Grilled Fennel-rubbed Pork Chops with Nectarines

During the summer there’s one thing I love to do, and that’s grill. I know, I know… I’ve been talking about grilling a lot recently, but that’s because when it’s this hot out, the last thing I want to do is cook inside. I mean, my house is already hot enough, why in the world… Continue reading Grilled Fennel-rubbed Pork Chops with Nectarines

Grilled Chicken with Kalamata Olive Vinaigrette

My grill is my favorite cooking appliance… next to my 40’s Western Holly oven of course. One is inside and one is outside, but both make amazing meals when used correctly. While my Western Holly is running constantly from November through May, once the weather warms up in June or July, my grill takes over… Continue reading Grilled Chicken with Kalamata Olive Vinaigrette

Lemon Garlic Pork Tenderloin with Orzo Salad

The month of July means a lot of things: summer, fireworks, the pool, the beach and of course the grill. Yup, if you haven’t already, it’s time to dust off your grill and get cookin’! I just dusted off mine and I can’t wait to use it. I love that it’s finally warm enough for… Continue reading Lemon Garlic Pork Tenderloin with Orzo Salad

Grilled Lamb Chops and Herb Salad

I’ve been doing a lot of grilling lately. I just love cooking outside over an open flame when it’s warm, and since I live by the ocean, feeling that cool ocean breeze while grilling… well nothing makes me happier. So, I’m out there as often as I can be. While I love grilling vegetables and… Continue reading Grilled Lamb Chops and Herb Salad

Korean Barbecued Chicken Lettuce Cups

When I grew up, my family and I had Chinese take out on a regular basis. I always loved the fried rice, dumplings and egg rolls. They were delicious and I always looked forward to those nights when we ordered out. Then in college, I had two Asian roommates. One was Korean and the other… Continue reading Korean Barbecued Chicken Lettuce Cups

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

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