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

Monday, May 25, 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.