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August 12, 2012

Beef Burgers w/Peanut-Chipotle BBQ Sauce

Super sauce, and makes a load. Feel free to cut in half… or keep in frig for up to two months to put on future burgers, or maybe even meatloaf…

August 12, 2012

Cilantro-Scallion Bread

Savory swirly bread using cilantro and scallions. Serve warm and slather butter all over the top. Will melt in your mouth.

August 5, 2012

Take advantage of all of those plump, ripe, juicy peaches out there! Feel free to mix up with both traditional and white peaches. Erin suggests Pick-Your-Own peaches this summer with the entire family. (This is best served the first evening.)

August 5, 2012

Trader Joe’s Grinder for Coffee/Icecream

A must have in your pantry. I think Trader Joe’s has stumbled, yet again on a genius concept. The combination of sugar, chocolate and coffee bean go swimmingly together. The Sugar, Chocolate & Coffee Bean Grinder, sprinkled over coffee, icecream, yogurt or cupcakes is quite simply, divine.

August 5, 2012

Green Beans & Zucchini w/Sauce Verte

A terrific green sauce (verte), using vibrant fresh basil, parsley, green onion, capers, etc… adds even more flavor to enhance fresh green beens and sliced zucchini spears. Any extra sauce verte can be tossed over rice, grilled chicken or...

August 5, 2012

Cold-Brew Iced Coffee Concentrate

Found this in Bon Appetit Magazine (July 2012). If you are as big of a fan of iced-coffee as I am, than making this concentrate to have in your frig at your disposal is worth the effort. It really does make a difference rather than just chilling...

July 29, 2012

Berrymisu

Tiramisu is on every dessert menu in Italy. Switching the coffee flavor with raspberries gives this classic a fruity and refreshing spin. This recipe can be prepared the night before planning to serve.

July 22, 2012

Bottled Iced Cold Coffee

I dig iced cold coffee during these warm months. Many people do. Bon Appetit magazine featured bottled brews this month. Thought I’d share them considering they sound delish. * gradyscoldbrew.com * chameleoncoldbrew.com * lacolombe.com * stumptowncoffee.com

July 22, 2012

San Pellegrino Pompelmo

If you find yourself in need of something refreshing and ultra thirst quenching, look no further. San Pellegrino has created a wonderful grapefruit-flavored soda called Pompelmo. Look for it in local grocery stores and markets. Just the right combo of sweet and tart will guarantee satisfaction.

July 22, 2012