Traditional Cole Slaw and Celery Pecan Parmesan Salad Labor less this Labor Day weekend with a traditional Cole Slaw, and Celery Pecan Parmesan Salad. Each taste even better when made ahead, so you will have more time with your guests, and less cooking and cleanup time. For the Coleslaw Store bought coleslaw can be expensive, […]
Chimichurri Grilled Flank Steak with Sides
What is Chimichurri and How is it Used? Chimichurri is an intense marinade or sauce that typically contains fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and chili pepper. With Mexican and South American roots, it is used to marinate meats like steak, chicken, and pork, and top cooked meats and vegetables. I make chimichurri […]
Girl Meets Grill
Now that we’ve officially passed Memorial Day Weekend to kick off the summer, it’s time to get grilling, so let’s spotlight how to prepare and grill vegetables. What Veggies Can I Make on the Grill? Be creative! Almost any vegetable can be grilled, but here are some of my favorites: Gently grilled romaine hearts make […]
Southwest Jicama Carrot Slaw
Carrots are one of the richest sources of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant that can be converted to vitamin A by the body. Carrots contain other carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin that protect your eyes from damaging blue light. Carotenoids also protect against cancer, and are beneficial to the skin skin health. Jicama is a […]
Make Ahead Memorial Day Salad
Barbecue fare doesn’t have to be all potato and macaroni salad. This is a vibrant, delicious, nutritious, and colorful salad with lots of eye appeal. Serve with burgers, dogs, steak, chicken, or fish. The beans make this substantial enough as a main for vegetarian guests. Best part is you can make it ahead, let it […]