ARTICLES For Memorial Day
BLT SMASHED POTATO SALAD
WITH 2 COMMENTS
Grilled smashed potatoes are the underpinnings of this one-dish meal. Layer bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado and crumbled blue cheese and finish with a squeeze of lime.
THE BEST BLOODY MARY
WITH NO COMMENTS
These handcrafted Bloody Marys have great texture and flavor. Generously garnished, they are practically a meal in themselves.
FLANK STEAK, TOMATO AND WATERMELON SALAD
WITH 3 COMMENTS
This hearty salad-for-dinner capitalizes on the bounty of summer - sweet watermelon, and ripe tomatoes. Grilled flank steak, avocado, blue cheese and balsamic vinegar round out the flavors and make this salad more than enough for dinner.
ANGEL FOOD CAKE
WITH ONE COMMENT
Made with just a handful of everyday ingredients, Angel food cake is one of the simplest, but most delicious cakes. There are a few things you need to know about whisking the eggs to insure a light, spongy and incredible cake.
ASIAN-STYLE BABY BACK RIBS
WITH 2 COMMENTS
Lip-smacking, finger-licking Asian-style ribs are started in a crockpot and slow-cooked for several hours. Finish them in the oven or on the grill. They take less than 30 minutes of actual prep and cooking time.
THE BEST PICNIC SANDWICH
WITH 5 COMMENTS
This quick sandwich made with roasted tomatoes, pesto and burrata is the perfect picnic meal, but also can be used as an appetizer or for a lunch or dinner at home. Make it in advance so the flavors can meld.
AVOCADO SHRIMP COCKTAILS IN A JAR
WITH 10 COMMENTS
Handy single-sized appetizer servings of avocado shrimp cocktail served in mason jars are perfect for outdoor dining. Take on your next picnic or enjoy in the backyard.
GRILLED PEACH AND AMARETTI PARFAITS IN A JAR
WITH NO COMMENTS
Grilled peaches, mascarpone, yogurt and crumbled Amaretti make a quick and dessert with cheesecake- like flavor.
ORANGE MOSCOW MULE
WITH 4 COMMENTS
The Orange mule is a tangy twist on the Moscow mule and a refreshing cocktail for the dogs days of summer. Serve in copper Moscow mule cups to keep icy cold.
GARDEN MULE COCKTAIL
WITH 14 COMMENTS
The Garden mule is a fresh take on the Moscow mule. Blueberries, cucumber and mint are muddled, creating a garden-fresh cocktail, perfect for a hot summer day.