Tag: BBQ
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Carrot Zucchini Salad
Talk about a perfect summer salad. Zucchini is one of those vegetables that grows like crazy in the summer, and often times people run out of ideas as to how to cook them! This recipe is a solution for your zucchini “problem”- & something everyone would love at a BBQ. Ingredients – Salad -Carrots, desired…
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Grilled Stuffed Green Peppers
This recipe comes from my VBQ Cookbook (aka my new summer bible) I also think pearl barely is going to be my new go to grain ❤ Barley helps reduce blood pressure, reduces cholesterol, helps reduce inflammation due to levels of antioxidants, is high in protein + fiber + potassium, and is low in sodium and…
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Homemade Baked Beans
Ok! Last but not least . . . homemade baked beans! This is the final recipe that goes with the Summer BBQ meal I made. Served with grilled corn on the cobb, kale cesar salad, grilled brussel sprouts w tahini yogurt sauce, and BBQ tempeh strips. We loved this meal! (Not to pick favorites, but…
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BBQ Tempeh Strips
As promised, here is my (new favorite) BBQ Tempeh recipe. I served these with Baked Beans (recipe coming soon), grilled corn on the cobb, kale cesar salad, and grilled brussel sprouts with a tahini yogurt sauce. Why is summer food so good?! I recommend grilling these tempeh strips, but feel free to bake or sauté…
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Grilled Brussel Sprouts w Tahini Yogurt Sauce
I cooked a really nice, summery, BBQ dinner for my husband and I (and baby!) Saturday night, and these Grilled Brussel Sprouts from my VBQ Cookbook were on the menu. We topped these with a Tahini Yogurt sauce which was the perfect combination. Also on the menu: grilled corn on the cobb, kale cesar salad,…
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MIL’s Potato Salad
My Mother in law made her potato salad a few weeks ago for a BBQ when my Dad & brother were in town, and everyone (myself included) loved it. When we had our Housewarming / Surprise Gender Reveal Party on Saturday, I made sure I got the recipe from her to make it for our guests. Needless…
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‘Big Mac’ Sauce
Yesterday I finally found corn on the cobb at our local market, which inspired me to make a summer inspired late lunch/early dinner. Beyond Meat Burgers + Field Roast Chao Cheeze + Homemade ‘Big Mac’ Sauce = my new favorite burger combination. Probably going to be eating a lot of these this spring and summer…
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BBQ Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Out of all the new recipes I’ve posted lately, this one is definitely one of my favorites. Super healthy, lots of protein, and very filling. This is one of those recipes that you and your man will love – I promise! And, you know that I have been making everything on my own lately – hummus, sauces,…
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Bells & Bows Pasta Salad
Sticking with the BBQ theme of yesterday’s Carrot Dogs . . . you and your friends/family will love this pasta salad! We kept buying a similar version at our local (and favorite) health store, and decided to start making it ourselves. Make sure you get bowtie pasta though . . . it makes a difference…
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Smoky BBQ Carrot Dogs
I think Carrot Dogs are going to be our go to this summer . . . we made them for Memorial Day Weekend and yesterday for Father’s Day ❤ I highly recommend making these with Creamy Lime Slaw , they take them to the next level! Ingredients -8 large carrots -1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil…
Krista McGuire 