Deep Fried Green Pepper Rings

Move over, onions... bell peppers are taking over!  These fried pepper rings are so easy to make and they can be done in under 15 minutes.  Try them - you won't be disappointed!  Bet you can't just eat one!  Of course, you can use any color bell pepper you prefer.

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Homemade Steak Sauce

You can enjoy fork tender, melt in your mouth filet mignon right from your own kitchen.  If you really want to impress your guests, serve it with homemade steak sauce!  It's really easy to do and you probably have most of the ingredients already in your kitchen.  

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Grilled Corn on the Cob with Cilantro-Lime Butter

While corn on the cob is delicious with a little butter, I enjoy enhancing it from time to time with herb butters.  Cilantro-lime butter is easy to make and it gives grilled corn on the cob a pleasantly fresh and zesty kick.  

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Cherry Blossom Sparkler

It's almost happy hour!  I'm celebrating with my new favorite cocktail.  It's sweet as cherry pie and tantalizingly bubbly!  What's your favorite happy hour drink?

Ingredients:
Yields 1 drink

• 4 oz ginger ale 
• 1 oz grenadine 
• 1 oz gin 
• 1 tbsp maraschino cherry juice 
• 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 
• 3 maraschino cherries, for garnish 

Directions:

Pour the ginger ale, grenadine, gin, cherry juice, and lemon juice in a martini glass.  

Garnish with cherries and sliced lemon. 

Enjoy!

Shrimp, Potato & Corn Chowder

Freshly picked vegetables from the garden were used in this divinely delicious and hearty chowder.  This is a family favorite.  Try it - you will not be disappointed!  I served this with my Cheddar & Garlic Biscuits, another family favorite. 

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Grilled Zesty Haddock & Vegetable Foil Packets

We spent a few hours working in the garden with friends and family a few days ago and found ourselves nearly overwhelmed with how much we had harvested in just one day.  I decided to use some of the freshly picked vegetables in foil packs with some haddock for dinner last night.  Foil packets are perfect for camping and grilling.  Not only are they a cinch to clean up, they also seal in flavor and lock in nutrients.    

Note:  I can't stress this enough.  When the packets are finished cooking, remove them from the grill with tongs or a pot holder because they will be hot.  Also, be very careful when opening the packets as the steam trapped inside could burn when released. 

    

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Southwestern Stuffed Pepper Burgers

Grilling out tonight?  Try this delicious new twist on a burger!  Stuffed peppers are grilled, topped with spicy pepper jack cheese, and then paired with a creamy, tangy cilantro-lime dressing.  These burgers are bursting with flavor!  

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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars

I've had an incredibly busy last couple of weeks and have had very little time for cooking let alone blogging.  Finding myself in a break from the action, I decided to make some cereal bars for my daughter as a special treat.  These are so good!  My little sous chef absolutely loves them.  After devouring 3 bars  more than I care to admit, I'll have to be careful not to overindulge the next time but these are definitely going in my treat rotation list!  

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