Tag: grilled

BBQ Chicken and Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

BBQ Chicken Thighs with Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

It’s summertime and that means BBQ. Which also means mac salad. Which always reminds me of Kauai. And where am I going with this? Ha! If you’ve ever had a plate lunch, you know what I mean. That creamy goodness that just blends perfectly with BBQ or Kalua Pig or […]

Couscous and Grilled Ahi Salad

Simple Couscous and Grilled Ahi Salad

If you haven’t tried couscous, you must! Especially if your household is a rice loving kind like ours. Even though it’s technically a pasta, it’s affordable like rice and cooks up even easier. It’s bland when cooked alone, but because of that, you can make it special with your own […]

Mt. Ogden Burger

The Mt. Ogden Burger. So simple, so perfect!

If you’re not from Ogden, Utah, you probably don’t know what is so special about this burger. OK, it’s not all that special. In fact, it’s rather simple. But simple is sometimes exactly what your heart (and your tummy) desires. This burger really makes me think of my childhood days […]

Shrimp Quesadillas and Southwestern Black Bean Salad

Healthy meals can be easy, fast and affordable. If you can find jumbo shrimp on sale, grill it up! But if fresh isn’t available or affordable, no worries. Use frozen uncooked shrimp and this simple marinade and make some super yummy quesadillas the whole family will enjoy. By adding a […]

Grilled Pork Chops and Zucchini with Baked Potato

Thin sliced pork chops can be as cheap as chicken, at times. And zucchini is damn near free during the late summer months. With these nice summer evenings, the BBQ grill is your best friend. I mean, really, what doesn’t taste good with grill marks? Don’t answer that question, just […]