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Some time ago I came across this recipe for chicken skewers and I have never stopped making them because they are so delicious! These skewers are so moist because I marinate the chicken in the citrus and garlic marinade then keep brushing them with the marinade …
If you have been following along with me for a while then you know I love grilled meats with sauces! Grilling doesn’t have to be complicated to make your food taste amazing, in fact quite the opposite! For me, I have found that if you …
If you are looking for a new twist to add to your hot dog game, then this is it! These Asian style hotdogs are going to be your new game changing bbq dish that will impress almost everyone! The Brussels sprouts are used in place …
Looking for a quick cocktail to make that tastes AMAZING. This St Germain gin and tonic is just that! If you are not familiar with St Germain, it is a liquor made from elderflowers and is a little sweet. It tastes so delicious in so …
Aperol and soda is a wonderfully light and delicious drink. Aperol liquor is actually made from rhubarb! It requires little to no mixers to make a drink with it and it screams warm sunny days when you sip on it! Aperol was invented in Italy …
Mango Lassi is an Indian drink that is made in the hot Indian summers and is a twist on the more traditional Lassi which is a plain sweetened yogurt drink. This is such a healthy drink and it is very easy to make requiring …
Mexican Horchata is a drink with origins that are believed to date all the way back to the 8th century. Some horchatas are made from the starches of rice and some from the starches of nuts. Many countries have their own version of this drink …
Shrubs️️️ are of one of my favorite drinks over the last few years, in fact I didn’t even know it had a name until this year. It is a mix of vinegar, sparkling water/soda and juice/ fruit and it just makes you feel alive …
Pork kebobs with a sticky cherry bbq sauce is my new favorite skewer for grilling. The pork that is used is from a boneless pork chop cut and the sticky bbq sauce is made from fresh summer cherries and all the usual bbq ingredients. If …
Zucchini is such a delicious and versatile vegetable that is readily available at the grocery stores and farmers markets in the summer. When zucchini is in abundance in the summer having a arsenal of recipes is important in making sure you don’t get sick of …
Italian basil mayonnaise is a really simple and delicious way to enjoy mayonnaise on your favorite sandwiches. This mayonnaise recipe starts with regular store bought mayonnaise and then adds bright vibrant flavors to make this traditional condiment taste out of this world delicious. The ingredients …
Cherry limeade is one of those all American summertime drinks that is so refreshing and full of flavor and a great way to cool down during those hot summer days. Also, cherries and limes are in abundance during the summer and this drink is a …
Cherry Simple syrup is delicious simple syrup that goes so well in so many drinks. For this recipe, we used sweet cherries since they were available but sour cherries would be great too. Flavored simple syrups are one of the easiest things to make and …
Aperol and Rhubarb Fizz is a delicious and easy drink made with Aperol, Rhubarb simple syrup, gin and tonic water (the fizz). The rhubarb simple syrup works beautifully with the Aperol liquor because Aperol is actually made from Rhubarb, among other ingredients. The gin imparts …
Rhubarb simple syrup is a really easy and delicious syrup to use in drinks, cocktails or even hot beverages. The rhubarb adds a beautiful pink color to the simple syrup and an almost apple note to the taste. If you are a fan of rhubarb …
Crusted Seeded chicken schnitzel is the stuff that dreams are made of and on a constant rotation in our house! If you are not familiar with schnitzel, it is less fancy than it sounds and is basically a cut of meat pounded thin, breaded and …
Homemade berry sauce whether it is made from all strawberries, raspberries, blueberries or a combination like I did here, is the easiest and tastiest way to dress up so many things. Berry sauce is not the same as homemade preserves that you might make for …
Good old fashioned cheesecake doesn’t get the credit it deserves and I’m here to change that with these mini cheesecake bites! Normally baking a full cheesecake can be a bit challenging or a bit too heavy for a dessert. It also in my opinion is …
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