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Spring Break Menu: Tropical Treats

Just because you can’t afford to jet off to the Caribbean this spring doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the ravishing regional cuisine. The following tropical treats can be made in your own kitchen for less than a quarter of what you would pay for a plane ticket to the island retreat. CARIBBEAN STEAK WITH COCONUT RICE Ingredients: 1 flank steak (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple Ingredients for Marinade: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasoning Ingredients for Coconut Rice: 2 cups water 1 … Continue reading →

No More Boring Burgers

Forget about the ho-hum burgers you typically throw on the grill during your summer BBQs. The following recipes provide you with simple ways you can kick up your next burger bonanza with mouthwatering versions of the summertime classic. The first burger features prepared polenta and a host of other tantalizing fresh ingredients such as basil, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese to create a hearty layer of flavors typically found in Caprese salad. The second recipe honors south of the border roots by featuring a cheese blend normally reserved for tacos and other Mexican-themed dishes. Cumin and fresh tomatoes round out the … Continue reading →

Three-Course Campfire Meal

I give blogger Valorie credit for heading out to the great outdoors with five young children… and feeding them there. My camping expeditions have been limited to adult-only outings and even then the food was not exactly gourmet. Of course, we were starving college kids at the time so none of our meals (whether in the woods or in our tiny apartments) were exactly five star dining experiences. Then again, when you are “roughing it” you really shouldn’t expect a menu of prime rib and mashed potatoes every night. Rather, you should aim for simple, no mess dishes that are … Continue reading →

Frugal Burgers

The pleasant weather outside brings lots of great spring and summer food, especially food cooked on the grill. One of the favorite types of grill food is the hamburger. It used to be that hamburger in itself was frugal, but that is no longer the case. Exotic ingredients and fixings, preformed burgers that have less actual meat in them and the rising cost of beef have all made having a burger almost a luxury these days. Here are some ideas on how to make your burgers frugal, and eat them frugally, too. Avoid the preformed burgers, especially the ones that … Continue reading →

Who Invented The Burger? The Debate Rages On

You may have heard the popular statement, “American as apple pie,” but I think the statement would be just as popular, “American as a burger.” Americans have long enjoyed burgers. With bun, without the bun, with cheese, without cheese, with or without mayo, mustard, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and just about anything else you can think of. There are burgers for spicy-food lovers. There are burgers for barbecue lovers. There are even burgers for pineapple lovers. Regardless of what type of burger you like, chances are someone in your state makes it. So who invented the first burger in the United … Continue reading →

5 Reasons Why You Need a George Foreman Grill

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1. No messy splatters. The George Foreman Grill cooks from the top and bottom so there is no splattering or mess making with this one. I used to always burn bacon. With this grill, I just let it do all the work. My bacon comes out crisp, there are no splatters on my kitchen walls and the fat drains away. 2. Fat drains away. If you’re trying to eat low fat, the George Foreman Grill is designed to let the fat drip away into the handy, dishwasher safe, drip tray. 3. You can cook more than burgers on it. The … Continue reading →