Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Spicy Tomato Burger


Earlier this month, Red Gold launched another Summer Grilling Season with loads of great recipes. One of my favorites from last year made an appearance again this year--the Spicy Tomato Burger! This burger is seriously good and so, so easy to make. I have to tell you that my burger making skills have historically been lackluster at best. That was before I discovered the "secret" ingredient.....wait for it....canned diced tomatoes! In this case, it's the flavorful Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies...


It's always a good day when tomato products show up at my door....

Simply drain a 10 or 14 ounce can of Red Gold Petite Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies and mix it into a pound of lean ground beef. Add a little salt and pepper, form into patties, and you are good to go. I like to add a nice slice of pepper-jack cheese to make it complete. Now wasn't that easy?


Of course, you don't have to stop at just this flavor combo. Some of you may remember the Caribbean Chicken Burger I made last year. Simply mix a pound of ground chicken or turkey with a can of Petite Diced Tomatoes with Cilantro and Lime (well drained), a slightly beaten egg, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, salt and pepper, and voila! another delicious burger is made!


Caribbean Chicken Burger

Let's not forget our toppings. Guess what new product Red Gold has just come out with? Yes! Sriracha Ketchup! I have a preview bottle that is almost gone. Luckily, this ketchup rolls out nationwide by the end of July.



You can find both of these recipes and more grilling ideas (using diced tomatoes!) on Red Gold's website. 

Happy Grilling!

Monday, July 5, 2010

Carolina Peach Sangria


The dog days of summer just aren't complete without a refreshing drink. I've decided the the refreshing drink of the month should be sangria, so here is what I found. Simple, pretty to look at, and really, really tasty. We can thank Southern Living for this recipe:

Carolina Peach Sangria
Link to Original Recipe

1 (750-milliliter) bottle rosé wine*
3/4 cup vodka
1/2 cup peach nectar
6 tablespoons thawed frozen lemonade concentrate
2 tablespoons sugar
1 pound ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
1 (6-oz.) package fresh raspberries
2 cups club soda, chilled


Stir together all of the ingredients, except the club soda. Cover and chill for 8 hours. Stir in the club soda right before serving.

*The only change I made was to use a white Merlot for the wine.


I didn't think to take the picture before I poured the wine in the pitcher. Let the sangria chill for about 8 hours before adding the club soda. Oh...and make a double batch because you'll want more. Minnesotans may want to plan this out ahead of time since the peaches are a still a little hard. Ripen them for a few days in a brown paper bag.


The leftover wine soaked fruit is delicious!