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Chicken Caesar burgers recipe

    Chicken Caesar Burgers

    In this recipe, the ingredients of a delicious chicken Caesar salad are combined with a burger. Grilled chicken burgers are served on a toasted ciabatta roll and topped with Caesar dressing and romaine lettuce. The Caesar dressing gets a lot of flavor from ingredients such as lemon, garlic, and anchovy. Parmesan cheese is mixed into the ground chicken to keep the patties from drying out while cooking. If you don’t have an outdoor grill you can use either a griddle, frying pan or an indoor grill pan. Enjoy.
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    Dry rub recipe

      Dry Rub
      If you have ever wanted to know how to make a dry rub for chicken, steak, pork or seafood, this tutorial is perfect for you. Whenever I am grilling during the summer, a good dry rub really helps to add an amazing flavor to the meat. This dry rub is just a simple combination of spices that you probably already have on hand. You can store it in an airtight container and use it multiple times. A nice little kick is added from the cayenne pepper. Enjoy.
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      Alabama smokehouse burger recipe

        Alabama Smokehouse Burger
        The Alabama smokehouse burger consists of a grilled seasoning pork patty, provolone cheese, bacon, Alabama white barbecue sauce, and iceberg lettuce. The Alabama white sauce really adds a nice flavor to this amazing burger. The BBQ sauce is a combination of mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and pepper. The ground pork is mixed with seasonings such as smoked paprika, chili powder and cayenne pepper for a little bit of heat. The original recipe called for smoked Gouda but I used sliced provolone instead. These burgers are best cooked on an outdoor grill but could be pan-fried if needed.

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        Grilled chicken topped with fresh watermelon salsa

        Grilled chicken with watermelon salsa recipe

          I love to marinade chicken and then prepare it on the grill during the summer. This grilled chicken with watermelon salsa is absolutely delicious. The chicken is marinated in a few very simple ingredients such as soy sauce, garlic, and honey. I usually allow the chicken to marinate for about 2-3 hours. Once the chicken is done marinating it is grilled and then topped with fresh watermelon salsa. The salsa is a combination of watermelon, cucumber, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and green onion. The salsa is seasoned with salt, pepper and lime juice. I like to serve this chicken with a cold salad on the side. Enjoy.

          Grilled chicken topped with fresh watermelon salsa
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          Grilled chicken with watermelon salsa garnish
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          Dijon grilled pork chops recipe

            Dijon Grilled Pork Chops
            Pork chops with the flavor of Dijon mustard and apple juice are great on the grill. This recipe can be used as a grilling glaze, a marinade or both. The glaze consists of only 4 ingredients—Dijon mustard, apple cider, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. The pork chops can be marinated in a sealable plastic bag or a bowl that can be covered. If you are using the sauce as a glaze only, just combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and brush the pork chops frequently on both sides while grilling. I like to serve these pork chops with a cold salad on the side. The cold salad pictured in this recipe is pepperoni pasta salad. Enjoy.

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            Grilled fiesta lime chicken with cheese and tomato salsa

            Fiesta lime chicken recipe

              Here is a copycat recipe for the Fiesta Lime Chicken at Applebee’s restaurant. This dish consists of marinated grilled chicken that is topped with a slightly spicy sauce, cheese, and Pico de Gallo. The chicken is marinated in ingredients such as teriyaki sauce and lime juice. The sauce gets a lot of its flavor from salsa, hot sauce, and Cajun seasoning. You can use less Cajun seasoning if you are not a fan of spicy foods. The Pico de Gallo is just a simple combination of tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno pepper, salt and lime juice. The best method to cook the chicken is on an outdoor grill but an indoor grill pan will work as well. You can serve this recipe with tortilla chips and rice. Enjoy.

              Fiesta lime chicken topped with melted cheese and fresh pico de gallo
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              Fiesta lime chicken with cheesy topping and lime garnish
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              Grilled fiesta lime chicken with cheese and tomato salsa
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              Maple glazed pork chops recipe

                Maple Glazed Pork Chops
                These maple glazed pork chops are great on the grill. You can either use boneless or bone-in pork chops for this recipe. The glaze has an amazing flavor and is brushed on the chops while grilling. The glaze gets a lot of its flavor from maple syrup, honey, and spicy brown mustard. The pork chops are first seasoned with salt and pepper and then placed onto the grill and brushed with the glaze. I like to serve this recipe with a cold salad on the side. Enjoy.
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                Tex-mex chili dogs recipe

                  Tex-Mex Chili Dogs
                  These Tex-Mex chili dogs can be prepared in one of two days—the hot dogs can be cooked right in the slow cooker with the sauce or the sauce can be prepared on the stovetop and the hot dogs can either be grilled or boiled. I cooked the hot dogs on an indoor grill pan but an outdoor grill would be even better. The hot dogs are loaded with a sauce, Frito chips, chopped tomato and shredded cheese. The sauce is a combination of canned chili, chopped green chili peppers and cheddar cheese soup. I like to serve these hot dogs with French fries. Enjoy.
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                  Apple cider glazed pork chops recipe

                    apple glazed pork chops
                    There are several different ways to prepare pork chops on the grill but a delicious apple cider glaze is always a good option. These pork chops on bone-in but you can also use boneless if you would prefer. The pork chops are first rubbed with a spice mixture, placed onto the grill and brushed with an apple cider glaze. The apple cider glaze is nothing more than a simple combination of apple cider, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt. These pork chops are perfect for summer cookouts. I like to serve this recipe with a cold salad on the side. Enjoy.
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                    Bratwurst grilled cheese recipe

                      bratwurst grilled cheese
                      If you want a truly tasty sandwich recipe for game day give this bratwurst grilled cheese a try. This grilled cheese is a simple combination of a grilled bratwurst, Muenster cheese, honey-mustard and French bread. You can cook the bratwurst on an outdoor grill, an indoor grill pan or even in a frying pan. You can also experiment with different types of cheese in this recipe. A good option instead of the Muenster might be to use shredded Gouda. I like to serve this grilled cheese with either French fries or pretzels.
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                      Tgi fridays grill glaze recipe

                        TGI Fridays Grill Glaze
                        This is a copycat recipe for the Jack Daniel’s grill glaze at T.G.I. Friday’s restaurant. It is not too late to fire up the grill for this amazing recipe. This grill glaze can be used on several different types of meat including steak, chicken and pork. You will want to brush this sauce onto whatever type of meat you prefer while it is on the grill. There is only 1 tablespoon of Jack Daniels in this recipe but it gets other amazing flavors from roasted garlic, pineapple and teriyaki sauce. To prepare this glaze, a bulb of garlic is roasted in the oven and then the pulp is mixed with various ingredients and simmered in the pan until the liquid has become thick. This is similar to a BBQ sauce, only much better! Enjoy.
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                        Steak seasoning recipe

                          Steak Seasoning
                          There is no need to use Montreal Steak Seasoning when you can make your own great tasting seasoning for steaks right at home. This seasoning will give your steak a delicious flavor just like from your favorite steakhouse. What is really great about this seasoning recipe is that you probably have all of the ingredients on hand. The amounts of the seasoning can easily be doubled or tripled if you want to make large batches to store for future use. The amount of seasoning in this recipe should season about 4 steaks on both sides. This seasoning goes great on grilled or pan-fried steaks. Enjoy.
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                          Jack Daniel’s grilled pork chops recipe

                            Jack Daniel's Grilled Pork Chops
                            It’s time to fire up the grill again for these Jack Daniel’s grilled pork chops. The pork chops are marinated in a Jack Daniel’s sauce and then grilled to perfection. This recipe is perfect for summer cookouts. The marinade consists of ingredients such as Jack Daniel’s whiskey, molasses, chili pepper paste and soy sauce. If you have a problem finding the chili pepper paste, a well-known brand is Gourmet Gardens and it can be commonly found in the refrigerators in the product section of Wal-Mart. For this recipe you can either use bone-in pork chops or boneless pork chops, either will work fine. If you use boneless pork chops you will only need about 2lbs. I like to reserve a little bit of the marinade before adding the pork chops to use for basting while they are on the grill. These go great served with onion rings or a cold salad. Enjoy.
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                            Chicken taco salad with shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and tortilla chips in a bowl

                            Grilled chicken taco salad recipe

                              During the summer months I usually like to prepare taco salads for dinner. Instead of the normal taco salad using ground beef, this recipe uses grilled seasoned chicken. The chicken gets a lot of its flavor from ingredients such as chili powder, cumin and ground coriander. If you do not have a grill you can bake the chicken or fry it on the stovetop. You can adjust the ingredients in this salad to your liking. I like black beans, tomato, corn and tortilla chips. I also like to add some shredded cheese into the mix. This salad uses a delicious cilantro-lime dressing to add even more flavor. Most of the flavors in the dressing comes from the cilantro and lime juice. This salad is a delicious recipe for summer. Enjoy.

                              Chicken taco salad with shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and tortilla chips in a bowl
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                              BBQ crunch dogs recipe

                                bbq crunch dogs
                                These BBQ crunch dogs are basted with homemade BBQ sauce, and loaded with romaine lettuce and crushed chips. This is a great recipe for summer grilling. The best part of these hot dogs is the homemade BBQ sauce which is a simple combination of just a few ingredients that you probably already have on hand. The sauce gets a lot of its flavor from ketchup and honey. The sauce can also be prepared in advance, cooled and refrigerated until needed. For the chips, you can use whatever type of chips you would prefer, I used kettle cooked BBQ chips. The romaine lettuce can be replaced with cabbage if you choose. Enjoy.
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                                Bruschetta chicken recipe

                                  bruschetta chicekn
                                  A delicious BBQ chicken recipe for the grill this summer is bruschetta chicken. This recipe consists of marinated chicken breasts grilled and brushed with BBQ glaze and then topped with cheese and a bruschetta mixture. The bruschetta mixture is a combination of tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and balsamic vinegar, as well as other various seasonings. There are two different types of cheeses that add flavor to this chicken—parmesan and mozzarella. The BBQ glaze for this recipe is very simple and only consists of a few different ingredients, which chances are you already have on hand. These ingredients include ketchup, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and oregano. If you are looking for a delicious grilled chicken recipe for summer, give this one a try. Enjoy!
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                                  Close view of chicken caesar pasta salad mixed with romaine and pasta

                                  Chicken Caesar pasta salad recipe

                                    Adding pasta to chicken Caesar salad is a nice change from the classic Caesar lettuce salad. This recipe consists of grilled chicken with pasta and lettuce that is tossed with a Caesar salad dressing. The best part about this recipe is, of course, the homemade dressing. The Caesar salad dressing gets a lot of its flavor from ingredients such as lemon juice and minced anchovies. If you do not have a blender to prepare the dressing, whisking the ingredients together in a bowl will work fine. For the chicken, you can grill it or bake it in the oven. If you want to save time, the meat from a cooked rotisserie chicken will also work well. This makes a great cold salad for summer. I like to serve this chicken Caesar pasta salad with garlic bread. Enjoy.

                                    Close view of chicken caesar pasta salad mixed with romaine and pasta
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                                    Prepared chicken caesar pasta salad in a clear glass bowl
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