June 30 - July 6, 2013

This simple grilled beef roast recipe can be enjoyed as the main entree for your meal or use it to make an assortment of different sandwiches and wraps. It is perfect for a backyard barbecue on Memorial Day, Father's Day, or the 4th of July.

This cheesy potato casserole is dressed up with bacon and two kinds of cheese for a dish that will take care of any hungry appetite. These tasty potatoes make a perfect side to any main course but go especially well with anything off the grill.

Carrots cooked glazed with butter and brown sugar for a little extra sweetness.

This salad has all the right ingredients, from crisp lettuce, to salty bacon, to crunchy almonds, with an light dressing. Dress it right before you are ready to serve to keep the textures.

Create the stars and stripes on your favorite cake using fresh strawberries and blueberries--a great way to display the red, white, and blue. For an extra special treat, make homemade ice cream to serve along with this flag cake on Memorial Day or the 4th of July.

A pasta dish that has all the wonderful flavors of pizza in a casserole. Pepperoni, green peppers, onions and mushrooms in a Italian tomato sauce. Serve with a green salad.

Crisp and delicious this is just the salad to bring to your holiday meal. Everyone will ask for the recipe. Don't skip the raisin as they add that extra sweetness to this vegetable salad.

Control your own degree of cherry flavor by adding as much or as little cherry juice as you prefer in this soft drink favorite.

This lettuce salad is fit for entertaining. The dressing is delicious and simple to make. This makes a great light dinner served with garlic bread.

While homemade croutons are great on a salad, they might not make it to dinner time as they also make a great snack! Use up any leftover bread for this tasty snack. Also great sprinkled on top of soup.

Simple and tasty garlic bread recipe. The seasoning packet has everything in it.

Use up those large zucchinis in this dessert recipe. Sweet cream cheese frosting tops it off just right.

Brats boiled in beer, onions, and green peppers for extra flavor. The onions and peppers can be added along with some of your other favorite condiments for a well dressed brat.

An easy to make recipe that may darken the pot, but definitely delivers on flavor.

Good old macaroni and cheese just like mom used to make. Smooth and creamy . . . rich and cheesy.

Add a patriotic look to your table this Memorial Day or 4th of July with this Stars and Strips Fruit Dip. A fun and easy way to serve fresh fruit. The kid and adults both will enjoy dipping into this flag fruit dip.

Bacon crumbled in the ground beef gives this grilled burger an extra boost of flavor. Topped off with a slice of Swiss cheese and tomato, this burger will surely become a family favorite.

Grilled and marinated chicken that is full of flavor. This is perfect for and evening at home while enjoying the weather. Use leftover chicken on a salad the next day...if there is any leftover!

Sweet grilled corn without the fight for the butter and salt at the dinner table. Its already buttered and seasoned! Add any of your favorite seasonings or Parmesan cheese to make it even more flavorful.

Add some summer freshness with a plate of scrumptious, juicy fruit. Sometimes that is all you need as an accompaniment to a nice grilled steak or burger. The nice thing about a plate of fresh fruit is that it makes a great addtion to most any meal.

A yummy trifle dessert that is perfect for your Memorial Day, 4th of July, and any summer celebration. This sweet dessert is as delicious as it is colorful. It is a nice addition to any table.

A Mexican grilled cheese is the perfect weeknight supper. Everyone can add their own preferences from onions and peppers to just plain chicken and cheese. Leftover chicken or a store-bought rotisserie chicken is perfect for this recipe.

A quick-and-easy to make Mexican side dish. This rice is a nice accompaniment to any Mexican meal.

Seasonal vegetables mixed with a smokey grilled flavor of the sweet corn...a perfect combination. Or use a couple ears of leftover corn to add in with everything else for a quicker version.

Grilled pork chops are hard to resist, but when glazed with a honey mustard mixture and accompanied with this savory tomato salsa, they are irresistible.

Baked potatoes are so simple, yet perfect for any meal. Throw them in the oven and then top the potatoes with your favorite toppings when they are done. Not to mention budget friendly, too.

A creamy and tasty side dish for any occasion. The crunchy breadcrumbs add texture to this delicious vegetable dish. You are sure to love it if you are a cauliflower fan.

A super summer salad made with a combination of romaine lettuce and spinach that is mixed with strawberries, blueberries and almonds for a nice blend of flavors. This salad is tossed with a sweet and delicious Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing that brings the whole salad together. This is a great summer salad but it is so delicious that you will want to serve it throughout the year.

The fresh blueberries give this sweet dessert an abundance of flavor. The texture of the crispy topping compliment the flavor of the blueberry and cake-like bottom.