Summer Receipes?!


Question:

Summer Receipes?

Now that summer has arrived, what are some good summer receipes to officially usher in the season???


Answers:
Sweet BBQ Chicken Kabobos
1-lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1" pieces
2 cups pineapple chunks
1ea red and green peppers cut into chunks
1/2 cup bulls eye bold original bbq Sauce
3 tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrated-thawed

Preheat grill to med-high heat
using 8" long wooden skewers , 2 side by side for each kabob, wrap ends in foil so dont burn-
thread chicken alternately with peppers and pineapple
mix bq sauce and juice, brush on kabobs
grill kabobs 8-10min or until chicken is cooked through brushing occassionaly with remaining sauce.
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super quick=fluffy orange pie
2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (50 wafers)
1/3 cup margarine or butter melted
1 8oz pkg cream cheese softened
1 -14oz can eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
1 -6oz can frozen orange juice -concentrate-thawed
1 cup (1/2pint) whipping cream, whipped

combine crumbs , margarine and press firmly on bottom and up side to rim of 9"pie plate. Chill
Meanwhile in large mixer bowl, beat cheese until fluffy, gradually beat in sweeteend condensed milk then juice concentrated until smooth. Fold in whipped cream, pour onto crust CHILL 2hrs or until set, garnish as desired.....Refridgerate leftovers
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anything on the bbq(kabobs, chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, saucege on a bun, corn on cob, steaks....lots of salads and fruit salads :) Welcome to Spring/Summer* ENJOY*

I've been making pies & cobblers (strawberry-rhubarb), bbq chicken on the grill, & fresh salads with all the ripe summer fruits & veggies.

I think the best summer celebrating meal is the following
1. Some yummy smoothie
2. Big bowl of ceaser salad
3. chili
4. BBQ ribs
5. bbq shrimps
6. and melon bowl


That's how we do it every year

Broccoli Salad

3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 c. sugar
1 cup mayonnaise (real mayonnnaise a must)

mix all ingredients refridg for several hours

just before serving add two bunches broccoli chopped up (heads only) , 1 cup sunflowers, 1 c. raisins, and 1/2 lb. crumbled cooked bacon.
Enjoy

When its hot outside I hate to cook, but the family has to still eat. What I love are Main Dish Salads. Heres one I love
Gyro Salad
1 pound boneless sirloin steak
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 cups mixed salad greens
2 cups grape tomatoes
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
3/4 cup Spicy Yogurt Salad Dressing

Cut beef into slices about 1/4" wide, cutting across the grain. Sprinkle with salt, garlic pepper, and oregano. Heat oil in heavy skillet and cook steak, stirring constantly, until browned.
Toss together salad greens, cucumber, and tomato with half of salad dressing.
Top with beef slices and serve remaining salad dressing on the side.

for the dressing
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix until blended. Store, covered, in refrigerator up to 3 days.

Here is a recepie for an Awesome Summer Margarita:
1 bottle of Corona Beer (yes, beer)
1 can of 7-UP
1 container of MinuteMaid Limeade frozen juice
once you empty the limeade cointainer, fill it with tequila.

mix all ingredients, and add ice

Enjoy!

Lettuce Salad with, eggs, tomatoes, celery, cucumber and asparagus spears.

Anything cooked or smoked on the grill.
Steaks, Ribs, Brisket, Chicken,Burgers and Hot Dogs
You can also do all you veggies on the grill.
This time of year we usually grill at least 2 or 3 times a week.
My favorite part of summer is kicking back on the porch or under a tree drinking some cold beer and BBQing some good food. Can't beat it!!!!!!!!!!!

Pasta Salad great for summer as long as you have nice big ripe tomatoes.

1 box of rotini pasta (cork screw)
5-6 medium rip tomatoes
2-4 cloves garlic (add 2 in and taste then add more if needed
1 tablespoon olive oil
6-8 leaves of Sweet Basil
1 tsp. or more to taste -crushed red pepper
salt to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesean

Put all ingredients in a food proccessor until it resembles a slightly chunky sauce.
You may want additional parmesean for the table

Serve it with some homemade garlic bread or one you buy frozen and enjoy!

These are easy and are great together:

Pineapple Salsa
Yield: 6 - 8 servings
? 1/2 pineapple or 1-16 ounce can of rings drained
? 1 jalapeno, partially seeded and minced
? 1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper
? 1/3 cup thinly sliced small green onions
? 1/3 cup lime juice
? 2 teaspoons honey
? 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro
? Pinch salt
1. Peel and core pineapple, then cut into small dice.
2. Put pineapple, jalapeno, bell pepper, green onions, lime juice, honey, cilantro into quart bowl and toss well to mix.
NOTE: Salsa may be made several hours ahead and refrigerated. Let come to room temperature and drain off some of the excess liquid before using.

Honey Grilled Salmon
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Marinate: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon McCormick? Ground Ginger
1 teaspoon McCormick? Garlic Powder
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup honey
1 green onion, chopped
1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet

Directions:
1. In a large self-closing plastic bag, combine first six ingredients; mix well. Place salmon in bag and seal tightly. Turn bag gently to distribute marinade.

2. Refrigerate 15 minutes or up to 30 minutes for stronger flavor. Turn bag occasionally.




Kansas City Rib Rub
? 1/2 cup brown sugar
? 1/4 cup paprika
? 1 tablespoon black pepper
? 1 tablespoon salt
? 1 tablespoon chili powder
? 3/4 tablespoon garlic powder
? 3/4 tablespoon onion powder
? 1 teaspoon cayenne
PREPARATION:
Mix all ingredients together and store in an air tight container




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