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  • 8 Refreshing Watermelon Recipes For National Watermelon Day

    Watermelon

    Pick a watermelon slice today

    Watermelon is surely one of summer’s favorite fruits. Today we celebrate the National Watermelon Day, so grab a slice or two of this absolutely refreshing fruit. Even though today is the National Watermelon Day, July is recognized as the National Watermelon Month. A fruit so delicious that it has both a month and a day dedicated to it. It is believed that watermelons originated in the Kalahari Desert of Africa. But they have come a long way from the ancient times, and is a widely enjoyed fruit.

    Did you know that watermelons are 92% water. At the same time they are packed with nutrition, they hydrate and are low fat. It’s a great source of Vitamin A, C, B6, as well as antioxidants and potassium. There are around 300 different kinds of watermelon in the U.S. and Mexico. You can find red, pink, white, and yellow varieties in various sizes and shapes.

    Enjoy more watermelon recipes

    Surely watermelon is delicious on it’s own, as sliced fruit, and is a summer staple at cook outs and picnics. At the same time, it’s also a versatile ingredient, and can be enjoyed in many ways. Here’s our pick for some refreshing watermelon recipes.

    Find these and more watermelon recipes on Recipebridge.

  • Speedy Scallops

    Justin Davis, a Food Network star contestant showcases a recipe for seared scallops with heirloom tomato salad, in less than five minutes. A great way to make a speedy and delicious entree.

    Find more recipes for scallops on Recipebridge.

  • Grilling Steak Myths Debunked

    Grilling Steak Myths Debunked

    Myths for grilling steak

    Myth 1 – One rule for grilling fits all

    Many people are under the impression that the cut and thickness of the steak doesn’t matter when grilling. Thin cuts of steak are likely to dry out quickly and therefore lose flavour, but thicker cuts of steak are likely to retain more juices and therefore have a better taste.

    Myth 2 – Check doneness by cutting the steak open

    Although cutting your steak to check the middle to see if it’s done might seem like the best plan, this can release all the delicious juices from the meat. It is best instead to check it by touch and make sure you have timed it properly. For a rare steak, one to two minutes per side should be sufficient and it should be soft to the touch after it’s cooked. On the other end of the scale, a well done steak will be harder to the touch.

    Myth 3 – Constantly turn the steaks whilst cooking

    Time it properly and only flip your steak once – twice if absolutely necessary. Touching the meat too much doesn’t allow it to cook properly which could ultimately affect the taste.

    Myth 4 – Steak tastes great on its own; there’s no need to season it

    You need to ensure you have the right seasoning, marinades and rubs. Even the highest quality grade cuts need a little seasoning. Just a simple rub of olive oil, salt and pepper is a great way of creating a tasty crust on the meat and adding delicious flavour. Apply just before the steak goes on the grill and not before or the salt could dehydrate the meat and take away its juiciness.

    Myth 5 – A barbeque fork is ideal for turning your steak

    Make sure you have the right tools before you start grilling your steak. Stabbing your steak with a barbeque fork will release the juices and will make your steak less tasty. However, a set of tongs allows you to lift up and turn your steak with ease without stabbing it.

    Myth 6 – Fat makes steaks too chewy

    The fat that runs through a prime cut steak is what makes a steak delicious. The thin streaks that you can see when it is uncooked create a marbling effect which is a very desirable characteristic for a steak to have. The fat creates delicious juices when it is cooked and makes the steak tender and soft to bite into.

    Myth 7 – Steaks taste best when straight off the grill

    Allowing your steak to rest after it has been grilled is the best way to get the most out of its flavour. Steaks need to rest just a few minutes from the heat. The steak grows harder under the intensity of the heat and relaxes when removed from this heat. This means that when it is resting, the juices can flow back into all parts of the steak making it a truly delicious cut.

    Grilling the perfect steak

    Avoid the myths above and you are on your way to grilling the perfect steak to enjoy. Find your favorite grilled steak recipes on Recipebridge.

  • Farm To Table Recipes

    With the summer harvest season, and various vegetables and fruits in full season these days, Larry Pfarr from Minneapolis presents here delicious recipes for dips, bison steak and his famous creamed corn. He finishes with a sweet corn ice cream.

    Find more recipes for dips and dressings on Recipebridge.

  • Easy Macaroons

    Try this easy recipes for gorgeous looking macaroons.

    Fine more recipes for macaroons on Recipebridge.

  • Quick And Easy Peach Recipes

    It’s peach season in full bloom in the summer months, and here are some quick and easy ways to use that peach crop. Jonathan Haring from Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma serves up a porter peach parfait and grilled stone fruit skewers.

    Try these and more peach recipes from Recipebridge.

  • 8 Decadent Cheesecake Recipes To Celebrate National Cheesecake Day

    Cheesecake

    It’s National Cheesecake Day today!

    What more reason to indulge in this absolutely delicious dessert than today, when National Cheesecake Day is being celebrated all over! Moreover, nailing down on the history of cheesecake, it was first made in Ancient Greece, and eaten by athletes competing in the very first Olympics. So often, this day occurs close to or during the summer Olympics.

    The first recorded recipe for cheesecake however comes from Greek writer, Athenaeus, in 230 AD, as pounding cheese till it’s smooth and pasty, put it in brazen sieve, add honey and flour; heat, cool and serve.

    Today we know cheesecake as a dense cake with soft cheese as the primary ingredient. More in detail, Cheesecake is a dessert consisting of a topping made of soft, fresh cheese on a base made from biscuit, pastry or sponge. The topping is frequently sweetened with sugar and flavored or topped with fruit, nuts, fruit flavored drizzle and/or chocolate.

    Cheesecake recipes to devour

    Here’s our pick of some delectable cheesecake recipes to try and enjoy.

    1. Classic New York Cheesecake Recipes
    2. Smore’s Cheesecake Recipes
    3. Cheesecake Tarts Recipes
    4. White Chocolate Cheesecake Recipes
    5. Berry Cheesecake Recipes
    6. Lemon Cheesecake Recipes
    7. Chocolate Cheesecake Recipes
    8. No Bake Cheesecake Recipes

    Find these and more indulging cheesecake recipes on Recipebridge.

  • Summer Squash Recipes

    Squash is in season these days, and here we are featuring delicious squash recipes. Larry Pfarr from Minneapolis shows us these summer squash recipes. We start off with chilled zucchini soup, a great alternative to gazpacho. Then zucchini spaghetti and extremely delectable stuffed pattypan squash recipe. We finish off with delicious zucchini cupcakes, with almond and orange flavors.

    Find more squash recipes on Recipebridge.

  • 5 Lasagna Dishes To Celebrate The National Lasagna Day

    Lasagna

    Comfort of oven baked lasagna

    Filling and immensely satisfying lasagna is the ultimate comforting dish. Today we celebrate the National Lasagna Day, and what better day to indulge in this delectable pasta preparation. Of course originated in Italy, lasagna is probably one of the oldest pasta shapes. Lasagna is the quintessential oven baked pasta dish, where layers of pasta sheet alternate with meat, vegetables, other fillings and cheese. Typically lasagna can be divided into essentially two categories: Meat lasagna, and vegetable lasagna.

    Meat Lasagna

    A meaty lasagna can include any type of meat that you like, although traditionally meat and a white cheese sauce are used. For a newer twist on the traditional recipe, try Creamy Chicken and Spinach which, although it takes a while to prepare, is a delicious combination of the various layers of pasta, spinach and chicken.

    Vegetable Lasagna

    Instead of various meats, the vegetable lasagne uses lots of vegetable between the pasta layers. These can include onions, broccoli and garlic, or spinach, mushrooms and tomatoes. Or you can get creative and use any vegetable you like – courgettes in lasagne is a great favourite of mine and the thick slices are great for soaking up the lasagne’s rich and tasty juices.

    5 Lasagna dishes to try

    Here’s our pick of 5 lasagna dishes to try:

    1. Classic Italian Lasagna Recipes
    2. Veggie Lasagna Recipes
    3. Mexican Lasagna Recipes
    4. Lasagna Rolls Recipes
    5. Lasagna Cupcakes Recipes

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  • Brat Haus’s German Recipes

    Chef Payton Curry from Brat Haus shares his recipe for Fondue and German Potato Salad. These European recipes are tweaked to make for easy cooking, and serving pretzel with sausage.

    Find more German recipes on Recipebridge.