Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Cheese - Greek Pasta Salad With Shrimp Tomatoes Zucchini Peppers And Feta

Zucchini and yellow bell peppers are grilled ahead of time and combined with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese. I leave the Dijon dressing on the side and toss it at the picnic, just before serving.

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Friday, May 22, 2015

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Side Dish - Escarole And Beans

This is a creamy concoction of escarole and beans. It's rich, and it's divine! It's also best served with a warm crusty Italian bread.

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Bbq Grilling - Tarragon Dill Grilled Chicken Salad

Grilled chicken lends smoky flavor to a flavorful summer salad featuring sweet and crunchy grapes and apples in a mayonnaise-sour cream dressing seasoned with fresh tarragon and dill.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Bbq Grilling - Carolina Pork Twirl

Bacon and pork tenderloin are rolled into spirals and grilled. Slather with barbeque sauce - preferably a South Carolina mustard-based one. This is a perfect appetizer for a small family gathering.

Pasta - Okinawan Style Pad Thai

This chicken Pad Thai dish of rice noodles and scrambled eggs adds sugar and unsalted peanuts for a Japanese twist on the popular Thai menu item.

Monday, May 4, 2015

Desserts - Crustless Cranberry Pie

There's flour, sugar and eggs in this cranberry-walnut filling, so it bakes up beautifully without a pie crust. It's flavored with a bit of almond extract and is the perfect mate for a scoop of vanilla or rum raisin ice cream.

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Salad - Creamy Greek Dressing

Cucumber, bell pepper, onion, olives, and feta cheese are blended with ranch dressing to create this creamy, Greek-inspired dressing. Serve it with your favorite green salad or as a dip for pita chips and assorted vegetables. It makes a big batch.