Behind on a remodel or DIY project? Lure your closest friends and family into helping you by hosting a DIY dinner party. They won’t even know they are being put to work. Gathering groups around a central theme project is a great way to break the ice and create a lighthearted, engaging atmosphere. Consider pairing…Continue Reading “DIY Dinner Party”
Corn is one of those foods that is delicious just about any way you fix it, and summer just ain’t summer without it. My favorite way to prepare corn is to slather heavily with herb butter and roast it either on the grill or in an oven. Hang on to those husks folks! Roasting corn…Continue Reading “Roasted Corn with Herb Butter”
Sriracha chili sauce has such a great roasted chili flavor and just the right amount of heat. Stir up with a bit of mayo and you have the perfect sauce for dipping, slathering, or pouring! RECIPE: 1/2 cup mayo 1/4 Sriracha sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice From these prices you can see that you can…Continue Reading “Sriracha Mayo”
It may seem a bit foreign to throw lettuce on a grill, but I can assure you it’s gonna take a boring salad to the next level. Slightly chare romaine on an open grill rack, and add some toppings like fresh summer tomatoes, blue cheese, and bacon. Equally delicious on its on with a drizzle…Continue Reading “Grilled Romaine Salad”
I have long been obsessed with figs. Delectable summer fruits, figs are perfect for preserves, cheese plates, and desserts abound. Luckily for me my dear friend Peggy, The Plant Ho, has a tree just off her deck that is loaded down with fruit. Upon a recent visit over the July 4th holiday, she graciously picked…Continue Reading “Fig & Rosemary Upside Down Cake”
Chicken thighs are often overlooked as a main course, but these inexpensive cuts of meat are actually very satisfying when grilling for a large crowd. Crispy and delicious these honey-lime chicken thighs are grilled to perfection and coated with a sweet, twangy glaze sure to tantalize your inner colonial. RECIPE: Serves 10 10 chicken thighs…Continue Reading “Honey-Lime Chicken Thighs”
The warm summer months bring forth a bountiful fare of fresh vegetables to our kitchens that are easy to prepare and bursting with possibilities. These simple dishes have a robust flavor when combined with fresh herbs and delicate cheeses in a colorful medley. This recipe for grilled summer vegetables can easily be tweaked to accommodate…Continue Reading “Grilled Vegetables with Goat Cheese”
Quench your thirst on July 4th by mixing up a bit of nostalgic Americana with a twist. Store bought lemonade gets an upgrade by adding frozen blueberries, a generous amount of vodka and just a bit of basil. Serve up in a glass milk bottle with a festive straw. Pairs well with a fabulous…Continue Reading “Vodka Lemonade”
The Virginia House-Wife is one of America’s very first housekeeping and cooking how-to publications. Written by Mary Randolph and published in 1824, The Virginia House-Wife called for inexpensive ingredients that anyone could purchase to prepare impressive meals with limited time in the kitchen. It’s publication also popularized the widespread use of over 40 new vegetables….Continue Reading “Fourth of July Menu”
Soon the skies will be bursting with glittery pops of vivid color to celebrate America’s birthday and so too will your holiday table. Summer casual doesn’t always have to mean checkered table cloths and plastic ware! Bring an opulent touch of “Backyard Chic” to your Fourth of July celebration befitting a bygone era by combining…Continue Reading “Fourth of July”