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How to Roast, Grill, Microwave & Slow Cook a Sweet Potato + Recipes

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When I found out that today (February 22nd) was National Cook a Sweet Potato Day, I got really excited. It’s about time this delicious, nutrient-packed tuber got some attention other than in November. Packed with healthy carbs, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other important nutrients, sweet potatoes are perfect for your plate year ‘round. With at least 16 varieties grown in the U.S., including one of my favorites, the Stokes Purple Sweet Potato, I can’t imagine ever get tired of this vibrant veggie.How to Cook a Sweet Potato

Bake, microwave, roast, saute, grill, fry and boil are just some of the ways to cook a sweet potato. Eat them “as-is” with simple seasons or mash flesh to use as an ingredient in soups, side dishes, smoothies, baked goods and more.  So, are you wondering just exactly how to COOK a SWEET POTATO? Read on the find out the basic methods and get some of my favorite recipes:  Continue reading →

Spicy Shrimp & Watermelon Kebobs – Summer on a Stick!

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Summer on a stick! My recipe for Spicy Shrimp & Watermelon Kebabs is a salute to so many things I love about the warm-weather season – grilling, shrimp, watermelon, being outside and enjoying my family.

summer shrimp and watermelon

It’s also featured in the upcoming August/September issue of Simple & Delicious magazine (available on newstands July 12th). . . I just got an advance copy!

spicy shrimp and watermelon simple delicious magazine

watermelon cutting tipIn the magazine, I mention how much my three boys love watermelon.

It never fails that every time I’m cubing the watermelon for this recipe, the kids start circling around like flies – I swear, they can eat it faster than I can prep it!

That’s fine by me, though — watermelon is such a healthy and hydrating treat for the summer! By the way, here’s a handy way to slice up a watermelon that makes it easy to eat – it’s not your traditional wedge!

This is the perfect, light meal to make for the 4th of July weekend – guests will marvel that you grilled watermelon, and it’s so easy!Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp shipped straight to your door.

By the way, I like to use Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp from www.sizzlefish.com They are already peeled, de-veined and frozen with no additives – plus all their products are healthy, high-quality perfectly portioned and have an athlete’s lifestyle in mind! These little babies are shipped right to my door in vacuum-sealed in individual serving size packets (8 shrimp per packet) – that allows me to tweak the recipe based on how many people will be joining for dinner!

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What are you grilling this weekend? Big 4th of July plans? Running a race? Please share in the comments below – XOXO, Jennifer 

 

 

 

 

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Spicy Shrimp & Watermelon Kabobs
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
21 mins
 
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce I prefer Fixx brand
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 cups cubed, seedless watermelon
  • 1 lb wild caught gulf shrimp (or 4 packets of shrimp from SizzleFish.com)
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into 1" pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • minced fresh cilantro
Instructions
  1. For glaze, puree the soy sauce, sriracha, honey, garlic and 2 cups of watermelon in blender. Bring to a boil in small saucepan. Cook uncovered, until reduced by half.
  2. On four soaked wooden skewers, thread shrimp, onion and remaining melon. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. On oiled grill race over medium heat, grill kabobs, covered or until shrimp turn pink. Brush with half the glaze during the last 2 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with remaining glaze.