Jun 13, 2011
Summer Entertaing Tips
Tipsy Melon
Looking for a refreshing dessert item. This is strictly adult. It is not your usual dessert
What You Need | Directions |
| To begin, cut a small hole in the watermelon with your knife .Cut deep enough (down to the pink flesh) into the melon and is big enough to hold a funnel. Next, insert the funnel and begin slowly pouring in the rum, the rum needs time to absorb. Pour until the rum will no longer absorb into the fruit. Let it rest in the refrigerate over night |
Jun 12, 2011
I'm Back and Have a Good Internet Connection
Jun 1, 2011
Panzanella
Want a perfect salad to go with your grilled meat? This is an Italian bread salad, it is quick to make and requires no cooking. If there's an ingredient you don't like, feel free to substitute it with something else or leave it out.
What You Need | Directions |
| In a serving bowl stir together the bread, tomatoes, cucumber, garlic,onions, oil, vinegar, basil, salt and pepper to taste until the salad is combined well. Mix in the remaining ingredients and season to taste. Let the salad stand for about twenty minutes to give the bread time to absorb some flavor, and serve. |
May 30, 2011
Where Quick and Easy Is Heading
Summer is upon us and I think we can never have enough cool menus to serve unexpected company or even our family. We will sneak in some grill items to accent our cold items.
When shopping for ingredients don’t forget to grab a bunch of sunflowers to add to your summer fun. Hope everyone had a great Memorial weekend and stayed safe.
May 27, 2011
Memorial Day
May 26, 2011
Tomato Mozzarella Salad
What You Need | Directions |
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Place the vinegar in a heavy-bottomed, non-reactive pot. Heat on low, at a light simmer. Turn the heat to low and reduce until syrupy 1/3 to ½ cup.
The vinegar will thicken as it cools.
This will keep in a cool place for months.
May 25, 2011
Grilled Corn
May 24, 2011
Glassware on the patio
Shrimp Pasta Salad
What Ingredients You Need | Directions |
2 cups small shell pasta, cooked | Cook pasta in boiling salted water as directed on package. Rinse under cold water. Drain. In a large bowl, toss pasta in with shrimp, celery, green and red bell peppers, cucumber, olives and red onion. Mix mayo and vinegar. Pour over pasta mixture and mix well. Cover. Refrigerate 2 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with chopped parsley and reserved shrimp.
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