Monthly Archives: August 2012

Grilled Chicken Salad

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Grilled Chicken Salad

Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled Chicken Salad

Sadly, summer is coming to an end (who let that happen?). Which means it’s time to fill up on garden produce before all veggies come from a can or a freezer (at least that’s what happens here in Minnesota). And since I like to have a little extra flavor and crunch with my salad, I especially like this grilled chicken salad – it’s perfect for the whole family, and it celebrates summer!

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Honey BBQ Potatoes

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Honey BBQ Potatoes
Honey BBQ Potatoes

One of my staples this summer has been the Honey BBQ Seasoning & Rub. My family loves this stuff! In fact, we use it at least once a week. And one of our favorite ways to use it is with our foil packet potatoes on the grill. Read More»

Simple Pasta Salad

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Simple Pasta Salad

Simple Pasta Salad
Simple Pasta Salad

Summer picnics and potlucks almost always feature pasta salad. However, there’s one problem with most pasta salads at a picnic – they’re made with mayo. Which requires refrigeration. Enter Simple Pasta Salad.

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Almond Tropical Delight

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Toasted Absolutely Almond Pound Cake

A couple months ago when I was on vacation in Florida I fell in love with coconut pineapple ice cream. It was so delicious I knew I had to come up with a recipe using the ice cream. So here it is, but beware – you won’t be able to eat just one piece, and your guests will rave about it.

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Bacon Bacon BLT

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Bacon Bacon BLT

Bacon Bacon BLT
Bacon Bacon BLT

I am a person who loves tomatoes. LOVES tomatoes. Unfortunately, I am married to a person who hates tomatoes and I understand that mine is not the only house divided over tomatoes. But you know what everyone loves? BACON! So, as a compromise, I serve Bacon Bacon BLTs.

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Grilled Veggie Pizza

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Grilled Veggie Pizza Step 1

Grilled Veggie Pizza
Grilled Veggie Pizza

I’ve enjoyed a garden ever since I was a young girl. This season, my husband and I planted all too many summer squash plants…in which we are now wading. Hence today’s Grilled Veggie Pizza…it’s that time of year, and it’s an easy and amazing way to use up your bountiful harvest…enjoy!!

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Honey Apple Chicken

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Honey Apple Chicken
Honey Apple Chicken

I am a crazy, busy person, emphasis on the busy and not the crazy, so I need to be fairly organized for things to run smoothly in my house. On my refrigerator there is a menu board and when my family sees Honey Apple Chicken they can barely wait for dinner!

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