Summer barbeque Recipes

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

New Ways to Cook and Prepare Corn on the Cob!

Corn on the Cob – New Twists on the Summer Classic!
In a recent Tip of the Week, Corn on the Cob, I suggested that Busy Bee readers try my family’s crazy technique for eating corn – using a sharp knife to score the kernels horizontally before adding the traditional butter and salt! The tip was... Read more »

Corn Relish Recipe

Corn Relish
Ingredients:

1 c. fresh corn kernels
1/4 c. finely diced red bell pepper
2 T. finely diced red onion
2 T. finely diced celery
1/4 c. vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
Salt and pepper

Directions:

Bring a small sauce pan of water to a boil. Add the corn kernels and cook for 2 minutes.
Drain and cool kernels under running warer. Pat kernels dry.
Transfer... Read more »

Gourmet Hot Dog Toppings!

Hot Dog! A Summer Classic Revisited!
No matter what you might say about hot dogs (or what you might think they are made of!), hot dogs are a delicious staple of summer cook outs and pretty hard to resist when roasting on a nearby grill! My favorite gal chef, Rachael Ray, recently conducted an extensive hot dog... Read more »