Gourmet Camping with Spanish Chorizo, Jalapeno and Lime Seafood Packets

Camping, the get away from it all. A chance to commune with nature or at least sleep in the outdoors away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It’s also the fun of building a fire for some wood-fired gourmet cooking. Our most recent camping trip led us up the mountain to the Grand…

Grilled Baby Back Ribs and Heidi’s Dry Rub

In the honor of football starting this week, I have decided to share my rib recipe. If there’s one thing that my husband likes just as much as his chicken wings, it’s ribs. I love ribs as well but I’m really picky about them. Probably in part because I come from the South and I…

Grilled Pasta Salad (No Mayo)

I can’t believe that summer is almost over and Labor Day is here already. I know everyone says that it seems like the year has flown by and it’s so cliché but this year really does seem like it went by fast. Probably because this is the first summer I’ve had outside in two years…

Blackened Chicken Tacos

I just got back from a trip to San Diego and I must admit I was surprised at how much they like their tacos down there. Don’t get me wrong, I love tacos too and ate plenty of them while there. If any of you are ever there, make sure you check out a place…

Hot Love for Jumbo Shrimp and Scallops in Ginger Butter Sauce

“Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable. “~ Bruce Lee Yes, I get a little sappy about love and romance so I…