We’ve had a busy summer so far – between ending the school year with soccer fun every weekend, planning for the upcoming wedding, group birthdays and traveling for the holidays, we haven’t had a lot of down time. In those seriously busy moments, I turn to my food. Food is something easily controllable and…
Month: July 2015
Avocado Garlic Aioli
The simple touches can make a dinner special. In the case of the Mexi-Turkey Burgers, the specialty came in the homemade flavors Aioli that topped the burger. When enjoying the turkey burgers, this aoili replaced the creaminess of the traditional ketchup or mustard, while adding a freshness with garlic and lemon juice and just a…
Smoked Rib & Baked Bean Quesadilla
I can only take credit for a portion of this recipe – and that portion is combining everything together. The smoked ribs and baked beans were left overs from a fun-tastic family gathering this spring. The food spread was amazing – it included the smoked ribs and baked beans, along with chips and dips, salads,…
Classic Mojito
Making mojitos can be almost as much fun as drinking them, with the muddling of the ingredients and then enjoying the freshness of the mint and lime with the rum and sparkling soda. To me, Mojito’s scream summer and bring back fun memories with great friends. Whether it’s a patio party day, where we…
Homemade Iced Coffee
Summer is here! I’m excited to say that cold foods are in…and basically, the only hot foods that are cooked during these three months involves the grill. One day, browsing for cooling summer recipes, I came across this homemade iced coffee and felt perfect for those mornings that are quite warm and humid, giving you…
Pesto Pasta with Chicken Sausage & Roasted Brussels Sprouts
It’s no be surprise that if you have seen my blog before, that you know I’m a fan of Brussels Sprouts. Finding something new to do with them is always a treat for me. This recipe came together by the desire to try something new with a fresh flavor for summer that the pesto brings. …
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