ll love this Southwest Orzo Salad with a Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette when you serve it with your favorite grilled chicken, burgers, and steaks. 

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Filed Under: Recipes, Salads, Summer BBQ Tagged With: Feta, orzo, orzo salad, taco tuesday

The Mega Goat Cheese and Slow Roasted Tomato Topped Burger

May 25, 2016

Mega Burger with Goat Cheese and Slow Roasted Tomatoes

I can’t believe that Memorial Day is coming up this weekend!!!

I am so looking forward to hanging out with my family. The 3 day weekend is going to be really enjoyed. Of course, it makes the preceding and following weeks crazy, but so worth the extra hustle to enjoy 3 days off in a row.

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Filed Under: Meat, Recipes, Summer BBQ Tagged With: burger, Burger month, cheeseburger

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