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Shrimp Tostada Stack

I may not be cooking much this week, but I wanted to share a favorite summer dinner with you. Stack- Tostada shell or charred tortilla Guacamole Grilled corn Black beans Cole Slaw (red peppers, jalapeño, cilantro, with 1 part lime juice to 1 part EVOO, dash of Sriracha and S&P) Cilantro Grilled shrimp (cover shrimp in Sweet Chili sauce and grill) or Seared Ahi Tuna chunks Lime juice and zest Cojita Cheese Top with Trader Joes Partially Popped Popcorn ETC. No need to run to the store, stack anything you have on hand! Leftover chicken or fish would be great too. Use all ingredients the next day plus lettuce for a salad. Use TJ frozen corn. Add all ingredients (except slaw) to guacamole and serve with chips. Make extra shrimp or tuna and slaw and serve over brown rice for dinner the next night.

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Blue Cheese Slider

This slider was served as an app last night and it blew me away. I love burgers stacked high but the simplicity of this burger can’t be beat. Use the highest quality of ingredients you can find since there are so few. Brioche bun, toasted (a brioche bun is a must) Ground hamburger Blue cheese crumbles Spicy pickle, sliced *Lemon Aioli S&P Bacon (optional), Red pepper flakes (optional) Toast bun and set aside. Combine aioli and let sit in fridge for 1-2 hours Combine blue cheese crumbles, red pepper flakes, and S&P into your ground meat, form small patties, and grill or Traeger. (Don’t overcook!) Spread aioli on bun and top with burger and bacon. Insert toothpick and spicy pickle on top. Lemon Aioli 3/4 cup mayonnaise 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 lemon, zested 1 lemon, juiced S&P ETC. Sliders are perfect because they’re small and you can indulge on one and add a huge green salad! A healthy alternative is no bun and ground Chicken or Turkey but don’t leave out the blue cheese or a little aioli. Use…

Grilled Vegetable Salad

Grilled salads are a summertime staple at our house. The best thing about them is that you can grill anything and everything, no rules! Cover all veggies in EVOO and S&P. Grill or Traeger on high for 10 minutes or until browned. Portobello Mushrooms Corn on the Cob Asparagus Yellow Squash Zucchini Purple Onion Red and Orange Peppers Chop vegetables once cooled. (Let vegetables cool on a paper towel to soak up water). Add fresh tomatoes, goat cheese, and julienned basil. Drizzle more EVOO, balsamic glaze and S&P. ETC. You’ll want to make a lot. You can eat it with anything! Pasta, chicken, pork, over rice, or with eggs. This can also be done roasting in your oven.

Blackberry and Basil Spritzer

Filming Studio 5 today with some herb-tactic mocktails and appetizers!! 1 carton Blackberries A handful of Thai or regular basil Lime, juiced Honey Sparkling water or Sprite Muddle the blackberries and basil together. Add a drizzle of honey, lime juice, and sparkling water to blackberries. Let drink mixture sit for an hour before serving. Serve over ice

Warm Parmesan and Summer Herb Chips

Look no further for summer drinks and appetizers! Kettle chips or any sturdy chip Parmesan cheese grated Lemon, juice and zest Chives, chopped Parsley, chopped Dill, chopped S&P Lay out your favorite sturdy chips on a cookie sheet. Add Parmesan and herbs and bake for 3-5 minutes at 375. Top with lemon zest and lemon juice!