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    Wild Rice with Butternut Squash and Dried Cherries

    Wild rice with butternut squash and dried cherries is a delicious dish that brings the flavors of fall to life. This recipe combines wild rice’s earthy nuttiness with butternut squash’s creamy texture and cherries’ bright sweetness.
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    Big Ginger Cocktail

    The Big Ginger cocktail is a delicious combination of a crisp Irish whiskey and the refreshing taste of ginger ale. It’s also one of our favorite ginger ale cocktails.

    Smoking chicken quarters with crispy skin

    Smoked Chicken Quarters with Crispy Skin

    Smoked chicken quarters have a rich, smoky flavor and warm buttery texture. Smoking chicken quarters is a delicious dish for barbecues, picnics, and dinners.

    Greek Salad

    Greek Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

    Serving a Greek salad with lemon vinaigrette is a great way to highlight summer vegetables at their peak. This salad has enough going on that it can be served by itself as a lunch or as a main course for dinner.
    Grilled asparagus

    Grilled Asparagus

    To make delicious grilled asparagus all you need is a little olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and garlic. This recipe uses the grill to add a little char that highlights the asparagus’ natural flavors.
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    Building A Better BLT Sandwich

    Most cookbooks skip right over the BLT sandwich, which in my opinion is an oversight because while a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich may seem simple, getting it right requires some know how.
    BLT Sandwich Recipe

    BLT Sandwich

    The simple BLT (bacon, lettuce, and tomato) sandwich shouldn’t be pooh poohed as too simple to be worthy of much cooking thought. Fresh summer produce and locally raised bacon can make the BLT an extraordinary sandwich.

    Bees Knees Cocktail

    Bees Knees Cocktail

    The Bees Knees cocktail is a traditional summer drink made with gin, lemon juice, and a honey simple syrup that has warm honey flavors and a beautiful golden color.
    Honey Simple Syrup Recipe

    Honey Simple Syrup

    Honey simple syrup is an easy way to add some of honey’s complex flavors to cocktails, tea, coffee, and more.
    Grilled Cauliflower Recipe

    Grilled Cauliflower

    The spices in this grilled cauliflower recipe have a Moroccan vibe that creates a delicious dish with a touch of heat that makes the cauliflower taste like it’s from somewhere exotic.

    Pulled Pork Featured

    Pulled Pork

    To make great pulled pork all you need is the right spices and a little patience to roast it low and slow. What makes this pork so delicious is a dry rub that balances sweet and heat.

    Pico De Gallo Featured

    Pico de Gallo

    Pico de gallo is a great addition to any Mexican or southwestern dish. The fresh tomatoes, cilantro, and pepper are an easy way to brighten up tacos, burritos, and quesadillas.
    Pork shoulder roasting for carnitas

    20 Grill Gadgets that Will Make You Happy and Help You Grill Better Food

    Having the right gear makes grilling easier and more fun, which is why we’ve put together a list of 20 grill gadgets that will make you happy and help you grill better food.
    Blueberry And Honey Smoothie Featured

    Blueberry Smoothie

    Blueberry and Honey Smoothies are a delicious pick me up. This blueberry smoothie recipe is packed with sweet blueberry and honey flavors that are the perfect companion for the thick Greek yogurt.

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    Classic American Tacos

    This taco recipe is one of my favorite comfort foods. We regularly make up a batch of taco meat and keep it in the fridge for quick lunches and dinners.
    Taco Meat Featured

    Taco Meat

    This versatile taco meat recipe is simple to make and can be used in tacos, burritos, nachos, and enchiladas.
    Ancho Chili Rubbed Chicken

    Grilled Ancho Chili Rubbed Chicken

    Making ancho chili rubbed chicken on the grill brings its southwest flavors alive with crispy skin and a sweet tangy BBQ sauce that make this chicken truly finger lickin’ good.
    Baked Olives

    Baked Olives

    Elevate a simple dish of olives by baking them for a few minutes before serving them to your guests. Baking the olives gives them a buttery texture and mellow flavor that make them a unique appetizer for parties and dinners.