Happy Monday my friends! Did you enjoy your weekend? It was a bit cold here, but we braved the weather for baseball on Saturday and worked most of the day on Sunday doing a cupcake photo shoot for a magazine. We often grill our main dish, but it’s often difficult to come up with a […]
Grilled Margarita Chicken Kabobs Recipe
April 25, 2022 by 2 Comments
OK, so I’m at it again. This recipe has everyone in the family taking sides. There are those of us (the oldest son and me) that really like the flavor tones that this Grilled Margarita Chicken has and then the rest of the family have their own opinions. I loosely based this recipe on one that Liz […]
Barbecue Pork Salad with Peaches Recipe
April 14, 2022 by 2 Comments
When you have a house full of men sometimes getting away from the standard meat and potato fare can be a challenge, lucky for us there is a majority that like to experiment and have some fun with our meals. This Barbecue Pork Salad with Peaches is a spin on a recipe that Liz developed; Easy Barbecue […]
Pork on a Stick Recipe
April 13, 2022 by 5 Comments
Every year when we visit our County Fair one of the must have treats, is Pork on a Stick! After years of experimenting and searching for the perfect flavor, we just happened to stumble upon it when we tried a new recipe for grilled pork chops recently. If you are a fan of the delicate […]
Chicken Gyros with Fresh Tzatziki
April 13, 2022 by 4 Comments
The 2012 Summer Olympics kick off tomorrow with the Opening Ceremonies so we’re highlighting food from the birthplace of the Olympics…Greece. Greek food is charactized by fresh ingredients commonly found in the Mediterranean climates. Along with spice blends that include both sweet and savory tones. Gyros are a staple of Greek food and these Chicken […]
Grilled Lemon Garlic Shrimp: Food on a Stick
April 10, 2022 by 2 Comments
If you love seafood, or love Red Lobster’s Shrimp Scampi, you will love this Grilled Lemon Garlic Shrimp! You don’t typically think of shrimp when you are planning your budget friendly meal, but actually most seafood including shrimp is a good frugal option. You can find the Shrimp for this delicious treat for under $7.00 […]
Barbecue Pork Sliders
April 5, 2022 by 2 Comments
What Tailgate would be complete without some Barbecue Pork? Here’s our version of traditional Barbecue Pork Sliders. Now we don’t have a smoker to fix an entire pig for our Tailgate Party, so we go ahead and fix our Pork Roast the day ahead in a slow cooker. Just season it up with some salt, […]
Best Campfire Cooking Recipes for a Summer Feast
October 13, 2021 by 7 Comments
Campfire cooking doesn’t have to mean pre-packaged frozen burgers and cheap hotdogs on a grill. If you are interested in spicing up your campfire cuisine, we have some perfect (and super easy) solutions for you. Whether your campfire is a bowl or a fire ring in your backyard or a hole you dug in a […]
How to Grill the Perfect Summer Vegetables
June 15, 2017 by Leave a Comment
One of the best things about Summer is all the fresh vegetables and fruits, especially if they are grilled. Although grilling vegetables seems pretty simple, sometimes it can be tricky. Today we are sharing some helpful tips for you on How to Grill the Perfect Summer Vegetables. Whether you grow your own, hit up the […]
Easy Summer Cookout: Sweet BBQ Kabobs
May 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
We have teamed up with ALDI to sponsor this post. As always, the opinions are all my own. Summer is almost here, which means lots of BBQs, family events, and boys to feed! I love an Easy Summer Cookout and my new go-to recipe is Sweet BBQ Kabobs!