posted by on Featured, Sides, Vegetables

I want to share a simple recipe for a summer veggie salad I made last week that is a perfect side dish for whatever you’re grilling this Memorial Day – and it requires minimal effort. Ok, well the chopping requires a little bit of effort if you aren’t a lunatic like me who thoroughly enjoys [...]

posted by on Chicken, Featured, Uncategorized, Vegetables

So I can attempt to stretch out this summer (where has it gone BTW?), I’m using a well known southern grown fruit to make a barbecue sauce. I saw some beautiful looking peaches at Publix a couple of days ago and decided to buy some of them now before it’s cold as h – e [...]

posted by on Featured, Vegetables

There are several things I love about summer….the heat, the beach, the clothing (shorts, tanks and flip flops!) and, of course, grilling. As much as I love to grill burgers, steaks and chicken, there’s something so unique about marinating vegetables and grilling them. They take on a completely different texture and taste; as a matter [...]

posted by on Appetizers, Featured, Vegetables

Isn’t corn easy to love? It’s sweet, a little crunchy, and very versatile. Oh, and good for you too! It’s naturally sodium free and a very good source of Vitamin C. It’s a strong antioxidant, helps to fight infection and viruses and also serves as a natural antihistamine. Who needs Claritin. I ♥ food and worry about [...]

posted by on Beef, Featured, Vegetables

Knowing that this week’s ingredient is avocado, my mind initially went to something Mexican-y, like guacamole. But how fun would that be? I love guacamole, but don’t see whipping that up as being very challenging. Plus I like to get creative. That’s my thing. (But only in the kitchen – I can’t draw or sew [...]

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