ARTICLES For Summer
APEROL SPRITZ
WITH NO COMMENTS
With it's low-alcohol content, eye-catching color and refreshing citrus and herb flavor, an Aperol spritz is the perfect cocktail for a hot summer day. How can you not have fun drinking one of these?
THE BEST OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
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I truly think this is is one of the best oatmeal chocolate chip cookies I have ever eaten. I bet you can't eat just one. Or two, or three!
MOM’S CHILI
WITH 8 COMMENTS
Packed with vegetables, three kinds of beans, two kinds of meat and lots of spices, I have been making this chili for my family for 20 plus years. I always make extra for the freezer.
ROASTED POTATO SALAD WITH HERBS
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An updated potato salad, minus the mayo, is made with roasted red, white and blue mini potatoes, fresh herbs and a mustardy olive oil dressing.
MOLASSES GINGER COOKIES
WITH 11 COMMENTS
Theses cookies are spicy, buttery, chewy and crisp all at the same time. I think you will find them uncontrollable addicting.
BASIL AND PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED PEACHES
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Juicy peach slices wrapped in basil and prosciutto and tossed in a Spanish sherry vinegar and cumin vinaigrette. The perfect no-cook summer appetizer.
FLORENTINE-STYLE STEAK AND ARUGULA SALAD
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A simple salad of strips of grilled porter house steak, arugula, lemon and parmigiano reggiano. This traditional recipe is a simple answer to a summertime meal.
GAZPACHO WITH QUINOA
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Gazpacho with a quinoa twist. This ever-so healthy cold soup is the perfect meal for a hot summer night. Make a big batch and stash it in the fridge so you can enjoy this soup for several days.
LEMON ON LEMON PANNA COTTA
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A Myer lemon panna cotta topped with an intensely lemon marmalade makes for a cool, light and flavorful dessert. Even better, you can make this one a day or two in advance.
FRESH GRAPEFRUIT AND BASIL COCKTAIL
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A refreshing hand-muddled grapefruit and basil cocktail shaken with vodka and a generous splash of St. Germain liquor. Delicious!