Fire Up Summer - June 2020

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BBQ Crunch Burger

Sweet barbecue sauce and crispy fried onions amp up the flavor and texture of this burger.

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Bean and Cheese–Stuffed Peppers

A little smoky chorizo goes a long way to flavor these grilled bell peppers that are piled high with beans and cheese.

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Easy Fourth of July Ice Cream Sandwiches

Store-bought ice cream sandwiches get a simple July 4th upgrade courtesy of colorful sprinkles in this dessert that everyone will love.

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Southern Slaw Dog(with video)

Sweet and tangy coleslaw and zesty yellow mustard make the perfect pair atop grilled hot dogs in this Southern-inspired take on a cookout staple.

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Summer Noodle Salad with Veggies

This gluten-free pasta salad is packed with crunchy veggies and protein-rich edamame. Serve it for lunch, dinner, or make it ahead and bring it to a backyard barbecue as a side dish.

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Pasta Salad with Pepperoni and Blue Cheese

An easy, homemade blue cheese dressing and pepperoni boost the flavor of mild-mannered celery and pasta. Make it ahead and bring it to all your summer potlucks.

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Pretzel Sparklers

This sweet and salty treat is easy to whip up (let the kids help!) and makes a tasty Fourth of July snack for your backyard cookout.

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Red, White, and Blue Big-Batch Cocktail

This tropical, piña colada–inspired drink is easy to whip up for a crowd and gets its festive colors from red cherries, coconut milk ice cubes, and citrusy blue curaçao.

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Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Pickled Peppers

The slow cooker does the heavy lifting, while a quick turn on the grill gives the pork a hint of smoky flavor. Blue potato chips make the sandwich perfect for July 4th.

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Gemelli with Grilled Tomatoes and Shrimp

When tomatoes are at their peak ripeness, make a fresh and easy sauce for tossing with grilled shrimp and pasta.

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Guacamole Salad

Make good use of juicy peak-season tomatoes by transforming a fan-favorite dip into a potluck-perfect salad.

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Marinated Tomato Caprese

This classic salad makes the most of summer’s best produce. Seasoning tomatoes ahead of time brings out even more of their sweet flavor.

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Spanish Tomato Toasts

This easy 5-ingredient recipe—called pan con tomate in Spain—is a great appetizer or snack. Grating the sweet tomatoes makes them perfect for spooning over the grilled bread.

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Caesar Burger

Tired of plain grilled turkey burgers? Try topping them with an easy but tasty Caesar-inspired salad.

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Grilled Carrots with Harissa Yogurt Sauce

Spicy North African pepper paste and cool, creamy yogurt are a great match for sweet, smoky carrots in this easy 15-minute side dish.

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Grilled Cucumber Salad with Spicy Soy Vinaigrette

Cooked cucumbers might sound unusual, but when they’re grilled, this mild-mannered veggie soaks up the umami-rich vinaigrette of soy sauce and spicy sriracha and becomes extra flavorful.

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Grilled Lemon Pepper Broccolini

Also known as broccolette or baby broccoli, this milder and more tender cousin of broccoli becomes sweeter and crispier once grilled.

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Grilled Mango Salsa

The options are endless for this versatile condiment, which is delicious with chicken, shrimp, fish, pork, or just a pile of tortilla chips as an appetizer.