Monthly Archives: June 2011

Patriotic Pops

Looking to cool off this holiday weekend?  I think these festive popsicles will do the trick!  Ben was excited to have one of these icy treats when he came home from golfing in 110-degree temperatures.  After each bite, he kept remarking how good it tasted.  I’m sure he wasn’t just speaking from heat delirium, because...

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Rich Vanilla Frozen Yogurt

Can you believe this Friday is already the beginning of July?  Doesn’t that mean summer is halfway over?  But, wait, didn’t summer just begin?  Either way, July does mean one deliciously major thing in our nation…ice cream!  Aaahhhh, and you thought I was going to say FREEDOM (cue Mel Gibson in Braveheart).  Yes, I’m entirely...

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Grilled Santa Fe Burger

Once again we busted out the grill.  Are you surprised?  When I saw these Santa Fe Burgers on Sargento’s website, I knew I needed to make them asap.  Ground beef stuffed with our favorite snack of chips and salsa?  Yes, please! This was my first experience cooking burgers on our new grill.  Ben is usually...

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Fudgy Black Bean Brownies

I heard about using black beans in brownies a few years ago, and never thought in a million years I would give it a try.  But, something must have come over me last week because I made them.  And <gasp> I liked them!  This is a big deal for me, because I am a brownie...

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Foil Potato Packets on the Grill

Since the hot summer season arrived, I have been seeking out any chance to avoid turning on the oven.  Although I can’t dodge using the oven completely because of our sweet tooth for brownies and cookies, putting our grill to use has definitely helped keep our kitchen cool. I love roasted potatoes, but again, I...

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