TIP OF THE DAY: Crostini Appetizers

Bruschetta and crostini are two of our favorite nibbles to serve with cocktails, wine or beer. Both are Italian traditions, and can be made from scratch or topped with leftover cheese, meat, seafood and/or vegetables. Bruschetta can be made indoors or on the grill. Crostini, which are smaller and can fall through the grill grate,…
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RECIPE: BLT Avocado Burger

May is National Burger Month. We usually default to our list of 35+ burger recipes—at least one variation for every day of the month. But we’re calling out this Grilled Avocado BLT Burger from the California Avocado Commission, because it has all of our favorite “essential” toppings. Our idea of burger heaven includes avocado, bacon,…
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RECIPE: Grilled Fruit Flatbread

As long as the grill is fired up, grill your dessert! In this recipe from McCormick, naan flatbread, an Indian staple, serves as the base for fresh fruit. Both the bread and the fruit are grilled separately, then assembled with a yogurt sauce, chopped pistachios and a garam masala-spiced honey drizzle that continue the theme.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Put Bourbon In Your Barbecue Sauce

Add bourbon to your barbecue sauce. Photo courtesy Whiskey.Wikia.com.   Are you making barbecue sauce for the holiday weekend? Consider adding some bourbon, which is trending with chefs. According to Datassential MenuTrends, bourbon barbecue sauce, which first became popular in the South and Midwest, appears on 32% more restaurant menus than it did four years…
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