Living in South Florida, Cuban inspiration abounds and I have one of my co-workers to thank for the idea behind these pork skewers. The pork shoulder meat is readily available in Latin supermarkets because it is traditionally used in the dish Masas de Cerdo Fritas...
I finally made it over to my local seafood market and it was an eye-opening experience. The freshness, variety and quality level of the seafood available at Captain Mike's now makes me balk at the idea of getting fish at my supermarket. When I showed up, I'm sure I...
Over Memorial Day weekend Scott and I sailed over to the tiny island of Bimini, Bahamas with good friends for a little R&R. While there, I grilled french toast out of the local Bimini Bread. I marinated the bread in an egg and coconut rum mixture with fresh grated...
Nothing says the tropics like coconut and pineapple and that is what is in this scrumptious recipe. Utilizing fresh pineapple, coconut milk and coconut rum, this recipe will easily transport you to a Caribbean Island, no matter where you live. This recipe is healthy...
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is a great appetizer for entertaining as the recipe doesn't require that much prep and you can hang out with your friends outside while the asparagus do their thing with the bacon on the grill. Your friends will rave over this dish! The...
Even people who don't like spicy food have tried these at my house and have gone back for seconds. I wouldn't classify this recipe as “healthy” .. although it is healthier than traditional jalapeno poppers that have been put in a fryer! Whenever Scott and...
Well, this is not rocket science but it puts a fun spin on your standard hamburger. The mini burger idea is appealing because it is so versatile, depending on the occasion and setting. While one can make sliders as the main course, they are also a fun appetizer for...
Even though I call myself the “Grillgrrrl,” there are nights when dinner doesn't need to be a production. Heck, this dinner makes itself, you just add a little pizazz so your family still thinks you whipped it up from scratch. Here's a “fake it don't...
Grilled Chicken Enchiladas Well, if you think about it, there really isn’t anything you can’t cook on the grill. In essence, the grill is a big oven you use outdoors. But, cooking over flames lends a flavor that cannot be accomplished from an oven. This recipe puts a...