Warm weather recipes?
So I made this Orzo Salad from Giada De Laurentis the other day. It's so tasty and was well-received at a BBQ in 90 degree weather.
I'm looking for other warm weather recipes - something easy and refreshing. What about it? Share your recipe ideas in our comments and I'll post some of them right here on the blog.
Comments
That sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to try it. :)
Posted by: Leticia- Tech Savvy Mama | June 9, 2008 10:11 PM
how funny, ijust made this salad last summer for a bbq! it was delicious and the kiddos even loved it. Thanks for the reminder, I am going to have to make it again this week!
Posted by: emilys2004 | June 22, 2008 04:51 AM
At http://www.PrimeIngredient.com
you can search the online database and look at recipes catagorized by party themes. Warm weather themes include lobster bake, beach bash, loopy luau, and tons more.
Posted by: marletedwards | June 26, 2008 06:45 PM
Had the following chicken salad at a ladies tennis luncheon recently- it was delish! can do ahead. . great for a summer evening dish.
INGREDIENTS:
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cream
Fat-free half & half
Hellmann’s light mayo
Celery
Fresh tarragon
Fresh chives
Black pepper
Lemon
INSTRUCTIONS:
Bake boneless, skinless chicken breasts at 350 degrees in a glass pan covered with ½ cream and fat-free half & half for 35 minutes. Scrape off cream. Cool, then cut into ½” chunks.
Mix with Hellmann’s light mayo.
Add minced celery, minced fresh tarragon leaves and chives, fresh black pepper, juice of ½ lemon. Mix thoroughly.
You may do this one day ahead.
Posted by: judy | July 9, 2008 05:50 PM