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OUTDOOR LIVING INVOLVES OUTDOOR EATING AND COOKING

July 28, 2023DrDans

One of the best ways to enjoy the summer season is by spending time in your backyard. Whether you’re hosting a small gathering or simply enjoying a meal with your family, these backyard-friendly recipes are sure to impress: Grilled Steak – Season your favorite cut of steak with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill to your desired level of doneness and serve with a side of grilled vegetables for a complete meal. Greek Salad – Combine chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and feta cheese in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. This refreshing salad pairs well with grilled meats. Grilled Pizza – Make your own pizza dough or use store-bought. Brush with olive oil and top with your favorite toppings such as tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni. Grill until the crust is crispy and the cheese is melted. Lemon Garlic Shrimp – Marinate shrimp in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes. Grill until cooked through and serve with a side of rice or a salad. Grilled Vegetables – Cut your favorite vegetables (such as zucchini, bell peppers, and eggplant) into bite-sized pieces. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper and grill until tender. Serve as a side dish or add to salads and sandwiches. Homemade Lemonade – Combine freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar, and water in a pitcher. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and serve over ice. Add a sprig of fresh mint or a slice of lemon for extra flavor. These recipes are perfect for backyard barbecues, picnics, or simply enjoying a meal under the sun. So dust off your grill, set up a table, and savor the flavors of summer in your own backyard!

BAKED EGGS ARE EVERYTHING THEY’RE CRACKED UP TO BE

April 9, 2021July 26, 2023DrDans

This weekend do something different with your eggs. Forget about scrambling or fried all the way or sunny side up or over easy. Bake them!

Too Many Peaches?

August 7, 2020July 31, 2023DrDans

Fresh, sweet, juicy and delicious .But sometimes you have too many and that means you have too many ripe peaches. What can you do with those overripe peaches? make some delicious freezer pops. We found a delicious recipe, courtesy of Southern Living Magazine.

IT’S STILL CHILI SEASON – TRY THIS RECIPE TO TAKE THE CHILL OFF

February 26, 2020July 26, 2023DrDans

If you love sweet heat flavors, you’ll love this chili recipe. If you can’t find bacon sausage, you can use any other sausage that you like. It’s a great recipe and if shared, expect people to ask you for the recipe.

FEASTING ON FLOWERS – THE EDIBLES

August 26, 2019July 27, 2023DrDans

One of the best ways to add color interest to your menu is with the addition of fresh flowers. There are many blooms that look beautiful on the side of a plate, but are also perfectly safe to use in recipes.

SUMMER VEGETABLE RECIPE – FLAMIN’ HOT CORN ON THE COB

August 7, 2019July 27, 2023DrDans

We love all things HOT! And we’ll admit that Flamin’ Hot Cheetos are part of our obsession. After trying this recipe, we just had to share. Give it a try. If you like HOT as much as we do, you will not be disappointed with the flavor. And don’t let the Cheetos deter you from giving it a try.

COOL AS A CUCUMBER – RECIPES FROM YOUR GARDEN

June 17, 2019July 27, 2023DrDans

Do you know where the expression “cool as a cucumber comes from? It’s because cucumbers are typically 10 to 20 degrees cooler than the temperature around them. Try inserting a thermometer into one if you need a little proof. Not only do cucumbers have a cool temperature, but cucumbers are also the key ingredient to some of the summer’s best cool down recipes. There was a time when we only knew two main types of cucumbers – slicing and pickling. But things have changed and there is now a large variety of cucumber types available to gardeners and shoppers. They include Armenian, Diva, English Telegraph, Burpless, Persian, Lemon, Parisian Gherkins, Dasher, Sweet Success and Calypso varieties.

ADD MORE MAY PEAS TO YOUR MAY: CREAMED MAY PEAS AND NEW POTATOES

May 16, 2019July 27, 2023DrDans

One of our favorite vegetables, if not our very favorite, is May peas. I always look forward to the arrival of May and one of the biggest reasons is for the May peas. There are lots of great ways to fix peas, but this is an all time favorite. We like to use the multi-colored fingerling potatoes because they had such an interesting element to the dish. But whatever potatoes you choose to use, the dish may become one of your favorites, too.

RIPE AND READY. TOMATOES ARE SUMMER’S GIFT. TOMATO PIE RECIPE

July 6, 2018July 28, 2023DrDans

Now that July is here, I’m pretty sure (or at least I hope), your tomato plants are now producing those ripe and ready jewels of summer. Hopefully, your crop is handling this heat and lack of rain the past several days, and your crop is looking its best. I’m the first to admit that I love nothing more than a tomato sandwich. Slices of red, ripe and juicy tomatoes, smeared with mayonnaise (has to be Duke’s) and sprinkled with salt and pepper, on some very lightly toasted bread. Nothing beats that first tomato sandwich of the year!