We are throwing a 4th of July bash this year with a few of our awesome neighbors!
I want to keep it simple so I can enjoy myself and not running around the whole time. These red, white, and blue fruit cones are easy to make and look so festive.
Tag Archives: Picnic
Grilled Corn on the Cob
Now that summer is here I try to grill just about everything!
No way am I going to be inside cooking when I can be outside enjoying summer. And nothing says summer more than corn on the cob!
Tomato Mozzarella Skewers
Looking for an appetizer to make for a Memorial Day picnic? Then look no further!
With tomato season right around the corner these tomato mozzarella skewers make a perfect summer appetizer. They are super easy to prepare and one of my favorite appetizers to make for a party.
Mango Cucumber Salsa
Memorial Day is coming up fast. Time for outdoor picnics and parties. If you’re looking for an easy, healthier alternative, this is it! Not only does this salsa makes a great dip, but would also taste awesome on shrimp, fish, chicken or my favorite, scallops. And the mangos are so refreshing on a hot summer day. Bring on the heat!
Grilled Sweet Potato Fries
As soon as it gets warm outside I am ready to fire up the grill so get ready for some grilling recipes!. It makes my life so much easier. Grilling is fast, makes food taste even more delicious, and the best part, very little clean up.
I have been on a sweet potato kick lately. I’m really starting to like them. I just needed to get a little more creative with the ingredients. So I decided to make grilled sweet potato fries.
Grilling them gave them the perfect crunch on the outside and the combination of fresh cilantro and citrus is so good, you will keep going back for more! In fact, my husband did. Again and again until they were gone.
You can boil the sweet potatoes the day before and store in fridge overnight. Then slice up and grill the next day for a quick side dish. You could also cook these in a cast iron skillet if you do not have a grill.
Ingredients
Recipe adapted from Sweet Treats & More
- 3-4 sweet potatoes
- Steak seasoning or salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoon of lime or lemon zest
- 1/2 lime or lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions
- Pre heat grill to medium high heat.
- Place sweet potatoes in large pot of water and bring to a boil. Boil potatoes for about 20 minutes, or until fork tender. Cook time will vary depending on the size of the potatoes.
- Let potatoes cool for a few minutes and slice into wedges, leaving the skin on the potato.
- Brush potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with steak seasoning or salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl combine, lime or lemon zest, juice, and cilantro. Set aside.
- Place sliced sweet potatoes right on the grill and cook for about 8-10 minutes on each side, or until they show grill marks. Every grill is different, so keep an eye on them while cooking.
- Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with cilantro and citrus mixture.
Enjoy!