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Beth Rello

Cucumber salad prepared in a blue bowl with salad dressing on the side
Cucumber Medley Salad with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette RecipesSaladsVeggie Sides
October 17, 2023

Cucumber Medley Salad with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette

Try this cucumber medley salad with lemon garlic vinaigrette, as it is a great complement to any main dish.  An easy, fresh tasting side that is different than your typical side salad.  I love using this salad with any grilled meat, including chicken, fish, or steak. Cucumber Medley Salad Ingredients For this salad, you will need cucumber, Roma tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and feta cheese.  The dressing ingredients include fresh garlic,…
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A grilled tritip with red center being sliced on a wooden cutting board
Grilled Tri-tip MainsOn the Grill
October 6, 2023

Grilled Tri-tip

This grilled Tri-tip is full of flavor and a definite crowd pleaser. Perfect for entertaining and easily paired with a variety of sides for a delicious meal.  We tend to make this most when we have out of town guests or a Sunday night family dinner, as it is a sizable piece of meat. Tri-Tip Dry Rub and Marinade Ingredients This recipe calls for a large cut of beef called…
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A freshley sliced piece of the baked frittata with a side of berries
Fresh Veggie Frittata Breakfast
October 4, 2023

Fresh Veggie Frittata

This fresh vegetable frittata is a great brunch recipe or a go to for a low key weekend morning.  Start this early as it takes a little time, but you will enjoy the results and this recipe is great as leftovers too! Fresh Veggie Frittata Ingredients If you can make it to the local farmer's market, pick up an asparagus bunch, mushrooms, a zucchini, and some green onions. You will also…
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Prepared pesto over bowtie pasta, sprinkled with parmesan cheese in a white pasta bowl
Sun-dried Tomato Pesto over Pasta MainsStarchy SidesVeggie Sides
September 25, 2023

Sun-dried Tomato Pesto over Pasta

We love this fun, flavorful sun-dried tomato pesto over bowtie pasta.  This dish is light yet full of unexpected bold flavor and rich texture.  Pairs well with any preferred protein for a delicious, anytime meal.  What's unique and delicious about this dish is that all of the flavors come from the chopped vegetable ingredients, garlic, and fresh basil.  No spices needed! The Ingredients For this dish, shop for fresh ingredients…
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The el diablo cocktail made in a lowball cocktial glass, garnished with blackberries and a lime wedge, over ice
El Diablo Cocktails
September 24, 2023

El Diablo

The El Diablo cocktail is a marriage between your favorite margarita and the Moscow mule, complemented by a smooth, slightly fruity liqueur called creme de cassis.  Simply, it is smooth, refreshing and has a hint of nuanced sweetness.  Being Texas girls, we are partial to the margarita being the #1 go to, however, this El Diablo has gathered our legit support.  Don't let the name fool you, this drink is…
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steak sandwich ingredients laid out on a wood board: grilled flank steak, toasted buns, an avocado cut in half, and a small bowl of pesto aioli
A & W Flank Steak Sandwich MainsOn the Grill
August 31, 2023

A & W Flank Steak Sandwich

Do you ever have a great memory that makes a recipe special? This one is it for us.  This steak sandwich came about on a trip to visit our brother in Chile.  He and my sister in-law (A & W) made this delicious sandwich using the cut of steak local to there, which I likened to either a flank or skirt steak.  It turns out, in Chile, the cut of…
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roasted broccoli laid out on a baking sheet
Simple Roasted Broccoli Kids FavoritesVeggie Sides
August 31, 2023

Simple Roasted Broccoli

If you ever get tired of steamed broccoli, try this simple roasted broccoli recipe.  A great flavor and texture that will make your broccoli shine as a side dish! It is perfect for a weeknight side, as it is simple and easy to make (and clean up!). My kids actually like broccoli since I started preparing it this way.  We hope it can add some flare to your weeknight menus…
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1 tall glass with the prepared mojito, garnished with mint and a lime wedge resting on a wooden board with a cocktail stirring spoon laid to the side
The Classic Mojito Cocktails
August 22, 2023

The Classic Mojito

The classic mojito has that refreshing taste and look that is begging for a hot summer day.  We love this drink for patio happy hours and hanging out with friends.  Try it and let us know what you think of this easy but rewarding recipe. Classic Mojito Ingredients I have always been intimidated to make this cocktail, as the simple syrup seems like an extra step that complicates things.  But…
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Elderflower Vodka Lemonade prepared and garnished with lemon and basil
Elderflower Vodka Lemonade BeveragesCocktails
August 11, 2023

Elderflower Vodka Lemonade

Looking for a smooth and sweet happy hour cocktail? This elderflower lemonade is perfect for patio happy hours and entertaining. We (and by we, I mean Beth) spent months perfecting this refreshing and memorable drink.  Elderflower liqueur is a special ingredient that adds an elegant sweetness, tending to smooth without overpowering any cocktail. Combined with lemonade and vodka, it may just be my favorite summer cocktail. The Elderflower Factor If…
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Grilled chicken thighs on a wood cutting board
Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs Kids FavoritesMainsOn the Grill
August 9, 2023

Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

If you need an easy weeknight family crowd pleaser, try this honey mustard chicken thigh marinade.  The meat is tender and flavorful, pairing well with many types of sides.  We prefer the thighs to be grilled, but you do you, as the baked version is delicious as well. Also, my husband prefers chicken breasts, so often, I cut thicker breast meat into small cutlets in addition to the thighs to…
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