June 18, 2008

10 Responses to “Summer Numming”

1. Virginia B. Says:
   June 18th, 2008 at 11:00 pm

   Make some sweet tea, and relax, okay try to at least!

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2. Mindi Says:
   June 19th, 2008 at 8:27 am

   Get the hubster out on the grill!!! Shrimp or chicken skewers paired with veggies skewers (zucchini/tomatos/yellow squash/mushrooms are our favs). Grill (or broil) some salmon and let it cool. Top a fresh green salad with the flaked salmon. We also like an orzo pasta salad when it gets hot. Will the kids eat a cold soup? - try gazpacho. For something really quick you can throw together deli meat or tuna salad wraps. It doesn’t require any heating the stove at all.

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3. luvey Says:
   June 19th, 2008 at 9:34 am

   I love BBQ boneless skinless chicken breast. I usually serve them with a pasta salad or this wonderful salad recipe I found online, it is sooooooo good!

   Shelly’s Italian Bean Salad

   1 can (15 oz.) Cannelini beans, drained and rinsed
   1/2 cup fresh Mozzarella balls (I got the mini ones at Trader Joe’s or just 1/2 the bigger ones)
   1/2 cup Cucumber, diced
   1 Tomato, diced
   1/4 of a small Red Onion, diced
   1/2 teaspoon Oregano
   1 Tablespoon fresh Basil, chopped
   a few twists of freshly ground Black Pepper
   Salt to taste
   2 Tablespoons Storebought Pesto Sauce
   2 Tablespoons Storebought Balsamic Dressing

   Combine all ingredients and chill. Can also be made with leftover grilled chicken breast, cold shrimp, salmon or smoked albacore to bump up the protein.

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4. JEN Says:
   June 19th, 2008 at 10:14 am

   bacon, lettuce, tomato sandwiches.
   Mmmm… potato salad.
   Veggies and dip, exp cucumber.
   watermelon & grapes
   shrimp with dips
   cheese cubes

   Luvey - that sounds great.. I’m going to make that.

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5. Louise Says:
   June 19th, 2008 at 11:17 am

   My favorite summer foods are Mexican. Fajitas, guacamole etc. They are lighter, but satisfy my winter type hunger!

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6. Jacquie Says:
   June 19th, 2008 at 11:34 am

   We’re all about the bar-b-que (or grill). We love anything that comes off it, our kids not so much (picky little buggers).

   If you feel the need for the “comfort” food do you have a crock pot?? I love mine, couldn’t live without it.

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7. Moosie Says:
   June 19th, 2008 at 11:42 am

   Fruit salad. Whatever fruit you want mixed with yogurt, honey if you need sweetener, cinnamon and mint (if you have it–I have gobs and gobs of fresh mint so I always use it, lol). Easy and summery!

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8. Maternal Mirth Says:
   June 19th, 2008 at 11:45 am

   Strawberry Shortcake with LOTS of whipped cream … I am drooling right now thinking about it
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9. MJH Says:
   June 19th, 2008 at 7:29 pm

   Must have fried fish or bbq sandwiches, cole slaw, salt & vinegar chips. Tomatoes!

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10. FaygoPop Says:
    July 8th, 2008 at 6:23 am

    Black Beans with Corn and Tomatoes Salad

    Ingredients:

    1 15-ounce can low-sodium, no fat added black beans, drained/rinsed
    1 14 oz can petite cut tomatoes, drained
    1 sweet Vidalia onion chopped
    1 teaspoon chili powder
    Salt, to taste
    1 14 oz can corn, drained
    couple of splashes of hot sauce
    splash of Lime Juice
    couple of tbl of EVOO
    Preparation:
    1. Drain and rinse beans.
    2. In a bowl, combine beans, corn, tomatoes onions.
    3. Add chili powder, salt, hot sauce, lime juice and EVOO.
    4. Combine and serve.

    Yield:
    4-6 servings

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    (Would be great with rice, too…and if you have a Trader Joe’s, try the recipe with their Cubana Black Beans…but do not rinse them….very good!)

    FaygoPop’s last blog post..Fresh Blackberries!

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