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Easy Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe

This simple yet delicious Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe will become a family favorite that you’ll turn to all summer long! 

 Grilled corn on the cob

It’s not quite officially summer just yet but the grill is already in full summertime swing at our house! One of our all time favorites is grilled corn on the cob! My sweet husband, My Yanni, is our official grillmaster and he’s always trying different techniques for grilled corn on the cob. He’s tried husks on, husks off, he’s tried soaking the husks, taking the silks out, you name he’s tried it! And through all of his trails and tribulations he’s come up with this grilled corn on the cob recipe. It has become his go-to for the best, most delicious corn on the cob every time. Sweet and juicy kernels that pop when you sink your teeth into them with a slightly caramelized smoky taste is what you’ll get with this grilled corn on the cob. 

Wanna see how easy it is? 

Grilled corn on the cob recipe from Wenderly.com

Just cut the tip and stalk ends off and peel off the loosest husks, leaving the moist inner sections of the husk attached.

Put the corn on the cob on the top rack of a medium-high heated grill and cook for about 20 minutes giving a quarter turn every 5 minutes. 

Grilled corn on the cob from Wenderly.com

When the husks begin to blister remove them from grill and let them rest for 5-10 minutes.

Grilled corn on the cob from Wenderly.com

Carefully remove husks and silks and smear each ear of corn with a teaspoon of mayonnaise, paprika and salt & pepper. Place the corn back onto a medium-high heat grill turning every few minutes until grill marks appears on all sides. 

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And now you know how to make the most divine grilled corn on the cob every single time!

Happy Grilling!

Wenderly

 

  

 

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Tangy Orange-Glazed Grilled Chicken & Giveaway! (Giveaway Closed)

This time of year is bittersweet for me. Summer is winding down, the kids are back to school (my house is painfully quiet) and the days are slowly getting shorter. But you know what? That isn’t going to stop me from savoring summer for one last long weekend! Labor day is coming up and I plan to savor every last glorious drop of summertime by firing up the grill and enjoying some scrumptious food with friends and family! AND I’ve got a fun giveaway to make your Labor Day even more wonderful thanks to the kind folks at Bush’s Beans!

But first I’ve got a mouthwatering recipe that you can put together in minutes! Tangy Orange-Glazed Chicken breasts that will tickle your tastebuds!

It begins with a glaze that is full of fresh flavor. Here are a few of the star ingredients…

Orange juice, garlic, fresh cilantro and a mix of cumin, coriander and paprika. The glaze also includes ketchup, brown sugar and hot sauce (not pictured) for an added sweet & spicy kick.

This glaze smells as glorious as it tastes.

It’s like no other glaze I’ve ever tasted. The hot sauce, brown sugar & ketchup give a deep rich & spicy flavor, while the orange juice & cilantro add a tangy fresh punch and the spices give it a warm finish that just lingers on your palate. My Yanni developed this recipe and I would like to state for the record it’s #3,256 why I love him so.

We paired the Tangy Orange-Glazed chicken with Bush’s® Sweet Mesquite Grillin’ Beans.

I recommend that you do the same. The black beans simmered with pieces of red peppers & onions in a sweet & smoky sauce complimented the chicken in the most beautiful way.

It was a match made in culinary heaven. *insert angels singing*

Here’s wishing you and yours a most wonderful Labor Day weekend filled with fun and glorious food!

And now it’s time for…

WE HAVE A WINNER!!!

You ready???

Drumroll please…

The lucky winner is Cellabella who said…

“I’d make a my signature Rosemary Garlic Flank Steak recipe served with Bush’s Bourbon and Brown Sugar Baked Beans. My flank steak has been my go-to party dish because I marinate it a day before with olive oil, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, rosemary and onion. After a quick grill or broil, the steak is done with the cooked marinade as a sauce. The sweet baked beans complement the saltiness of the steak perfectly!”

Congratulations Cellabella! I’ll be contacting you about your prize details!

The Giveaway!

Now it’s time for the fun giveaway from Bush’s Beans! Wait till you see the great grilling package these wonderful folks put togther for you!

Next time I make Sweet & Spicy Steak Kabobs I need to have some of these gorgeous cast iron skewers from Sur la Table on hand!

The Prize includes:

*Cast Iron Skewers, set of 6
*LED Triple Grill Light
*Barbecue Spatula
*Barbecue Fork
*Barbecue Basting Brush
*Bush’s Grillin’ Beans

 How To enter…

Please submit the name of a grilled chicken, steak or chops recipe and favorite flavor of BUSH’S Grillin’ Beans you’d serve with recipe along with a one sentence description of recipe or one sentence why you chose it (e.g., it is a recipe I’ve served at family cookouts for 10 years) The giveaway begins today Monday, August 27, 2012 and will end on Friday, August 31, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. EST and is open to all U.S. residents. One winner will be randomly selected and announced sometime Friday after 6:00 p.m. EST. Please make sure to leave a valid email address so that we can notify you about prize details! 

Disclaimer: The cookout and giveaway are in partnership with Bush’s Beans. However my opinions, thoughts and photos are 100% my own.

Here’s the recipe!

Tangy Orange-Glazed Chicken

(Serves 6)

Ingredients:

Seasoning:

  • 1 Tbsp Cumin
  • 1 Tsp Coriandor
  • 1 Tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 Cup chopped Cilantro
  • 1/2 Lime’s juice
  • 1/2 Tsp S+P
  • 1/2 Tbsp Olive Oil

Glaze:

  • 1 Cup Orange Juice
  • 1 Garlic Clove
  • 2 Tbsp Ketchup
  • 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Mexican Hot Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Cumin
  • 1 Tbsp Coriander
  • 1 Tbsp Paprika
  • 1/4 Cup chopped Cilantro
  • 1/2 Tsp S+P
 First prepare the glaze. Finely dice garlic clove, then mix 1 tsp course salt pressing carefully with the knife until the constancy of a paste. Mix all other ingredients in a sauce pan. Let simmer on a low heat stirring frequently until reduced by about 1/2 (about 20-30 min).

As the glaze is reducing, season chicken with Cumin, Coriander ,Paprika, chopped Cilantro, Lime juice, hot sauce, and S+P to taste.  Place on grill on high heat to quickly sear both sides, then turn again, this time glaze chicken at each flip. Cook until internal 165° F (about 20 min depending on heat settings).

When done, baste chicken with glaze one last time then let it rest for 5 min. Serve with additional side of glaze and Bush’s Sweet Mesquite Gillin’ Beans.

Enjoy!

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Sweet & Spicy Steak Kabobs

I have finally slipped into a summertime-state-of-mind. With all of the busy 4th of July festivities now but a memory, I find myself yearning to delve into all that summer has to offer. I want to covet the long, lazy, steamy days and saunter through them with a moment by moment mentality. I love to rise with the sun and quietly sip that first exquisite cup of coffee before the rest of the world wakes up. As I move onto my second cup I relish in the ritual of watering my thirsty garden. Watching the cool water bring my beloved flowers back to life I make a mental check list of what I’d like to accomplish in the precious hours that lay patiently before me. More often than not, my mind wanders to food.

What meals will I prepare for my family today?

Nine times out of ten I visualize a meal made for the grill as the perfect way to eventually end the day.

Wouldn’t you agree that grilling is the perfect way to end a summertime day? And in my mind, the less complicated, more flavorful, the better I always say.

Wait until you see how easy these sweet & spicy pepperazzi steak kabobs are to assemble! You’ll need top sirloin steak, hickory smoked bacon, red & yellow jarred pepperazzi peppers, an onion, fresh sage and dried rosemary (and paprika and S & P that didn’t make it into the photo).

You’ll also need some skewers. Can’t make kabobs without skewers. I used wooden hickory smoked skewers for added flavor but you can use whatever you like. (If you decide to use wooden skewers just remember to soak before using). Putting the kabobs together is a breeze. Cut the steak, onions and bacon into 2 inch pieces and pepperazzi peppers in half. Place the steak into a bowl and toss with the herbs, paprika and some salt and pepper. Then assemble the kabobs. Any order will do, however I strongly suggest that you make sure to place the bacon against the steak for extra flavor as the two meld together while grilling. It is magnificent.

Wasn’t that easy? And aren’t they pretty? Just wait until you taste how flavorful they are!

Once assembled, place on the grill and cook (and turn) kabobs until desired temperature.

And while your at it, try throwing some Bush’s Grillin’ Beans into a grill-safe bowl and heat them right beside the steak kabobs on the grill.

I like to take the term “grillin’ beans” literally. And why not? It makes dinner that much easier.

I served Southern Pit Barbecue Grillin’ Beans. The delicious slow-cooked rich barbecue sauce with pieces of red pepper tucked within the beans was a superb compliment for the sweet & spicy steak kabobs.

It was a match made in heaven.

And it was the perfect way to end my summertime state-of-mind kind of day.

Happy grilling!

~Wenderly

Here’s the recipe!

Sweet & Spicy Steak Kabobs

(makes 8 kabobs)

What you’ll need:

1 1/2 pounds top sirloin steak
16 red & yellow jarred pepperazzi peppers
4 slices hickory smoked bacon
1 onion

For the rub:

1 tbsp paprika
1/4 cup dried rosemary – chopped
1/4 cup fresh sage – chopped
salt & pepper to taste

What you’ll do:

If using wooden skewers, soak in water before using.

Cut the steak, onions and bacon into 2 inch pieces and the pepperazzi peppers in half. To make the rub for the meat, mix the herbs, paprika and some salt and pepper and toss with the cubes of steak. Then assemble the kabobs. Any order will do, however I strongly suggest that you make sure to place the bacon against the steak for extra flavor.

Place the kabobs onto a preheated grill and cook until desired temperature. Make sure to turn the kabobs for even cooking.

Enjoy!

Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Bush’s Beans but as always the opinions stated, photos & recipes are my own.

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Balsamic & Rosemary Chicken

If you’re looking for a mouthwatering recipe to serve your guests this 4th of July, look no further. I’ve got a divine balsamic & rosemary chicken that will make any cookout, picnic or party a CELEBRATION indeed!

My Yanni and I have been grilling up a storm this summer and our new all time favorite has to be this balsamic chicken. It’s just bursting with fragrance and flavor and it’s as easy as can be to make.

You’ll begin with a balsamic vinegar & rosemary reduction.

While the balsamic vinegar, rosemary, brown sugar and smashed garlic are simmering their way into a succulent thick sauce, you can get the chicken breasts washed, trimmed and dried.

When the balsamic reduction has reduced by half, pour it into and a bowl and let cool. Once cooled, whisk in some brown mustard and rice wine vinegar. Slather the eagerly waiting chicken with the heavenly concoction then sprinkle chopped rosemary and S&P to taste.

If you could smell all of the vibrant flavors in my kitchen right now!

Swoon.

Marinade the chicken in the fridge for at least and hour to let all of the gorgeous flavors marry one another. Then grill on medium heat until done.

Is your mouth watering yet? And wasn’t that easy?

To complete the perfect 4th of July celebration, pair the chicken with some delicious grillin’ beans. I mean what could be more all American than serving Bush’s Grillin’ Beans on the 4th of July?

I can’t think of a thing.

I chose to serve the Sweet Mesquite Grillin’ Beans, (my new favorite flavor) alongside the chicken. The black beans are simmered with onions and red peppers in a sweet & smoky sauce. To. Die. For. I tell you. It’s a delicious heat & serve side that packs a big punch. A most perfect compliment to the tangy balsamic & rosemary chicken

So do yourself a flavor …I mean, favor this 4th of July…make your celebrations even more delicious with this easy tasty meal! Your family & friends will thank you!

Have a scrumptious & safe holiday!

~Wenderly

Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Bush’s Beans but as always the opinions stated, photos & recipes are my own.
Here’s the tasty recipe –

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Balsamic & Rosemary Chicken

(serves 6)

What you’ll need:

6 chicken breasts
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp coarse salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary
1 tbsp brown mustard
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar

What you’ll do:

Press garlic and salt together until makes a paste consistency.
Put balsamic, garlic paste, 1/2 of the rosemary and brown sugar into a pot and simmer until mixture has reduced to about half, then let cool.
Once balsamic reduction has cooled, whisk in brown mustard and rice wine vinegar and pour onto chicken. Sprinkle the rest of the rosemary and let it marinade for at least an hour.
Grill on medium heat until chicken is done.

Enjoy!

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Orange & Aromatic Herbs Marinated Steak

 

Summertime and celebrations just seem to go hand and hand, don’t they? The golden sunshine, gentle breeze filled days are the perfect setting to make just about any occasion a celebration.

But add a birthday to the mix…

and a very large beautifully wrapped box to a warm summer day and you’ve got an occasion to celebrate indeed!

 

Especially when that box happens to be holding a new grill!  My Yanni celebrated his 25 birthday (for the 20th time) this past weekend and boy did we have a ball! After showering him with gifts, cards and plenty of love & adoration all day we were left with no other alternative than to break out the grill and cook up a scrumptious summertime meal.

My Yanni wanted steak so we made a delicious marinade with rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, garlic, fresh squeezed orange juice and salt & pepper.

It’s the perfect yummy summertime marinade. Full of fresh mouthwatering flavors.

We paired the steak with Bush’s Steakhouse Grillin’ Beans. The authentic blend of beans with a hint of sweetness from the brown sugar simmered in a robust steak sauce was the perfect side for the steak. You can check out all of the other delicious Grillin’ Beans flavors by clicking here.

It was a meal made in heaven that took no time at all.

Which left plenty of time for more birthday indulgence.

A day full of family, good food and fun…

That, in of itself, is worth celebration in my book!

Happy celebrating!

~Wenderly

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Bush’s Beans. However, my opinions, thoughts and photos are 100% my own.

Here’s the recipe!

Orange & Aromatic Herbs Marinated Steak

(Serves 4)

What you’ll need:

• 1 (1 1/2 lb) boneless round steak (or your favorite grilling steak)
• 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice (or store bought orange juice)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp dried rosemary, crushed
• 2 tbsp dried thyme, crushed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp pepper

What you’ll do:

Rinse steak and pat dry with a paper towel.

Place all ingredients except steak in a gallon sized resealable plastic bag and mix by squeezing bag. Add steak and massage meat until all ingredients cover both sides.

Let marinate in refrigerator for at least an hour to overnight. (The longer the better).

Grill steak to desired doneness. Let rest 5-10 minutes. Slice & serve!

Enjoy!

 

 

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Spicy Brat-Kabobs

Last Saturday My Yanni and I hosted a tailgate at home to cheer on the Buckeyes on as played (and beat) Illinois. It was a splendid sunny day despite the crazy winds and we all had a ball eating, cheering & chatting and eating some more.

I mean what’s game day without delicious food after all?

I spent the morning setting the scene with some festive and easy DIY decorations  while My Yanni also known as My Grillmaster, got busy preparing the food for the grill. I don’t know about you, but when it comes to tailgating, whether I’m at home or at the stadium, I like great food without the fuss. So that’s exactly what we did, made great food that came together in no time flat.

We served Spicy Brat-Kabobs that were as simple to put together as they were delish.

All you need are spicy Brats, red peppers and onion. We decided to use red & white to keep the theme of the buckeye colors but you could use any peppers or veggies that you fancy.

My Grillmaster used one brat per kabob, cut into five pieces and alternated a piece of brat-pepper-onion-brat, for a yummy and eye pleasing ratio of veggies and meat.

What can I say, he’s an a Renaissance man. That’s why I love him so much.

Make sure to cut the peppers and onion the same diameter as the brat so that they will cook evenly. We used wooden and metal skewers (if using wooden make sure to soak them for at least an hour before using to ensure that they don’t catch on fire.)

And that’s it for the prep. Now that’s what I call no fuss.

Once your brat-kabobs are assembled it’s time for the grilling. Grill the kabobs for about 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.

While the kabobs were grilling, I got busy preparing the side.

*wink*

We served Bush’s Country Style Baked Beans.

The Bush’s® Country Style baked beans are slow-cooked with extra brown sugar, in true country fashion, and infused with the robust taste of hickory smoked bacon.

Which meant that all I had to do was open the can and heat the beans.

I’d say that keeps with my theme of great food and no fuss, wouldn’t you?

Just look at that gorgeous piece of hickory smoked bacon. Um…yum.

The Country Style paired perfectly with the spicy brat-kabobs.

It’s a game day dream.

Stress-free & delicious. This is my kind of tailgating.

Which left plenty of time for what’s really important….enjoying good company and…oh yeah, watching some football too!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you’ll come back for the succulent Greek Fetish Burgers and a fun giveaway from Bush’s Beans!

Happy Tailgating!

~ Wenderly

Disclamer: The tailgate and giveaway are in partnership with Bush’s Beans. However my opinions, thoughts and photos are 100% my own.

Spicy Brat-Kabobs

Makes 12    Cook Time: 30 minutes

What You’ll Need:

12 Spicy Bratwurst Sausage
3  red peppers
2   large sweet onion
12 metal or wooden skewers

What To Do: 

Cut each bratwurst into 4-5 pieces. Clean red peppers and onion, cut into square pieces the same diameter as the brats to ensure that they will cook evenly.

To Assemble:

You’ll use one bratwurst per skewer. Start with the end piece and assemble end-to-end placing a piece of onion and pepper between each until you’ve used all of the pieces.

Place kabobs over medium-high heat and cook, turning occasionally, for 30 minutes or until brats are cooked through.

ENJOY!

 

  

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Bringing Family Together with Bush’s Beans & French Marinated Flank Steak

As I’ve said before, when I think of cookouts, I think of tradition, family and fabulous food.

I simply adore the idea of gathering those I love to relish in a moment, indulge in good food and make memories to cherish for a lifetime.

And that’s exactly what we enjoyed this past weekend.

I decided to set the scene with my great-grandmother’s antique blue Transferware dishes. There’s just something so comforting and personal about entertaining with items that have been passed down from one generation to the next.

So simple and elegant.

Fresh cut lilacs from the yard made for lovely and fragrant centerpieces.

Some fresh appetizers kept everyone busy while the main meal was being prepared and My Yanni was getting the grill ready to go.

Family mingled and reveled in the day.

Aunt Marcey and Sweet Cheeks enjoyed many a moment together.

We relaxed as my youngest entertained us with her own rendition of  “There She Goes” by the La’s (she’s an alternative music lover, I raised my girl right).

There’s just something so medicinal about an acoustic guitar.

Meanwhile My Yanni prepared the flank steak for the grill.

For as long as I can remember, a delicious flank steak has been the backbone of our family cookouts. I can still feel the sting of the sun on my cheeks and the crunchy dried chlorine in my hair as I peddled my bicycle home from the pool as fast as I could to enjoy our family summer cookouts.

My Yanni prepared a delicious French marinade that we all loved!

These are the ingredients,

Herbs De Provence, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, red wine, olive oil and garlic.

I on the other hand was slaving away in the kitchen.

I prepared the savory, smokey, delicious baked beans.

This is my secret…

I opened a can of Bush’s Grillin’ Smokehouse Traditional baked beans…

poured them in a pot…

Heated them and poured them into one of my great-grandmother’s gorgeous antique bowls.

Voila! That’s all there is to it.

My Yanni grilled the flank steaks to perfection.

Would you just look at all of that gorgeous food?

The flank steak was so melt-in-your-mouth-tender and juicy.

It paired beautifully with the smoky flavor of the beans and the crunch of the salad.

Once grace was said, we just couldn’t dig in without giving a traditional lemonade toast.

As I glanced around the table smiles where spreading amongst the guests…

as they enjoyed the fabulous food,

phenomenal company,

and the many faces of Uncle George.

Magical moments where captured as Nana gazed upon…

her granddaughters,

 

and more sweet melodies were served up,

along side the strawberry shortcake.

It was indeed a day full of indulging in fabulous food, enjoying all that family has to offer and relishing in the traditions that make memories to last a lifetime.

Make sure you enter the Grillin’ Kit Giveaway below!

Happy Grilling to you & yours!

Wenderly

Here is the scrumptious flank steak recipe:

French Marinated Flank Steak
serves 6-8

1-2 pounds flank steak

Marinade:
1/2 cup Bordeaux wine
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
2 Tablespoons Herbs De Provence
2 garlic cloves- crushed
1 teaspoon salt & pepper

Here’s what to do:

First grab a fork and poke some holes all over the flank steak. This will help all of the yummy marinade absorb into the meat.

Place steak into a large plastic storage bag, add all marinade ingredients. Make sure bag is completely sealed, then squeeze and massage the bag until all ingredients are incorporated and the meat is thoroughly covered. Let meat marinate in refrigerator for at least two hours or overnight.

Grill steak on medium heat about ten minutes on each side to desired temp. Cover steak with aluminum foil and let rest, thinly slice across the grain.

Enjoy!

Now don’t go anywhere…

Don’t forget to enter the fabulous giveaway for the Grillin’ Kit below.

Bush’s Grillin’ Beans Grilling Kit includes:

  • Emile Henry Dutch Oven
  • Rosle Barbecue Tools
  • Bush’s Apron, Can Opener, and Grillin’ Beans
  • $50 Visa Gift Card

To enter the giveaway just leave me a comment below answering this question:

What’s your favorite cookout memory?

This giveaway begins today and runs until Monday, May 30, 2011 at midnight EST and is open to all U.S. residents. One winner will be randomly selected and announced sometime on Tuesday May 31, 2011 EST. Please make sure to leave a valid email address so that we can notify you about prize details!

Disclamer: The cookout and giveaway are in partnership with Bush’s Beans. However my opinions, thoughts and photos are 100% my own.

 

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Summer Kick-Off Cookout with Bush’s Grillin’ Beans

Summer is almost here.

The intoxicating aroma of fresh cut grass is filling the air…

the gentle hum of air conditioners accompany the joyful songbirds chatter…

and my Grill Master is ready to… get his grill on.

Summer and grilling just seem to go hand and hand, don’t they?

I’ve been invited to join with Bush’s® Grillin’ Beans to host a summer kick-off cookout (say that 3 times fast) and you’re invited to enjoy the fun! I am so excited to show you how simple it is to throw a delicious cookout Wenderly style, especially when you’ve got Bush’s Grillin’ Beans at your finger tips!

When I think of cookouts, I think of tradition, family and fabulous food and that’s exactly what I plan on serving up! I’m still working on the specific details of my meal but I can tell you that after tapping into my fondest childhood memories a fabulous flank steak will be on the menu!

And guess what? There’s more…the kind folks at Bush’s Beans are providing a beautiful cookout kit for me to giveaway to one very luck reader! And trust me, you don’t want to miss it! I’ll be giving you all the delicious details about the cookout and giveaway in the near future, so be sure to stop back!

Until then, let all of your senses be tantalized by the sweet promises of summer…

And get ready to Get Your Grill On!

Wenderly

Disclaimer: The cookout and giveaway are in partnership with Bush’s Grillin’ Beans.