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Simple Summer Sandwiches

With summer here and the temperatures on the rise, no one wants to be slaving away in a hot kitchen. The following sandwich recipes don’t require turning on the oven or firing up the stove. Rather, they allow you to serve your family a hearty and healthy meal without breaking a sweat. GREEK TURKEY WRAP Ingredients: 1 (8-ounce) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup feta cheese 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives 4 (8-inch) spinach flavored flour tortillas 1 pound sun dried tomato turkey, thinly sliced 1 cup baby spinach leaves 1/4 cup thinly sliced cucumber 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion … Continue reading →

Simple Summer Soups

Soups during the dog days of summer? It doesn’t seem practical, right? On the contrary, chilled soups are a delicious way to cool off during the sweltering summer months. In addition, with all of the fresh produce being offered at local farmer’s markets and in your own backyard, the following recipes should come in very handy: SUMMER MINESTRONE Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium carrots, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon dried basil 4 large garlic cloves, minced 1 medium sized zucchini, diced 1 medium yellow summer squash, … Continue reading →

Simple Spring and Summer Salads

Late spring is such a fickle time weather-wise. One day it’s sunny, in the 70s, and you can just taste summer. Then—BAM! The next day, it’s cold, windy, and rainy, and you wonder why you put away your winter coat. The following salad recipes are ideal for late spring/early summer. They feature seasonal ingredients and are hearty enough to fill you up, even when Mother Nature can’t seem to deliver two warm days in a row. MEDITERRANEAN SALAD Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon dried … Continue reading →

Last-Minute Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas

The clock is ticking. T-minus 16 hours until Mother’s Day. That doesn’t leave you with a lot of time to prepare a multi-course Mom’s Day feast. However, you still have plenty of time to gather the simple and affordable ingredients needed to whip up the following tasty Mother’s Day brunch recipes: MOM’S DAY MEAT AND CHEESE OMELET Ingredients: 1/4 cup onion, caramelized 3 sausage links, cooked, diced small 3 slices bacon, cooked, chopped 2 tablespoons clarified butter 6 large eggs, scrambled 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Salt and pepper to taste Directions: In a small saute pan, heat the onion, … Continue reading →

Easy and Affordable Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes

Moms are priceless, but most would balk if their children spent all their savings purchasing them expensive gifts for Mother’s Day. If you are looking for an affordable way to show mom how much you love her, then consider making these simple recipes to include in a memorable Mom’s Day breakfast in bed or family brunch. FANCY EGGS AND HAM Ingredients: 1 package (10-ounce) Pepperidge Farm puff pastry shells 6 tablespoons butter, divided 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups whole milk 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 cup heavy cream Dash hot sauce 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 6 eggs … Continue reading →

Easy Mother’s Day Lunch Recipes

You don’t have to be a gourmet cook to whip up a memorable meal for mom on Mother’s Day. In fact, with the following recipes you don’t have to know your way around the kitchen very well at all. Imagine the look on your mom’s face when she is presented with this three-course lunch made with a healthy dose of love: SPINACH AND PEAR SALAD Ingredients: 1 peeled and diced Bartlett pear 1/4 cup Riesling wine 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped shallot 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 cup vegetable oil 6 cups fresh baby spinach 2 Bartlett … Continue reading →

Super Simple Mother’s Day Salads

Mother’s Day is one of the busiest days of the years for the restaurant industry, and for good reason. Most spouses either think they are not competent enough to produce a proper Mother’s Day spread for the woman in their lives, or they simply don’t want to deal with the work involved in preparing a multi-course meal. If you fall into either category, take note. The following recipes require little to no culinary expertise. What’s more, they yield delicious dishes that can be served at brunch, lunch or dinner. EASY EIGHT LAYER SALAD Ingredients: 2 cups mayonnaise 1 cup sour … Continue reading →

Spicy Summer Salads

Who hasn’t been inspired by the steely determination and incredible athleticism displayed by the participants of the Summer Olympic Games in China? My family has been so wrapped up in the Olympics telecast that I have been making sure dinner and the dishes are done before the first second of primetime coverage begins each night. The broadcast of the games has also influenced our dinner menu. I’ve been trying to make dishes that are not too involved, yet contain the required nutritional allotment for a growing family. The following recipes are easy to prepare and would be welcome additions to … Continue reading →

Fancy Looking Salads that are a Cinch to Make

We eat a lot of salad in our home, which is why I could kick myself each time I order a super-sized “fancy” salad on those rare occasions when we eat out. I end up spending $10 on what is essentially mixed greens with some type of meat placed on top and a few other ingredients (e.g. strawberries, pecans, cheese, croutons, etc.). It pains me to pay what is equivalent these days to almost three gallons of gas, yet I can’t seem to break out of my rut, and actually order something I don’t or can’t make at home. On … Continue reading →

Tarragon Chicken and Spinach Salads

Summer is still several weeks away. Yeah, try telling that to residents living along the West Coast of the U.S. where record-breaking heat is saturating the region. Highs in the mid-to-upper 90s are predicted for cities from Oregon to Arizona, which means you can bet that most household ovens will remain off today. Rather, today might be the perfect time to try out one (or both) of the following recipes for cool and simple salads. I grew up in Hawaii and my parents prepared hearty salads for dinner on a regular basis. The following recipes do not require turning on … Continue reading →