Lemon Rosemary Chicken Skewers Ingredients 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts Olive oil Zest of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger ½ teaspoon rosemary leaves ¼ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper Skewers (wooden or metal) [...]
Inside-Out Hamburgers Ingredients (Serves 6 to 7) 2 pounds lean ground beef 2 large onions, sliced Salt and pepper (to taste) 6–7 pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil (12 x 18 inches) Filling Options (Mix and Match) Grated cheddar cheese [...]
Classic Fruit Punch Ingredients 1 package (makes 2 quarts) unsweetened orange-flavored drink mix 1 package (makes 2 quarts) unsweetened cherry-flavored drink mix 1 (6-ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 2 cups sugar 1-1/2 cups pineapple juice [...]
Homemade Vinaigrette Dressing Ingredients ½ cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons chopped parsley ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 1 clove garlic, minced ½ cup olive oil [...]
Sweet & Tangy Glaze for Grilled Meats Ingredients ½ cup ketchup 2 tablespoons light soy sauce ¼ cup grape jelly ½ teaspoon granulated garlic 1 teaspoon prepared or Dijon mustard If you're looking for [...]
Homemade Teriyaki Marinade Ingredients ½ cup soy sauce ¼ cup water ½ cup brown sugar 1-inch piece of fresh ginger root, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 green onions, peeled and chopped 1½ teaspoons sesame oil Looking for [...]
August might not be packed with holidays, but that’s exactly why it’s the perfect month for planning ahead. While you're squeezing in the last pool days and savoring summer nights, carve out a little time to prepare for what’s coming next: Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. [...]
August often flies under the radar with no major national holidays—but don’t let that fool you. It’s actually packed with quirky, charming, and surprisingly meaningful celebrations. Whether you’re looking for fun ideas to beat the summer doldrums, or creative ways to bond as a family, [...]
Orange Campfire Cupcakes Ingredients 1 orange per person 1 (18.5 oz) box of yellow or spice cake mix Ingredients to prepare the cake batter (eggs, oil, water as package requires) 1 (12-inch) piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil per orange [...]
Campfire Kabobs Ingredients Vegetables (no pre-cooking needed) Bell peppers (red, yellow, green) Zucchini Cherry tomatoes Summer squash Onions Mushrooms (fresh or marinated) Black or green olives Water chestnuts Vegetables (pre-cook recommended) Carrots Broccoli Cauliflower Fennel Small potatoes [...]
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