Creamy Homemade Avocado Dressing (with Light Option!)
Creamy Homemade Avocado Dressing Ingredients 1 ripe avocado Juice of 1 lemon ½ cup olive oil (or see tip for a lighter option) ⅓ cup vinegar Salt and pepper, to taste If you love [...]
Easy White Bean Crostini with Basil
White Bean Crostini with Basil Ingredients 1 cup small white beans, precooked (cannellini or navy beans work great) ½ cup flavored tomato sauce 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped 1 baguette, sliced into rounds Fresh basil leaves (for [...]
Goat Cheese Crostini with Tomato – A Simple Yet Elegant Appetizer
Goat Cheese Crostini with Tomato Ingredients 1 medium baguette, sliced into rounds 2 tbsp olive oil 4 oz goat cheese Chopped tomato (optional) Salt and pepper, as desired Few appetizers are as easy—or as [...]
Savory Stuffed Mushrooms – The Ultimate Grilled Appetizer
Savory Stuffed Mushrooms Ingredients 8 to 10 large button mushrooms Salt ½ onion, very finely chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, diced ½ cup diced green pepper ½ cup diced red pepper [...]
Mastering Grill Heat: How to Control Temperature Like a Pro
One of the biggest secrets to grilling success is heat control. If your food burns on the outside but stays raw on the inside, you likely have a heat management issue. Here's how to become a master of your grill. Rack Placement Distance matters. As [...]
Grilled Pineapple – The Sweetest Backyard Dessert Ever
Grilled Pineapple Ingredients 1 fresh pineapple Small amount of vegetable oil Nothing says summer quite like the sweet aroma of pineapple caramelizing on the grill. This grilled pineapple recipe is a crowd favorite that’s ridiculously easy and [...]
The Easiest Pickle Roll Appetizer That Vanishes Fast
Pickle Roll Appetizer Ingredients 6 large dill pickles 6 unsliced submarine sandwich buns 1 (8 oz) package lite cream cheese, softened If you’re looking for a fun, fast, and unexpectedly addictive snack, this pickle roll appetizer [...]
Cheesy Party Onions – The Unexpected Hit of Your Appetizer Table
Cheesy Party Onions Ingredients 1 tablespoon milk 1 (3 oz) package cream cheese 1 bunch (8–12) green onions (small, fresh) 1½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (room temp) Tired of serving the same old chips [...]
Mini-Kabobs: Flavor-Packed Bites for Any Backyard Bash
Mini-Kabobs Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 6 to 12 button mushrooms 2 small mild onions (quartered or cut into eighths) 1 crookneck squash (cut into pieces) 1 green bell pepper (chopped) 12 cherry tomatoes [...]
Easy Teriyaki Chicken Skewers for Grilling Season
Teriyaki Chicken Skewers Ingredients 10 to 12 bamboo skewers 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (partially frozen for easier slicing) ¼ cup orange juice ¼ cup corn oil 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar ½ teaspoon minced [...]
