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Name: Roasted Green Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh green beans; 1 shallot; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Sea salt (to taste); Pepper (to taste)

How to Perfectly Grill Corn

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Summer is officially here and grilling season has begun! Today, I am sharing my tips on How to Perfectly Grill Corn every time and sharing how I combat heartburn with TUMS* Sugar-Free for all of this seasons grilling.

WHAT IS HEARTBURN?

Heartburn is an irritation of the esophagus caused by stomach acid that can lead to pain in the chest and throat. There are many triggers for the discomfort you feel from heartburn including consuming particular foods, medications prescribed, physical changes or conditions, and daily habits.

For a full list of symptoms, you should see the TUMS label for symptoms of heartburn.

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF HEARTBURN?

Foods

A common heartburn trigger is some of the foods you eat. Many of your favorite summertime grill out foods are on this list from onions, tomatoes, meat, tea, and spices. Some other foods include:

Fried foods
Carbonated drinks
Citrus fruits and juices
Alcohol
Garlic
Chocolate

Medications

Medications can trigger heartburn. If you live with frequent heartburn and are on medication, make sure to speak to your doctor or pharmacist to see if a medication is the source of your discomfort.

Habits

Daily habits may also be a trigger to heartburn. I am guilty of eating too quickly which can lead to heartburn and it is a hard habit to break! You may be guilty of some of these other habits:

Eating large meals.
Eating before bed. Lying down after eating can bring on heartburn so make sure to eat a few hours before bedtime.
Working out right after a meal. No, this doesn’t get you out of exercise but make sure to eat a small meal or let the food settle before a workout.
Tight clothing around midsection may cause pressure on the stomach that triggers heartburn.
Alcohol consumption
Smoking

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HOW TO PERFECTLY GRILL CORN

Now that we talked about heartburn and how to get relief, let’s get to the good stuff – GRILLING! Today, we are grilling up some seasoned steak kabobs with onion, bell peppers, and tomato with fresh corn as a side with a garlic butter. A tall glass of iced tea with a lemon slice completes the meal. You can go ahead and count how many heartburn inducing foods are being consumed. Yea, it is a lot but TUMS Sugar-Free is on hand to go to work in seconds so let’s us get cooking, starting with the corn where I am sharing my tips on How to Perfectly Grill Corn.

Begin by prepping the fresh corn. Place the corn into water for a minimum of 30 minutes. Many people like to remove to husks before cooking, but leave the husk on. Trust me. The husk will trap water inside to help steam the corn while on the grill.

Put the corn onto the upper rack of the grill for 25 minutes, turning every 5 minutes. Your grill should be at a medium-high heat (450 – 500 degrees).

Remove corn from grill and carefully remove husk. A simple way to remove the husks is to cut the corn on the end where the husk is attached and then pull out the remaining husk. Spread butter over the corn while still hot and serve. We made a garlic butter today with loads of garlic, parsley, lemon juice and spices that are so delicious!

Whether you are grilling steaks, juicy hamburgers or loaded hot dogs, grilled corn is always the perfect side. Don’t forget to grab the #1 Pharmacists recommended antacid brand, TUMS, to get to work on heartburn relief so there is no reason to skip out on these beautiful grilling days ahead!

*Refer to the TUMS bottles for full directions, and use as directed.

Roasted Green Beans

Roasted Green Beans are a quick and easy side dish that goes with almost any main dish baked in the oven with fresh green beans, garlic, shallots and a bit of salt and pepper.

We eat green beans with dinner frequently- it’s one of the only green foods the kids will actually happily consume! This recipe for Roasted Green Beans is by far the easiest and most frequent way I cook them.

Start by rinsing the green beans and snapping off the ends. As you snap off the ends, also remove that “string” part attached that goes down each green bean. You can also buy fresh greens that are already prepped to skip the extra steps but it is simple and only takes a few minutes.

Place all your prepped green beans onto a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. I recommend about a tablespoon but this recipe is really one of those that you just toss together without having to measure so don’t be afraid to do a little less or a little more of anything.

Chop up a shallot and mix with green beans. Mince two garlic cloves over top. Finish off with some sea salt and pepper. Again, the salt and pepper amount depends on your own personal taste. We like green beans salty (probably too salty) so I go pretty heavy with the salt and pepper.

Place green beans in the oven on 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve immediately. Feel free to add your own twist to this recipe! Have some cherry tomatoes from the garden that need eaten? Add them. Toss in some sliced almonds or add more seasonings!

Roasted Green Beans

Roasted Green Beans are a quick and easy side dish that goes with almost any main dish baked in the oven with fresh green beans, garlic, shallots and a bit of salt and pepper.

Yields: 4 servings

1 pound fresh green beans
1 shallot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Sea salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Wash and snap off the ends of the green beans. Also remove the string down the center of each and discard.
Place cleaned green beans into a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
Finely chop a shallot and mix with green beans.
Mix 2 minced garlic cloves in and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Use as much salt and pepper as you like. I am always generous with the salt because we enjoy our green beans salty so it is all personal preference.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Serve.

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes

Charred Corn and Feta Salad

Charred Corn and Feta Salad with roasted corn, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, basil and a simple dressing. Perfect side dish for weeknight meals.

Recipe Swap Club took a much needed Summer vacation but we are back and swapping recipes! Recipe Swap Club is a group of food bloggers who get together monthly to connect and swap recipes. I was tasked with recreating a recipe from Eat What We Eat.

Becky is the editor and chef from Eat What We Eat. She grew up in my neighboring state of Kentucky and now resides in Australia. Her recipes have a lot of flavor and International inspiration but still made with everyday ingredients and simplicity. You really must check out her site for some gorgeous photography, how-to videos and delicious, family friendly recipes.

I spent a lot of time searching for a recipe. I would find a great recipe that I wanted to make and then come across another I needed to make… and then another. I ended up choosing this Charred Corn and Feta Salad because the simplicity and the fact that if you yell “FETA cheese”, I will suddenly appear. Plus, the kids love corn and tomatoes so I knew it would be a hit like it will on your families table, too.

Charred Corn and Feta Salad

Preparation of this Charred Corn and Feta Salad is super simple. I changed some of the instructions from the original recipe to oven roast my corn. I mainly did this because I was also cooking chicken in the oven so it just made sense to save some time and effort.

Charred Corn and Feta Salad is strong in flavor. There is a really nice balance of sweet corn ad cherry tomatoes with the feta cheese and peppery-taste of the basil. The vinegar in the dressing makes a strong appearance but really works when all the ingredients are together.

For the main dish, we baked some chicken with olive oil rub and salt/pepper sprinkle. Simple, simple, simple… and still a delicious meal.

Charred Corn and Feta Salad

6 ears of corn
1 tablespoon of butter
1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
Dressing
1 clove garlic, minced (I always cheat and double garlic so I used 2 cloves today)
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup rice vinegar

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place your corn onto a aluminum foil lined baking sheet.
Bake 40 minutes, turning half way through.
As the corn cooks, prep your other ingredients. Cut your tomatoes in halves, chop the fresh basil, and mix the dressing.
For the dressing, whisk olive oil, rice vinegar and minced garlic.
When the corn is finished cooking, let cool and rub with butter and cut the kernels from the cob.
Place your corn, tomatoes, basil and feta cheese into a bowl and stir.
Whisk the dressing again and add to the salad. Mix all ingredients well and serve.

Crock Pot Baked Potatoes

Crock Pot Baked Potatoes are a simple way to cook potatoes for a delicious side to any weekday or weekend meal.

Baked potatoes in the crock pot seems like a no brainer but I don’t think a lot of people think about cooking potatoes this way. After a long day of work, there isn’t time to bake potatoes in the oven for over an hour… like ever.

But I love potatoes!

Place them in your crock pot before you go to work and place on low all day. Come home to dinner almost done. You can pair with chicken or a large salad to get dinner on the table in a snap.

Simply wash your potatoes (4-6 russet potatoes will fit into the crock pot). Salt each potato and drizzle with a little bit of olive oil. Puncture each with a fork and cover in aluminum foil. Place into the cock pot on a low setting and head out the door. SO easy!

Top the potatoes with your favorites! We love butter, sour cream, cheese and bacon bits. Cheese and broccoli is another favorite in this household.

Crock Pot Baked Potatoes

Yields: 4-6 potatoes

4-6 Russet potatoes
olive oil
salt
your favorite potato toppings

Wash potatoes well.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle salt.
Puncture potatoes using a fork.
Wrap each potato individually in aluminum foil.
Place in crock pot and set on low.
Cook 7 hours.
Remove from foil and stuff with your favorite toppings.

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 7 hours

Nutrition

Calories: 168
Carbs: 37 grams
Protein: 5 grams

What are your favorite baked potato toppings?

Want another great crock pot potato recipe? Try the Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes made in a single crock pot for a crazy good and easy dinner idea!

Fried Cornmeal Pickle Spears

Fried Cornmeal Pickle Spears made with dill pickles coated in buttermilk, flour, cornmeal and seasonings dipped into a yummy fry sauce.

Those Fried Pickle Burgers from a few weeks back have me craving fried pickles so I just had to make a delicious appetizer! In my opinion the best fried pickles, are nice and crispy on the outside and come paired with a spicy sauce for dipping. I am a big sauce gal. I like dipping everything. You are going to love this sauce! It is a recipe you will use again and again for lot’s of different foods like fries, fried onions or even on top of a burger and used as a sandwich spread.

There is one big secret for perfect fried pickles: make sure your oil temperature is right at 375 degrees. You will need a thermometer to do this. Also, the pickles do not take long to cook so keep a close eye on them while frying.

Fried Cornmeal Pickle Spears

Fried Pickles
.5 cup buttermilk
16 ounce jar dill pickle spears
1.5 cups cornmeal
.5 cups flour
1 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne
oil for frying
Sauce
.5 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons hot sauce

On the stove top, add about 1 inch of oil to a large pan. You can use oil of choice. I have used vegetable and peanut oil and both work well. You will need a thermometer to make sure the oil is at 375 degrees.
In a small bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients together and set to the side while the oil is heating up.
Drain the pickle slices. Pat dry.
Grab 2 bowls. Add the buttermilk and eggs in bowl #1. Add cornmeal, cayenne, pepper and flour in bowl #2.
Each pickle needs to be dipped in bowl #1 and then coated in bowl #2. Set coated pickles on a large plate. Repeat process until all the pickles are coated.
In small batches, add the coated pickles to the pan with oil at 375 degrees. Cook around 2 minutes or until golden brown flipping half way through. Remove from oil and place on paper towels. Repeat until pickles are all fried.
Dip fried pickles in sauce ad enjoy!

Goat Cheese Jalapeno Poppers

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Goat Cheese Jalapeno Poppers are a classy but simple appetizer for many occasions. Cream cheese and goat cheese fills a fresh jalapeno with crisp, delicious bacon. Today, I am having just a few friends over to the house for a little get together to enjoy some food and taste a bit of wine. I found Notable’s buttery and oaky chardonnay and their fruity and crisp chardonnay at my grocery store that pair beautifully with my jalapeno poppers.

A successful wine tasting party starts with the hostess knowledge of the wine they are serving. Wines vary in style, region and taste. One of the really great things about Notable Wines is the flavor profiles are defined on the front of the label making the wine aisle less confusing. Even if you don’t have a ton of knowledge on wine, you can still have a wonderful wine tasting party because all the information you need is right on the bottle. These wines are accessible, refined and expressive. Just the type of wine I am looking for to make this party amazing!

I am featuring two wines today:

Notable California Chardonnay : Oaky and buttery with flavor notes of butter, oak and vanilla.
Notable Australia Chardonnay : Fruity and crisp with flavor notes of citrus, melon and peach.

That is the basic information you need to share with your guests! Ask for opinions. See if there are any other flavors people are tasting. I also like to give food pairing ideas with the wines. This way, they can purchase the wine and have a great meal in the near future in their own home.

The oaky and buttery chardonnay will pair well with grilled salmon or a light chicken dish. A dish with toasted nuts is a phenomenal pairing. Perhaps a Pistachio Crusted Salmon.

The fruity and crisp chardonnay will pair well with seafood, even sushi. I also enjoy the fruity and crisp chardonnay to sip while relaxing on the deck after a long, hot summer day.

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Goat Cheese Jalapeno Poppers

I chose the Goat Cheese Jalapeno Poppers for an appetizer today because it is delicious and light in flavor. Plus, cheese always pairs with wine. Why does wine pair so well with cheeses you ask?

Astringent drinks like wine create a natural balance in your mouth when combined with fatty foods like a cheese. You get a perfectly balanced mouthful! I always try to remember the basic principle that mild cheese pairs well with fruity wine. Goat cheese is considered a mild cheese. My days of waiting tables and cocktail serving supplied me some life knowledge after all.

You have a bit of wine knowledge now and a great recipe for Goat Cheese Jalapeno Poppers, what else do you need to make this wine tasting party a hit?

The finishing touches. Notable Wines have a beautiful label with music notes so I played off the design to inspire my all around feel and look of the party. A simple tablecloth with music notes, calming music playing in the background, gorgeous wine glass tags to add a touch of glam and a really fun guitar cutting board to serve as an appetizer platter is all it took. Invite your guests to dress up. You don’t have to do a suit and tie event but summer dresses for the woman and a button up for the men will help set the tone. Plus, as a mom, I literally never get the opportunity to dress up and have a nice night with friends so I am taking full advantage.

Goat Cheese Jalapeno Poppers

Yields: 8 poppers

4 ounces cream cheese
2 ounces goat cheese
3 tablespoons diced bacon
4 jalapenos
salt
pepper
honey(optional)

Pre heat oven to 375 degrees.
On the stove top, cook your bacon until crispy. (3 slices per 4 jalapenos)
Dice bacon. Set to side.
Slice the jalapenos in half and remove all the seeds.
In a mixing bowl, add cream cheese and goat cheese. Use a hand mixer to blend until creamy.
Add 2 tablespoons of bacon and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.
Fill each jalapeno with your cheese mixture. (I use a frosting bag and large frosting tip to fill)
Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon chopped bacon on top.
Place in oven for 16-17 minutes.
Serve.
You may drizzle a bit of honey on top before serving for an extra note of flavor. Give it a try!

What will you be pairing with Notable California and Notable Australia Chardonnay? These Goat Cheese Jalapeno Poppers or do you have something else in mind for your fabulous wine tasting party?

Visit Notable Wines for inspiration and to locate a store near you!

Fruit Salad with Lemon Maple Dressing

Fruit Salad with Lemon Maple Dressing has fresh strawberries, blueberries, watermelon and honeydew melon star cut outs with a simple maple syrup and lemon juice dressing. The star cut outs make this healthy side dish fun and patriotic that is perfect for holiday BBQ’s.

I enjoy making side dishes for family get togethers or neighborhood parties. I prefer to keep it simple when feeding a lot of people so everyone can dig in and enjoy. Fancy or complicated dishes can be confusing to some people and sometimes kids are weird about trying anything unfamiliar. Fruit Salad with Lemon Maple Dressing is one of those side dishes that will please everyone and does not take a lot of your time to put together.

The fun part of this dish is the star shaped fruit. I bought a pack of star cookie cutters in multiple sizes and sliced the melons in about 1 inch sections. Then, used the different sized stars to make the cut outs. Really simple but adds a lot to the dish. Kids always think it is fun and want to eat all the stars. You will have some scraps left over from the melons. I just cut those into little bite size pieces and toss into a separate bowl for snacking.

With my Fruit Salad with Lemon Maple Dressing in hand, I am ready for all the summer grill outs we will be attending or hosting. So fresh, easy, healthy and a complete crowd pleasure that happens to also be budget friendly and shows a little creativity.

Fruit Salad with Lemon Maple Dressing

1 pint strawberries
1 quart blueberries
.5 seedless watermelon
.5 honeydew melon
1 lemon
1/4 cup maple syrup

Wash your berries well and dry.
Cut strawberries in half and toss in a large bowl.
Toss blueberries in bowl.
Slice half a watermelon and half the honeydew melon into 1 inch pieces. Take your star cookie cutters and press into melon creating your stars. Toss stars into bowl.
Mix 1/4 cup maple syrup and squeeze 1 fresh lime into a small maple. Mix well and pour over top of fruit.
Mix all ingredients together.
Serve.

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Fresh Pico de Gallo

Fresh Pico de Gallo with Roma tomatoes, garlic, onion, cilantro, jalapeno and serrano peppers and a splash of lime juice.

Cinco de Mayo is around the corner and I can’t help but have my mind on Mexican cuisine. One of the simplest and freshest salsas I make is this fresh Pico de Gallo. So great for a dip with tortilla chips or on top of chicken fajitas. Plus you can have the salsa prepared in under 5 minutes. Winning!

There are really no special tips and tricks for this recipe. It is crazy easy to throw together. Just make sure to use all fresh ingredients. Mushy tomatoes or cilantro that isn’t green and bright, could kill the taste. If your lime isn’t very juicy, you can squeeze 2 into the mixture. A nice tip to get the most out of your lime, use the palm of your hand to roll the lime on the counter before cutting and squeezing. I have also popped them into the microwave for 20 seconds to get the most juice possible from them.

Want another great Mexican inspired dip idea that is super easy? Try the Enchilada Bean Dip from my friend over at Fizl Dizl.

Fresh Pico de Gallo

6 Roma tomatoes
.5 onion (red or white, I mixed both today)
.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno
1 serrano
pinch of salt

Wash all your tomatoes, peppers and cilantro well.
Grab a cutting board and knife.
Chop your tomatoes and put into a medium mixing bowl.
Finely chop 1 jalapeno and 1 serrano and put into bowl. If you do not like heat, remove the seeds before chopping.
Chop half an onion and put into bowl. I grab whatever I have on hand. I did a mix of red onion and white onion today.
Squeeze 1 lime into bowl, add a pinch of salt and mince 3 garlic cloves.
Chop your fresh cilantro and place into mixture.
Mix all ingredients together and serve.

Crab Fries with Garlic Aioli

Crab Fries with fresh snow crab and a simple garlic aioli set on top of some delicious seasoned fries.

We went on a vacation last year to Clearwater, Florida. All vacations on the beach involve a mission to find the best fish tacos in town. While we did not find any fish tacos to brag about in Clearwater, we did stumble on some pretty dang good crab fries at Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill! My crab fries are inspired by Frenchy’s Crab Fries. If only my house had that ocean view like Frenchy’s, we would be set!

To get great crab fries, use French fries with really good seasoning. I used Rally’s seasoned fries today because I didn’t have to add any extra spice, they are ready to go. Also, make sure to use real crab and not imitation. Depending on where you live and time of season, your options may vary for crab. I always prefer Alaskan King Crab but we used Snow Crab with the crab fries and it was fantastic. Check your grocery store next to the imitation crab because we have fresh crab in containers ready to eat which saved a ton of time not having to cook the crab and tear it all apart, plus it was affordable.

The garlic aioli is strong on flavor but pairs so perfectly with the seasoned French fries and crab! Garlicky and lemony goodness galore!

Have you ever had crab fries or visited Clearwater, Florida? Tell me what you think of these fun fries.

Crab Fries with Garllic Aioli

1 pound seasoned French fries
8 ounces crab meat, cooked and shredded
.5 cup mayonnaise
.5 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
1.5 tablespoon lemon juice
3 clove garlic
2 tablespoons butter
.5 teaspoon sea salt
.5 teaspoon pepper
chives to garnish (optional)

Bake the French fries according to package directions.
As the fries cook, make your garlic aioli sauce.
In a small bowl, add mayo, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, sea salt and pepper. Mix well and set to the side.
In a microwavable safe container, add crab, 1 minced garlic clove and 2 tablespoons butter. Heat in microwave for 1 minute. Mix.
Remove the fries from oven.
Top fries with the crab and drizzle your aioli sauce.
Dice some chives and sprinkle over top to garnish.
Enjoy!

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12 Must Try Pasta Salad Recipes

Round up time once again and we put together some of the best pasta salad recipes around! Pasta Salad is so simple to make and perfect for lunches, side dishes, main dishes from at work to neighborhood barbeques.

Mexican Pasta Salad from Savory Tooth with avocado, cheese, corn, beans, bacon and a spicy mayo.

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