picnic and summer

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Apricot-Balsamic Glazed and Grilled Chicken

Posted by Debber  

From Rachael Ray's Sept. '08 "Everyday" magazine, so you know it's savory and simple--all at once. Her recipe called for apricot preserves, but I'm using up MIL's Peach Jam, and we loved it just fine. Also, I used only 2 chicken... MORE»

Recipe #321710

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Picnic Potato Salad With Peas, Cucumber and Pecorino

Posted by bluemoon downunder  

A delightfully refreshing summer salad which is very low in fat and which can be eaten warm or cold. No mayonnaise! Instead a tasty dressing using balsamic vinegar, mustard, honey and olive oil. I always use what are called Lebanese cucumbers... MORE»

Recipe #320612

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Smoky Chipotle and Red Tomato Jam (Chutney – Relish)

Posted by French Tart  

A delectable late Summer and Autumn preserve that I concocted with a glut of ripe, juicy red tomatoes and ground chipotles........smoky hot and yet very subtle! This really is more a jam than chutney or relish, the consistency is very jam like,... MORE»

Recipe #320591

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Blackened Corn Salad

Posted by Hey Jude  

I found this in Sam the Cooking Guys's cookbook called 'just a bunch of recipes'. I needed to use up a bounty of corn purchased at a farm stand. I tweaked it to our tastes, of course. The original recipe called for 1/2 to 1 tsp. of cayenne... MORE»

Recipe #320384

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Grilled Strawberries With Honey Glaze

Posted by Mandanagans  

A light, summer dessert. These sweet strawberries would taste wonderful atop a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream. MORE»

Recipe #320255

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Cheesy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Posted by  

Working at a pizza shop in high school, I loved a recipe similar to this. After years of trying to duplicate it, I think I've come about as close as I'm going to get, and I love it. There are many variations on ingredients that will make it... MORE»

Recipe #319212

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Macaroni Salad With Summer Tomatoes

Posted by Yeah, Toast!  

From Cooking Light, August 08. DH and I thought this was great! I served with lemon-grilled chicken. YUM! MORE»

Recipe #317742

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Green Bean and New Potato Salad

Posted by Monstr  

Got green beans? Toss 'em in here! In this classic salad you'll find potatoes, green beans and fresh herbs in a homemade vinaigrette. Easy to make, light and yummy. I used some smallish red potatoes and steamed them but I think cooking in water... MORE»

Recipe #317620

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Rainbow Shrimp Salad

Posted by pesce_gurl  

I love this tangy summer salad. It's from the Favorite Brand Name Cookbook. MORE»

Recipe #317571

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Lanai Pasta Salad

Posted by pesce_gurl  

A good summer salad from the Favorite Brand Names Cookbook. I'm in love with pineapples so anything that has them as an ingredient ends up in heavy rotation at my house. MORE»

Recipe #317565

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Restaurant Sent Sovi's Gazpacho

Posted by DeeCooks  

Sent Sovi is a remarkable restaurant is Saratoga, CA, at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Josiah Stone, the chef/owner recently had an Heirloom Tomato Tasting Menu (every dish had tomatoes....Lemon Boy tomato Bellinis anyone? YUM!) and was... MORE»

Recipe #317555

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Seafood Pea Salad

Posted by pesce_gurl  

Another one of my sinful indulgences. I absolutely adore this salad! I always use Miracle Whip so I don't know how the mayo version tastes. And I always use both green and black-eyed peas instead of one of the other. MORE»

Recipe #317462

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Sizzlin' Summer Steaks & Spuds With Cheezy Scallion Butter

Posted by Debber  

Hands-down--this is a WINNER in the "keep the heat out of the kitchen" category of summer cooking at our house! This is a slightly different spin on ordinary roasted/baked potatoes and steak on the grill. And so simple, too!... MORE»

Recipe #317243

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Bumblebees

Posted by Jennygal  

This cookie is so cute!! It is perfect for summer reunions or bbq's. It is courtesy of Betty Crocker and is yummy too! The recipe doesn't call for it, but one reviewer suggested sprinkling with yellow sugar once completed to send them over the... MORE»

Recipe #317172

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Homemade Veggie Burgers

(1 reviews) Posted by Kim_150  

This recipe is really a base, and you can take it and make any number of variations- add chopped sauteed vegetables or different seasonings to change the flavor. They're also great just as they are, on buns with traditional burger toppings. I... MORE»

Recipe #316779

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Peggy's Potato Salad

Posted by Gordon Wagner  

My Mom's potato salad recipe. I've never met anyone who didn't try it and declare it to be the best potato salad they'd ever tasted. Make it a day ahead. It's perfect with fried chicken. Boil the potatoes with their jackets on in a large... MORE»

Recipe #316700

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Almond Coconut Joy

Posted by Lauralie41  

A frozen non-alcoholic drink your family will enjoy. For best results freeze fresh bananas ahead of time. Recipe from My Daily Moments website. MORE»

Recipe #316673

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Garden Pasta Salad

Posted by mommyoffour  

This is a staple in my home during the summer months. Its fantastic and so so simple to prepare. MORE»

Recipe #316655

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Penzey's Pea Salad

Posted by WI Cheesehead  

Another great summer salad from Penzey's! You could increase the broccoli and decrease the peas to your preference. MORE»

Recipe #316591

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Zesty Corn Salad

Posted by WI Cheesehead  

If you don't have fresh, you could use frozen corn, cooked for a shorter period. Prep time includes chilling time. MORE»

Recipe #316427

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