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Savory Dry Rub for Grilling Chicken

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 […]

Sour Cream Cookie Recipe – One of the Best Cookies Ever!

You know that saying about ‘you can’t eat just one’? The sour cream cookie is just such a delectable treat. How could a cookie miss when it’s made with sour cream and butter, and topped with an orange glaze?   It seems that our Mom has made this sour cream cookie recipe forever. The recipe […]

The Orange Sherbet Float

Don’t you just love those days when you get to take time out to have a treat? This float has summer written all over it, but it is a wonderful treat any time of the year!   Even the colors of this float are summery. This orange sherbet float recipe is very simple. Just two […]

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 […]

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