Grilled Corn on the Cob is the best way to cook this favorite Summer vegetable during this time of year. I included helpful tips and tricks for finding the best corn on the cob as well.It’s the middle of Summer and you’re using the grill a lot instead of heating the house up. Corn on the cob is also in season and it is fun to buy at the farmers market. Good corn on the cob can also be achieved without having to soak the corn or brining it first. I love to use both my grill and smoker in ... continue reading...
Limoncello Martini
I know lemon drop martinis are all the rage but this is a simple cocktail made with limoncello and vodka. The glass gets lined with sugar which still gives you that lemon drop flavor. If you don’t like a really strong martini try adding in some Sprite or simple syrup to the drink. Trying out new cocktail recipes is something I enjoy and I love a good fruity and sweet cocktail. Beer is to bitter-tasting for me and that is why I prefer sweeter drinks. This is like a condensed recipe for a ... continue reading...
Pickled Red Onion Recipe
Hey everyone, apologies for not posting any new recipes in a while. If you’re new here I try and post one new recipe a week but I’m always busy updating older recipes. A little life update for you. My kitchen is being remodeled for the next two weeks and I am so excited! Getting my dream kitchen! I know what you’re thinking. Didn’t you already remodel one? That was at my old house and I had painted the kitchen cabinets and had new floors put in order to sell it. This time I’m having a ... continue reading...
Lemon Meringue Pie for Two
I’ve been experimenting with recipes for two lately and I love it. Why make a whole pie for 8 servings when you only need 1 or 2 slices? I’m talking mostly to those people that live alone or with a second roommate. My only complaint about the 4 in pie dish is that when you go to slice the pie it won’t be the same size as you get when you cut a 9 in pie slice. Check out the picture below, it explains this better. It’s rather tiny and oddly shaped but that’s ok because I’m not wasting ... continue reading...
Weight Watchers Chocolate Mug Cake
Have you ever made a cake recipe for more than 12 servings and later on regretted that because it made too much? I admit that I do that all the time and can barely eat the whole entire thing. Enter mug cakes. A cake specifically made for 1 person only and I’m in love. From now on, my goal will be to make sweet treats for only 1 or 2 servings. While researching ideas for low point mug cakes, I saw many misleading recipes that stated they were zero points but had self-rising flour in ... continue reading...
Strawberry Poke Cake
A poke cake is made from a box of cake mix, and when it has cooled off holes get poked in the cake and you can add whatever ingredient imaginable in those holes. I am not a fan of decorating a whole cake cause I have no imagination other than adding some shapes to the top. With poke cake the flavor is amazing no matter what cake mix flavor combo you choose. This cake takes about 2 to 3 hours from start to finish. It does not need to rest overnight but it can be made ahead of time. ... continue reading...
Smoked Salsa
May is a really odd month in North Dakota. One day it could be 70 degrees and the next day in the lower 20s. I typically don’t start grilling or smoking outside until the temperature doesn’t drop below freezing every night. I’m pretty excited to start pumping out the smoker recipes on this site again and today I’m sharing a recipe for smoked salsa. Are you wondering how you can make a typical homemade salsa taste even better? Smoking the vegetables for salsa will help with that! I used some ... continue reading...
Basic Marinara Sauce Recipe
Marinara sauce is a basic recipe that everyone should know how to make. It only requires at least 5 simple ingredients to make and they should all be in your pantry. After making this at home, you will probably never want to buy a jar of store-bought marinara.Olive oil is a common ingredient found in the marinara sauce but that can also add on a lot of points, so I left it out and used cooking spray instead. This marinara sauce is zero points for ¾ cup. Some recipes can call for a whole ... continue reading...