Category Archives: grilling recipes

The Best Chimichurri Sauce Ever


This chimichurri sauce was such a hit the other night and I have been asked over and over again for the recipe. What is so nice about this particular chimichurri is that it is not too spicy. I don’t think … Continue reading

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fish tacos with a poblano and toasted corn hash


When days are warmer and nights are longer, our dinners tend to get later and later. This is okay as it gives everyone time to play outside and work in the yard. Tacos can be such an easy meal if … Continue reading

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Curried chicken burger with chive ginger mayo


Chicken burgers have very little fat and are a great alternative to beef. Like turkey, a chicken burger is best with some added flavor as both turkey and chicken are a blank canvas. This recipe has a touch of curry … Continue reading

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traditional souvlaki


  Souvlakis (meaning ‘small skewers’) are considered the hamburgers of Greece. Souvlaki shops and stands can be found on nearly every corner of Greece as it is the best-known Greek food. Souvlaki is considered fast food and is served in souvlaki shops called “souvladzidika”,These … Continue reading

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how to grill a perfect pork chop


Pork is a great lean meat with lots of flavor. A great alternative to the standard boneless pork loin chop is the bone-in pork chop … the pork alternative to the beef T-bone steak. I always prefer my pork chops … Continue reading

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Steakhouse salad with blue cheese


Why is it that when Spring is in the air, the cravings for comfort food seems to disappear and the desire for fresher ingredients become stronger? Perhaps the days getting a bit longer helps as we tend to eat lighter … Continue reading

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grilled tri-tip


  Last summer my husband and I were watching one of Bobby Flay’s grilling shows on tv and his guest had this ‘six hour tri-tip marinade’ that he grilled. Bobby seemed to be quite impressed and the tri-tip looked very … Continue reading

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sambal shrimp


  i had this dish while visiting my sister last spring in navato california and crave it again and again. this is perhaps one of my favorite spicy meals to date. at one time i recommended this as a great spring or summer … Continue reading

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turkey burgers with cumin and fresh herbs


we had a relatively warm day for this time of year so grilling was not out of the question. turkey burgers are a great weeknight dinner at our house. the great thing about turkey is that it is blank canvas … Continue reading

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grilled pork tenderloin sandwich w/carmelized onions and goat cheese


 i am not sure what part of this sandwich makes it so good, or is it all the components together? regardless, we make this sandwich over and over again. sometimes we simply crave it and make it for ourselves, and other times we make … Continue reading

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