Cheddar Ranch Burgers

Put a twist on grilling.

Cheddar Ranch Burgers

1 1/2 pounds hamburger

1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch buttermilk powder

shredded cheddar cheese

chopped onions

hamburger buns

Sprinkle ranch powder on hamburger, add chopped onions, shredded cheese and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir well. I always let the hamburger mixture rest for about 20 minutes prior to making the patties. Grill.

Serve with your favortie toppings: sauted onions/peppers/mushrooms, sliced cheese, crisp cooked bacon, ketchup, mustard, pickles etc.

Enjoy!

Tortellini Kabobs

'Tis the season for picnics, grilling, and fun summer sides. I put this idea together for a party I hosted last year. I apologize in advance for not using exact measurements. I got my cooking/baking skill from my Grandmother who's recipes call for "a little of this" and "a splash of that" and "enough to taste"!

Tortellini Kabobs
Ingredients:

- Cheese Filled Tortellini's

- Black Olives & Green Olives
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Mini Pepperoni's
- Cucumbers
- Italian Dressing

- Kabob Sticks

Prepare the Tortellini's according to their package.   Once the noodles are done boiling rinse them with cold water. Put the noodles in a nice Tupperware bowl.

  

Pour a generous amount of Italian Dressing over the noodles, cover and put in the refridgerator until completely cooled. *I normally let them marinate for at least 2 hours.

When you are ready begin assembling the kabobs by alternating the ingredients above. I absolutely love using the mini Pepperoni's. They are just the perfect size for a Kabob.

 I encourage you to be creative with this recipe and use vegetables that your family likes. Once you have your kabobs filled place them in a storage container with a lid. Chill. Moments before serving these mouth watering kabobs drizzle Italian dressing over the entire platter. Not only will they taste amazing, they will look beautifully catered!

Enjoy!