Posted on 07/20/2023 12:53:33 PM PDT by Beowulf9
It's hot out and cooking a heavy meal is kind of 'out'. I've done the going out to dine a few times but really home cooked meals often and mostly to me are the best, however I've run out of dinner ideas.
Freepers out there have any of you some nice summer recipes you'd like to share?
Out.....................
Tomatoes are in season. BLT sandwiches are good.
If I’m grilling stuff I make a foil wrap for asparagus and broil it in butter, garlic and salt. I make sure they aren’t cut too short and finish them on the open flame.
If you smoke meat, there are some vegetables that go great in the smoker. I like smoked onions. Just slice the onion into disks and put it into the smoker. No need to separate the rings.
A gallon of ice cream mixed with a cup of Cointreau.
No real recipes. Anything that requires little to no heat. Chicken Caesar salad is a favorite of mine (grilled and chilled chicken - lasts for several days refrigerated if properly sealed).
Marinate/season chicken breasts. Grill them. Make a Caesar salad. Add slices of grilled chicken. You don’t heat up the kitchen and it’s cool and delicious.
The other day I grilled a 6 pound package of chicken thighs on the bbq, having some leftovers today.
Sit on the porch in the shade with your Adored One, and together sip Tequila and watch the grass grow.
Let the Rug Rats, Gas Guzzling Honor Students, and the young Miss How-Do-You-Do figure it all out. You’ve taught them well enough to not starve. (maybe?)
We got reservations for 2 at 8:00.
A simple BLT sandwich.
Fried chicken and watermelon, are God’s gifts on a Sunday afternoon.
Simply order the chicken from your favorite local joint.
Hot dogs made on a George Forman grill don't put out much heat either. Get a decent brand like Nathan's or Hebrew National. The quality ingredients and taste is worth the extra money.
Corn on the cob is good too.............
Gazpacho
2 Large Tomatoes (or a can of diced tomatoes and a cup or so of halved cherry tomatoes.)
1/4 tsp. Hot Pepper Sauce
1 Large Cucumber
1 Medium Onion
1 Medium Green Pepper
1-1/2 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. Black Pepper
2 Cloves Garlic
1/4 tsp. Hot Pepper Sauce
1/3 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
1/3 Cup Olive Oil
1 Pimiento, drained (opt.)
2- 12 oz. Cans Tomato Juice
¼ Cup Chopped Chives (garnish)
Sour Cream (garnish)
In electric blender, combine:
1 Tomato (or the can of diced tomatoes)
½ Cucumber
½ Onion
¼ Green Pepper
Pimiento, if used
½ Cup Tomato Juice
Blend at high speed to puree.
In a large bowl, combing pureed vegetables with remaining Tomato Juice, Olive Oil, Vinegar, Hot Pepper Seasoning, Salt and Pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings. Refrigerate covered until well-chilled, at least 2 hours.
Refrigerate 6 serving bowls.
Chop separately the remaining Tomato, Cucumber, Onion and Green Pepper. Just before serving, crush the garlic and add to soup with the rest of the chopped vegetables.
(I make this year round, and usually use a can of diced tomatoes in the first blender round, and then a bunch of cherry tomatoes halved to put in chopped. Even in Summer now, we don’t get very good tomatoes. I usually leave out the pimento, and I peel the green pepper that doesn’t get blended. It’s very fibrous and nicer to eat with the skin removed. I think the original Spanish recipe includes bread, too; you can find recipes for the classic one online.)
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Red in a blue state is right, take advantage of the six week window for fresh, local, NEVER REFRIGERATED tomatoes.
Also, Caprese Salad, or Gazpacho (a dash of Vodka liberates a lot of extra flavors), both with a charcuterie board.
Sushi or Shasimi.
Oftentimes, grocers will put out a full fried chicken as a loss leader, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans and biscuits.
It’ll heat up the kitchen for a while, but a Stilton and Leek Torte with a side salad. Bake it at night, let it cool in the fridge until the next day’s dinner.
Ceviche
Lol!
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