Summer is coming and we’re dusting off our grills here in Chicago. I have some new, healthy faves for you to check out for your summer cook outs.Ā They’re delicious and convenient and no one will know they’re healthier for you.
We had the opportunity to try Burger Blends from Teton Waters Ranch. These all natural, grass fed burgers are hormone and antibiotic free. They come in three varieties – Mushroom and Onion, Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper and Southwest (with mushrooms and poblano peppers). The burgers contain no fillers and are naturally gluten free and Whole30 approved. We made them with buns but you can also make them with lettuce wraps or gluten free buns as needed. We made the Mushroom and Onion burgers and they tasted great! [If you’re not a mushroom lover, we didn’t notice a mushroom taste, just more nutrition! The Sea Salt and cracked pepper has no mushrooms.]
For your vegetarian guests, try “World’s Best” Veggie Burger from Hilary’s. This certified organic, plant based burger is free of gluten, corn, soy and dairy. It was coined “the world’s best” at Hilary’s founder’s restaurant in 2005 and it’s still their best seller. I also love the Root Veggie Burger. It’s made of turmeric-seasoned sweet potatoes, red beets, turnips and carrots mixed with millet. These cook nicely in a pan or on the grill.
To make all of the burgers better, grab a variety of pickles from Oh Snap! Pickling Co. These individually wrapped pickles are perfect for grab and go and for dressing burgers. The individual packs also let people pick their favorite pickle without opening all the jars! The pickles are made with non-GMO veggies and don’t have added brine. Oh Snap! makes dill pickles, hot spicy pickles, spicy jalapenos and pickled veggies. I love the Dilly Bites on my burgers and the spicy pickles as a snack.
For dessert, check out Fronen! Frƶnen is a new Chicago company that makes non-dairy frozen desserts with “no surprises, only simple indulgences.” They’re tired of lots of crazy ingredients that you don’t know and can’t pronounce. All of them have only 4 or 5 all natural ingredients. Fronen comes in four flavors – Strawberry, Chocolate, Cinnamon and Banana Coconut. My faves are Cinnamon and Chocolate. It also takes a while to thaw so you can bring it to your outdoor BBQ and it won’t melt too quickly! [Don’t miss my Instagram Giveaway through 5/22.]
Great news! The nice folks at Oh Snap! will send a lucky reader a sampler of individual wrapped pickles. I’ll also send the winner 2 coupons for a free package of Teton Waters Ranch hot dogs, dinner or breakfast sausage or 2 coupons for any Hilary’s product – or one of each. Please use the Rafflecopter below. Winner must be a US resident, 18 years of age or older and the offer is void where prohibited. The giveaway ends on May 29. Winners will be selected and notified on May 30.
Donāt want to wait? You can get Teton Waters Ranch at these stores, Oh Snap! at these stores or on Amazon and Hilary’s at these stores and on Amazon Fresh.
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