bbq sweet corn

wrapped in foil, the corn doesn't lose any of its sweet goodness!

4 ears of corn
4 tbsp butter
salt & pepper to taste
foil

husk and wash each ear of corn. set aside.

tear 4 pieces of foil large enough to wrap around corn. smear 1 tbsp of butter on each piece of foil, shake on desired salt & pepper. wrap corn tightly in buttered foil. cook on a hot grill for approx 20 min. make the corn the first thing you add and last thing you take off the grill. tear off foil and enjoy!

country potatoes

nothing like a side of fried potatoes to go with your steak, or eggs, or both! simple, easy and flavorful.

10-12 small potatoes, quartered
1 small sweet onion
pepper to taste
olive oil

preheat a medioum saucepan with 1 tbsp oil. add potatoes and onion. toss to coat in oil, and cook until potatoes can be easily poked with fork.

coffee frap

my own knock-off of the spendy frappuccino. a great way to reuse your leftover pot of coffee from the morning.

6 coffee cubes*
1/4 C non-fat milk
1/4 C cold coffee
1/2 C vanilla ice cream
2 Tbsp chocolate syrup (optional)

add all ingredients into a blender. blend until completely incorporated. makes 1 grande size.

*use leftover coffee to make 'ice cubes'. save in a ziplock for fraps or to prevent diluting your iced coffees.

pico de gallo

my own creation to mimic the restaurant version.

3 roma tomatoes
1 sm white onion
1/2 jalepeno pepper
1/4 tsp chili pepper flakes
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 lime fresh squeezed
finely shredded cabbage (optional)

dice tomato, onion and pepper to small cubes. combine in a bowl. add spices and lime juice. toss thouroughly and evenly. let sit in the refridgerator for an hour, or overnight to blend flavors. serve with tortilla chips. add cabbage for added crunch and flavor.

make it a meal by serving it atop grilled chicken breast.

classic potato salad

a recipe for every family, here's my take on a classic summer potato salad.

6-8 boiled potatoes, cooled and diced
3 boiled eggs, cooled and diced
1/4 C diced celery
1/4 C finely cubed cheddar cheese

Dressing:
equal parts mayo & sour cream
yellow mustard
pickle relish
pepper

Combine all ingredients into a large bowl.

Adjust the dressing ingredients to your preference.

Strawberry Spinach Salad

this is a summer favorite i got from a friend years back and have adapted. you'll quickly fall in love with this recipies ease and adaptability.

green onions, sliced
chopped almonds
strawberries, sliced
baby spinach
grilled chicken, cooled (opt)

Dressing:
1/4C vegetable oil
1/4C sugar
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 tsp worchestire sauce
dash paprika
2 tsp poppy seeds

Mix dressing together and toss with salad just prior to serving.