Summer Mini-Series: Grilled Chicken Breast

In this last installment of the summer mini-series, we bring you Grilled Juicy Chicken Breast. We have given you a beef and pork recipe so now we complete this trifecta with yummy chicken. So, you have a variety of meats to choose from for all your sunshine weather festivities. Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon…

Fourth of July Menu

It is that time of year again!  Thinking of an outside BBQ in the park or backyard?  Try this tasty menu of stuffed burgers, potato salad, and cake.  Bacon Stuffed Hamburgers: Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds ground beef 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon hot sauce Salt and pepper 4 bacon strips, diced ½ onion, chopped…

Teriyaki Pineapple Marinade for Grilled Chicken

I love grilled teriyaki chicken for an afternoon alfresco dinner. Add a salad and grilled fresh pineapple and the taste buds are jumping. If you are looking for more recipes and menus, check out my cookbooks on Amazon. Teriyaki Pineapple Marinade Ingredients: 1 cup teriyaki sauce ½ cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated…

Beach Party Menu

Ocean Water Punch Ingredients: 1 gallon bottle Polar Blast Hawaiian Punch 2-liter bottle lemon-lime soda Swedish fish Directions: Refrigerate Hawaiian punch and lemon-lime soda overnight. Fill your punch bowl or pitcher halfway with the punch. Fill rest of the way with lemon-lime soda. Serve over ice and top with Swedish fish. Sweet and Spicy Sriracha…

Dad’s Day with Beer Butt Chicken

Beer Butt Chicken seems a favorite with the beer drinking Dads.  A beer in hand, grill going strong with favors of chicken fill the neighborhood, and kids out paying in the slip in slide.  It is the start of the summer grilling season, with a big push from Dad and his grill.  Add potato salad,…

Summer Mini-Series: Grilled Baby Back Ribs

                For part two of our summer mini-series, we will be making ribs on the grill. Juicy, tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs. Another BBQ favorite for everyone to enjoy during the summer. Don’t forget to bring your wet naps; You’re going to need them! What you will need: 3 slabs pork baby back ribs RUB: ¼ cup…

Summer-time Honey baked Beans

Honey baked beans are always a favorite at a family BBQ.  Sweet and Smokey, the beans give great flavor to Grill marinade chicken or beef. Or just as fantastic with burgers and dogs.  Add in Cole slaw or potato salad or both and you got a simple summer-time meal for adults and kids.  INGREDIENTS 1 large onion…

Homemade BBQ Sauce, Part 2

Most BBQ sauce recipes include ketchup. The first recipe did not. Just to change it up a bit. These next two recipes do contain ketchup. All are very enjoyable and highly recommended. Whatever you choose to put it on. Your taste buds are going to be more than satisfied. Ingredients: 2 cups ketchup 1/3 cup…

Steak Marinade

          There are so many ways to season any kind of meat. Today I am giving you a steak marinade for that perfect grilled steak or London broil. Perfect for any occasion. You cannot go wrong with this recipe. Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons soy…

Tips for Small Winter Outdoor Dinner Parties

            This year has been rough on everyone. Not being able to see our loved ones and enjoy their presence is a hardship. Many of us are used to having big family dinners or even just the occasional small dinner party. Unfortunately, Covid-19 has put a damper on all our plans. There are still ways…