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DIVAS EASY BBQ RIBS

DIVAS EASY BBQ RIBS

Guaranteed delectable, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs that you easily simmer, then sizzle on the grill.

ALABAMA WHITE BBQ CHICKEN

ALABAMA WHITE BBQ CHICKEN

When you prepare chicken using the Alabama White Sauce ala Diva (recipe above) as a baste, the chicken takes on a deep mahogany glaze. Then when you dip the cooked chicken in the sauce it’s absolute perfection.

CLASSIC STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

CLASSIC STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

Let perfectly ripe strawberries be the star of the show with a not-too-sweet shortcake and vanilla kissed whipped cream as supporting players. There’s nothing better than classic strawberry shortcake. Easy, goofproof, delicious!

BACON LOLLIPOPS ALA DIVA

BACON LOLLIPOPS ALA DIVA

Grilled appetizer kabob that’s sweet, savory, smoky, crunchy, chewy and addictive. It’s all the things!  Perfect for your next BBQ!

WATERMELON AGUA FRESCA

WATERMELON AGUA FRESCA

Easy, delicious and inexpensive. Agua Fresca is a great drink to make for a crowd. Perfect any day of the year but especially great for Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

CRISPY OVEN BAKED CHICKEN LEGS

CRISPY OVEN BAKED CHICKEN LEGS

Crispy Chicken Legs with Buffalo and Brown Sugar Sriracha Sauces. Easy, cheap and perfect for your next party!

BACON WRAPPED ONION RINGS

BACON WRAPPED ONION RINGS

One of the two BEST recipes for irresistible must-have treats next time you fire up the grill. Asparagus and sweet onion, both wrapped in bacon and cooked on the BBQ. What’s not to love?

BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS

BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS

One of the two BEST recipes for irresistible must-have treats next time you fire up the grill. Asparagus and sweet onion, both wrapped in bacon and cooked on the BBQ. What’s not to love?

THE CANDIED BACON CHEDDAR BURGER

THE CANDIED BACON CHEDDAR BURGER

Simply the BEST burger. Smoky, juicy BBQed burger, sharp cheddar, sweet caramelized onions, homemade BBQ sauce with crisp, brown sugar and black pepper candied bacon.

BOXED WINE SANGRIA AKA CARDBORDEAUX

BOXED WINE SANGRIA AKA CARDBORDEAUX

How to make exceptional sangria using boxed wine for a party or just imbibing on a budget.

DIVA’S BACON JAM

DIVA’S BACON JAM

Irresistible smoky, sweet, and savory bacon jam! Slow cooking makes the onions caramelized and the bacon just melts in your mouth. It’s magical!

RED, WHITE AND BLUEBERRY DOUGHNUT SHORTCAKE

RED, WHITE AND BLUEBERRY DOUGHNUT SHORTCAKE

Easy, star spangled spectacular dessert you make on the BBQ and it couldn’t be easier! It combines grilled strawberries and blueberries with grilled donuts and it’s a real showstopper.