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Nutritious Grilled Vegetables! A colorful rainbow of vegetables are grilled over hot flames until slightly charred and perfectly tender, then they're finished with a simple herby olive oil to add a final layer of fresh flavor. What more do you need this summer? Helpful Tips for the Best Grilled Vegetables Grilling vegetables couldn't be easier. There's hardly anything to it but I recommend upgrading them with seasonings, fats or herbs like we've done here. The main idea is just knowing which vegetables work well for grilling, following the simple straightforward prep method, cooking the vegetables on a preheated grill, and following the cook times directed. Crisper vegetables will take longer to grill to a tender texture, while softer vegetables will obviously cook faster. I also like to get a decent char on certain vegetables like the corn and peppers so put these vegetables in the areas of the grill that have hot spots (usually towards the back of the grill, or...

A copycat Starbucks Pink Drink recipe - and it's even better than the real deal! It's made with chilled juice, creamy coconut milk, vibrant strawberries and it's finished with a small mountain of sweetened whipped cream to make it over-the-top delicious! The Best Pink Drink Recipe! My kids latest obsession this year is Starbucks pink drink. And I love it too but not the price tag. So naturally I set out to make it at home, and after several different attempts we've come up with one we like even better! It's ready in minutes and truly one of the most refreshing things to enjoy on hot day. You only need a handful of ingredients, and you'll love that they are things you can always keep on hand for when those cravings strike. Try this and you'll see that it's definitely a staple summer recipe that people of all ages will love! from Cooking Classy

The easiest Berry Trifle recipe - it's layered with lemony angel food cake, a rich and billowy cream cheese whipped cream topping, and an abundance of vibrant fresh fruit. It's a decadent and heavenly dessert!  The Fruitiest Trifle Recipe This multicolor trifle is a quintessential summery treat, the crowning finish of any meal. It's loaded with all the best things including cake, berries and lots of cream (that's flavored with cream cheese as well). And don't be deceived by it's fancy good looks, you'll actually find it really a breeze to prepare. That is thanks to the use of a store-bought cake to save plenty of prep time and no cool time required. Did I mention it's a no-bake, no-cook dessert as well? There's just a few simple steps here of chopping, whipping and layering. And while it's true that many of us may not be big fans of store-bought cakes, this recipe is one of the best ways to doctor up an otherwise boring and slightly dry...

Velvety   Creamed Corn ! It's made with fresh corn, rich butter, and creamy half and half. It's incredibly easy to make and the perfect side dish for summer! This post is sponsored by Danish Creamery. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The Best Homemade Creamed Corn Once you taste this it's practically guaranteed that you'll never be able to go back to canned creamed corn again. This homemade creamed corn is a million times better! It's fresher, creamier, has a better texture, and of course it doesn't taste canned. It's something you'd be proud to serve to company. Plus it's a breeze to prepare and only requires a handful of basic ingredients. One thing that makes exceptionally tasty is using a fair amount of this key ingredient - Danish Creamery Premium Butter ! It has a pure luxurious taste, delicious richness, and it's a consistently reliable product that will upgrade whatever you add it to. Danish Creamery has been using the same r...

Korean Beef Bulgogi - it's made with tender pieces of steak that have been soaked in a flavorful bulgogi marinade sauce, and it's quickly pan seared in a cast iron skillet in batches until perfectly browned. What is Beef Bulgogi? Bulgogi, which translates to "fire meat," is a popular Korean barbecue dish made with beef such as top sirlioin, ribeye, or tenderloin. The beef is thinly sliced into bite size pieces then it's marinated in a simple, savory and sweet bulgogi sauce. After that it is either cooked on a charcoal or gas grill, pan seared on a griddle or stir fried in a skillet until the exterior is just browned and caramelized. Bulgogi is pronounced in English buul-GOH-ghee when pronounced in Korean however there's more of a "p" sound in place of the "b." It's an incredibly easy dish to make that really wows in flavor and it's something people of all ages can agree on, making it perfect for a fast weeknight family meal or...

Creamy Shrimp Salad - made with tender shrimp, rich mayo, crisp celery, bright onion, and fresh herbs. It's a breeze to prepare and always sure to satisfy those seafood cravings! Refreshing Shrimp Salad This recipe for shrimp salad is a the perfect summer crowd pleaser! It's served chilled making it perfect for a hot day. It's delicious in buns, over a bed of crisp lettuce, or even plain on it's own. If you happen to have any left it will keep well in the fridge for a few days for a later meal. Serve it with fresh watermelon and potato chips for a classic picnic style lunch! from Cooking Classy