Barbecue Recipes
Eastern North Carolina Barbecue Sauce
We are usually the tomato-based barbecue sauce type in this family. However, a very dear Southern friend shared her favorite vinegar sauce with me a while back and it was a complete hit! Her recipe has just the right amount of tang and makes for one delicious sandwich. I asked my friend, Lisa, if…
Gorgonzola Tomato Salad
Prepare this flavorful dressing ahead and you will have a delicious salad ready in a flash. Perfect as a dip or as a salsa over grilled steak or chicken, I also like using this dressing on Grilled Romaine and Prosciutto Salads. The use of Greek yogurt allows for a thick, delicious option to your favorite…
Apricot Ginger Shrimp Kabobs
Tender shrimp with Asian-inspired flavor is easy to prepare, quick to cook, and makes a popular appetizer or entree. At a cookout years ago, my friend Judy dished up grilled shrimp that was absolutely delicious: light tasting and tender with just a hint of sweetness. I jotted down the recipe, which was mayonnaise-based…
BLT Ranch Pasta Salad
Classic flavors come together with ease in this BLT pasta salad that’s equally perfect for family meals, packed lunches, and casual entertaining. Add grilled or rotisserie chicken for a well-rounded meal. To celebrate my older son’s 14th birthday, we had a group of his friends over for a cookout. He chose hamburgers and hot…
Classic Creamy Cole Slaw–with Options
I just love this cole slaw piled high on a pulled-pork sandwich–almost any sandwich, actually–or served alongside delicious vine-ripened tomatoes, sweet pickles, and just about anything off the grill. Soaking the cabbage in ice-cold water for about an hour after chopping but before mixing with the dressing will add an extra level of crispness to this…
Grilled Flank Steak with Greeked-Out Gorgonzola and Tomato Salsa
A wholesome, flavor-packed topping adds complementary flavor and fresh appeal to grilled flank steak. Easy to make and leftovers offer an ideal protein topper to a big dinner salad another night. In many ways, flank steak is the perfect entree after a busy day. The prep and cook time are mere minutes and the flavor…
Grilled Romaine and Prosciutto Salad with Greeked-Out Gorgonzola
I don’t cook a lot of red meat, but flank steak is one meal that I enjoy for both is ease of preparation and great flavor. Plus, it’s inexpensive compared to many other cuts of beef and I like what I can do with the leftovers. When I first served this grilled romaine salad with…
Grilled Rosemary Lamb Chops
Rosemary and lemon zest add singular flavor to these restaurant-worthy lamb chops, which grill quickly to tender, juicy perfection and may just add some welcome variety to the weekly dinner menu. If lamb isn’t a go-to dinner pick for you, this recipe may be reason for that to change. When cooked well, lamb is extremely…
