Italian-Style BBQ Sliders

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:15:00 +0000

The traditional burger gets an Italian twist in this mini burger recipe. Fresh mozzarella cheese and fresh basil add wonderful flavor.

Garlic Fries

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:20:00 +0000

A mandoline enables you to cut potatoes into thin, even pieces for French fries quickly and easily. Soaking the potatoes in ice water helps remove excess starch.

Summer Fruit with Lime-Mint Sugar

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:20:00 +0000

The addition of lime zest to sugar adds a pleasant tartness to this refreshing salad. Make the lime-mint sugar no more than an hour before serving the salad, as the aromatic oil in the zest quickly loses its potency.

Garden Skewers

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:10:00 +0000

Fire up the grill for delicious light dinners with corn, summer squashes, onion, tomatoes, green beans, bell peppers, eggplant. Brushed with a little oil and grilled briefly over high heat, most garden vegetables are at their crunchy and flavorful best.

Bacon-Cheddar Sliders

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Here's the traditional indulgent American cheeseburger, slider-sized and topped with smoky bacon. Indulgent, yes, but it's just a mini burger with about 2 ounces of meat! Of course, you're going to want to eat more than one, but who's counting?

Carolina-Style Sliders with Coleslaw

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:25:00 +0000

This classic, Carolina-style burger gets the the mini (or slider) treatment in this recipe. You get the great savory burger flavor and the crunch of the coleslaw for an exceptional eating experience.

Mini Chicken Burger

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:25:00 +0000

Grilled chicken burgers make a great choice for summer cookouts, for those times when you crave a burger, but you'd rather not have red meat. These little chicken sliders are both tasty and trendy.

Baked Beans

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:05:00 +0000

The classic summertime side dish is always a major hit at those family reunion and holiday weekend potlucks. This easy-to-make recipe starts with store-bought canned pork 'n' beans and plusses it up with a few added ingredients.

Celery Slaw with Shrimp

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:05:00 +0000

Old-fashioned coleslaw is updated here with generous additions of celery, radishes and shrimp and with Spain's distinctive pimentón de La Vera, a smoked paprika. A sprinkle of crispy bacon pieces and crumbled blue cheese adds additional flavor.

French Toast with Peaches and Raspberries

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:45:00 +0000

Peaches and raspberries are the perfect addition of light sweetness to buttery French toast that's great with a side of crispy bacon or sizzling sausage.

Mediterranean Salad Platter

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:35:00 +0000

Mediterranean vegetables, cheese, various olives and anchovies come together in this easy-to-assemble dish, that is perfect for an outdoor party. When it is time to serve the salad, simply arrange the ingredients on a platter and drizzle with the dressing.

Evolutionary Margarita

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:15:00 +0000

July 24 is National Tequila Day in the USA! Add a twist to one of America's favorite tequila cocktails with this Evolutionary Margarita. The recipe muddles colorful peppers with sweet agave nectar to update the beloved classic. Let's party!

Caramel Corn Cupcakes

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:15:00 +0000

Chocolate cupcakes topped with dark chocolate buttercream frosting and golden buttery-sweet caramel corn, drizzled with chocolate and caramel sauce - these festive fun-to-eat cupcakes will turn any occasion into a party!

Asian Grilled Flank Steak with Vegetables

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:00:00 +0000

This Asian-inspired recipe combines a juicy grilled steak with stir-fried vegetables. Let the wok heat fully before adding the oil and vegetables. Toss and stir the ingredients frequently to ensure quick, even cooking.

Pickled Beets with Eggs

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:05:00 +0000

This is an old-fashioned side dish that's becoming popular again. Beets and eggs pickle very well, and this dish is great for making ahead and bringing to a summer picnic or potluck.

Basilica Mexicana Cocktail

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:46:00 +0000

Spicy jalapeño peppers and zesty lime juice unite to pack a fiery punch in the Basilica Mexicana. An authentic Mexican toast to the day of tequila.

Grilled Eggplant with Marjoram Sauce (Melanzana alla Griglia con Maggiorana)

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:45:00 +0000

Eggplant was cultivated for the beauty of its flowers and glossy fruits rather than for the kitchen. Today, there are many varieties of eggplant, both solid and striped, in a rainbow of skin colors, including purple, violet, white and green.

Bacon-Tomato Mini Sandwiches
with Pesto Mayo

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:15:00 +0000

These little sandwiches will disappear fast--they are THAT good. Take advantage of fresh tomato season and try these sensational sliders.

Grilled Steak with Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa and Tortillas

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0000

Grilled steak with a Southwestern accent...adds extra spice to the sizzle. Serve with sour cream and shredded Monterrey Jack cheese on the side for a real Tex-Mex winner.

Grilled Corn with Chipotle Lime Butter

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 09:05:00 +0000

This is a great time to get fresh corn from the local farmers market. In most parts of teh country it's at its peak of flavor. Smoky chipotle really enhances the hot-off-the-grill summer taste of sweet corn on the cob. Try it.