Monthly Archives: July 2014

Unbelievably Delicious Burgers for Your Next Backyard BBQ

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A great BBQ requires more than just good friends and lively music to be a success. Seriously, you know and I know that everyone is really coming for the food, right? So let’s all agree that this summer we won’t settle for throwing frozen meat-pucks on the grill, instead, let’s mix up our own one-of-kind gourmet hamburger patties. Sound like a lot of work? It’s not. Creating the perfect burger is much easier than you’d think, all you have to do is remember these three simple rules… Continue reading →

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Coming Up This Week on SoupBowlRecipes…

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20140707-185842-68322413.jpgOkay, okay, I know we all just recovered from the 4th of July, the official grilling holiday, but it’s still summer, which means ya’ll have plenty of time to throw an awesome backyard BBQ! Heck, you still time to throw a few backyard BBQ’s! — And this week on SoupBowlRecipes I’m going to help you do that. From gourmet burgers, to awesome side dishes, to out-of-this-world desserts, I’ll show you how to knock the socks off your family and friends. So say tuned, we have some pretty delicious things coming your way…

Spectacular Sides for the 4th of July!

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IMG_8711Tomorrow’s the 4th of July and if you’re anything like me, you’ve waited until the very last minute to make plans. Again. But that doesn’t mean you should let a little procrastination stop you from enjoying a fantastic meal. Which is why I decided to throw together these super easy, incredibly tasty (and, I might add, spectacular looking!) side dishes to jazz up your celebration. As my husband says, If you wait until the last minute, it only takes a minute! So why not whip up these dishes tomorrow before the party gets started — I guarantee you’ll get as many ooh’s and ahh’s as the fireworks do. Continue reading →

Southwest Steak Chopped Salad with Chipotle-Lime Ranch Dressing

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IMG_8587Alright, here we go, another chopped salad recipe for you guys! If you already made the chopped salad base from yesterday’s post, then you should be good to go, if not, I included the recipe again for your convenience. Because I’m cool like that. Anyway, this version is a little more gluttonous than yesterday’s, but still very low in calories, so don’t feel bad about splurging a little. However, if you’re really serious about your daily calorie intake and don’t want the extra digits to add up, just omit the avocado and chips, and swap out the steak for chicken — you’ll still get the same great taste without the extra fluff. Continue reading →