The simplest things are often the best things – and this three ingredient rum sauce is the perfect add for the grilled pineapple slices.

Grilled quesadillas are one of our favorite things to make – not to mention they’re the perfect appetizer when you’re outside already grilling anyway… you can find the recipe here.

I’m serious when I say a tri tip is one of the best tasting cuts of meat out there – plus it’s not expensive and not difficult to cook. And even though every cow has two of them, if you’re an East-Coaster you may have to search and ask for it, because somehow it’s not well known back there. You can find the recipe here.

We end Ricotta Week where we should have started – with breakfast. It may be backwards, but it’s perfect timing for making this weekend.

It wasn’t my plan, but it’s turned into Ricotta Week. And I love it because ricotta can be used for so many things. You can find the recipe here.