Most of us will start on the “new year, new you” mentality January 1st, but until then… it’s time to party!!! Let’s go out with a bang with some delicious recipes that are sure not to be on the menu in a couple days.
Sheet Pan Chipotle Chicken Nachos
Quick and Easy (but oh-so tasty) Stromboli
Giant Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Okay, who’s hungry? Enjoy and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Get out and get grillin’… today we have several tried and true recipes that will be perfect for your Father’s Day get together! Fire up the grill and give these recipes a whirl; dad and the whole family are sure to melt!
Chive and Cheese Twice Baked Potato
With most of the rainy days behind us for a while, it’s a great time to get outside and fire up the grill! This month we are featuring mouth-watering recipes perfect for a party or even a family dinner!
Grilled Garlic and Black Pepper Shrimp
Jalepeno-Marinated Grilled Pork Chops
Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Caesar-ish Dressing
Grilled Strip Steak and Blistered Tomatoes
Let the good times roll… summer is here and it’s time to fire up the grill! Hello pool parties, get togethers and making memories. The best way to your guests’ heart is through their belly. We have some recipes we want you to try…. they are sure to get the job done!
Sometimes when you can’t decide what to have for dinner, you just order it all, right? That’s how we feel about this month’s featured recipes, so we picked several to share with you! They are delicious, so we hope you’re hungry!
Five Spice Salted and Fried Meaty Spare Ribs (We don’t even know what that means, but we want in!)
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla Sandwich
Potato Bacon and Grilled Cheese Pizza
Sea Salt and Vinegar Chicken Wings
And something to wash it down…
This will be something that will really go the distance… Sweet Tea Caramelized Onions! Enjoy them on top of a steak with blue cheese, on chicken, on salmon, burgers, use inside a toasted sandwich or quesadilla. Simply use them when you just want to make something better!
Sweet Tea Caramelized Onions Serves 1 cup
Cook Time: 35 -55 minutes
2 large yellow onions
3/4 tsp. Kosher salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 tsp. oil of choice
1⅔ cup sweet tea of choice
⅛ cup granulated sugar
Cut each onion into 1∕8 inch strips (follow the natural lines of the onion.) In a large bowl, add the cut onions, salt, pepper, and oil. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
Heat grill to medium. Lightly coat the cooktop with an oiled paper towel. Take the bowl of cut onions and empty it onto the grill. Spread the onions evenly on the grill and do not touch them for about 5 minutes. This will allow the natural sugars from the onion to start to caramelize. Stir the onions around a little to now caramelize the other side of the onions. Let them cook without touching for another 5 minutes. Once the batch of onions has evenly caramelized turn the outer burner off and adjust the inner burner to medium/low.
In a medium sauté pan add the cooked onions, cup of sweet tea, and granulated sugar. Allow this to cook on the grill for about 25 min. Stir occasionally to assure no sticking. The liquid should be close to gone at this point. The onions are done, however now is the chance to really make those onions pop with flavor; if time permits, add the remaining 2∕3 cup sweet tea and allow that to cook for another 20 min. Place finished onions in a bowl and allow to cool.
Use hot or refrigerate for later use.
We thought with Memorial Day coming up it would be a perfect time to dust off the grill and get cookin’! What is more nostalgic than the smell of fresh hamburgers being sizzled to perfection. We were on a mission to find “The Best Hamburger” recipe ever created. May is National Burger Month, so all the meat-loving connoisseurs are out dishing and dubbing their burger as the best. After much research and putting our tastebuds to the test (such an unfortunate job), we like to believe we found the tastiest recipe of all. Behold … “The Best Burger … Ever!”
Lightly oil grill & heat to medium.
Whisk egg in a bowl& add next 6 ingredients.
1 egg
1 teaspoon mustard (regular or Dijon)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 small onion, finely grated
1 clove garlic, minced
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
1 lb medium ground beef
Add any of the “stir-ins” that appeal to you (see below).
Crumble in beef (using your hands or a fork), gently mix together.
Handle the meat as little as possible – the more you work it, the tougher it gets.
Gently shape (don’t firmly press) mixture into burgers about ¾ inch thick.
Using your thumb, make a shallow depression in the center of each burger to prevent puffing up during cooking.
Place burgers on the grill, close lid and grill … turning once, about 6 minutes per side (or to your liking).
An instant read thermometer should read 160F.
LISTEN UP!!! Don’t abuse your burgers by pressing with a spatula, pricking with a fork or turning frequently as precious juices will be lost! We know it’s hard to leave it alone, but fight the urge! It will be worth it, trust us.
Tuck into a warm crusty bun (you can throw those on the grill with a little butter, that’s what we did) and add your favorite toppings.
Enjoy!
Optional Stir-Ins
1 tablespoon creamy caesar salad dressing or 1 tablespoon Greek salad dressing
1 tablespoon chopped sun-dried tomato
1 tablespoon sour cream or 1 tablespoon yoghurt
1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon rind or 1 tablespoon lime rind
1 tablespoon grated ginger root
1 tablespoon ketchup or 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon fresh herb
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon teriyaki sauce or 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
1 fresh jalapeños or 1 pickled jalapeño pepper, chopped
For more fantastically festive ideas and recipes for this Memorial
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