A year or two ago we tried some really fantastic cheesy garlic bread topped with chimichurri at our local Milestone’s restaurant. Ever since then I have wanted to recreate it at home, because it was SO good! Chimichurri is an Argentian steak sauce, made with cilantro, parsley, garlic, chilli and lemon, and blended with oil. It…
Tag: BBQ
Fiesta Burger
I am really excited to share this delicious burger recipe featuring VG Meats ground beef! I was lucky enough to be part of VG Meats #50BurgerDays and in round one my Fiesta Burger was the winner and will be off to the semifinals! So to celebrate I wanted to share this great burger recipe with you….
Grilled Asparagus
One of our essential bbq season sides is grilled asparagus, especially when local asparagus is available! Pairs perfectly with your favourite steak, grilled chicken, pork or fish. Love the smoky flavour and charred bits especially when drizzled with fruity olive oil! Delish! Ingredients: 1 bunch of asparagus, ends trimmed Extra virgin olive oil Kosher Salt Freshly…
VG Meats Grilled Bone-In New York Striploin Steak
Love steak? Consider yourself a steak connoisseur? Well then you must try VG Meats Bone-in New York Striploin Steak. It is absolutely amazing and even better when topped with homemade horseradish parsley butter. Re-creating this amazing recipe was my challenge from VG Meats, who has their recipe from the youngest “VG” brother Kevin Van Groningen, featured…
Stuffed BBQ Sweet Potatoes
Just in time for the May long weekend may be one of my favourite bbq creations yet! These Stuffed BBQ Sweet Potatoes that I filled with sauteed onions, VG Meats amazing beef bacon and cheddar were off the charts. The filling is so great on its own but the added smokiness from the bbq just sends this recipe over…
Canada Day Recipes
Getting ready to celebrate with a Canada Day BBQ this weekend? Why not try some of my summer favourites . . . Appetizers: Crostini with fig jam and gorgonzola Kara’s Nacho Dip Lemon Basil Ginger Garlic Grilled Shrimp Salads/Sides: Canada Day Strawberry and Feta Salad Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Walnuts & Feta Extra Crunchy Broccoli Salad…
Lemon Basil Ginger Garlic Grilled Shrimp
This is a delicious recipe from the Looneyspoons collection cookbook which they call “Stick ’em Up”. It is a great marinated and grilled shrimp recipe, that is fast and easy to make. Delicious for shrimp alone, or for a surf and turf meal with steak or chicken. I have adapted the recipe to serve 4….
Top BBQ Recipes
I was curious to see what are my top 5 viewed BBQ recipes were so I could share some older posts, and inspire some new ideas for grilling with still many weeks of summer left for you to try some new recipes for your friends and family! I am on the hunt for some new…
BBQ Turkey Breast
Last Thanksgiving we parted with tradition and made our best turkey dinner ever . . . on the BBQ. In 2011 we were met with a very warm Thanksgiving weekend here in Southern Ontario. I could not imagine turning on the oven, so onto the BBQ went our Turkey. With some research into cooking techniques…
Andrew’s BBQ Pork Chops
Here’s a great recipe for BBQ season! My husband Andrew and I love pork loin chops on the grill. They are fast and easy to prepare, and they make a nice light meal with mixed greens and some mashed potatoes. Even better is Andrew cooks them for me! Ingredients: A package of boneless centre cut pork…
Kara's Favourite Recipes 