This summer marks Jersey Bites’ 4th Anniversary. I launched Jersey Bites the day after a barbecue where I had been asked a number of times for “my” (Alton Brown’s) Baby Back Rib recipe. Instead of emailing it to several people, I thought, “I’ll just put my recipes up on a blog. They’ll be that much easier to share.” That was the whole “big plan” behind Jersey Bites. It has since grown beyond any expectations and I am sure will reach new heights in the coming year (we now have a plan.) But, plan or no plan, the inspiration behind the launch of Jersey Bites remains the same, to share great food. And, so, we are continuing that tradition here today.
»» Recipes for your 4th of July Celebration
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Roquefort cheese is one of the oldest cheeses made in France. Pair it with red cabbage, some dijon mustard, mayo and citrus and you’ve got one decadent and different side for your memorial day barbecue. Oooh, and it takes a good picture too.
»» Red Cabbage Roquefort Slaw
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Oh what to do with all those ruby beauties being plucked from the earth right here in our own backyard. It wasn’t that long ago that I hated beets. I’m not sure when or how I crossed over to being a fan. Maybe it was the addicting Golden Beet salad with Goat Cheese served at the Shipwreck in Brielle (I guess I was the only one addicted to it because they took it off the menu and I will never forgive them.)
»» Beet Recipes: Flank Steak with Horseradish Beets
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When I find a new product that I am happy about, you know I like to share it with my favorite people (that’s you of course.) So, while speeding through Foodtown the other day, I spotted this new pizza bread that looked interesting. 
It is made by International Fabulous Flats™ and Foodtown had it in both the white and multigrain varieties. I chose the multigrain as you can see and hurried home to experiment with toppings. (Yes, and take a picture of it too. Don’t you take pictures of your groceries?)
»» Easy Grilled Pizza with Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese
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This is a delicious and different appetizer for your next barbecue. Think grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches for grown ups. The Oregano also makes it a mini rustic pizza. We made this Friday night for some company and everyone ooohed and ahhhed so much I made it for a different batch of company the next night and I’m really contemplating walking to the Famers’ market today for some more tomatoes because these things are so stinkin’ good.
»» Grilled Tomato and Cheese
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This recipe comes from The South Beach Diet cookbook believe it or not and is one of my favorite marinades for Flank Steak. I know there are a thousand recipes for Flank Steak out there, but this one is so foolproof, I rarely deviate. It’s also super easy. »» Grilled Flank Steak with Simple but Tasty Marinade
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I had to get this recipe up the very next day because it is absolutely delicious. If you’re a lamb lover, this is a great way to get your lamb fix without breaking the bank. The rolls are a new find that I was so excited to discover. I try to avoid bread as much as possible, but every once in a while I like a good burger, roll and all. Now, I can have my roll and eat it too. They’re called Arnold Select Sandwich Thins. I bought the mulit-grain variety. I also saw whole wheat. 100 calories each.
»» Lamb Burgers: Try this delicious alternative to boring burgers
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Barbeque season is finally upon us. Fire up the grills and pick up some steaks. You’re going to want to show off your grill skills to the whole neighborhood. With this easy recipe for a tangy, spicy Kansas City style sauce, you’ll be the talk of the block all summer long!
