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Are you planning to host a picnic or entertain on Independence Day? These 4th of July make-ahead food ideas can really give you an edge. By making some of the food up to a week before the big day, you'll be able to relax and enjoy yourself more than you ever have! Here are a few suggestions to help you get everything ready well before the first steak hits the … [Read more...]
Summer food safety is very important. When preparing and cooking food during the summer months, there are a few basic rules for making sure the food is safe to eat. All purchased foods have been handled by a number of people before it reaches your kitchen counter. Therefore, the contamination risks are much higher than if you grow and process the foods yourself. That … [Read more...]
Make grilled personal pizzas to get kids excited about grilling outdoors. As the summer wears on and you've grilled out every week or so, you may be running out of ideas for things to grill. To give the kids and adults a break from the traditional hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken, and steaks, grill personal pizzas! This basic recipe is a welcome change when hosting a backyard … [Read more...]
The summer heat not only saps our strength but also our appetites! Sometimes it's all we can do to get a sandwich or green salad down. But what in the heck to you eat when you're tired of sandwiches and green salads? You consider preparing these cool foods to beat the summer heat. Get your inspiration from south of the border. Flour tortillas can be used for many … [Read more...]
As the temperature outside increases, your desire to cook decreases. This isn’t due to lack of wanting to cook, but instead, the need to keep the home cool. If you've ever gone through a sizzling Georgia summer, you know just what I'm talking about. Why, even turning the lights on can make your kitchen feel like an oven! If you need some help to keep cool in a summer … [Read more...]
