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Fourth of July, Memorial Day & Labor Day!

Who’s ready to BBQ? It’s the classic thing to do all summer long, but it’s especially great as 4th of July food! From Memorial Day to Labor Day, I can’t get enough.

My buddy Lawrence grew up in Texas, but came to college out West. Some new friends invited him to a “BBQ” and he showed up supremely disappointed when there was no brisket or ribs or Pulled Pork. All they had was crappy hot dogs and hamburgers. “That’s not a barbecue. That’s a COOKOUT. Barbecue means brisket.”

I think this is hilarious. No one in California uses the word cookout. It’s all just BBQ! We need to get with the program!

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Brownies & Bars

Graham’s S’mores Cookie Bars

Grilled salmon fillet topped with a vibrant mango salsa, garnished with fresh herbs, served on a white plate.

Seafood Recipes

Blackened Salmon with Chili and Lime

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Appetizers, Dips & Snacks

Mango Salsa

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Chicken & Turkey Recipes

BBQ Chicken Bowls

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Side Dish Recipes (& Veggies)

Easy Coleslaw Recipe

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Appetizers, Dips & Snacks

Easy Hummus Recipe

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Appetizers, Dips & Snacks

Classic Cheese Ball

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Brownies & Bars

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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Chicken & Turkey Recipes

Turkey Burgers That Don’t Suck

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Cookies

The Only Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe You’ll Ever Need

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Cookies

30-Minute Chewy Drop Sugar Cookies (No rolling!)

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Easter Recipes

Texas Beef Brisket In The Oven

Frozen Peanut Butter Pie with Hot Fudge Layer from The Food Charlatan

Ice Cream & Frozen Treats

Frozen Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

Italian Tortellini and Pepperoni Pasta Salad from The Food Charlatan

Side Dish Recipes (& Veggies)

Cheese Tortellini Pasta Salad

Soft Christmas-tree shaped sugar cookie with dollops of green buttercream frosting

Dessert

Thick & SOFT Sugar Cookie Recipe (That Holds Its Shape)

Bacon Wrapped Pineapple with Honey Chipotle Glaze from The Food Charlatan

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Bacon Wrapped Pineapple with Honey Chipotle Glaze

Classic Deviled Eggs from The Food Charlatan

Easter Recipes

Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe

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Homemade Chocolate Sauce Recipe

Nana's Famous Fudge Brownies from The Food Charlatan

Dessert

Nana’s Best Fudgy Brownie Recipe

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Cookies

Salted Caramel Sandwich Cookies

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Cake & Cupcakes

Best Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

Cuban Mojo Marinated Pork sliced on a cutting board.

Recipes for Dinner

Cuban Roasted Mojo Pork

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Cheesecake

Classic Cheesecake

Dark Chocolate Cherry Oatmeal Cookies from The Food Charlatan

Cookies

Dark Chocolate Cherry Oatmeal Cookies

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