Lemon Garlic Chicken

I've been trying out lots of different ways to BBQ here because 1) It's summer, 2) Because it's summer, I don't like to use my oven a whole lot, and 3) It's so good!!

I kind of threw this recipe together a few weeks ago and my husband loved it! He keeps asking me to make it again. So I thought I would share it with you. Sorry there aren't any pictures, but I didn't think to take them at the time I made this.

LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN

Ingredients:

Chicken (I used 5 big chicken breasts and cut them in half... I can't remember how many pounds)
3/4 cup oil
1 cup lemon juice
2 TBS minced garlic
1-2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Directions:

Combine all ingredients and marinade overnight (I actually ended up marinading it for 2 nights)
When ready to cook the chicken, preheat grill for a few minutes on high.
Place chicken on the grill and turn heat down to medium (You might have to turn it down a little more depending on how hot your grill gets). Grill on both sides until done.
I am not an expert on grilling, so I use a thermometer to check the temp of the chicken inside. It took about 10 minutes on each side to get to the right temperature.

Serve with a salad and enjoy!

Casandra's helpful hints:

Like I said, I am not an expert grill-er. But these are things that I have noticed while I've been grilling.
The less times I turn the chicken, the more moist it is.
Using tongs, instead of a fork, to turn the chicken tends to keep the juices in more.
I like to take the chicken off the grill and let it sit for a few minutes (like steak). It seems to distribute the juices all over.

Cookie Monster

You've never heard of a cookie monster? How about the term "Pizookie?" Well the term Pizookie is a combination of the words pizza and cookie. It is a wonderful dessert to share with friends and family! I grew up calling these cookie monsters and have been wanting one for a while now. We invited some friends over, played some games, and enjoyed this lovely, rich dessert.

Preparation time: 5-15 minutes
Baking time: 20 minutes (depends on oven)
Preparation before serving: 2 minutes

Ingredients:

Cookie dough mix*

Ice Cream
Caramel Syrup
Chocolate Syrup
Whipped Cream

*I like to make things easy around here. I just used a packaged chocolate chip cookie mix and added butter and an egg to it. However you can make your own with your favorite cookie recipe (chocolate, white chocolate macadamia, peanut butter, chocolate chip, etc...). It's up to you :)

Instructions:

Make cookie dough and put into a greased pan.

Bake according to instructions on package or recipe, but add a little extra time. I baked ours at 375*F (190*C) for about 20 minutes.

Take out of the oven (it's ok if your cookie is a little gooey in the middle; it adds to the experience and you don't want the edges to burn)

Add ice cream, syrups, and whipped cream.

You can dig in right from the pan or can serve it up individually. Then the person is free to put more toppings on if desired.