I like a good burger every once in awhile. I've made a couple of epic burgers in my time including my Got to be NC Burger, the Bloody Mary Meatloaf Burger, and even a copycat Big Mac I called the Big Smoky Mack. As tasty as these burgers were--and boy were they!--I didn't want to eat more than one, or maybe two over the course of a few days. After that, I was fine living in my burgerless world. But today? Today I am bringing you a burger of such deliciousness, that I have eaten three of them in ... continue reading...
29 Old Fashioned Desserts for Holiday Picnic (or Whenever)
There is probably no more American holiday than Independence Day, and I can think of no better way to round out your celebration than with old fashioned desserts. Pies, cobblers, crisps, slumps, and more--all might have roots in other cultures, but all also relied on seasonal availability here in the good old US of A. Old Fashioned Desserts All these old fashioned desserts are also great either warm or at room temperature, making them perfect picnic, potluck, or cookout fare. I hope you'll ... continue reading...
Dinner Divas Weekly Meal Plan: Week 11 | Red, White, and Blue
It's Friday, and you know what that means, right? It's time for another edition--our 11th--of Dinner Divas' Weekly Meal Plan! Last week, we had our first theme week: "Grilled." This week, our theme is Red, White, & Blue, and I think you'll really enjoy it. Don't forget to check our archives for all our Meal Plans to date, friends. Dinner Divas' Weekly Meal Plan Archives Start off the holiday week with homemade condiments! Kirsten of Comfortably Domestic brings us recipes for ... continue reading...
Grilled Patriotic Pizza | Roasted Red Pepper, Blue Potato, and Goat Cheese
If you are interested in celebrating Independence Day with food that is red, white, and blue, but you're not a fan of food dye, this grilled patriotic pizza will be right up your alley. Do check out all the deliciousness we've made for you for Progressive Eats. Everything sounds fantastic, as usual! Full disclosure, this is the first time I have ever grilled pizza, and I think it went quite well. For a first time. I do suggest that, unless you have a gas grill with special zones, put all the ... continue reading...
Dinner Divas Weekly Meal Plan: Week 10 | 5 Mains, 2 Extras
It's Dinner Divas' Weekly Meal Plan time, friends. Happy Friday--better yet, happy first Friday of Official Summer here in the Northern Hemisphere! To celebrate, we are bringing you our first Theme Week, and we're highlighting a grill-centric menu. Even our dessert is grilled. Sweet! (literally). Click Here for All the Weekly Meal Plans Start the week with these North Carolina Muffaletta sandwiches. Layer on the pickled vegetable salad like I did, or go more traditional with olive salad. ... continue reading...
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