This is a great salad because the vegetables can be grilled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. This salad is full of wonderful vegetables and looks beautiful on the table because of all the vibrant colors.
In a large grill skillet on the stove or a grilling basket on the BBQ, [...]

This is such a great salad; I serve it all the time. The pear and Gorgonzola cheese compliment each other so deliciously. This is a great starter salad or you could put grilled chicken or shrimp on top and make it into a meal.
In a small bowl, whisk together:
1/2 vegetable oil
1/3 cup rice [...]

Baked beans are a great side dish to serve at any picnic or BBQ.  They are an easy side dish to make and go great with burgers or ribs.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  In a medium sized casserole dish, mix together and set aside:
3 cans white beans, such as navy (rinsed and drained)
1 and 1/4 [...]

With the Kentucky Derby coming up, I just had to post a recipe for the famous Mint Julep.
In a tall glass, muddle together:
4 fresh mint sprigs
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
2 teaspoons water
Once mint leaves, sugar, and water are a paste like substance, fill glass with crushed ice and:
2 1/2 oz. bourbon
Garnish with a mint leaf if [...]

I love scallops and this is a great way to prepare them.  It’s a simple recipe and very fresh taste.  You can make these scallops as a starter course or as the main course.

In a small bowl, combine:
20 grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
In a [...]