These recipes are perfect for a weekend get-together or a hot evening meal with your sweetie. The easiest part- there is not a lot of measuring.
First and foremost, make yourself a yummy drink while preparing. Try this amazing thing!
I love this one |
Spiked Arnold Palmer (you golfers should get that)
-1 oz. Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka
-half lemonade
-half any tea of your choice
Pineapple Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Sauce
Soak skewers (if wooden) in water while shrimp are marinading.
1 lb. fresh Medium/Large = 36 to 40 per pound. Put in large bowel and marinade for about 1 hour.
1 medium-sized organic onion. Peel and cut ends off slightly. Cut into large chunks.
1 large organic pineapple (yes, canned will also due, but it's not as healthy). Cut off skin and pines, core and cut into chunks.
Alternately stack shrimp, onion, and pineapple and grill until shrimp is pink or has grill marks on both sides.
Place on large platter and drizzle with avocado sauce
Serves about 8
Shrimp Marinade
10 dashes low sodium soy sauce
2 minced fresh garlic cloves
3 table spoons of any type of mustard you wish
Fresh cracked pepper to taste
Avocado Sauce
1 avocado, peeled & sliced
1/4 c. sour cream
1/4 c. organic milk
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp. hot sauce
2 or 3 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 c. sour cream
1/4 c. organic milk
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp. hot sauce
2 or 3 tbsp. lemon juice
Cubed Caprese Salad
1 whole package buffalo mozzarella, cut into small cubes
20-30 organic basil leaves, about 1 package, finely chop or julienne
1 large package organic cherry tomatoes or 2-3 ripe organic heirloom tomatoes, cut into small cubes
Mince 1 clove fresh garlic
About 2 tablespoons good balsamic vinegar
About 2 tablespoons good extra virgin olive oil
Toss lightly
Serves about 8
I hope you all love these as much as I do. And men, get on the grill and make some of these for the ladies! We'll love you forever!
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