Easy Cheeseburger Kabobs

easy cheeseburger kabobs

It’s hard to believe the Fourth of July is just around the corner. Wasn’t it just Memorial Day? Regardless, it’s time to take advantage of all the BBQ dishes! I always love to share recipes with a different spin, so when I was coming up with ideas for recipes, I wanted to try a spin on the traditional summer dish, cheeseburgers. I’ve shared several versions of veggie burgers, but since the Fourth of July is the perfect time for get-togethers, you might be looking for bite-sized dishes to serve your guests. A deconstructed burger, these cheeseburger kabobs are the perfect food to serve at your Fourth of July party or any summer party!

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Summer Watermelon Salad

watermelon summer salad

Summer and Memorial Day are just around the corner and today I am sharing one of my favorite side salads for the summer. We made this easy summer watermelon salad countless times last summer and already once this summer! With only a few ingredients, this summer dish is the perfect compliment for your next BBQ!

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Peach Caprese Salad

peach caprese salad recipe

I have never met a caprese salad I did not like. This peach caprese salad included! While the traditional version of this salad featuring tomatoes, mozzarella and basil will always be my favorite, I spotted this peach caprese recipe in the new Magnolia Table cookbook (buy it here) and I knew I had to try it.

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Fried Green Tomatoes

fried green tomatoes

I am not one to eat fried food that often, but there is one fried food I will always make an exception for: fried green tomatoes. If I am at a restaurant with this delicious southern appetizer on the menu, you can bet I am ordering it. I hesitate to declare a “favorite” but fried green tomatoes are definitely high on my list of favorite foods. And while I have found some restaurants that have pretty good fried green tomatoes, I figured it was time to make my own. After trying a few recipes, I have finally found one that is a winner.

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Deviled Eggs, Three Ways

deviled eggs, three ways

It is hard to believe Easter is just a little over a week away. It is even more difficult to believe given the cold temperatures and snowy forecasts we have here in D.C. Deviled eggs can be a year round food (they have even been popping up on restaurant menus around here lately!) but they seem especially fitting for Easter. And while the traditional deviled eggs are always a crowd favorite, I wanted to mix it up this year and share deviled eggs, three ways!

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Buffalo Cauliflower

buffalo cauliflower appetizer

Happy Tuesday, friends! With the Super Bowl this weekend, I wanted to share a quick and healthy appetizer idea for the big game. Buffalo Cauliflower is a great way to get the flavor of wings but without all the calories. And this recipe features baked cauliflower rather than fried so you won’t have to worry about over indulging.

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Grilled Caprese Salad: The Side You Need For Your Next BBQ

grilled caprese salad

Grilled caprese salad and tomatoes in the summertime. Is there anything better? Caprese salad is a year round favorite, but with fresh tomatoes and basil, it makes it even more difficult to pass on this time of the year. And as much as I love the traditional caprese, a few weekends ago I decided to try a different spin on the classic. Enter this grilled caprese salad. Read More