Ingredients:

2 lbs ground sirloin or ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
4 oz blue cheese
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans (or walnuts)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (red works best, yellow or white works well too)

Directions:

In a bowl, hand mix beef, garlic, salt and pepper
Shape mixture into 12 patties
In a separate bowl, mash cheese and mix [...]

Looking for a quick, inexpensive, one-dish dinner?  Cheeseburger quiche is your answer!  This is one of my family’s favorites, and you can even cut it into bite size squares for a nifty appetizer or pot luck treat. 
Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef (or ground turkey, or ground lamb – you choose!)
6 ounces shredded cheese (I like using [...]

We’ve covered condiments, an appetizer, juicy steaks and a great veggie side dish.  Now let’s talk dessert on the grill!!!  Fruit is one of the easiest andmost delicious things that can come off a grill.  Try this delicious recipe for a warm, sweet desert that is sure to be a real crowd pleas-er:
Ingredients:

4-5 fresh pears (or 2 [...]

This delicious mix of vegetables tastes great, is healthy for you and your cookout guests and/or family, and is the perfect side dish for the steaks we talked about  yesterday.
Ingredients:

2 1/2 Tbsp mesquite seasoning (spice mix, not liquid)
1 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
1 eggplant (cut into 1/2 to 1 inch slices)
1 zucchini (cut into 1/2 inch rounds)
1 summer [...]

To keep up with the cookout theme this week, try this delicious, easy steak for a real crowd pleaser!
Ingredients:

4 8-12 ounce steaks (we prefer ribeye)
1 Cup butter or butter substitute, softened
10 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic

Directions:

Preheat grill to medium high
In a bowl, a bowl, mix onion, butter, garlic, and salt
Rub the [...]

Ketchup is the perfect condiment for barbecue season, and it is so easy to make!  There are several variations you can play with too for gourmet flavors.  Try this easy recipe, then start playing with flavor variations!
Ingredients:

9 lbs tomatoes
2 cups vinegar
2 ½ teaspoons allspice
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup sugar

Directions:

Wash tomatoes the dip in boiling water for 30 [...]

Memorial Day is almost here, and that means burgers, hot dogs, grilled ribs, deviled eggs, pasta salads, and other delicious cookout favorites.  And what do you need for almost all of those great dishes?  Mustard!  Impress your guests and keep your grocery bill low by making your own mustard (tomorrow look for the homemade ketchup [...]

Looking for some healthier alternatives for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend?  Try these mini bean burritos!  They are easy to make, easy to eat, and are sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Ingredients

1 to 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 15-ounce can light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 [...]

Want to add a little spice to your poultry, pork, fish or beef?  Try this great mix recipe for a savory, delicious twist on your favorite meat:
Ingredients:

½ tablespoon Cumin
½ tablespoon Crushed Dried Red pepper
1 tablespoon Onion Salt
1 tablespoon Oregano
1 tablespoon Thyme
1 tablespoon Paprika
½ tablespoon Cayenne
1 tablespoon Pepper
½ teaspoon Allspice

Directions:  Mix well and store in an [...]

I made pork shoulder for the first time yesterday and it was so easy and so delicious that I will definitely add it into the dinner rotation!
Ingredients:

1 large pork shoulder or 1 pack of pork shoulder ribs
3 tablespoons olive oil
Steak and Chop rub (to taste)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 fresh lemon, halved

Directions:

Pour olive oil onto pork [...]