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Classy Condiments to Enhance Your Next Cookout

Tip of the Week: Classy Condiments to Enhance Your Next Cookout!
Hot dogs and hamburgers are pretty basic barbeque fare but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring as well!  Here are some delicious condiments that will add a gourmet touch to your next cookout:
For Burgers

Chipotle Ketchup by Bobby Flay:  this famous grill master has... Read more »

Fun New Ways to Serve Hot Dogs

Hot Dogs Revisited:  Some Fun New Ways to Serve Hot Dogs!
Even though it’s August and you may be thinking about back to school, back yard barbeques are still going strong!  And with that in mind, I love finding new ways of serving old favorites – with hot dogs at the top of that list!  Not... Read more »

Spice Up Dinner Tonight!

Tip of the Week -  Spice Up Dinner Tonight!
Feeling that your family dinners have been a bit lack luster lately?  In a recipe rut?  I know that I tend to make the same three or four recipes over and over again until someone complains!  But, Destination Dinners is here to rescue our families from boredom... Read more »

Host a Kebab Party

Host a Kebab Party – Easy Grilling Tips!
Warm summer evenings are perfect for entertaining, and putting together a “do-it-yourself” kebab party is easy and fun!
Here’s what you need to assemble:
Main Selection

Choose two or three quick cooking cuts such as beef or pork tenderloin, chicken breasts, salmon fillet or shrimp.
Marinade as you’d like, whether homemade or... Read more »

Tip Tuesday – A Sparkling Summer Dessert!

Tip Tuesday – A Sparkling Summer Dessert!
This week I came across a fun new idea for a summer dessert:  a popsicle and soda bar!   This cool treat is easily pulled together by assembling an assortment of “skinny” ice pops in a variety of fruit flavors, along with carbonated sodas and sparkling flavored waters.  Invite guests... Read more »

Fourth of July Patriotic Party Panache!

Celebrate the Fourth of July with Patriotic Panache!
The summer months offer us three great opportunities for patriotic inspired entertaining!  And with a little bit of planning, you can easily host a star-studded party!  A casual, outdoor gathering with a delicious grilled meal, along with lots of fun activities for the kids, can be the highlight... Read more »

Meat Free Recipes for Lent

Meat Free Menus For Fridays during Lent!
Creating meals without meat during Lent can be a challenge, especially if your children won’t eat fish and you’d prefer not to serve pizza yet again!  This was the boat I found myself in last Friday when my parents were joining my family for dinner!  I solved my dilemma... Read more »

Fun Oscar Night Menus

Tip of the Week:  Fun Oscar Night Menus!
The Academy Awards are right around the corner and I just love what All Recipes has done to make celebrating both thematic and easy!  Using the setting, characters and memorable quotes from the five films nominated for Best Picture as their inspiration, All Recipes has created five delicious... Read more »

Fabulous Hot Chocolate Bar

Tip of the Week: Warm up the Winter with a Hot Chocolate Bar!
During the cold winter months, it’s nice to entertain guests who, like you, might be suffering from a bit of cabin fever!  And adding a hot chocolate bar to any winter gathering will be a welcome addition!  Here are some ideas for delicious... Read more »

Stand Out Stuffing From a Box

Tip of the Week – Stand Out Stuffing From a Box
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and if you’re looking to streamline one of your menu items, consider spicing up store bought stuffing with one of these savory stir in combinations:

Wild Berry – cooked wild rice, fresh cranberries and Italian (flat leaf) parsely
Mediterranean – roasted... Read more »

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