Tag: grill

Grilled Garlic Chicken Tenders

Every year for the 4th of July we always have a block party. Everyone on the block gets together and we play games, listen to music, drink cocktails and of course barbecue. There are the standard burgers and dogs, but there are also the not so standard chicken, ribs and whatever anyone else wants to… Continue reading Grilled Garlic Chicken Tenders

Grilled Chicken and Strawberries with Balsamic Syrup

It’s so funny the way summer works here in the South Bay. One day it’ll be cold and foggy and in the low 60’s, or what we call June Gloom. Then the next day, usually right around the official start of summer, it’ll be sunny and hot, like in the 90’s hot. When it gets… Continue reading Grilled Chicken and Strawberries with Balsamic Syrup

Barbecue Sausage and Cheese Platter

Once a year the families on my block host a progressive dinner party, which is when you have at least 3 courses and each course is served at a different person’s house. It’s a lot of fun because we all travel as a group up and down the block and get to hang out with… Continue reading Barbecue Sausage and Cheese Platter

Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Roasted Potatoes

It was 102° here yesterday. 102. I’ve been living in Redondo Beach for over ten years, and I don’t think it’s ever been that hot here. I mean, I live 10 blocks from the ocean. It’s supposed to be cooler on the coast, not stale and sweltering. But I unfortunately can’t control the weather, and… Continue reading Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Roasted Potatoes

Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Salsa

Strawberry season may be coming to a close, but there’s still a couple months left to savor the sweet red fruit. I love strawberries. As a matter of fact, they’re one of my favorite berries. They’re great as a snack and turned into a dessert, but they’re also delicious when added to a savory dish…… Continue reading Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Salsa

Mojo Pork Chops with Orange and Jicama Salad

I discovered mojo a long time ago. I don’t remember when exactly, I just remember that I liked it. A lot. What is mojo (pronounced MO-ho)? It’s a garlicky, citrusy sauce that’s often used as a marinade and a finishing sauce. It’s Latin-based and it’s always amazing, especially when served on or with pork. While… Continue reading Mojo Pork Chops with Orange and Jicama Salad

Lemony Chicken Couscous Salad

During the hot summer months, one of my favorite meals is a salad. I love salads because they’re cold and light and usually pretty healthy. You can have them with or without proteins, as a side or an entrée, you can even add fruit if you want to. With so many options, they just may… Continue reading Lemony Chicken Couscous Salad

Fire-Roasted Ricotta with Grilled Corn & Peppers

It’s America’s birthday on Monday which means the whole country will be celebrating with parties and fireworks. My street actually holds a block party every year to celebrate, complete with a chili cook-off, pie contest, plenty of watermelon and plenty of grilling. But we don’t just grill chicken, burgers and hot dogs. We grill fruits… Continue reading Fire-Roasted Ricotta with Grilled Corn & Peppers

Grilled Cherry Chicken Wings

Cherry season is ending. I’m seriously bummed because I love cherries. Those delicious, tart, little red spheres are absolutely amazing. Yes, I’m a Bing fan. I’ll eat them straight out of the basket, baked into sweets or sauteéd with a savory dish. While I love those sweet cherry desserts, when I add cherries to a… Continue reading Grilled Cherry Chicken Wings

Grilled Chicken & Plum Kebabs

I know I’ve been all about the grill recently but that’s because it’s been so hot I just don’t want to turn on the oven. The weather’s been so nice though, I don’t mind cooking outside. As a matter of fact, I’d like to do it more often. The good news is that it appears… Continue reading Grilled Chicken & Plum Kebabs