What a wonderful Father’s Day we had! Our son and daughter-in-law from LA were with us. We were not expecting our other son, daughter-in-law and 10 month old grandson. They had been visiting family in Oregon, and arrived home Friday evening after an 11 hour drive. Needless to say, we did not expect them to…
Tag: grilling
Chili Lime Steak Fajitas
These Chili Lime Steak Fajitas we had for dinner last week were easy and delicious! The marinade is the secret to the great flavor. Grill the meat, peppers, and onions either on an outside grill or on a stove-top grill. Warm the flour tortillas, and serve with a side of rice, and dinner is done!…
Grilled Chicken with Fresh Herb Salad and Charred Lemon
After a quick marinade, naturally flavorful free-range chicken gets grilled and topped with a Fresh Herb Salad! As the creator of this recipe says, “Prepare to have your mind blown by this humble bird!” Grilled Chicken with Fresh Herb Salad and Charred Lemon (Host cookbook, Eric Prum and…
Grilled Baby Back Ribs with Sweet-Sour BBQ Sauce
Oh yeah!!! This is our favorite way to make BBQ ribs!!! We love the meatiness and chewiness of this cut of ribs. We were introduced to Baby Back Ribs when we lived in Chicago many years ago. Once I discovered this fantastic, tangy Sweet-Sour BBQ Sauce recipe (also in Chicago) we made our first…
Grilled Teriyaki Skirt Steak
Skirt steak is a perfect cut of beef for summer grilling. This beefy cut is very flavorful lending itself well to a marinade. and when grilled on a high direct heat takes incredibly little time. In fact, by the time both sides are seared well it is usually done to a recommended medium rare. It…
Tuscan Brick Chicken Revisited
We eat a lot of chicken! And in the summer we eat a lot of grilled chicken!! So I find myself wanting to share with you this delicious Tuscan Brick Chicken recipe in case you missed it when I posted it a long time ago before moving to San Luis Obispo. One of the many…
BBQ Ribs for the Fourth!
We celebrated the fourth of July this year with our son and daughter-in-law and their dog Jackson who came down from San Francisco for the weekend. This called for one of our favorite summer foods… our BBQ Baby Back Ribs with Sweet-Sour BBQ Sauce! …
Lamb Souvlaki
Souvlaki is a popular Greek fast food consisting of small pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables grilled on a skewer. As a fast food it’s usually eaten straight off the skewer while still hot, with pita bread served on the side. Another option is to pile the meat in the pita with tomatoes and…
Sheet Pan Roasted Zucchini, Carrots, Potatoes, and Corn
For a quick side dish to go with this marinated grilled skirt steak and salad with homemade blue cheese dressing I roasted these assorted vegetables shown above. While you could grill them I decided to roast them all together on a sheet pan after tossing them in olive oil and kosher salt and freshly ground…
Hobo Pack Chicken Fajitas
Hobo packs aren’t just for campfires, says Justin Chapple, whose recipe for these Chicken Fajitas you see above. Make-ahead, mess-free and fun to eat, they are his summer-party go-tos! You must try them! Hobo -Pack Chicken Fajitas (adapted from Justin Chapple, Better Home and Gardens, August, 2017) (recipe serves 4, or 2 very hungry diners)…