Hi, I'm Tanya, creator and owner of My Forking Life LLC. I provide all kinds of delicious recipes that focus on Southern and Caribbean cuisines. I also love kitchen gadgets and have many popular recipes made in air fryers, slow cookers, and pressure cookers.
🌞 Summer Cooking Hacks 🌞
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Hi Reader, Summer, my favorite season, is all about easy, breezy, and delicious meals. I'm always thinking of ways to make my home cooking life a bit easier and I wanted to share some summer cooking hacks I implement to ensure we have tasty meals at home. Hack #1: Pre-marinate Your Meats: Prep your meats ahead of time by marinating them in large batches. Store them in the freezer, and when you're ready to cook, thaw and grill. This saves time and packs your meat with flavor. One of my favorites to do this is with my jerk chicken.
Hack #2: Use a Slow Cooker: Slow cookers aren't just for winter! They help keep your kitchen cool while cooking some tasty pulled pork or chili. Try my Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken for a summer BBQ hit. This recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken with a flavorful homemade BBQ sauce, perfect for any summer gathering​.
​ Hack #3: Embrace No-Cook Meals: Salad, wraps, and cold pasta dishes are your best friends. Try my Cold Seafood Salad for a refreshing meal without turning on the stove. It's packed with crab, shrimp, pasta, and fresh vegetables in a creamy dressing, making it a perfect dish for hot days​.
​ Hack #4: Use the Grill: Grilling adds a smoky flavor that screams summer to everything from fruits to veggies to desserts. Plus, cooking outside is fun. Check out my Zesty and Easy Grilled Marinated Vegetables for a delicious side dish. Marinate your favorite summer vegetables and grill them in foil packets for an easy and flavorful addition to any meal​.
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Hi, I'm Tanya, creator and owner of My Forking Life LLC. I provide all kinds of delicious recipes that focus on Southern and Caribbean cuisines. I also love kitchen gadgets and have many popular recipes made in air fryers, slow cookers, and pressure cookers.
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Hey Reader, I've got you covered if you're tired of lackluster cookout sides that fade into the background. Here are a few sides I like to prepare whenever I head to a backyard BBQ. Side dishes should be just as exciting and flavorful as the main attraction. Just imagine your guests raving about the Black-Eyed pea salad or the Southern potato salad, with their perfectly balanced flavors that will leave them wanting more. From the zesty dressing to the fresh ingredients, these salads will...
Hi Reader, I love summer and the recipes that accompany it, like this easy refrigerator pickles recipe. I like to eat these as a side dish to grilled meats or fish or even as a snack. They're crisp, refreshing, and flavorful, making them the perfect accompaniment to any summer meal. Refrigerator Pickles Recipe GET RECIPE I hope you love this recipe as much as we do. If you give it a try, please let me know how you like it. Happy Cooking, Tanya