Best 4th of July Recipes and Grilling Ideas for an Amazing Cookout
We have a great lineup of 4th of July grill recipes to help you host your next cookout this summer with less stress. I am sure many of you have childhood memories of great July 4th celebrations that make you smile and feel nostalgic. But do you remember how this party started? The 4th of July holiday began to take shape on July 2nd, 1776 when the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence. Two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence. From 1776 to the present day, the United States celebrates July 4th as the birth of American independence. Festivities range from fireworks, parades,…
Black Beans vs Kidney Beans | How to Make a Healthy Choice
Adding beans to your diet means you take in more fiber, protein, folate, iron, and other important minerals which can reduce your risk of heart disease and aid in weight loss. Plus check out the recipes!
Easy Black Beans and Rice with Sausage Recipe
This Black Beans and Rice with Sausage recipe has tons of flavor! And after making it just once, I bet it will become one of your favorite recipes. Break out of the chicken rut and make this dish for an easy weeknight meal. It is so delicious you’ll even make it a go-to dish when entertaining friends. Most people think of red beans and rice or a chicken and rice casserole when they are thinking about an easy rice dish. Also, black beans are often associated with Mexican dishes. So, you may be surprised to see them as the key ingredient in this dish. This post may contain affiliate links…
The Best Dinner Party Questions for Fun Conversation Starters
This post on dinner party questions will help you avoid awkward silence and maintain a lively conversation with your dinner guests. Plus you can get a printable version of 112 great questions and more below! Home is my favorite place to entertain my friends. Whether hosting a large group in the backyard or a small group setting at my dining table, I find good conversation and good food are the two keys to a successful dinner party. Restaurants are not the best social settings as they are challenging for good conversation. Additionally, although attention is appreciated, it is hard to have a deep conversation when the waitstaff interrupts you. Don’t…
What Temperature to Store Red Wine | Best How To Guide
So, you finally started buying enough red wine that you need to store it, but do you know for how long or at what temperature to store red wine? Wine professionals will tell you the perfect temperature to store red wine depends on the type of wine or varietal. I don’t know about you, but I don’t have the space or budget to store each of my wines at a different proper temperature. In order to maintain the quality of a wine a general rule is to store red wine between 45 – 65 degrees Fahrenheit. But let’s break down how to do this. And inexpensively. This post may contain…
Easy Mixed Berry Sauce Recipe for a Grown-Up Dessert
This Sangria Mixed Berry Sauce recipe makes a deliciously flavorful sauce starring juicy berries in a Sangria-style sauce. It is a simple fruit sauce recipe that makes a dessert topping worthy of a special occasion. This recipe uses very little sugar, so it does not make a dessert that will shock your palate after a dinner of savory dishes. And, it is quite different from a mixed berry compote or a raspberry coulis as you do not cook this sauce. And I think this makes it a perfect dish to serve in the warmer months! Print off the recipe card at the bottom of this post for a good way…
Grilled Zucchini | An Easy and Healthy Low Carb Keto Recipe
If you are looking for a zucchini recipe, low carb and keto friendly, you need to make this easy side dish of Grilled Zucchini with Cilantro Vinaigrette. If this is your first time grilling zucchini, never fear. A printable recipe card is available at the bottom of the post. Healthy zucchini recipes don’t have to mean making zoodles or a boring low-carb side dish. This post will show you that low-carb zucchini recipes can be incredibly flavorful and easy. If you need a keto side dish for a guest on the keto diet or are just interested in a healthy approach to cooking zucchini, read on. This post may contain…
Easy to Grill Pork Shish Kabobs Recipe with Marinade
This Margarita-Marinated Pork Shish Kabobs recipe is a great way to celebrate the grilling season. It may not make you think of traditional Mexican recipes, but the Mexican-inspired flavors make for a very delicious meal without heating up your kitchen! This post may contain affiliate links for products LSG loves. Lone Star Gatherings earns a small commission on these links at no additional cost to you. Please read my DISCLOSURE POLICY for more info. Ever since 1987, the National Pork Board has been advertising juicy pork as “the other white meat”. Pork tenderloin in particular has as much flavor profile as a boneless, skinless chicken breast. It may not be…
The Best Easy Mexican Layered Dip Recipe with Tostitos Chips
This easy Mexican layered Tostito dip recipe is deliciously beyond your basic bean dip. You may have enjoyed different types of cheesy refried beans dip recipes at Super Bowl parties. They are typically a huge hit because most people love slow cooker queso deliciousness. This recipe involves cooler ingredients for warmer weather and does not require cooking. But there are substitutions and ways to make it ready for fall football season as well. Read on and then print off the recipe card and get “non”- cooking this recipe yourself! This post may contain affiliate links for products LSG loves. Lone Star Gatherings earns a small commission on these links at…
The Best Grill Tools You Must-Have for Your Next BBQ
Here are some of the best grill tools you need. Whether you are a serial griller or fall into the category of occasional grillers, these grill accessories can help you up your barbecue game in countless ways. Some of the easiest food you can cook is on the grill. Who doesn’t love a hamburger, ribs, or hot with great smokey flavor? It is a staple of food cooking all summer long. But having the right tools is essential to producing quality dishes. No matter what your grill master level is we’ve got some of the best products for you to try in this roundup of the best grilling tools. This…
Best Amazon Prime Day Deals & Save Up to 50% Now
Amazon Prime Day is almost here and you can grab the best Amazon Prime Day Deals over the two-day event. There’s truly no better time to stock up on all things kitchen and home entertaining. This post may contain affiliate links for products LSG loves. Lone Star Gatherings earns a small commission on these links at no additional cost to you. Please read my DISCLOSURE POLICY for more info. Prime Day is the retailer’s biggest sale of the year, and it promises all-time low prices across all of its product categories, including appliances, tableware, home goods, smart tech, gardening tools and outdoor products, back-to-school, and office products, and loads more.…
How To Cut Onions for Fajitas the Easy Way
Many people love fajitas but are not sure how to cook them or how to cut onions for fajitas at home. Cutting the onions properly to achieve a restaurant-worthy-looking dish is a seemingly simple task, but it can take time to master. This post may contain affiliate links for products LSG loves. Lone Star Gatherings earns a small commission on these links at no additional cost to you. Please read my DISCLOSURE POLICY for more info. If you could ask Julia Child how important it is to learn to cut onions properly, she would have a lot to say! She worked diligently to master cutting onions when she was in…
