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Cast Iron Chicken Fajitas

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Cast Iron Chicken Fajitas are a quick and easy meal with marinated boneless chicken breasts, sauteed onions, bell peppers, and topped with chipotle lime crema.

Chicken fajitas with onions and peppers being hand held

We are trying to eat healthier and get to the gym on a more regular basis. With all of these efforts, we’ve decided to swap out lard and extra virgin olive oil with Mazola® Corn Oil in many of our main dishes, homemade dressings, and marinades making our dishes be better for us. A clinical study showed Mazola Corn Oil reduces cholesterol 2x more than extra virgin olive oil. To learn more about this claim, see MAZOLA.com.

How to make chicken fajitas:

Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons of corn oil in a large skillet over medium to high heat. Brown the chicken breasts on both sides, about 3 minutes each side. Use tongs to turn chicken.

grilled chicken in cast iron skillet

Step 2: Remove the browned chicken, place on a plate or a small sheet pan lined with aluminum foil. Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.

 

cut up bell peppers and white onions in a cast iron skilletStep 3: Saute sliced bell peppers and yellow onion in the same pan you cooked the chicken, over medium to low heat. Add a little more corn oil if needed as they cook. Use a wooden spoon to stir occasionally. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook until softened but still a bit firm, about 8-10 minutes.

 

sauteed onions and peppers in a cast iron skillet and hand carved wooden spoon

Step 4: Slice the chicken into strips and place back in the cooked peppers and onions.

grilled chicken and sauteed onions and multi colored bell peppers in a cast iron skillet

Step 5: Make the chipotle lime crema by stirring together the light mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, pinch of salt, and chopped cilantro. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve the fajitas.

Step 6: Serve the fajitas on flour or corn tortillas and top with desired toppings such as chipotle lime crema, diced fresh tomatoes, sliced avocados, and Mexican blend shredded cheese.Bottle of Mazola corn oil behind a cast iron skillet of onions and peppers

Mazola Corn Oil is an all-purpose cooking oil that is a smart heart-healthy choice for your family. There are so many great uses include baking, grilling, sautéing, stir frying, or mixing up a marinade or dressing. Mazola Corn Oil has a neutral taste, therefore the natural flavors of your food shine through. Mazola has a smoke point much higher than most cooking oils at 450°F and performs well in a variety of cooking applications, including stir-frying, sautéing, grilling and even baking. And while many home cooks may not realize that all cooking oils have a smoke point, once exceeded, it not only negatively affects the food’s flavor, but also the nutritional value.

Bottle of Mazola oil with finished chicken fajitas on a white ceramic plateCorn Oil has more cholesterol-blocking plant sterols than other cooking oils – four times more than olive oil and one and a half times more than canola oil. Clinical studies indicate that when consumed as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, plant sterols can help reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the gut. Be sure and try it in my Brown Sugar Mustard Grilled Chicken recipe in place of extra virgin olive oil, for a lighter version. To learn more about this claim, see MAZOLA.COM

Reduce saturated fats and cholesterol in your meals easily with simple swaps, such as substituting butter with Mazola Corn Oil. To learn more about this claim, see MAZOLA.com​. To lighten up the chipotle lime crema, I swapped out sour cream for Greek yogurt and full fat mayo for light mayo.

 

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Cast Iron Chicken Fajitas

Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword cast iron chicken fajitas, cast iron fajitas, chicken fajitas
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 people
Author Jessica Robinson

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3-4 bell peppers red, green, and orange, sliced
  • 2 medium yellow onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons corn oil

marinade:

  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup Mazola Corn Oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • Black pepper to taste

Chipotle lime crema:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
  • Pinch of salt

Optional toppings:

  • Freshly chopped tomatoes
  • Mexican blend shredded cheese
  • Cilantro finely chopped

Grilled Maple Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

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Maple balsamic glazed pork chops are moist and so flavorful. Serve with freshly picked green beans and heirloom tomatoes.

Grilled Maple Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops on a light blue plate with farm fresh green beans, slices of heirloom potatoes and sprinkled with salt and black pepperSummer is in full swing and I’ve been cooking and baking up a storm. My kitchen these days looks like a tornado rapidly twisted through and left a sticky, messy disaster in my kitchen. For the last few weeks, I’ve been testing and photographing 5 to 7 recipes per day for my second cookbook. Cooking dinner is one of the last things I want to think about after an exhausting day in the kitchen. But, we’ve got to eat and I’d much rather whip up a home-cooked meal in my own kitchen than be spending on a ton on fast food. Besides the huge waste of money, take out isn’t the best for us to eat. For this delicious “Grill It Like a Steak” meal, I’ve created a Grilled Maple Balsamic Pork Chops. You’ll be licking every little bit of juice off of your plate- believe me this one is a breeze to make and so tasty! Smithfield All Natural Fresh Pork is high quality, easy to prepare and versatile enough for easy weeknight cooking as well as weekend entertaining.grilled pork chops on the charcoal grill with red hot coals under grates

Smithfield All Natural Fresh Pork is proudly raised in the USA by Smithfield farm families. Which is a huge plus for me personally. See, I was raised on a small farm in Connecticut where we raised our own pork and produced pure maple syrup. So being able to purchase Smithfield All Natural Fresh Pork at our local Walmart store that was raised by farm families in the USA means so much. I’m huge on supporting farm families and having freshly produced pork.

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grilled pork chops2grilled pork chops3These flavors go hand in hand. Salty and sweet with a kick of spice with freshly ground black pepper. Yum- paired perfectly with heirloom tomatoes, still warm from the summer sun, sprinkled with salt and black pepper. I walked out into our vegetable garden and harvested some green beans to go along with these Grilled Maple Balsamic Pork Chops. Delicious, home cooked dinner in about 35 minutes. As soon as you light the charcoal briquets, smoke from the grill floats throughout the entire neighborhood and smells like summer.I topped these wonderfully moist pork chops with a maple and roasted garlic whipped butter. This adds even more depth to an already flavorful grilled pork chop. Smithfield All Natural Fresh Pork is naturally tender and juicy without added steroids, hormones or artificial ingredients.20160717_142003

Make the Maple and Roasted Garlic Whipped Butter ahead of time, place in a bowl and wrap with plastic wrap so it’s ready for your grilled pork chops. Multi-task and while you heat up the charcoal grill, get your potatoes ready. It’s all about prepping and keeping calm in the kitchen. You’ve got this! Grilled Maple Balsamic Pork Chops on a light blue plate with seasonal vegetables, sitting in a galvanized tray with wooden handlesIf you love your pork medium rare, you should cook it to an internal temperature of 145 degrees (followed by a three-minute rest). If you like your chops a little more done, you can cook them to an internal temperature of 160 degrees.

Head over to your local Walmart store for Smithfield All Natural Fresh Pork! What are you going to whip up for dinner this week?!

 

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Grilled Maple Balsamic Glazed Pork Chop

Maple and Balsamic vinegar glazed pork chops are the perfect summer dinner.
Course Lunch, Main, Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword grilled pork chops, maple balsamic glazed pork chops, maple glazed pork chops
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Author Jessica Robinson

Ingredients

  • Smithfield All Natural Boneless Pork Chops
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Maple Balsamic Glaze:
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/3 cup dark pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • ground pepper to taste
  • Maple & Roasted Garlic Whipped Butter:
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick salted butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons dark pure maple syrup
  • 1 head garlic roasted
  • Sour Cream Cheddar and Chive Mashed potatoes:
  • 6 to 7 Russet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick butter, softened
  • 2/3 to 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped chives
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. To make roasted garlic:
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  3. Slice the top off of the head of garlic. Place on a double layer of aluminum foil. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Gently bring the aluminum foil together like a tent and place in the oven for about 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool. Squeeze the garlic into a bowl and whisk together with maple syrup and softened butter. Place in a small bowl and refrigerate until needed.
  4. For the potatoes:
  5. Peel the potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Place in a pot of cold water and sprinkle with salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain. Smash the potatoes with a potato masher or electric hand mixer. Add the butter, sour cream, salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped chives. Cover and set aside.
  6. To make the Maple Balsamic Glaze:
  7. In a small saucepan, over medium heat, cook the garlic in the olive oil. Add the balsamic vinegar and maple syrup and let simmer for about 5 to 6 minutes. This will thicken it slightly. Pour into a liquid measuring cup.
  8. For the pork chops:
  9. Sprinkle the pork chops generously with salt and pepper. Grill on a preheated grill for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. If you love your pork medium rare, you should cook it to an internal temperature of 145 degrees (followed by a three-minute rest). If you like your chops a little more done, you can cook them to an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
  10. Coat each pork chop generously with the maple balsamic glaze and place on the grill with no direct heat. This will caramelize the glaze without further cooking the pork chops. Let the meat rest for 5 minutes before cutting. Serve with your choice of seasonal vegetables.

 

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Blood Orange and Brown Sugar Grilled Chicken

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Blood Orange and Brown Sugar Grilled Chicken is a flavorful addition to your favorite salad or placed on a fresh roll. This juicy chicken pairs well with Henry’s Hard Sparkling Water for a delicious lunch or dinner.Blood Orange and Brown Sugar Grilled Chicken sitting on a crunchy roll with heirloom tomatoes, lettuce, and thin slices of red onion. Slices of blood oranges on the side of the plate.

I’ve been eating healthier and hitting the gym hard to try and lose more weight! So I love that Henry’s Hard Sparkling Water has only 88 calories and no sugar. It’s a great tasting, low carb beverage with no artificial colors or flavors. It gives me a way to sip on an alcoholic beverage without all the added calories and additives. Because, let’s be honest, we still have to live life, but everything in moderation. Being so tasty and with less calories, Henry’s Hard Sparkling Water fits into my lifestyle perfectly!

 

Henry’s Hard Sparkling Water offers consumers the lowest calorie option when looking for spiked sparkling water. It has as much alcohol as a beer, but without as many calories and no sugar.

 

With so many great flavors available in the variety pack, including the new Strawberry Kiwi flavor that is only available in the variety pack, you’ll want to be sure and try them all! Such great flavors, including Lemon Lime and Passion Fruit (that’s probably my favorite!).

Blood orange and brown sugar boneless skinless chicken breasts cooking on a gas grill.

Get your grills ready for this amazingly moist and flavorful chicken! You’ll have a delicious homemade dinner done in no time flat! Serve this grilled chicken on a hearty roll, place in a wrap, or slice and put in your favorite salad.

How do I marinate chicken?

It’s so simple! Just throw all of the marinade ingredients into a large plastic zippable storage bag and press around with your fingers. Flatten the chicken a little, then toss it into the marinate. Place the bag into the refrigerator for 4 hours and up to 24 hours. The longer you let it sit, the more moist and flavorful the chicken will become.

Blood Orange and Brown Sugar Grilled Chicken on crunchy roll with green leaf lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion. Cans of Henry's hard sparkling water sitting in background.

Close up of Blood Orange and Brown Sugar Grilled Chicken on roll with heirloom tomato slices, green leaf lettuce, and thinly sliced red onion. Sitting on white plate with aqua color rim and red plaid cloth napkin.

You’ll find Henry’s Hard Sparkling Water with the beer and wine.

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Get grilling this summer with this delicious Blood Orange and Brown Sugar Grilled Chicken! #recipes #grilling #bloodorange #foodblogger
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Blood Orange and Brown Sugar Grilled Chicken

Get grilling this summer with this delicious Blood Orange and Brown Sugar Marinated Grilled Chicken! It's great on a crunchy roll or sliced and added to your favorite salad.

Course Lunch, Main, Summer Grilling
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword blood orange and brown sugar chicken, blood orange grilled chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Jessica Robinson

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup blood orange infused olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup Whisky or Bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons Djion mustard
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2-3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

Instructions

  1. In a large plastic zippable storage bag , add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, honey, whiskey, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard, salt, and pepper. Push around with your fingers on the outside of the bag to combine.

  2. Place each chicken breast into a plastic bag or in between plastic wrap and flatten slightly with a rolling pin or a meat tenderizer.

  3. Add the flatten chicken breasts to the marinate. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours. The longer you marinate, the more flavorful and moist the chicken will be.

  4. Preheat your outdoor grill to medium to high. Use tongs to place the chicken on the grill. Drizzle with more marinate. Cook on each side about 6-7 minutes, or until you have good grill marks and the chicken is cooked all the way through.

Country Style Baked Beans

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Do you know how easy baked beans are to make at home? Beyond easy. With a few simple steps and a few hours later of baking in the oven you’ll have the most delicious Country-style Baked Beans. Control the ingredients, quality and no preservatives added. So much better than store bought.

Country Style Baked Beans in vintage bean pot with two handles

Be sure and boil the beans for the recommended 10 minutes on the stove top. Otherwise the beans, no matter how long you cook them will never really become soft. Remember, cook them low and slow. Sometimes things that are really good, take time. The beans need time to marinate and soak in all the love from the sugars and spices. Stir only every once in a while, so you don’t mush the beans. You can find a vintage bean pot on Ebay, antique store (on occasion) or online at Pot Shop of Boston. I have my Grandfather’s bean pot (which is a one-gallon size and accommodates 3 pounds of beans well) and one from the Farmer’s almanac. For one like my Grandfather’s- you’ll like this one off Amazon.

Making homemade baked beans is so easy and only requires a few simple ingredients. Get the recipe for Country Style Baked Beans. #recipe #grilling #foodblogger

Find even more great recipes for your picnics or backyard gatherings:

Homemade Strawberry Lemonade

Strawberry lemonade in Mason jelly jars

Pecan Banana Bread

Make this deliciously moist Pecan Banana Bread. #recipes #bananabread #bananas

Easy Homemade Peach Sweet Tea

Make your own homemade Peach Sweet Tea using only a few simple ingredients. #peaches #recipes #sweettea

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Country-style Baked Beans

Country-style Baked Beans are the perfect addition to any dinner.
Course Main
Cuisine American, New England, Southern
Keyword Boston baked beans, country style baked beans, homemade baked beans
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6 -8
Author Jessica Robinson

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry navy beans
  • 1 small onion diced small
  • 1/2 green pepper diced small
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup stone ground mustard
  • 6-8 slices of crispy cooked bacon drained on paper towel
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Soak the dry navy beans overnight in a bowl of cold water.
  2. Drain the beans. Put the beans in a medium to large pot and cover with water. Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Bring the beans to a boil and scrape off the foam. Boil for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse the beans.
  3. Place the beans in a bean pot or oven safe crock. Put all of the ingredients in the pot. Cover beans with clean water. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 4-6 hours. Beans will thicken up and turn deep brown color when done. Test them along the way to see if they are tender.

 

Cast Iron Skillet Lemon Chicken

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Cast Iron Lemon Chicken is such a quick and easy meal to prepare.

Cast iron chicken is a simple meal to create in a cast iron skillet. #lemonchicken #recipes #castironcooking

Are you looking for something simple and extremely flavorful for dinner? This Cast Iron Skillet Lemon Chicken is the answer. Cast iron cooking is all the rage right now. What’s old is new and rapidly gaining popularity. And, I’ve always had a love for cooking in cast iron. These heavy-duty pans are so durable, retain the heat and distribute it evenly. Plus, clean up is relatively easy.

Cast iron chicken is a simple meal to create in a cast iron skillet. #lemonchicken #recipes #castironcooking

How do I cook a whole chicken in cast iron?

Simply give the pan a good brushing of a few tablespoons of either extra virgin olive oil or canola oil. Then layer 2 large lemons, sliced thick in the bottom of the pan, along with a large onion, sliced. Ask your butcher to butterfly the chicken, so it will lay fairly flat in the pan. Place the butterflied chicken on top of the lemon and onion slices. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter and drizzle along with 4 tablespoons or so of extra virgin olive oil over the chicken. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper and 1 teaspoon of McCormick “Grill Mates” brown sugar bourbon seasoning over top the chicken.

Cook in a preheated 400 degree F oven for 40 minutes. Then take out and pour 1/2 cup of dry white wine around the chicken. Place the pan back in the oven for about another 15-20 minutes. Or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Let the chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. This chicken is super moist and pairs well with a glass of white wine. Try it served over rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables. I cannot wait until we have yellow squash and green beans and yellow wax beans ready in the garden! My mom always cooked green beans and yellow wax beans with a few thin slices of onion, plenty of salt, and a touch of butter. Oh, how yummy does that sound with this delicious Cast Iron Skillet Lemon Chicken!?

Cast iron chicken is a simple meal to create in a cast iron skillet. #lemonchicken #recipes #castironcooking

Be sure and check out all of my other cast iron recipes:

Cast Iron Pork Tenderloin

Cast iron pork tenderloin with brussel sprouts and potatoes is a quick and easy meal to prepare. #porktenderloin #recipes #castironporktenderloin

Old Fashioned Blackberry Pie

Baked blackberry pie with lattice crust

Best Ever Homemade Apple Pie

Homemade apple pie with weaved crust

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Cast Iron Skillet Lemon Chicken

This chicken is simple to make and a delicious home cooked meal. Wonderfully moist and crispy outside cooking in a cast iron skillet.

Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword cast iron lemon chicken, lemon chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author Jessica Robinson

Ingredients

  • 1 whole roasting chicken butterflied
  • 2 large lemons sliced thick
  • 1 large yellow onion sliced thick
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick "Grill Mates" Brown Sugar Bourbon
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • lemon slices for garnish if desired

Instructions

  1. Simply give the pan a good brushing of a few tablespoons of either extra virgin olive oil or canola oil. Then layer 2 large lemons, sliced thick in the bottom of the pan, along with a large onion, sliced. Ask your butcher to butterfly the chicken, so it will lay fairly flat in the pan. Place the butterflied chicken on top of the lemon and onion slices. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter and drizzle along with 4 tablespoons or so of extra virgin olive oil over the chicken. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper and 1 teaspoon of McCormick "Grill Mates" brown sugar bourbon seasoning over top the chicken.

  2. Cook in a preheated 400 degree F oven for 40 minutes. Then take out and pour 1/2 cup of dry white wine around the chicken. Place the pan back in the oven for about another 15-20 minutes. Or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Let the chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. This chicken is super moist and pairs well with a glass of white wine. Try it served over rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables. I cannot wait until we have yellow squash ready in the garden!

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Sweet Maple Barbecue Chicken Kebabs

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Get ready for grilling season with Sweet Maple Barbecue Chicken Kebabs. Pure maple syrup along with other simple ingredients create this quick and tasty meal.

Get to grilling this summer with Sweet Maple Barbecue Chicken Kebabs with bell peppers and onions. #grilling #kebabs #chicken #recipes

Do you love to grill as much as I do? I love the way grilling fills the neighborhood with sweet and savory smells of whatever I’m cooking and clean up is such a breeze. Not making a big fat mess on the kitchen stove! Get your grills ready for Sweet Maple Barbecue Chicken Skewers. This simple and delicious meal works great for dinners or any backyard gathering.

You really can add any vegetables you prefer to these skewers, even baby Portabellas. Try brushing them with a thin layer of my Maple Peach Barbecue Sauce towards the end of the grilling process. Oh that would be amazing! These Sweet Maple Barbecue Chicken Skewers are easy to make and cook very quick on the grill. Giving me more time to spend with my husband and kids. I love lighting a fire in the fire pit and sipping a glass of wine while we just enjoy each others company.

I’m so happy spring will be here soon and we’ll be prepping the vegetable garden! This year we’ll be planting plenty of plump, juicy tomatoes, bell peppers, and pickling cucumbers. Growing most of our own vegetables and berries in the summer makes me very happy. And I love making homemade barbecue sauce and Bread and Butter Pickles and canning them both! We have an on going joke, that if I don’t have the kitchen tool or gadget you need, you probably don’t need it! What makes your summer special?

Be sure and check out all of the other amazing grilling recipes below!

Get to grilling this season with Sweet Maple Barbecue Chicken Kebabs and vegetables. #grilling #chicken #grilledchicken #recipes

Don’t forget to try and glass of homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade with these yummy Sweet Maple Barbecue Chicken Skewers!

Make your own Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade #lemonade #recipes #strawberry #rhubarb

And you’ve gotta have homemade pie- Old-Fashioned Blackberry Pie with Lattice crust

Baked blackberry pie with lattice crust

Blueberry Skillet Pie with Flaky Crust

Blueberry cast iron skillet pie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

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Sweet Maple Barbecue Chicken Kebabs

Get your outdoor grills ready for this amazing recipe! Sweet Maple Barbecue Chicken Kebabs are the perfect dinner for summer entertaining.

Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword maple barbecue chicken kebabs, Sweet maple barbecue chicken kebabs
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings 6 people
Author Jessica Robinson

Ingredients

Marinate

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup dark maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons stone ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Chicken Kebabs

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 red bell pepper cut up
  • 1 yellow or orange bell pepper cut up
  • 1/4 red onion cut into large chunks
  • 2 large heirloom tomatoes quartered
  • wooden skewers soaked in water for a minimum of 2 hours

Instructions

  1. Mix the marinate ingredients with a whisk or a spoon in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. Slide one piece of pepper for each color onto the wooden skewer. Followed by a piece of chicken, then a few red onion slices, followed by a piece of tomato. Then repeat until the skewer is filled up. Place into a large pan or disposable aluminum pan. Spoon over the marinate. Refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
  3. Grill on high, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked, about 5 minutes each side. Spoon any extra marinate over the kebobs while they are on the grill. Remove from the grill, let rest for 3-4 minutes and serve.

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Maple Pecan Crusted Salmon

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Maple Pecan Crusted Salmon is a wonderful healthy inspired recipe featuring chopped pecans and granulated maple sugar. Healthy eating never tasted so good!

Maple Pecan Crusted Salmon with asparagus and wedges of oranges on white scallop edged plate sitting on a piece of burlapAre you trying to eat healthier but still want your meals to be packed with wonderful flavor? Then you’ll definitely want to try Maple Pecan Crusted Salmon. This recipe is so simple to make. Simply make a pecan coating and rub it on the top of a few salmon filets.

Now, let’s talk a bit about granulated maple sugar. It’s an ingredient that I’m very accustomed as my family has been producing pure maple syrup since 1971. That’s crazy right?! Maple is what led me to write two cookbooks and continues to fuel my passion for recipe development. I keep it on hand in our pantry at all times. Since you probably don’t have parents that you can call to have them ship you some, you can easily find it on Amazon. If you live in New England or New York area, there’s plenty of local farms or mom and pop type grocery stores who often have it on hand. But if not, it’s available online. Substitute granulated maple sugar for equal parts in any recipe that calls for granulated sugar. It gives you a touch of maple taste and is a raw sugar.

Uncooked Maple Pecan Crusted Salmon on wooden cutting board with pecans and orange slices

Simply place the maple pecan coating on the top of the salmon filet and bake in the oven. Or you could place this salmon on a cedar board on the grill. That would be perfect for summer dinners!

Maple Pecan Crusted Salmon in red enamel coated cast iron skillet cooking

Maple Pecan Crusted Salmon on white plate with asparagus and orange wedges along with knife and fork to the right side of the plate

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Maple Pecan Crusted Salmon

Maple and pecans make an amazing coating on this delicious salmon recipe. Perfect for eating healthy but still wanting plenty of wonderful flavor!

Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword maple crusted salmon, maple salmon
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Jessica Robinson

Ingredients

  • 2 Salmon filets 5-6 ounces each
  • 1/2 cup pecans finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons granulated maple sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons fresh orange zest
  • juice from 1/2 orange
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Spray a cast iron pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the chopped pecans, maple sugar, ground mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Press on the top of each salmon filet. Place the fillets in the pan.
  3. Cook in a preheated 375 degree F oven for about 20-22 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked. Enjoy with seasonal vegetables and rice.

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Citrus and Garlic Marinated Flank Steak

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Citrus and Garlic Marinated Flank Steak is marinated for hours, giving it plenty of flavor and helping tenderize an inexpensive cut of beef.

Citrus and Garlic Marinated Flank Steak is super easy to prepare and delicious with steamed broccoli. #recipe #flanksteak #steak #recipesLooking for a fresh idea for dinner this week? Look no further than my Citrus and Garlic Marinated Flank Steak.

This inexpensive cut of beef becomes so flavorful and helps tenderize it, the longer it sits in the marinate. Our schedules are insane. I’m at the gym nearly every morning and have group classes three times a week. So we’re eating healthier and working in more vegetables and less carbohydrates. I’m always thinking about making meals that are hearty, healthy, and that will be quick and easy. Because we all know how life just seems to get in the way!

The longer you marinate this cut of beef, the more tender and flavorful it becomes. If it’s gorgeous spring weather outside, grill on your outdoor grill. If it’s inclement weather or still a bit cold, feel free to grill inside. Have you ever tried grilling on a cast iron grill pan?! Oh I love mine! In the summer time, we love to incorporate heirloom tomatoes into our dinners. They pair well with this delicious meal! We absolutely love growing as much of our own food as we can. And I love canning my own marinara sauce, barbecue sauce, pickled sweet peppers, and homemade jams and jellies!Citrus and Garlic Marinated Flank Steak is super easy to prepare and delicious with steamed broccoli. #recipe #flanksteak #steak #recipes

 

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Citrus and Garlic Marinated Flank Steak

Citrus and Garlic Marinated Flank Steak marinates in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight, giving it tons of flavor and tenderizes this inexpensive cut of beef.

Course Lunch, Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Citrus and Garlic Flank Steak, Citrus Flank Steak
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 12 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 5-6 ounce Flank steaks
  • 1 head garlic roasted
  • 1 large lemon zest and juice
  • 1 orange zest and juice
  • 1 lime zest and juice
  • 1/3 cup bourbon or whiskey
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

To roast garlic:

  1. To roast the head of garlic, simply cut a small portion of the top of the head. Place the head of garlic on two sheets of aluminum foil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast in a preheated 400 degree F oven for about 20 minutes. Let cool completely.

Marinate Flank Steak:

  1. Place the ingredients for the marinate in a large Ziploc bag. Squeeze the cooled garlic cloves out and mash them. Add them to the marinate. Press with your fingers, on the outside of the bag to combine. Place the steaks in the marinate and let sit in the refrigerator for 2-24 hours.

  2. Grill on an outdoor grill over medium heat or cook on a grill pan on the stove top. Cook on each side, about 5-6 minutes, for medium rare. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy with seasonal vegetables.

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Southwestern Chicken and Avocado Tomato Salad

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Southwestern Chicken and Avocado Tomato Salad is packed with flavor and is the perfect healthy inspired recipe. Chicken thighs with spices will leave you wanting another bite!

Get the grill ready this summer with Southwesten Chicken and Avocado Tomato Salad. #grilling #chicken #recipes
Don’t you just love a great dinner that’s flavorful and doesn’t take all night to prepare?! Our household is a constant whirlwind of motion. Homework to complete, chores to do, and an abundance of dishes to wash! Southwestern Chicken and Avocado Tomato Salad is the perfect dish for busy weeknights. Simple to prep, flavorful, and wonderfully moist chicken!

Our grill is right out the back slider door, off the kitchen. This makes it super easy to grill almost all year long. With the cold snap we had, I grilled, but found the grill was having a hard time keeping up with the temperature, because it was so darn cold outside! Days are starting to warm up as spring becomes closer each and every day. So we’ll be cranking up the grill more and more for yummy meals.

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This week was a busy one. I wrapped up nine freelance recipes. Can you imagine the dishes from prepping NINE different recipes?! I try to clean as I go, so it contains the mess a bit. Stopped and grabbed two different magazines that featured my recipes. And, the kids took their Decorated Heart Shaped Sugar Cookies to school for Valentine’s Day. Those were so fun to make and even better to eat! I wrapped them up in clear food safe bags, tied with red and white bakers twine and an adorable tag. Nothing better than something that’s homemade, don’t you agree?!

 

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Southwestern grilled chicken thighs with avocado tomato salad
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Southwestern Chicken with Avocado Tomato Salad

Chicken thighs marinated and grilled for wonderful flavor. Fresh avocado and heirloom tomato salad adds even more depth and flavor.

Course dinner
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword Southwestern Chicken, Southwestern chicken avocado tomato salad, Southwestern chicken with avocado tomato salad
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Jessica Robinson

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup whiskey
  • 1 lime juiced
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Avocado Tomato Salad

  • 1 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes
  • 2 ripe avocados diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 green onion finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper sliced thinly
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place all of the marinate ingredients into a large Ziploc bag and press with your fingers to mix together. Place the chicken pieces into the marinate. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours and up to 24 hours. The longer you let marinate, the more flavors the chicken will absorb.
  2. Prepare the salad. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and green onion. Squeeze the lime juice over and stir gently to combine. Top with thinly sliced jalapeno slices. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. Grill the chicken on medium to high heat on either an outdoor grill or a cast iron grill pan. If using a cast iron grill pan, spray with plenty of cooking spray as your chicken cooks. Use tongs to flip the chicken. Cook until thoroughly cooked, about 12-15 minutes. Let rest about 5 minutes before slicing the chicken. Serve with the avocado tomato salad.

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Best Ever French Dip Sandwich

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Looking for a easy and flavorful weeknight meal? Get your slow cooker or Dutch oven out for this Best Ever French Dip Sandwich.

French Dip sandwich with au ju

Do you love a quick meal that you can toss into the slow cooker and just serve when you get home from work?

If your house is chaotic like ours, you’re gonna love this quick meal! Throw it in the slow cooker and fix sandwiches when you get back home! This truly is the Best Ever French Dip Sandwich. Easy to make and so flavorful!

I’m not a slow cooker type of girl. I’m just not. So I gave you directions for this amazing sandwich in either a Dutch oven or your slow cooker. Because if you’re like me, you’re slow cooker is down in the basement, collecting inches of dust. And your expensive $300 Staub Dutch oven is perfectly displayed at all times on the center of your cook stove. And this one is well worth every penny! But either way, you’ve got directions to get this amazing Best Ever French Dip Sandwich made. It’s a recipe you’re gonna want to keep.Slow cooker French Dip sandwiches with small white bowl of au ju

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French Dip sandwich with au ju
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Best Ever French Dip Sandwich

Get your slow cooker or Dutch oven out for this Best Ever French Dip Sandwich. Served with au jus and melted cheese. This sandwich is sure to keep your taste buds happy.
Course Main
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword french dip sandwich, slow cooker french dip sandwich
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6 people
Author Jessica Robinson

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pound beef chuck roast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6-8 medium yellow onions sliced
  • 1 packet beefy onion soup mix
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon "Better than Bouillon" beef base
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 6-8 sub rolls
  • 12-14 slices of cheese Gouda, pepper-jack, or cheddar

Instructions

  1. Dutch oven directions:
  2. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium to high heat. Sear the roast on all sides, browning it. Use a pair of tongs to turn the roast.
  3. Place the sliced onions in the pot, around the roast. Sprinkle the roast with seasonings. Add the apple cider and cook in a preheated 350 degree F oven for about 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Baste the meat with the juices occasionally. Or until the meat is tender.
  4. Place the roast on a cutting board and slice it thinly. Place the sliced meat back into the juices.
  5. Turn the oven up to 375 degrees F. Place your rolls in the oven for 5-6 minutes to make them crunchy. Slice the rolls and place the bottoms on a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Place a layer of meat on the bottom, then onions and drizzle with a little au jus. Top each sandwich with several slices of cheese. Place the sandwiches in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Place the top of the sub roll on and enjoy. Dip in remaining au jus.
  6. Slow cooker directions:
  7. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium to high heat. Sear the roast on all sides, browning it. Use a pair of tongs to turn the roast.
  8. Put the browned roast in the crockpot. Place the sliced onions in the pot, around the roast. Sprinkle the roast with seasonings. Add the apple cider and cook on low for about 5-6 hours or until the meat is tender.
  9. Place the roast on a cutting board and slice it thinly. Place the sliced meat back into the juices.
  10. Turn the oven to 375 degrees F. Place your rolls in the oven to make them crunchy. Slice the rolls and place the bottoms on a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Place a layer of meat on the bottom, then onions and drizzle with a little au jus. Top each sandwich with several slices of cheese. Place the sandwiches in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Place the top of the sub roll on and enjoy. Dip in remaining au jus.

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