I am sure some of you are in full effect and celebrating the 4th of July with style. If you are still looking for some fun recipes and things you can bring to the BBQ, look no further because I’ve got you covered.
Cheese Stuffed Burgers
Cheese Stuffed Burgers are easy to make as long as you follow a few rules. Make the patties thin, press the edges together well, don’t press down on the burgers as they cook, and turn them only once on the grill.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds 85% ground chuck
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 3/4 cup shredded Havarti cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 onion buns, split and toasted
- 1/3 cup Miracle Whip salad dressing
- 1/3 cup mild Dijon sandwich spread
- 2 avocados, peeled and sliced
Preparation:
This fresh and delicious salad recipe is good any time of the year, because melons are usually available throughout the year.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 cup raspberry or orange juice
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint leaves or 1/2 tsp. dried mint
- 4 cups cantaloupe balls
- 2 cups honeydew melon balls
- 2 cups watermelon balls
Preparation:
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine honey with sugar. Microwave on high power for 30 seconds; remove and stir. Microwave 30 seconds longer until sugar dissolves.
Stir and let stand for 10 minutes. Add raspberry or orange juice, lemon juice, and mint and mix well.
Place melon balls in large serving bowl and pour honey mixture over. Toss gently to coat and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving time. Serves 12.
This is the most delicious salad; plump and tender shrimp combines with fresh tomatoes, corn, black beans and a honey mustard salad dressing. Yum.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen fully cooked shrimp
- 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups frozen white and gold corn
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup honey mustard salad dressing
- butter lettuce leaves
Preparation:
You can probably find the vegetables needed for this salad already prepared at your grocery store’s produce counter or at the deli. Add some cooked cubed chicken, canned tuna or cooked shrimp for a main dish meal.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced fresh cremini mushrooms
- 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup green olives
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1 cup Italian or Greek salad dressing
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
Preparation:
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 lb. small red skinned potatoes
- 1/2 lb. small white skinned potatoes
- 1/2 lb. small blue potatoes
- 1 Tbsp. kosher salt
- 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. grainy mustard
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. white pepper
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. minced flat leaf parsley
- 2 green onions, sliced