Grilled Peach Caprese Salad
Summertime food should be fresh, enjoyable and flavorful. That is why I love this grilled peach caprese salad. The flavors in it just scream summer flavor to me. I found some wonderful peaches and blackberries recently, and made this for a nice Sunday afternoon snack. I made a beautifully colored and flavored blackberry and white […]
Blackberry and White Balsamic Glaze
After a “fruitful” trip to the Memphis Farmers Market, I wanted to use my finds as soon as possible. The blackberries and peaches that I purchased were amazing, and I knew I needed to make them quickly. I made this blackberry and white balsamic glaze to serve with a grilled peach caprese salad, and it […]
Melissa’s Southwest Seasoning Blend
Ok, before you look at all the ingredients this southwest seasoning recipe requires, let me tell you that this will be wonderful on grilled chicken, as a seasoning for pork, or any type of grilled beef. One of my favorite uses is in my Southwest Skirt Steak Tacos! It is has layers of flavor that […]
Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing
Note- I try to not use brand names unless I believe a certain brand is integral to the flavor that I am looking to achieve. I am in no way affiliated with O Olive Oil brand, but I love their products and use them often. They age their vinegars in casks, which give them a […]
Scenes from the Memphis Farmers Market
Weekends are usually super busy for me with restaurants or appearances. This weekend I planned to cook a BBQ contest however, so I managed to get my ducks-in-a-row so I could go compete. However, Mother Nature had a different idea in the form of a tropical storm, and the contest I had planned to attend […]
Grilled Blackberry Upside Down Cake
My grilled blackberry upside down cake recipe covers a lot of territory for me. I am a blackberry fan, and as you probably know I also love grills. Further, I am partial to cake! So, after a trip to the Memphis Farmers Market where I found some luscious blackberries, I decided to put them to good use! […]
Chicken Breast with Cipollini Onion Cream Sauce
In my house, chicken breasts for dinner have ranked just above ordering pizza and way below anything else I can think of cooking. It’s not that I don’t like them, well, they’re generally just boring. So I have made a point to work on my chicken breast repertoire. They definitely have their pro’s- don’t require […]
Roasted Chicken with Balsamic Fig Glaze
Roasted chicken is one of my favorite comfort foods, but can get mundane if you don’t change it up occasionally. This version uses a rosemary butter under the skin to add flavor and moisture, and a balsamic fig glaze at the end to give it a perfect flavor. I use my Grillin Shake as my […]
Balsamic Fig Glaze
This super-easy, two ingredient glaze is wonderful with roast chicken, pork loin or a firm fish such as swordfish. I first made this recipe for my Roasted Chicken recipe, but use it on many different dishes. This very flavorful glaze will keep refrigerated for up to a week. About Balsamic Vinegar Do yourself a favor […]
Smoked Beef Short Ribs
Beef Short ribs are one of my favorite items- unctuous, tender and extremely beefy when cooked right. They are an absolute crowd pleaser. I often think of short ribs as the most expensive piece of beef you can buy. Gone are the days when short ribs were like chicken wings- a “throw away cut” from […]
