ARTICLES For Summer

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Kim and Lauren are the mother-daughter team behind Something New For Dinner. Kim develops the recipes, shoots the photography and writes the posts and weekly emails to our subscribers. Lauren is the Internet marketing guru who developed and maintains our website, leads our marketing efforts, manages our social media and keeps us on track in general.

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THE BEST PICNIC SANDWICH

WITH 5 COMMENTS

This quick sandwich made with roasted tomatoes, pesto and burrata is the perfect picnic meal, but also can be used as an appetizer or for a lunch or dinner at home. Make it in advance so the flavors can meld.

AVOCADO SHRIMP COCKTAILS IN A JAR

WITH 10 COMMENTS

Handy single-sized appetizer servings of avocado shrimp cocktail served in mason jars are perfect for outdoor dining. Take on your next picnic or enjoy in the backyard.

GRILLED PEACH AND AMARETTI PARFAITS IN A JAR

WITH NO COMMENTS

Grilled peaches, mascarpone, yogurt and crumbled Amaretti make a quick and dessert with cheesecake- like flavor.

ORANGE MOSCOW MULE

WITH 4 COMMENTS

The Orange mule is a tangy twist on the Moscow mule and a refreshing cocktail for the dogs days of summer. Serve in copper Moscow mule cups to keep icy cold.

GARDEN MULE COCKTAIL

WITH 14 COMMENTS

The Garden mule is a fresh take on the Moscow mule. Blueberries, cucumber and mint are muddled, creating a garden-fresh cocktail, perfect for a hot summer day.

SPIEDIES

WITH 2 COMMENTS

Spiedies, a kebab marinated in an Italian dressing and served on an Italian roll, makes an easy and delicious dinner. 100,000 people go to Binghamton New York for the annual Spiedie fest and balloon rally.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ORANGE RHUBARB COMPOTE

WITH NO COMMENTS

Rhubarb, orange and rosemary make a savory compote to accompany this pork tenderloin. Served on a bed of braised Napa cabbage, this recipe is a complete meal good enough for company. If you have any leftovers, it makes a great spinach salad the next day.

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB PANNA COTTA

WITH 2 COMMENTS

Strawberry rhubarb panna cotta is a quick, easy and delicious spring dessert. The strawberry rhubarb compote is also delicious on yogurt or as an accompaniment to a cheese plate.

CHICKEN MARBELLA

WITH 4 COMMENTS

This iconic dinner-party dish of the 80's is as good as ever and easy enough for a week-night meal. Assemble the day before so it can marinate overnight.

JICAMA, CUCUMBER AND CITRUS SALAD