It’s All In There Salad...

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed For fun new recipes and articles to help you become a Gourmet too. Thanks for visiting!Here is a yummy little twist on the traditional Macaroni salad. A fun easy recipe one the kids can help with. What You Need: 6 eggs, beaten 1/3 C of sugar 1/3 C of vinegar 1 tsp salt 4 C elbow macaroni, cooked and drained well 3 hard boiled eggs, chopped 1 1/4 C ham, fully...

Tasty Condiments for Your Backyard Grilling Creati...

When your guests grab their juicy steak, burger, chicken, or pork off the grill they head straight to the buffet table. They are looking for the perfect condiments to dress that meat in the best fashion. What are you going to offer them? Condiments are more than mustard and ketchup these days. You have to offer something hip and happening to thrill your guests. Even the family won’t be thrilled with the same old stuff....

Grilled Meatloaf...

I do know what your thinking, why on earth would I want to put meatloaf on the grill? How can this work? Meatloaf needs a pan. These things also went through my mind the first time. However this really works. What You Need: 2 lbs lean ground beef 2 onions, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 TBSP parsley, chopped 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 2 flat metal skewers How to Make It: This...

Backyard Barbeque Party...

What’s more fun in the warm months than grilling out? It’s grilling out with friends. Host your own backyard barbeque and invite all your buddies over for a tasty meal and some backyard fun. Here are some tips to get that party started right. The number one complaint I have about throwing a barbeque party is that the cooks do more cooking than enjoying their company. Last minute preparations mean that the food is...

Summertime Ham and Cheese...

What You Need: 1 1/2tbsp mayonnaise 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped fine 8 slices wheat bread 1/2 lb. thin sliced deli ham 4 slices Fontina cheese 8 spears asparagus, trimmed How to Make It: Place the asparagus in a saucepan filled with water. Place the pan over medium high heat on your stove. Steam the asparagus 4 minutes or until tender. Drain and allow cooling to room temperature. Mix the mayonnaise and parsley...