Over the 4th of July weekend, there was a big family cookout at my house. The menu included grilling chicken, and it was the perfect opportunity to create a dry rub recipe for the chicken. So in my ‘test kitchen’, we put our heads together to create a tasty and savory dry rub recipe […]
Patriotic Parfait Dessert Idea ~ Pound Cake, Compote, & Fresh Berries
Golden pound cake, blueberry compote, fresh strawberries and blueberries, and fresh whipped cream make this a pretty, and, oh so delicious dessert perfect for an all-American holiday cookout. What makes this dessert a special treat? It is served parfait style! And, it just looks so fun, that both the kids and the adults will […]
Summer Salad with Field Greens, Peas, & Sunflower Seeds
The Summer Salad with Field Greens, Peas, & Sunflower Seeds is a wonderful all-round summer salad to serve at your next cookout to accompany grilled chicken or the all-American burger, and so versatile that you could serve it for a light lunch with friends on the patio, along with a crusty baguette and a refreshing […]