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Category Archives: fourth of July

Fiery Grilled Asparagus

1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus 3 tablespoons hot chili sesame oil 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar Salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds Rinse asparagus and trim off bottom of stalks. Place on grill over high heat and cook, turning frequently, until crisp tender and lightly charred. [...]

Potluck Baked Beans

1 (16 ounce) can pork and beans 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained 1 (17 ounce) can lima beans, drained 1/2 pound hot dogs, cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup catsup 2 tablespoons onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, optional Combine all ingredients and put [...]

Santa Fe Grilled Steak and Corn

4 beef T-bone or boneless beef    top loin steaks, 1-inch thick4 ears fresh sweet corn, in husks3 tablespoons butter Pull back husks from each ear of corn, leaving husks attached to base. Remove corn silk. Fold husks back around corn; tie at end of each ear with string or strip of outside corn leaves. Soak [...]

Ranch Red Hot Applesauce Swirl

1/2 cup hot water1/2 cup Red Hots1 large box red Jell-O2 cups boiling water1 1/2 cups applesauce1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 cup slivered almonds6 ounces cream cheese1/2 cup cream3 teaspoons mayonnaise Stir Red Hots into hot water until melted. Mix jell-o and 2 cups boiling water. Mix with Red Hots Mixture. Add applesauce, lemon juice and [...]

One Hour Hamburger Buns

4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour2 packages dry yeast1 cup milk3/4 cup water1/2 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon salt Stir 2 cups flour and dry yeast together. Heat milk, water, oil, sugar and salt until very warm (120 to 130 degrees F). Add liquid all at once to flour-yeast mixture and beat [...]

Pina Colada Salad

3/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup heavy cream, whipped 2 cups chilled cooked rice (not Minute Rice) 1/2 cup shredded coconut Combine pineapple, lemon juice, sugar and salt. Fold mixture into whipped cream. Fold in chilled rice, then shredded coconut. Chill. Serve in [...]

Patriotic Jigglers

2 small boxes or 1 large box any flavor red JELL-O2 small boxes or 1 large box blue JELL-O1 container whipped topping, thawed2 1/2 cups boiling water2 (11 x 7-inch) pans4 to 6 ounce clear plastic cupsSmall star-shaped cookie cutters (optional)Large trayCherries (optional) Pour one flavor of gelatin into the mixing bowl. Add 1 1/4 [...]

Barbecued Baby Back Ribs

Rub 2 slabs (approximately 5 pounds) of baby back ribs with salt and garlic powder. Sprinkle liberally with freshly-ground black pepper. Place ribs on a preheated outdoor grill and cook slowly for approximately 45 minutes, turning as needed. Baste with Barbecue Sauce and continue cooking for about 20 minutes. Baste and turn often to keep [...]

Jack Daniel’s Grilled Chuck Roast

Servings: 6 1/3 cup Jack Daniel’s Whiskey 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed1/3 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup water 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 (2 1/2 pound) chuck roast Combine whiskey, brown sugar, soy sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and garlic powder, mix well. Place roast into [...]

Wasp’s Nest Cake

1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix 1 box regular or instant vanilla pudding mix1 (12 ounce) bag butterscotch chips Prepare pudding as directed on box. Pour cake mix into the pudding mixture and stir well. The batter will be thick. Pour mixture into a 9 x 13-inch greased pan. Sprinkle butterscotch chips over batter [...]

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