So it was quite the busy weekend around our house :) Not only did Chris and I get hitched, but I turned 40 on Sunday! Feels strange to actually say that out loud, but I'm not freaked out about it at all. To me, age is nothing but a number... my number gets a little higher each year... but so does yours :) I'll talk more about the wedding and even show you some pictures in a post next week (or whenever I get the actual pictures) - so hang tight and you'll be a part of our special weekend soon enough!
As for this pizza.. it was just one of those things I threw together. There was no real recipe, I just had some ground pork and veggies I needed to use up and so... this was born. And you know what, it turned out pretty darn good if I do say so myself!!!
Seasoned Ground Pork and Veggie Pizza
Created by Jenn's Food Journey
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
1/4 lbs ground pork
1-2 Tablespoons homemade taco seasoning (depending on taste)
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 zucchini, chopped
1/4 sweet onion, chopped
1 Mama Mia's thin pizza crust (or 1 ball of homemade pizza dough)
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1-2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions:
In
a skillet, over medium heat, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and the sweet
onion. Cook 5 minutes and add the pork. Cook another 5-8 minutes or
until the pork is no longer pink. Add the taco seasoning, a little at a
time, until you reach the desired flavor, stirring to combine. Add the
pepper and zucchini and cook another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Preheat
grill to 400 degrees. Brush olive oil over both sides of the crust and
place on grill. Grill for 4 minutes and carefully remove. Flip the
crust over and spread the sauce over the cooked side of the crust. Add
the pork and veggies and top with cheese. Place back on the grill and
continue to grill for another 4 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
(you might have to move the pizza to indirect heat to make sure the
crust does not burn) Carefully remove from grill and slice. Serve and
Enjoy!!
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Monday, October 21, 2013
Monday...
Hi Everyone!!
It's Monday and I do not have a post ready, BUT, I do have a good excuse as to why that is.... Chris and I were married on Saturday! It was a very small, very intimate wedding with family.... Exactly the way we wanted it. I will share more details and photos with you in the next coming weeks, I promise. For now, just know that the day was perfect and was filled with tons of love and joy.
Just wanted you all to know I hadn't fallen off the face of the earth and I will be back to posting on Wednesday. Until then, happy cooking!!
Much love,
Jenn
It's Monday and I do not have a post ready, BUT, I do have a good excuse as to why that is.... Chris and I were married on Saturday! It was a very small, very intimate wedding with family.... Exactly the way we wanted it. I will share more details and photos with you in the next coming weeks, I promise. For now, just know that the day was perfect and was filled with tons of love and joy.
Just wanted you all to know I hadn't fallen off the face of the earth and I will be back to posting on Wednesday. Until then, happy cooking!!
Much love,
Jenn
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Grilled Souvlaki Chicken
Have you ever had Souvlaki? If not, I highly recommend next time you are in a Greek restaurant to order it. It's usually pretty darn good. Normally, Souvlaki consists of small bites of meat and veggies and placed on a skewer and served with pitas and of course a delicious little sauce, but I didn't want to deal with cutting up the chicken... and.... well.... our veggies were in a form of a nice big side salad. So, I guess you can say I simplified things :) And who doesn't like that??
Grilled Souvlaki Chicken
Created by Jenn's Food Journey
- Serves 2 -
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon mayonnaise
2 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, quartered
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the sauce -
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dill
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
In a food processor, add the first 8 ingredients. Process until smooth. Rinse chicken and pat dry with a paper towel. Place in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over. Seal and place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but you could go as long as overnight.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the sauce until well combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Preheat grill to 375 degrees F. Clean and oil grill grates. Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade. Place the chicken over direct heat and grill 6-9 minutes per side or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Remove from grill and allow to rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. Serve with sauce and enjoy!
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Grilled Souvlaki Chicken
Created by Jenn's Food Journey
- Serves 2 -
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon mayonnaise
2 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, quartered
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the sauce -
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dill
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
In a food processor, add the first 8 ingredients. Process until smooth. Rinse chicken and pat dry with a paper towel. Place in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over. Seal and place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but you could go as long as overnight.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the sauce until well combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Preheat grill to 375 degrees F. Clean and oil grill grates. Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade. Place the chicken over direct heat and grill 6-9 minutes per side or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Remove from grill and allow to rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. Serve with sauce and enjoy!
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Monday, October 14, 2013
Pizza Hut's Creamy Italian Dressing
One day, when Chris and I were talking food, he mentioned that his dad LOVED Pizza Hut's creamy Italian dressing. They used to buy it by the bottle when he was a kid (not sure if they still sell it that way or not). I even remember a friend of mine loving it so much and doing the same thing. A few days later, while on the internet looking for something totally unrelated, I stumbled across a copycat recipe for ... you guessed it... Pizza Hut's Creamy Italian Dressing. So, of course, I had to try it and see if I could get it as close to what Chris remembered. Unfortunately, it did not live up to that hype. It was good, but as Chris said, not quite what he remembered. So if you have never had their dressing, try this, because it's really good. If you have, I still encourage you try it, but don't be disappointed when it doesn't take you completely back to those long lost days :)
Pizza Hut's Creamy Italian Dressing
Adapted from Recipe Goldmine
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1-2 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Directions:
Add the mayo, vinegar and lemon juice to a small bowl or measuring cup. Stir until combined. Crumble in the oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Whisk in the olive oil and parmesan cheese. Cover or transfer to a jar with a tight lid and store in refrigerator until ready to use. Shake well before using. Can be made up to 1 week in advance. Enjoy!
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Pizza Hut's Creamy Italian Dressing
Adapted from Recipe Goldmine
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1-2 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Directions:
Add the mayo, vinegar and lemon juice to a small bowl or measuring cup. Stir until combined. Crumble in the oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Whisk in the olive oil and parmesan cheese. Cover or transfer to a jar with a tight lid and store in refrigerator until ready to use. Shake well before using. Can be made up to 1 week in advance. Enjoy!
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Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Basil Jalapeno Aioli
When I saw this recipe on We are not Martha, I saved it and knew I would have to try it immediately!! (I bet that surprises, none of you by now!) And boy, oh boy, was I glad I did! With all the sauces I have made, I can't believe I have never put these two flavors together. But, as I always like to say.. better late than never!! You can use this as a dipping sauce or put it on a sandwich as Sues did... either way, you're definitely going to want to try this!
Basil Jalapeno Aioli
Slightly adapted from Sues, We are not Martha
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 jalapeno, seeds and stem removed and roughly chopped
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
8-10 small to medium sized fresh basil leaves
Directions:
Place the jalapeno in a small food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the basil and mayo and pulse again until mixture is well blended. Pour into a small bowl and serve with chicken, fish or on sandwiches. Enjoy!
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Basil Jalapeno Aioli
Slightly adapted from Sues, We are not Martha
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 jalapeno, seeds and stem removed and roughly chopped
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
8-10 small to medium sized fresh basil leaves
Directions:
Place the jalapeno in a small food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the basil and mayo and pulse again until mixture is well blended. Pour into a small bowl and serve with chicken, fish or on sandwiches. Enjoy!
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Monday, October 7, 2013
Mustard Glazed Pork Chops
With simple being the theme of last week's posts, I thought I might stay with that theme this week too :) I mean who doesn't like simple? Okay, maybe not everyone, but most people I know do. Actually, I love to hear that there are so many people like me that feel, by the time they get home from work, that they just really don't want to make dinner. Around here, it's not a must that I make dinner, but if don't, we'll just eat junk, so I make sure to do something so we don't eat ice cream and chips every night!! And, or course, what simple meal would be complete without a simple and delicious little sauce to go along side it?
Mustard Glazed Pork Chops
Created by Jenn's Food Journey
- Serves 2 -
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
2 boneless pork loin chops
2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 Tablespoons apple juice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
For the sauce -
2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon sour cream
2 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
Directions:
Mix together the dijon, apple juice and thyme. Place the pork in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal and place in refrigerator for 2-4 hours.
Meanwhile, mix all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Preheat grill to 375 degrees F. Clean and oil grill grates. Place the pork over direct heat and grill 4-6 minutes per side or until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees. Remove from grill and allow to rest 3-5 minutes. Serve with sauce and enjoy!
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Mustard Glazed Pork Chops
Created by Jenn's Food Journey
- Serves 2 -
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
2 boneless pork loin chops
2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 Tablespoons apple juice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
For the sauce -
2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon sour cream
2 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
Directions:
Mix together the dijon, apple juice and thyme. Place the pork in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal and place in refrigerator for 2-4 hours.
Meanwhile, mix all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Preheat grill to 375 degrees F. Clean and oil grill grates. Place the pork over direct heat and grill 4-6 minutes per side or until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees. Remove from grill and allow to rest 3-5 minutes. Serve with sauce and enjoy!
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Grilled Salmon
Since Monday's theme was all about simple recipes, I figured I would stick with that through the week. This is another very easy recipe and if you leave out the sauce (although I don't know why you would) it only uses three ingredients. Okay, okay, I lied, because you have many more ingredients in the seafood dry rub, BUT, if you made that in advance when using it on it's on in another mean.. AND, you have some leftover, it truly is only one ingredient :) And let's say you don't have the dry rub or don't want to use it... that's perfectly okay. Use your favorite seasoning on this and viola! A simple dinner is created!
Grilled Salmon
Inspired by Larry, Big Dude's Eclectic Ramblings
- Serves 1 -
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
1 6oz piece of salmon
1/2 - 1 teaspoon homemade seafood dry rub
1 1/2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
For the sauce -
2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dill
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
Preheat grill to 350 degrees F. Tear a large piece of aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Place the salmon on the foil skin side down. Sprinkle the dry rub evenly over the fish and then smear on mayonnaise. Fold sides of foil together forming a packet around the fish. Grill 10-15 minutes or until the fish flakes evenly with a fork. You'll want to rotate the packet at least once during the cooking time. Carefully remove from grill and allow to rest 3 minutes.
Mix all the ingredients for the sauce together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Serve along side salmon and enjoy!
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Grilled Salmon
Inspired by Larry, Big Dude's Eclectic Ramblings
- Serves 1 -
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
1 6oz piece of salmon
1/2 - 1 teaspoon homemade seafood dry rub
1 1/2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
For the sauce -
2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dill
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
Preheat grill to 350 degrees F. Tear a large piece of aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Place the salmon on the foil skin side down. Sprinkle the dry rub evenly over the fish and then smear on mayonnaise. Fold sides of foil together forming a packet around the fish. Grill 10-15 minutes or until the fish flakes evenly with a fork. You'll want to rotate the packet at least once during the cooking time. Carefully remove from grill and allow to rest 3 minutes.
Mix all the ingredients for the sauce together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Serve along side salmon and enjoy!
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Monday, September 30, 2013
Grilled Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Chili Glaze
This has to be one of the easiest recipes I have come up with... EVER! I mean, three ingredients? Doesn't get much easier than that!! I know I keep saying I just haven't had much motivation and/or inspiration in the kitchen lately, so I've just been going with it. And this, was just one of those go with it nights. I had something completely different planned, but just didn't feel like putting the time or effort into it... soooooo, I grabbed two of my favorite ingredients, mixed them together and came up with a pretty darn good idea, if I do say so myself :)
Grilled Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Chili Glaze
Created by Jenn's Food Journey
- Serves 2 -
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
2 Tablespoons Sriracha chili sauce
Directions:
Mix together the sweet chili sauce and Sriracha until well combined. Remove half of the mixture and set aside. Place the chicken in a resealable bag and pour the remaining marinade over it. Seal bag and refrigerate for at least two hours.
Preheat grill to 375 degrees F. Clean and oil grill grates. Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade. Place chicken over fire and brush the top side with reserved chili sauce. Grill 8-9 minutes, then flip chicken over. Brush top side with chili sauce and continue to grill another 8-10 minutes or until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Give the chicken another brush with sauce on both sides and remove from grill. Allow to rest 3-5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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Grilled Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Chili Glaze
Created by Jenn's Food Journey
- Serves 2 -
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
2 Tablespoons Sriracha chili sauce
Directions:
Mix together the sweet chili sauce and Sriracha until well combined. Remove half of the mixture and set aside. Place the chicken in a resealable bag and pour the remaining marinade over it. Seal bag and refrigerate for at least two hours.
Preheat grill to 375 degrees F. Clean and oil grill grates. Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade. Place chicken over fire and brush the top side with reserved chili sauce. Grill 8-9 minutes, then flip chicken over. Brush top side with chili sauce and continue to grill another 8-10 minutes or until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Give the chicken another brush with sauce on both sides and remove from grill. Allow to rest 3-5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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Friday, September 27, 2013
Grilled Chicken Pizza with Alabama White Sauce
Most of you may have figured out that I am a mayo based sort of sauce girl. I have always loved mayo and it has carried on through the years. Although I know its not the best thing for you, I really don't care (obviously) :). One of the best sauces I think I found over the course of the last few years is Alabama barbecue sauce. It's just so incredibly good and there are different ways of making it too.. which makes it versatile and gives it yet another point in my book! So, of course, when I saw this recipe for pizza using a version of it as the sauce ... well, I knew I needed to try it. And let me just say, I loved it so much, I might just give up red sauce on pizza completely!!!
Grilled Chicken Pizza with Alabama White Sauce
Adapted from Grilling.com
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
1 Mama Mia's thin pizza crust (or any store bought or homemade crust/dough)
1 large chicken breast, grilled and diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
1-2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
fresh chopped basil (optional)
For the Alabama White Sauce -
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
Directions:
Mix together all the ingredients for the sauce until well combined; set aside.
Preheat grill to 400 degrees F. Brush olive oil on both sides of the pizza crust. Place the crust top side down on the grill and grill for 2-3 minutes. The crust should just start to brown. Carefully remove from grill and flip over. Spread the sauce on the cooked side of the crust and top with chicken, tomatoes and then cheese. Place back on the grill and grill for 2-3 minutes. Move pizza to indirect heat and finish grilling another 4-5 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is nice and bubbly. Carefully remove from grill and allow to cool. Add chopped basil, slice and serve. Enjoy!
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Grilled Chicken Pizza with Alabama White Sauce
Adapted from Grilling.com
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
1 Mama Mia's thin pizza crust (or any store bought or homemade crust/dough)
1 large chicken breast, grilled and diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
1-2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
fresh chopped basil (optional)
For the Alabama White Sauce -
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
Directions:
Mix together all the ingredients for the sauce until well combined; set aside.
Preheat grill to 400 degrees F. Brush olive oil on both sides of the pizza crust. Place the crust top side down on the grill and grill for 2-3 minutes. The crust should just start to brown. Carefully remove from grill and flip over. Spread the sauce on the cooked side of the crust and top with chicken, tomatoes and then cheese. Place back on the grill and grill for 2-3 minutes. Move pizza to indirect heat and finish grilling another 4-5 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is nice and bubbly. Carefully remove from grill and allow to cool. Add chopped basil, slice and serve. Enjoy!
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Mustard Balsamic Glazed Grilled Chicken
Although I cut up our chicken and put it over a salad, this recipe makes a perfect stand alone piece of chicken. It's simple and uses very little ingredients, perfect for any time you need a quick meal. Okay, okay, so I tell you to marinate for at least two hours, but think of it this way - Throw the marinade together and toss with chicken before you leave for work... and viola! dinner can be ready almost immediately after you get home. See? A quick meal :)
Mustard Balsamic Glazed Grilled Chicken
Adapted from Food and Wine
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
1 garlic clove, quartered
1 jalapeno, stem removed, seeded and roughly chopped
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast and 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Directions:
In a food processor, add all ingredients except the chicken. Pulse until it smooth. Place the chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Seal or cover and place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours (can marinate up to overnight).
Preheat grill to 375 degrees F. Clean and oil grill grates. Remove chicken from bag/dish and discard marinade. Place chicken over direct heat and grill for 8-10 minutes per side for the chicken breast and 4-6 minutes per side for the thighs. Remove from grill and allow to rest for a 3-5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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Mustard Balsamic Glazed Grilled Chicken
Adapted from Food and Wine
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
1 garlic clove, quartered
1 jalapeno, stem removed, seeded and roughly chopped
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast and 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Directions:
In a food processor, add all ingredients except the chicken. Pulse until it smooth. Place the chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Seal or cover and place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours (can marinate up to overnight).
Preheat grill to 375 degrees F. Clean and oil grill grates. Remove chicken from bag/dish and discard marinade. Place chicken over direct heat and grill for 8-10 minutes per side for the chicken breast and 4-6 minutes per side for the thighs. Remove from grill and allow to rest for a 3-5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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Monday, September 23, 2013
Grilled Lemon Pepper Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chive Sauce
This is a simple, yet tasty little side dish, that comes with a delicious little sauce... but you'd knew I'd say that, didn't you? Don't worry if you don't want to grill these, you can easily throw them in a pan and bake them. Actually, you might get a little more crispiness to the potatoes by baking them. And my suggestion... bake at 400-450 degrees F for the best results - and don't forget to flip them too so you both sides get nice and brown. Either way you decide to cook them, they'll turn out to be a side dish the whole family will love!
Grilled Lemon Pepper Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chive Sauce
Adapted from Food Network Magazine
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
1 lbs yellow or red baby potatoes
1- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
lemon pepper seasoning
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2-3 teaspoons chopped chives
salt and pepper
pinch of sugar
Directions:
Slice potatoes in half or quarter. (before I seasoned the potatoes, I put them in a bowl with a tablespoon of water, covered them with plastic and microwaved them for about 2-3 minutes...just to get the cooking processes started - takes less time on the grill that way) Toss with olive oil and season liberally with lemon pepper seasoning. Place on sheet of heavy duty foil; fold into a packet and crimp to seal. Place on preheated 350 degree grill and grill for 15 minutes, flipping once.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, lemon juice and chives together. Stir in a pinch of sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Remove potatoes from grill and carefully open the foil packet. Season potatoes with salt. Serve with sauce and enjoy!
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Grilled Lemon Pepper Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chive Sauce
Adapted from Food Network Magazine
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
1 lbs yellow or red baby potatoes
1- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
lemon pepper seasoning
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2-3 teaspoons chopped chives
salt and pepper
pinch of sugar
Directions:
Slice potatoes in half or quarter. (before I seasoned the potatoes, I put them in a bowl with a tablespoon of water, covered them with plastic and microwaved them for about 2-3 minutes...just to get the cooking processes started - takes less time on the grill that way) Toss with olive oil and season liberally with lemon pepper seasoning. Place on sheet of heavy duty foil; fold into a packet and crimp to seal. Place on preheated 350 degree grill and grill for 15 minutes, flipping once.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, lemon juice and chives together. Stir in a pinch of sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Remove potatoes from grill and carefully open the foil packet. Season potatoes with salt. Serve with sauce and enjoy!
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Thursday, September 19, 2013
Ancho Chili Rubbed Pork Chops with Avocado Salsa
This is one of those recipes I have been wanting to try for a while now, but for some reason, got lost in the shuffle. With me being on a major avocado kick lately, it of course, found it's way to the front line and as always, I'm so glad I finally made it. Honestly, I could eat the salsa all by itself and be happy, but the pork does add a little something to it, for sure!! :) Not a pork fan? No problem, this would go great with chicken or fish too. Heck, try it with steak.. I bet it would be perfect with just about anything!!
Ancho Chili Rubbed Pork Chops with Avocado Salsa
Adapted from Life's Ambrosia
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
1 Avocado, pitted, removed from skin and diced
12 cherry tomatoes, quartered
the zest and juice from 1 lime
1 Tablespoon fresh chopped Basil
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
olive oil
2-4 boneless pork loin chops
Directions:
Combine diced avocado, tomato, lime juice and basil in a bowl. Gently stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
In another bowl, combine chili powder, salt, cayenne, cumin, garlic powder and oregano. Place pork chops on a plate and drizzle with olive oil on both sides. Sprinkle both sides with the spice mixture, cover and let sit for 1 hour in the refrigerator. Remove pork 10 minutes before grilling and allow to sit at room temperature.
Preheat grill to 375 degrees. Clean and oil grill grates. Place the pork over direct heat and grill 4-8 minutes per side or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Remove and allow to rest for 3 minutes.
Place pork on plate and top with salsa. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Ancho Chili Rubbed Pork Chops with Avocado Salsa
Adapted from Life's Ambrosia
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
1 Avocado, pitted, removed from skin and diced
12 cherry tomatoes, quartered
the zest and juice from 1 lime
1 Tablespoon fresh chopped Basil
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
olive oil
2-4 boneless pork loin chops
Directions:
Combine diced avocado, tomato, lime juice and basil in a bowl. Gently stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
In another bowl, combine chili powder, salt, cayenne, cumin, garlic powder and oregano. Place pork chops on a plate and drizzle with olive oil on both sides. Sprinkle both sides with the spice mixture, cover and let sit for 1 hour in the refrigerator. Remove pork 10 minutes before grilling and allow to sit at room temperature.
Preheat grill to 375 degrees. Clean and oil grill grates. Place the pork over direct heat and grill 4-8 minutes per side or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Remove and allow to rest for 3 minutes.
Place pork on plate and top with salsa. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Monday, September 16, 2013
Grilled Chicken with Dry Herb Rub
So, I took Thursday and Friday off of last week. No real reason other than to take care of somethings I have been putting off and to use up some vacation that I have coming to me. The downside to this... having four days makes it even harder to go back to work today!! BUT alas... I'm not rich and this blog does not bring me any money, so I off I must go :) At least I can send us all off to work today with a fantastic new recipe. This dry rub recipe is simple, very delicious and uses dry herbs and spices most of us have on hand already. And we all know how I like to just open the pantry or spice cabinet and come up with something special for dinner!
Grilled Chicken with Dry Herb Rub
Adapted from Williams-Sonoma
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast and 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
For the sauce -
3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Dijon
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon of above mixture
Directions:
In a small bowl, mix together the first 7 ingredients until well combined. Remove 1 teaspoon of the mixture and set aside. Rinse chicken and pat dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle the season evenly over each side of each piece of fish, place on a plate or platter and cover with plastic wrap. Let sit in refrigerator for at least 1 hour (I let mine sit for 2 hours).
Meanwhile, mix all the ingredients together for the sauce until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Preheat grill to 375 degrees F. Clean and Oil grill grates. Place the chicken over direct heat and grill for 8-10 minutes on each side or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Remove from grill and allow to rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. Serve with sauce and enjoy!
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Grilled Chicken with Dry Herb Rub
Adapted from Williams-Sonoma
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast and 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
For the sauce -
3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Dijon
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon of above mixture
Directions:
In a small bowl, mix together the first 7 ingredients until well combined. Remove 1 teaspoon of the mixture and set aside. Rinse chicken and pat dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle the season evenly over each side of each piece of fish, place on a plate or platter and cover with plastic wrap. Let sit in refrigerator for at least 1 hour (I let mine sit for 2 hours).
Meanwhile, mix all the ingredients together for the sauce until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Preheat grill to 375 degrees F. Clean and Oil grill grates. Place the chicken over direct heat and grill for 8-10 minutes on each side or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Remove from grill and allow to rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. Serve with sauce and enjoy!
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Mahi-Mahi with Seafood Dry Rub
I haven't been posting a lot of fish recipes lately.... mainly because I haven't come up with anything new and excited. BUT, that little rut is gone... and not only am I back with a fish recipe, but I'm highlighting a fish you have not seen on my blog before.. Mahi-Mahi - which is actually one of my all time favorite fishes!! And, I have come to find out, is also one of Chris'. Funny that I can still learn things about him after 6 years together :)
Anyway, I found this dry rub recipe on Grilling.com and although I changed it up just a tiny, tiny bit, it was pretty darn good. I've actually made fish a couple times since I made this, and at least twice, I've used the rub again. It's perfect! I served this with a simple lemon aioli... and well.. the meal just sort of speaks for itself!!
Mahi-Mahi with Seafood Dry Rub
Adapted from Grilling.com
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon tarragon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 Mahi-Mahi fillets
Directions:
In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together all the ingredients, except the fish, until well combined. Sprinkle evenly and liberally over both sides of each piece of fish (you will more than likely have leftover dry rub... but that's okay, you'll want to save it for the next time you make fish, trust me).
On the stove top, heat a grill pan to medium. Place the fish in the grill pan and cover. Allow to cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Double check the heat, you might need to turn it down.. just don't burn it! Remove from pan and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Anyway, I found this dry rub recipe on Grilling.com and although I changed it up just a tiny, tiny bit, it was pretty darn good. I've actually made fish a couple times since I made this, and at least twice, I've used the rub again. It's perfect! I served this with a simple lemon aioli... and well.. the meal just sort of speaks for itself!!
Mahi-Mahi with Seafood Dry Rub
Adapted from Grilling.com
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon tarragon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 Mahi-Mahi fillets
Directions:
In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together all the ingredients, except the fish, until well combined. Sprinkle evenly and liberally over both sides of each piece of fish (you will more than likely have leftover dry rub... but that's okay, you'll want to save it for the next time you make fish, trust me).
On the stove top, heat a grill pan to medium. Place the fish in the grill pan and cover. Allow to cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Double check the heat, you might need to turn it down.. just don't burn it! Remove from pan and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Monday, September 9, 2013
Grilled Chicken and Avocado Sandwich
This is yet another simple recipe. Something to remind everyone that things do not have to be complicated in the kitchen to get a delicious dinner on the table. I said last week that I was in a bit of a rut and well, it continues, but I have decided to just go with it. I mean, every recipe can't be life changing, right? :) You can make this sandwich with whatever seasoning you like... whatever cheese you like... heck, you don't even have to grill the avocado - just whatever you do.. have fun with it!!
Grilled Chicken and Avocado Sandwich
Created by Jenn's Food Journey
- Serves 2 -
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin and cut in half lengthwise
olive oil
Ms. Dash (or any seasoning of your choice)
1 avocado, cut in half lengthwise and pit removed
salt and pepper
sliced cheese (I used colby jack)
lettuce
cucumber slices (optional)
steak rolls or hoagie buns
Directions:
Rub olive oil on both sides of the chicken. Season liberally with Ms. Dash (or other seasonings). Cover and let sit in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Preheat grill to 375 degrees F. Place the chicken directly over the fire and grill 5-8 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Remove and allow to rest. While chicken is resting, drizzle avocado with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place face down on the grill and grill 1-2 minutes. Carefully remove and thinly slice. Toast the buns on the grill at this time too if you desire.
To build the sandwich - I slathered a tiny bit of mayo on the bottom bun, then topped with lettuce, cucumber slices, the chicken, cheese and finally the sliced avocado. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Grilled Chicken and Avocado Sandwich
Created by Jenn's Food Journey
- Serves 2 -
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin and cut in half lengthwise
olive oil
Ms. Dash (or any seasoning of your choice)
1 avocado, cut in half lengthwise and pit removed
salt and pepper
sliced cheese (I used colby jack)
lettuce
cucumber slices (optional)
steak rolls or hoagie buns
Directions:
Rub olive oil on both sides of the chicken. Season liberally with Ms. Dash (or other seasonings). Cover and let sit in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Preheat grill to 375 degrees F. Place the chicken directly over the fire and grill 5-8 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Remove and allow to rest. While chicken is resting, drizzle avocado with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place face down on the grill and grill 1-2 minutes. Carefully remove and thinly slice. Toast the buns on the grill at this time too if you desire.
To build the sandwich - I slathered a tiny bit of mayo on the bottom bun, then topped with lettuce, cucumber slices, the chicken, cheese and finally the sliced avocado. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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