Italian marinated chicken is juicy, flavorful chicken that can be cooked 4 different ways, and is versatile. Serve it with a side of veggies, grains, or a salad for a simple meal. Or, cook it on the weekend, and turn it into chicken that you can have all week long. This recipe all started when I set out make 4 different chicken marinades. The other two were mediocre, at best, and this one was amazing. So, instead of 3 marinades, I am providing you with one outstanding chicken marinade … [Read more...]
Greek Grilled Chicken with Zucchini (Yogurt Marinade)
Is there anything better then firing up a grill during the summer?! I grew up eating the finest grilled steaks and burgers, grilled on a charcoal grill by my Dad. Now that my husband and I have our own charcoal grill we enjoy grilling as much as we can. Usually we just grab some brats or burgers from the store and grill them up for an easy meal. Delicious, simple, summer food. Nothing wrong with that. If you're like me though, you might want something lighter than burgers or … [Read more...]
Chicken Fajita Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette
guys. guys. YOU GUYS!!! There is a fajita on top of a salad! Chicken, sauteed onions and peppers, avocado, black beans - all the goods! That's what's happening right now!!! I can barely handle it! And it's topped with the most delicious cilantro vinaigrette! Be still my heart. I have always loved Mexican food, authentic or not, it's my jam. After traveling to San Antonio, Arizona, and most recently Cozumel for a day my taste buds for good Mexican food has really developed into … [Read more...]
BBQ Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
Can we all just agree that meal salads are the best kinds of salads?! Lettuce loaded with all the coordinated ingredients to bring together a meal in one bowl! Honestly, if you're not into salads you will be after eating this BBQ chicken salad and also my chicken taco salad I shared recently. Both of those salads are so perfectly coordinated with ingredients, textures, taste, and topped with the perfect dressing that you will never want eat anything else for dinner all summer … [Read more...]
Easy Ribs with Cherry Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Hey friends, Father’s Day is coming up next week. When I think of what I would get my dad for Father’s day if he didn’t live 3 hours away, I wouldn’t buy him a tie (he doesn’t even wear ties unless he absolutely has to), I would of course cook him a meal that I know he would love. Growing up, my mom did most of the cooking. She always made sure we had our servings of veggies and fruit. She would make the salads and the lasagnas and the cookies. My dad, however was the griller. He … [Read more...]
Orange-Whiskey BBQ Sauce
Father’s day is coming up this Sunday! Don’t worry; I’ve got you covered. What father doesn’t love a good barbecue sauce? I know mine does. Make this orange-whiskey barbeque sauce for your dad on Sunday and he will be speechless. It is sweet, tangy, and orange-y, with a hint of whiskey. Serve it with chicken or pork on the grill. Or simply put it in a cute mason jar with a label so that dad can use it whenever he wants and he will think of you each time. The … [Read more...]
