Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Tuesday has become Wednesday

Really busy weekend building a deck but if you can wait I promise it will be worth it...pizza on the grill!

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

The Sailor's Grilled Pineapple

What is better on a hot summer day than pineapple and ice cream? This wonderful dessert will make everyone smile at your next BBQ!


Emily and I enjoyed this after a great grilled pork chop!


What do you need?
  • .5 c of Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum (the Captain will work but always wants to lead...)
  • .5 c of Worcestershire Sauce
  • .5 c of Honey
  • .5 c of Dark Brown Sugar (packed)
  • 1 stick of Butter or Margarine
  • 1 Pineapple
  • Vanilla Ice Cream (homemade hopefully!)


Directions:


Get out all your supplies and take a big drink from the Sailor!
 Combine the Sailor Jerry, honey, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar and butter in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil and stir frequently. 
Reduce heat and simmer for 12 minutes with frequent stirring. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Slice your pineapple in to rings or wedges around 1 inch thick.
Baste your pineapple with the rum sauce and grill at medium high heat. Around 3 minutes a side until you achieve the color you desire. (Make sure you have lightly oiled your grill!)

Serve with homemade ice cream and drizzle with the Sailor's Rum Sauce and enjoy!

Any extra rum sauce can be refrigerated and used as a topping the next day!

Friday, July 1, 2011

Cajun Potato Pockets

Need a quick and easy side for the Fourth? Try these outstanding potatoes that can be customized to your taste...don't like Cajun or spicy food, try Greek seasoning!


What do you need?
Yukon Gold Potatoes (1 per person), Bell Peppers (green, red, yellow), Onion (I use vidalia), Olive Oil, Cajun or other seasoning and aluminum foil.


Directions:


Select medium sized potatoes, generally one per person and wash.
 Dice potatoes in to 1 inch cubes.
Chop Onions and Peppers. Use your favorite types and amounts to suit your needs. Be creative! Throw some fresh jalapeno slices in to kick it up!
Cut off about a foot of aluminum foil. Drizzle Olive Oil over the top and season with Cajun or other seasonings to taste.
Tightly wrap and place on a medium grill for 20-25 minutes. Need a larger amount? Place ingredients in a foil pan and cover, bake at 350 for around 30-35 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

Be careful when opening the steam is hot! Enjoy your quick, easy and spicy Cajun Potatoes!

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Weekly Recipe Sneak Peaks!

Between now and the 4th of July look out for tips and great recipes before our first weekly installment next Tuesday, July 5th!