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Stuffed Summer Sensations—Burgers and Chicken

Who wouldn’t be delightfully surprised to bite into an ordinary burger and find an added burst of flavor and texture? Burgers, chicken, or pork stuffed with hidden chunks of cheese and vegetables are nothing new to foodies, but what if you cut into a traditional cut of meat to find that it was filled with bacon, fresh herbs and other fantastic fixings? Discover what your reaction would be by making these incredibly delicious stuffed dishes this summer: STUFFED BACON BURGERS Ingredients: 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped 1 1/2 to 2 pounds ground chuck 1 … Continue reading →

Finger Lickin’ Good Summer Recipes

Corn on the cob, watermelon, hamburgers, and hot dogs are some of summer’s tastiest no-utensils-needed foods. The hands-on favorites are simple to eat and make clean up even easier. The following recipes are some of my family’s finger lickin’ favorites. All that’s required to eat them are clean hands and a healthy appetite. EGG IN THE MIDDLE PIZZA Ingredients: 1 (12-inch) unbaked pizza crust 4 ounces shredded Gouda cheese 4 ounces shredded Havarti cheese 4 ounces goat cheese 8 slices of prosciutto 8 fresh morel mushrooms 12 spears fresh asparagus, blanched and grilled 1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved … Continue reading →

Patriotic Recipes

Happy Memorial Day! We’ve got one more day of grillin’ and chillin’ before most of us head back to work and school. However, it’s important to remember the reason why we are afforded this break from our daily grind. The Memorial Day holiday is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by our service men and women, in the pursuit to keep our freedoms secure. So why not commemorate the day by making dishes that feature the colors of our country—-red, white and blue. Here are a few recipes to get you started: FLAG DESSERT Ingredients: 1 tube refrigerated … Continue reading →

Build a Better Burger

When it comes to grilling, nothing tastes better than a thick, juicy hamburger. Burgers are almost impossible to ruin on the grill, and they can be tailored to suit individual tastes. Cheese lovers can pile on the dairy to make their burgers moo-licious, while seafood fans can nix the beef all together and opt for a salmon or crab burger. The following simple recipes illustrate how you can build a better burger in your own backyard: TEX MEX CHEESEBURGERS Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Salt and pepper 4 hamburger buns, … Continue reading →

Great Grilling Recipes

This weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season, and what better way to celebrate than to get grilling. Grilled dishes can turn an ordinary meal into a gourmet feast. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a top chef to create the following scrumptious recipes. Simply dust off your grills, grab some basic ingredients and get cooking: RED HOT PEPPER BURGERS Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1/4 cup your favorite chunky salsa 4 jalapeno peppers 4 hamburger buns, split 1/4 cup chopped fresh tomatoes 2 tablespoons sliced pitted ripe olives Directions: Combine ground beef and 1/4-cup salsa in large … Continue reading →

Memorial Day Family Potluck Recipes

Hail, hail the long Memorial Day weekend is finally here. Time to gather the family and celebrate the start of the summer season. If you are hosting a holiday potluck or have scored an invitation to one, then consider the following simple recipes that can be made ahead of time and are tailored to please large groups: BAKED ITALIAN FEAST Ingredients: 1 pound penne, cooked al dente 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, cooked, and crumbled 3 cups heavy cream 2 cups crushed canned tomatoes 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1/4 cup Gorgonzola, crumbled 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 4 … Continue reading →

Memorial Day Recipes to Feed the Masses

With the economy in the dumpster, many families are choosing to stick close to home this Memorial Day weekend. For some that means hosting relatives and friends at a holiday potluck or simply inviting neighbors over for a casual cookout. If you are opening your door to friends and family this weekend, consider treating them to the following dishes that are tailored to feed the masses: EASY EGG BAKE Ingredients: 1 (32-ounce) package country style hash brown potatoes, thawed slightly 1 pound pork sausage, cooked and crumbled 6 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading →

Memorial Day Weekend Burger Bonanza

Ready, set, grill. The start of the Memorial Day holiday weekend is still a couple of days away, but my neighbors are already firing up their grill. The warm weather means more families will be cooking outdoors, grilling up summer favorites, including burgers, brats and steak. If you are planning on doing some grillin’ and chillin’ this long weekend, consider the following fabulous burger recipes: BACON AVOCADO BURGERS Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon pepper 2 pounds lean ground beef 6 slices American cheese 2 onions, sliced 2 tomatoes, sliced 12 pieces cooked bacon … Continue reading →

Memorial Day Picnic Recipes

The long Memorial Day weekend is just a few days away. Time to get out the grill and start cooking up your favorite summertime treats. If you are looking for the perfect dishes to prepare for a holiday weekend potluck or picnic, check out the following recipes: GRILLED SODA POP PORK TENDERLOIN Ingredients: 2 cups of ginger ale 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon minced garlic Pork Tenderloin Directions: Mix all ingredients. Place two tenderloins in plastic bag. Marinate tenderloins for 2 to 6 hours. Remove pork from marinade and grill until tenderloins reach an internal … Continue reading →

Cornish Game Hens—Cooking the Other “Bird”

My young daughter loves “bird.” Meaning she happily devours anything that has wings—-chicken, turkey, quail, and yes, even Cornish game hens. Only she thinks all white meat is chicken (including pork). Not wanting to mess with a good thing (she eats every bite of white meat without complaint) I simply refer to dishes with white meat as “bird.” And it’s not as though she hasn’t seen me prepare the recipes. She simply accepts that birds come in different sizes and as long as the cooked meat is not over seasoned, drenched in gravy or (Heaven forbid) touching any other food … Continue reading →