my life my menu

When I make these burgers for a weeknight meal I use ground turkey because we don't eat red meat much in our house. Although, when I'm having company or doing a summer barbecue for lots of friends sometimes I do both versions. These are VERY family friendly. Picky eaters don't ever know what's hiding in a delicious juicy burger. Trust me. This is a winner. Also, I'm a huge fan of the BBQ (even in the winter), but if this is not an option for you, feel free to use an indoor gr

When I’m hosting a bunch of people, I tend to shy away from cooking individual steaks. It takes too long and too much space on the grill. I would much prefer to be a part of my party - not sweating over a BBQ. My go-to way for steaks on the BBQ is sliced steak. You can choose any cut of meat from a London Broil, Oyster steak or even a Minute Roast. I usually stick to the Oyster steak or the Minute Roast. The oyster steak is the tastiest and leanest but also the smallest

I usually start planning my weekend menus out on Wednesday. If Thursday comes and things aren’t finalized, I kind of feel like a chicken without a head. (I probably look like one too.) I find being organized (aka anal retentive) is one of the key elements to successful meals. Without the pre-planning, things start to feel stressful and you end up staying home all Friday to get the work done. This weekend also happens to be Mother’s Day and I’m helping cook for a family BBQ