Hey Readers! I love a good BBQ with good food and summertime cocktails - it's a great time to catch up with family and friends, enjoy the summer, relax and of course, grill and eat. July 4th Holiday is this weekend and I thought I would share some of my favorite BBQ recipes for you to try at home. Feel free to send me your favorite recipe and you might get it published!

Try them out and let me know your thoughts, you be the critic.This recipe will add a little "kick" to your traditional sauce.

Sticky Licky Sweet n Zesty BBQ Sauce

Prep Time: 10 Min

Cook Time: 25 Min

Ready In: 35 Min

Original Recipe Yield 2 cups
Ingredients

* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1/8 cup chopped onion
* 1/2 cup chopped celery
* 2 teaspoons minced garlic
* 1 cup ketchup
* 1/4 cup lemon juice
* 2 tablespoons white sugar
* 2 tablespoons white vinegar
* 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
* 1 teaspoon dry mustard
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, celery and garlic until soft and translucent. Stir in ketchup, lemon juice, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and pepper. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Baste your meat – grill and enjoy!

Jazz up your basic salad with this recipe:
B.L.T. Salad with Basil Mayo Dressing
Ingredients

* 1/2 pound bacon
* 1/2 cup mayonnaise
* 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
* 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
* 4 slices French bread, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 tablespoon canola oil
* 1 pound romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
* 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered

Directions

1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved bacon drippings, mayonnaise, vinegar and basil and let dressing stand, covered, at room temperature.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, toss the bread pieces with the salt and pepper. Drizzle with the oil, continue tossing and cook over medium-low heat until golden brown.
4. In a large bowl mix together the romaine, tomatoes, bacon and croutons. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.

Enjoy your July 4th Holiday Weekend! Until Next Time, Eat Well.

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