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

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

Grilled Caesar Chicken Kebabs

Today is the third day of September. School has started (or is about to) and the leaves are just starting to turn from green to orange and red. Yup, it’s fall (well almost). But here in Southern California it still feels like we’re right in the middle of summer. The temps at the beach have… Continue reading Grilled Caesar Chicken Kebabs

Rosemary Flank Steak with Fig Salsa

One of my favorite things to cook on the grill is steak. I love marinating it for hours in a variety of spices, salts and vinegars. I love listening to it sizzle as I lay it on the hot grates. I love watching it sear and then trying to patiently wait before I cut into… Continue reading Rosemary Flank Steak with Fig Salsa

Smokey Bourbon Baked Beans

Memorial Day is this weekend which means that it’s officially the start of summer. But more than that it means outdoor parties and food on the grill. I love grilling all sorts of things: chicken, steaks, kabobs… But the foods that seem to be most popular this time of year are hot dogs and hamburgers.… Continue reading Smokey Bourbon Baked Beans