A few weeks ago we celebrated my wife’s birthday with a backyard celebration with friends. We planned the whole menu around making smash burgers and hot dogs on our blackstone griddle.









The menu:
Pitcher of margaritas
Salt and vinegar hummus and veggies
Big charcuterie board
Smash burgers and hot dogs with homemade burger sauce
Summer corn salad - recipe here
Simple caesar salad with homemade croutons
Potato chips and sweet potato chips
Fresh cut fruit
Yellow cake with chocolate frosting - recipe here
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Pitcher of Margaritas
Serve with ice, cut limes and a plate of salt for guests to salt their own rim.
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