The Best Things In Life Are Free And Barbecued!

Just like the majority of Americans, we are not going on many road trips this summer. We went to Laughlin, NV, which is three hours away and cost a crap load of gas money to fuel our 15 passenger van. Other than that, we are doing the whole summer staycation. So what is a parent to do with a house full of kids and very little summer funds? We call Uncle Mike! Daniel’s brother, who lives in our town, has a new pool. Luckily, he welcomes us and the craziness that comes with our presence. We pack up the van, grab some BBQ items and head over for a day of fun in the hot desert sun. Here are a few pics of our last staycation at his house:

As you can see, swimming at uncle Mike’s is just as fun as a day at the beach… and we don’t end up with sand in our bathing suits! Here is my recipe for burgers so tasty, they have caused many a fight over who gets the first one!

Kadi’s Cowpoke Burgers

ground beef

crumbled bacon

shredded cheddar cheese

buns

slices of beefsteak tomato

 arugula

 red bell pepper

  pearl onions

ranch dressing and BBQ sauce

1. Combine ground beef (or turkey) with bacon and shredded cheese.

2. Form patties big as a man’s hand and 1/2 in thick.

3. Grill 15 minutes over medium heat, or until cooked to your liking.

4. Brush the insides of buns with ranch dressing.

5. Grill buns 2 minutes.

6. While patties cook, saute red pepper and onion in olive oil, until tender.

7. Place patties, tomatoes, arugula and pepper mix on buns.

8. Top with BBQ sauce.

9. Enjoy!