Grilled Mahi Mahi and Asparagus

• 3-4 Mahi Mahi Fillets
• Asparagus
• Dill 
• garlic salt
• butter
• bell peppers(optional)
• minced garlic
• fresh lemon

Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps with Vinegar Slaw

• 3 chicken breasts
• 1-2 bell peppers any color
• romain lettuce
• Taco seasoning(see my recipe)
• 1 tbs minced garlic
• tbs coconut oil

For Slaw

• 1 bag of coleslaw mix
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tbs course sea salt
• 2 tbs sugar
• 1/4 tsp celery seed
• 3 green onions thinly sliced

Open Face Watermelon Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 8 ounces goat cheese
• 1 handful fresh Florida mint leaves, chopped
• Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
• 1/2 loaf of your favorite bread, sliced thin
• Olive oil
• 1/4 medium-sized Florida watermelon, seeds and rind removed

Vegan Dairy Free Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Ingredients

For the crust:
• 1 cup raw almonds
• 1 cup raw walnuts
• 8 medjool dates (pits removed)
• 2 T water
For the filling:
• 2 cups raw cashews (soaked overnight)
• 1 1/2 cups raspberries (I used fresh, but you can probably use frozen as well)
• 3 T lemon juice (or juice of 1 1/2 small lemons)
• 1/3 cup coconut oil (softened)
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp salt
For the chocolate:
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup almond milk

Cocoa Rubbed Ribs



Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons McCormick Chili Powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Basil Leaves
• 1 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon McCormick Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Crushed Red Pepper
• 2 racks pork baby back ribs (about 4 pounds), white membrane removed
• 1 cup passion fruit nectar
• 3/4 cup barbecue sauce

Barbecue Meatball Skewers with Mozzarella

Ingredients

• Makes: 20 meatball skewers
• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Cook time: 12 minutes
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup basil, chopped
• 1 egg, scrambled
• 3 tablespoons onion, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 ounces fresh mozzarella
• 2 cups KC Masterpiece Kansas City Classic Barbecue Sauce
• 20 3-inch wooden skewers

Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic and Cranberries

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Brussels sprouts
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup dried cranberries

Fruit Soup

Ingredients:

3 cups fresh fruit, diced (peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, grapes)
6 cups water
1/2 cup sugar or honey, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Alaska Sockeye Salmon with Herbs and Garlic

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds Alaska sockeye salmon, fresh or thawed
• Cooking spray
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2 tablespoons melted butter or extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs

Grilled Pork Chops with Basil-Garlic Rub

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in pork loin chops, 3/4-inch thick
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Coffee BBQ sauce

• 1 cup no-salt-added ketchup
• 1 cup brewed coffee
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons balsomic vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce

All Star Sliders on Cornbread Buns

Ingredients

Cornbread Buns

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten

Sliders

• 3/4 pound ground chuck
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 small yellow onion, minced
• (about 1/3 cup)
• 1/3 cup shredded pepper-jack cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 5 to 6 dashes hot sauce, or to taste

Skillet Quinoa with Black Beans, Cilantro and Feta

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 cup onions, diced
• 2 cups red bell pepper, diced
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3/4 cup quinoa, uncooked
• 1 can (15 ounces) reduced sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/3 cup crumbled, reduced-fat feta cheese*
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Grilled Tofu With Summer Vegetables

Ingredients
•2 1/2 pounds Nasoya Extra Firm Organic Tofu, cubed into1 inch squares

Marinade
•1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
•1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
•4 tablespoon fresh lime juice
•2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
•1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Spicy Grilled Watermelon

Ingredients

• 1 packet Weber Chipotle Marinade
• 1/4 cup Mazola Corn Oil
• 1 2-inch wide slice of watermelon

Deep Fried Oreos

• 1 (20 ounce) package Oreo cookies
• 2 cups Bisquick
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3 teaspoons oil
• vegetable oil (enough for deep frying)

Weiner Winks(Crescent dogs)

8 hot dogs

4 slices (3/4 oz each) American cheese, each cut into 6 strips

1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

Macaroni & Cheese with Cauliflower

Ingredients

• 2 cups small shell-shaped pasta
• 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets, about 6 cups
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 1/2 cups DairyPure Whole milk or DairyPure 2% Reduced Fat milk
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

BBQ Pulled-Pork Tacos

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (1/2 tray) Byron's Fully Cooked Pulled Pork BBQ
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 package (12 ounces) coleslaw mix
• 2 Granny Smith apples, washed and grated
• 8 six-inch corn tortillas
• Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Grilled Lamb with Curried Vegetables and Grape Pine Nut Gremolata

(photo by: Noel Barnhurst)

Curried vegetables:

• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, divided
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 8 ounces fingerling potatoes (about 8)
• 7 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 1/2 head of cauliflower, cored, cut into bite-size florets
• 8 brussels sprouts, halved