Blackberries and goat cheese grilled sandwiches: Nothing says summer like fresh berries. Here's a recipe I came up with that combines the sweetness of blackberries with the tartness of goat cheese.
Marga-beer-itas: Margaritas are better when made with beer! All you need is a can of lime juice frozen concentrate, a 12-ounce can of cold beer, a 12-ounce can of lemon lime soda and 12 ounces of Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila. Local cook and author Colleen Brethen and her husband, Dave, show how easy it is to make in this video.
No-Bake Mac and Cheese with Crispy Crumb Topping: Invited to a cookout? You'll be the hit of the party with perfect mac and cheese, which uses three types of cheese and has a rich buttery topping.
Habanero Ice Cream Cake: Finally, if you're looking for something insanely crazy to serve at a get-together this weekend, this is it, a cake that combines chocolate, ice cream and hot-hot peppers. Eating hot peppers helps keep you cool by lowering your body temperature. The Midwest is getting hit by a blast of heat, which will continue into our foreseeable future, so combat the sweltering temps with this cake.
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