Appetizers, Hors d'oeuvres, and Starters

Purple Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

Purple Cilantro Lime Coleslaw is a feast for the eyes as well as the mouth! It’s bright, fresh, and sure to be a new family favorite. The perfect side dish that comes together in under 10 minutes, it’s a great main course accompaniment, on a taco, over a burger, sandwich, and so much more!

plate of slaw with limes and vegetables in the back

Something about the crisp bite of this slaw is so delightful. The purple cabbage pops like a party for both your eyes and mouth and the subtle cilantro and lime combination is slightly unexpected, but so refreshingly delicious!

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Bourbon Bacon Grilled Baked Beans

Bourbon Bacon Grilled Baked Beans are smokey brown sugar sweetened, tender beans that are full of crispy bacon and caramelized onions and laced with a hint if your favorite bourbon. This tricked out, semi-homemade barbecue staple comes together quickly and easily and is simmered to thick, bubbly, flavor-packed perfection on the grill.

These Bourbon Bacon Baked Beans are cooked on the Barbecue Grill! Say what? You heard me right, folks. What I want to know is why in all of my bean-eating years I have never thought to do this before?!?!

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Grilled Chicken Spiedini Skewers

Lemon. Garlic. Wine. What more can I say? Ridiculously tender and juicy after a quick marinade, these Grilled Chicken Spiedini Skewers have a light, airy crust of Parmesan and panko and a simply, sumptuous Garlic Lemon Butter Drizzle to finish off this classic Italian favorite.

It’s still grilling season, folks! Which means a nice afternoon or evening of patio sitting, definitely a favorite activity for my family and I. Tiki torches, tunes, and a frosty cold cocktail will make even a dreary day just a little bit brighter!

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Sweet and Spicy Peach Jalapeno Pickles

These easy refrigerator pickles require no special equipment or canning – PLUS Sweet and Spicy Peach Jalapeno Pickles combine the best gorgeous summer produce for a crisp, crunchy peach-infused, flavor packed treat!

It’s that time of year again. The fresh, ripe peach juices are dribbling down your chin with every bite and the cucumbers are taking over the garden. There is absolutely nothing better then vegetables and fruit at their perfect summer flavor peak.

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Blistered Cherry Tomatoes

Blistered Cherry Tomatoes takes the innate ‘tomato’ flavor and condenses and enhances these little bites of heaven, making them even more sweet and juicy! Highly recommend!

Blistering tomatoes is as simple as a quick sauté in olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper, but the technique does something a little magical to them.

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Goat Cheese Crostini with Tomato Recipe

Crispy, buttery golden rounds of baguette get a luscious smear of creamy goat cheese and a flavor-packed tomato topping. Goat Cheese Crostini with Tomato is a recipe everyone will love!

goat cheese crostini with blistered tomatoes

The mild buttery, slightly tangy, goat cheese is a creamy, perfect compliment to Blistered Tomatoes.

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The Bomb Italian Sausage Sandwich

The Bomb Italian Sausage Sandwich! And yes it is. The Bomb that is! Baked in the oven, the roasted Italian sausage links are covered in Red Sauce and spicy, melty Pepper Jack Cheese and then toasted in a loaf of crusty French bread to melty perfection.

This cheesy, spicy, saucy, oh so messy, Italian sausage on crusty Italian bread sandwich holds a special place in my family’s heart.

My dad first had this sandwich when he and my mom moved to St.Louis back in 1977.

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Cream of Turkey (or Chicken) Soup Recipe

Fresh vegetables and herbs, stock, dry white wine, and half and half combine in this Cream of Turkey (or Chicken) Soup Recipe for one of my favorite comfort foods! Bonus – it’s amazing for using up left over turkey or chicken!

Despite the depth of flavor, this one pot soup is so incredibly easy and tastes like it took hours to simmer. Creamy and bursting with chunky pieces of turkey and the tender bite of fresh vegetables, this soup bares no resemblance to what comes out of a can in looks or taste.

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Grilled Homemade Italian Meatballs

These Grilled Homemade Italian Meatballs come together in minutes. Traditional in technique, incredibly tender, packed full of Italian flavor and parmesan cheese, these meatballs are then grilled to caramelized barbecue-grill perfection!

These melt-in-your-mouth meatballs are everything a meatball should be. Made with equal portions ground beef and pork, the Italian herbs and cheeses are combined with garlic and light and airy panko bread crumbs for a tender inside and a perfect exterior crust creating the ULTIMATE meatball recipe!

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Crispy Grilled Coconut Shrimp with Peach Sauce and Coconut Sticky Rice

Crispy Grilled Coconut Shrimp with Peach Sauce and Coconut Sticky Rice will take you and your grill straight to tropical heaven!

Succulent, tender, and slightly sweet, these grilled coconut shrimp pair perfectly with a simple, sweet and spicy Peach Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce, Summer Peach Tomato Chop Salad, and easy, cast iron skillet, grilled Coconut Sticky Rice.

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