If you can't take the heat...

Hey strangers! Sorry for the silence around here lately. It's been so hot, too hot around here--and well you know what they say about not being able to take the heat.  Extreme heat waves don't exactly make for the best conditions to be hanging out and experimenting in the kitchen. We've eaten out more than I care to admit in the past week and have been keeping Greta hard at work when we are dining in.  

I'm working on some fun and innovative posts both for Dressing on the Side and Minted but with the newness of Greta I wanted to make sure I had this grilling thing down (I think I do!). 

Despite the heat I stumbled on this blog that focuses on one MUG desserts that you can whip up in just a few minutes in a microwave. (No more missing baked treats because it's just too hot!)

Greta hard at work with Italian style burgers and Greek marinaded chicken. I've been focusing my marinades on red wine vinegars, olive oil, garlic and herbs like oregano and basil.

Our friend the albino alligator is chillin' out, pretty much the only thing you want to do in this heat.

Check back tomorrow for a low-cal, super indulgent way we found to beat the heat!!