Grilled Zucchini Two Ways

Zucchini always makes a good side dish for any meal you are preparing.  It is readily available all times of the year and quick and easy to fix.  Grilling this vegetable is one of the ways I like to fix it and I have provided two recipes that are good.

Chicken Paillards on the Grill

I had to use my new grill again, anyways it is the end of the weekend and it’s been a beautiful day.  As it is pounded very thin, the chicken cooks very quickly and evenly,  in about 10 to 15  minutes.  This is a favorite way to grill chicken as it is always tender and … Continue reading

Pork Tenderloin in a Raspberry-Herb Marinade

Pork tenderloin is one of my favorite cuts of meat to cook and it is lean too.  There are so many ways to cook it; slow cooker for pulled pork, on the grill for kebobs, cut up for sweet and sour pork, or just baked in the oven.  It lends itself to all kinds of … Continue reading

Roasted Peppers

Chiles Rellenos was Gene’s favorite Mexican dish and what he ordered  when we went to a Mexican restaurant.  Deep frying floured, stuffed chilies was always a little awkward for me so instead I have made a casserole with the same wonderful flavors. On my gas stove,  I use an El Asador Stove Top Grill (see below). Lightly oil the peppers and … Continue reading

Red Rice on the Grill

Rice is a very versatile side dish where there is a big choice in the type of grain, what you add to it and how you cook it.  This is one of the few times I use instant rice but when you are grilling it is a good choice. Here I served it with some leftover … Continue reading

Balsamic Chicken

This is an entree that every age seems to enjoy.  A very easy dish to prepare the night before, let marinate and pop in the oven the next evening.    

Beef Kebobs on the Grill

When the weather is warm and it is too hot to heat up your kitchen, cooking on the grill offers a lot of choices for some quick and easy dishes. Serves 4-6