Archive for the ‘Grilling’ Category

Grilled Pita, Please!

Monday, August 10th, 2009

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If you’re like me and love a good Margherita pizza, this simple Grilled Tomatoes & Basil Pita Bread has your name written all over it! It’s quick, requires very few ingredients and because you crisp it on the grill, it’s the perfect appetizer for when you plan to cook out. (more…)

Grillin’ With Chicken…It’s All About the Marinade!

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

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Chicken and vegetables…it’s on our dinner menu at least once a week.  But with the hot summer weather, I don’t want to spend my day cooking in the kitchen.  Being a native Texan, I always look for something to grill.  It gives me an excuse to go outside, it makes for zero to no mess in the kitchen, and best of all, we usually eat outside on our back patio when we grill.  BINGO! (more…)

Pineapple + Pollo (Chicken) = Perfecto!

Monday, July 20th, 2009

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Fresh. Summery. Simple. Yummy! These are the words that came to my mind when I took my first bite of this fabulous Glazed Chicken with Pineapple Salsa.  Did I mention that it looks gorgeous on a plate? (more…)

Hot-Off-the-Grill Fish Tacos

Monday, July 6th, 2009

 

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When summer hits, grilling becomes our family’s favorite cooking method, and everything — from burgers and steaks to chicken and shrimp — is fired up on the grill.  We eat outside on the deck almost every night.  Hey, it’s Minnesota so we need to take advantage of these gorgeous summer nights! I’d never made fish tacos before, so when I saw an incredibly easy recipe, Grilled Fish Tacos,  on the landolakes.com web site, I decided to try it. (more…)

Mini Burgers That Pack a Punch!

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

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These kickin’ little burgers are a cinch to prepare and perfect for summer appetizers or hors d’oeuvres parties. I had never heard of adobo sauce before this challenge, but I’m definitely a believer now. While the flavor of the chilies gives some heat, it’s mild enough that there will be no complaints from kids.  The hubby liked them so much that he requested that we give the recipe an encore – next time making full-sized burgers so they could get center stage! (more…)