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How to Assemble the Ultimate Summer Burger Board with Kentucky Cattlemen's Beef
I am so excited to partner with Kentucky Cattlemen’s Beef to bring you the Ultimate Summer Burger Board just in time for your summer cookouts and Memorial Day Weekend festivities! Kentucky Cattlemen’s fresh, natural (no artificial ingredients, minimally processed) beef is sourced from Kentucky farm families who share a commitment to animal care and the environment. When you buy Kentucky Cattlemen’s Ground Beef you can feel confident in purchasing a great tasting product while supporting local Kentucky (which I love!). You can truly taste the difference in the quality of this beef, so I was thrilled to feature it on this board.
Summer Grilled Rainbow Veggie + Steak Platter with Kentucky Beef
Rainbows, veggies, grilled steak- the perfect summer meal that’s both beautiful and healthy! Today I’m sharing how to put together this super easy and stunning rainbow steak and veggie platter. This one can feed a crowd easily without any fuss too or just enjoy it for a quick and healthy dinner at home! Be sure to check out the grilling tips I’ve included to nail the temperature of your steak which really makes the dish! If you happen to have leftovers too- no problem! Use them to throw together some delicious steaks or bowls for the upcoming week.
The Most Extra Italian Pasta Salad
Go ahead and file this one under my favorite summer recipes- it’s that good! Pasta salad is one of my favorite summer dishes and I especially love Italian ingredients in pasta salad. I started out wanting to make a basic summer Italian pasta salad but just kept finding more and more ingredients I wanted to add! I decided to just throw every possible favorite ingredient I could think of into one super extra Italian pasta salad. It has a little bit of everything- crispy pancetta, salami, pepperoni, toasty pine nuts, roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, fresh arugula and tomatoes, feta AND mozzarella cheese, and a perfectly light and tangy lemony oil and vinegar dressing. I also used two different varieties of pasta to add even more texture and surprise to each bite! Find the full list of ingredients and instructions below!
Summer Penne with Roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Salami, + Arugula
I've said it before, but some of my all-time favorite recipes come from Southern Living magazine, particularly their summer issues. This is another favorite that I tweaked the instructions for just slightly, but overall kept the ingredients pretty much the same. The simple balsamic and olive oil penne pasta base is so light, flavorful, and perfect for summer. It also allows the dish to be able to be served both hot or cold, and makes it compatible with a variety of different ingredients if you want to switch it up! This is a great "clean out your fridge" pasta as you can customize it as you want with any kind of cold cuts, Italian cheese, and roasted vegetables.
Sausage + Quail Egg Pizza
This pizza was completely spontaneous, as we just walked through the farmer's market and picked out ingredients that we loved and thought would go well together. We ended up with crumbly Italian sausage, fresh basil, over easy quail eggs, melty Italian cheeses, tomato sauce, and fresh cracked pepper over a crispy garlic and herb crust. We often order a pizza at one of our favorite Italian restaurants in Charleston that has quail eggs and it is SO good! The combination of the sausage, eggs, and cheese is perfect as the sausage adds a little spice and robust flavor while the eggs are perfectly mild with a unique texture. As mentioned above, we found our quail eggs at the local farmer's market, but I believe they often have them at Whole Foods too or check your local specialty grocery. They are perfect for topping pizzas or flatbreads because of their petite size and mild flavor.
10 + Recipes Perfect for Your Summer Cookout
Summer is here and it's time to break out the grill and picnic tables and enjoy your favorite recipes al fresco! I've gathered up my favorite summer cookout recipes from my blog over the past several years and many of these are all-time favorites that I continue to make over and over again. From desserts to appetizers, main dishes to sides, I've got a little bit of everything to help you build the perfect summer menu. Even better, you know I only share recipes that I truly love AND that are super easy and relatively quick to make. Check out my favorites below with links to all the original recipes! Have you tried any of these before? Which are your favorites?
