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Dry Rub Recipe

June 14, 2021 by Anna Leave a Comment

This easy Dry Rub is perfect for ribs, chicken, wings, or pork. Made from scratch with pantry staples, it’s a great spice mix to have on hand during grilling season!

Easy Dry Rub for Grilling

Grilling season is here! I don’t know but you but I like to have a blend of spices for grilling meats and veggies, but the store-bought kinds are full of fillers and never exactly what I like in terms of flavor.

The homemade mix is just so easy to make and I always have the ingredients on hand. Besides, I can adjust it by adding other spices, like crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne if I want more heat.

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Easy Grilled Shrimp

June 13, 2021 by Anna 3 Comments

These Easy Grilled Shrimp are brushed with butter, seasoning, and garlic and cooked on the grill in just minutes. Easy prep and easy clean-up. Perfect light summer dinner for seafood fans!

If you are enjoying cooking outdoors, my Grilled Pineapple makes for a perfect dessert! The Strawberry Lemonade ties it all together with summer berry flavors.

Summer dinner time just got easier! These Grilled Shrimp are quick to prep and cook. No marinating needed! Just place shrimp on skewers, brush with melted butter with seasoning and garlic and cook on a hot grill or griddle pan. They are done in minutes!

I like to use skewers because they make flipping the shrimp so much easier. You can add chopped vegetables or sausage too. Make it fun and enjoy the flavors!

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Strawberry Pretzel Salad

June 9, 2021 by Anna 5 Comments

This Strawberry Pretzel Salad features salty-sweet crust, fluffy cheesecake layer, and fresh strawberries and jello top. Festive, delicious and easy to make, this dessert is perfect for get-togethers, cookouts and celebrations!

If you like no-bake desserts with layers, you may also like my Cherry Delight or the Pumpkin Lush Dessert. Perfect for parties and cookouts!

Of course, technically, this is not a salad. Not even close. It’s a dessert! A retro dessert, similar to Cherry Delight, Ambrosia Salad, and any desserts that include fruit, whipped topping, and a layer of crunch.

It’s also a fun and festive treat to make for Spring, Summer, or any time of the year, really. This Strawberry Pretzel Salad has three layers, each made with 3 ingredients. All of them typical of retro desserts: cool whip, cream cheese, jello, pretzels.