A classic Tex-Mex recipe, the grilled chicken fajita has become one of America’s favorite south of the border meals. The best part about the chicken fajita is the customization of ingredients that each diner can use to create their dream chicken fajita. This recipe requires an indoor or outdoor bbq to grill the chicken.

I am always looking for easy, light dishes, and this one is amazing. The citrus salsa verde makes the dish come to life with the combination of sweet from the oranges and salty from the capers. I used salmon, but you could could easily substitute halibut or scallops as well.

This is the perfect summer dessert. It is so refreshing and lite. A cool treat for a hot day.

In a large mixing bowl add:
1/3 cup lemonade flavor drink mix (I like Country Time)
1/2 cold water
2 cups softened vanilla ice cream
Beat until mixture is well blended on low speed. Gently stir in:
8 oz. of lite cool whipped topping
Spoon lemonade and cool whip mixture to prepared graham cracker crust. Freeze at least 4 hours or until pie is set. Before serving allow pie to stand at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes …

My husband and I love to try new foods and he always inspires me to try new recipes.  But last night he did the cooking and made the most delicious molasses-mustard glazed pork dish.  The pork was so tender and the sugar in the molasses caramelized the meat giving it the richest flavor.  This glaze would go excellently with chicken or ribs as well.
Heat grill or skillet to high heat.  In a small bowl whisk together:
1/4 cup molasses
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
salt and pepper to taste
Using a meat tendorizing …

This is a lighter version of a fried honey chicken you would find in a Chinese restaurant.  It is so easy to make and the lemon compliments both the honey chicken and the rice.
In a small saucepan, over medium high heat, add:
1 tablespoon of butter
1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
Once the butter has melted into the oil, add:
1 cup rice (I prefer jasmine, but any long grain rice is fine)
salt and pepper to taste
Cook rice about 3-5 minutes or until it starts to brown.  Add:
1/2 cup of dry white wine
Allow wine …