3 Tasty recipes for a great summer meal

Ingredients:

• 1 (18 ounce) bottle honey barbecue sauce
• 1 packet dry Ranch seasoning and dressing mix
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 2 pounds boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 3 bell peppers (any color), cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 small red onions, cut into wedges

Directions:

1. To make barbecue sauce, combine the first four ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Simmer it, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
3. Remove the pan from the heat.
4. Heat the grill to medium-high heat.
5. Thread the pork and veggies onto skewers.
6. Brush them with oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Grill the skewers over direct heat for 12 to 14 minutes, turning to brown evenly.
8. Brush with the Ranch barbecue sauce during the last 3 to 4 minutes of cooking.
9. Serve with the additional Ranch barbecue sauce for dipping.

Ingredients:

• 1 (16 ounce) box corkscrew pasta
• 1 cup matchstick carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 cup chopped seeded tomato
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1 (16 ounce) bottle zesty Italian-style salad dressing
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2. In a large bowl, combine the pasta and the vegetables.
3. Drizzle it with the salad dressing, and toss it gently to combine.
4. Season the pasta with salt and pepper to taste.