Roasted tomatoes meld with sweet onion, fresh basil and red wine to create a simple, yet satisfying soup, bursting with summer flavor.

Spicy, Tart and Buttery Chili Lime Corn on the Cob (Grilled or Broiled – ready in minutes!)

Spicy scones made with sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini and sharp cheddar!

Sweet and Spicy Corn Salsa

Pickled Okra for hot August nights.

Fresh, ripe tomato gazpacho with sweet cornbread croutons and chopped fresh basil makes a refreshing summer meal.

Chipotle seasoned burgers topped with coleslaw. Delicious.

Tex Mex Poblano Eggplant Pizza!

A tasty twist on turkey! The Spicy Guacamole & Bacon Turkey Sliders. (Giveaway in post)

Cheesiest & Gooiest Chipotle & Cheddar Smashed Potatoes. You Will Never Look at Mashed Potatoes the Same Way Again!

This guacamole lights a small fire in your mouth forcing you to eat it slowly and savor each bite.

Chicken Devil’s Style, a classic of Lazio, spiced with chiles and grilled under a brick

Grilled Hot Dogs with Hawaiian Pineapple Salsa

Pickled sugar snap peas: crisp sweetness complemented by the acidity of vinegar and flavored with garlic and chiles.

Chipotle Buffalo Sliders

Sriracha and Calamari Burger. Perfect surf and turf.

Honey-Chipotle Baked Beans. The only way they’d be easier to make is if someone else made them for you.

Try this unique twist on a classic at your next cook out. Don’t forget the ice cold beer.

Sweet and spicy tomato apple jam with ginger, chili pepper and balsamic vinegar. Ketchup’s mature cousin.

Slow Cooker Summer Chicken Chili

Pico de Gallo salsa is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes! (I got this recipe from my Mexican in-laws!)

Refrigerator Dills. All a part of my plot for world domination via a pickle flood. ;)