TOPPINGS BAR

Summer Collection- 1. Onion Rings Prepare frozen onion rings according to package directions. 2. Curried Ketchup Whisk 1 cup ketchup with 2 tsp curry powder (or more to taste), 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp cayenne, and 1 minced garlic clove. 3. Candied Bacon Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange strips from 1 (12- to 16-oz) package bacon on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes, turning once. Meanwhile, whisk 1 TB balsamic vinegar, 3 TB brown sugar, and 4 TB maple syrup in a bowl. Brush on bacon. Bake 15 more minutes or until crisp and carmelized. (Source: dash magazine & photo also)

Perfect Grilled Burgers

Summer Collection- HANDS-ON: 25 min * TOTAL: 25 min *MAKES: 4 burgers*1-1/4 lb ground beef (preferably chuck with 20% fat) 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 TB Worcestershire sauce 2 TB grated onion add Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 4 toasted buns *1. Preheat grill to medium-high, direct heat. (Gas grill: Turn on all burners. Charcoal: Spread coals into an even layer.) 2. Combine beef, garlic powder, Worcestershire, and onion in a bowl. Add salt and pepper. Gently shape into 4 patties; make a dent in center of each with your thumb. 3. Grill burgers to taste, flipping once (medium-rare: 8 minutes). Serve on buns. (Source: dash magazine & kaboom photo)

THE ROYAL FAMILY

Congratulations to all of you!!! WELCOME BABY PRINCE GEORGE OF CAMBRIDGE!!!   (photo source: google+)

GRILL TIP #2

*Direct heat is good for quick-cooking ingredients such as thin chops, chicken breasts or cut up vegetables. Use the hottest area, right above the coals. (hot zone) *The cooler zone allows indirect heat to circulate around a larger cut, like a whole chicken or brisket. Place the food away from the coals and cook with the lid on. (Source: BON APPETIT- dash magazine & kaboom wallpaper)

KATHY'S FAVORITE :)

CRAZY AND DELICIOUS ICE CREAM FLAVORS!!!

Summer Collection- 4. MOONSHINE AND CARMEL CORN L.A. Creamery,  Los Angeles Packed with crunchy Carmel corn, this flavor is perfect for movie night. lacreamery.com 5. ROASTED BEETS AND FRESH MINT Lick, Austin,Tex. Even confirmed beet-haters love this refreshing scoop. ilikelick.com 6. SWEET AVACADO AND CAYENNE Rococo Artisian Ice Cream, Kennebunkport, Maine Sounds odd, but it's super creamy and just a little spicy. rococoicecream.com (Source: dash magazine & photo also)