Recipe Box, Dreaming of Summer Zucchini & Pimiento Cheese Strata

“Hey, do we have any more of those little quiche things?” HH asked “Sure, they’re in the fridge, Warm them up in the microwave, about 20-30 seconds per piece” I created this dish with Summer on my mind Even though zucchini is available year round, it always reminds me of Summer and overflowing vegetable gardens … Continue reading

Recipe Box, BLT Pie

I think just about everyone loves a good BLT, so why not a BLT pie! I have made lots of tomato pies, a Southern summer favorite, and this one is topped with lettuce and loaded with the ever popular, Bacon HHjr planted chocolate sprinkle cherry tomatoes, their skin is sort of “dark chocolate green” They … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad

This salad makes a satisfying summer meal, and you can load it up with summer veggies Start by roasting corn in the oven and after 20 minutes add bacon and broccoli While everything is roasting, cook the pasta al dente and toss with basil pesto I like to use spirals because the multi-surface noodle holds … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Wild Rice Salad with Corn, Peas & Blueberries

This salad is a nice change from pasta or potato salad It’s not mayonnaise based so it’s great for picnics and summer gatherings I used the Minute brand Brown & Wild ready to serve rice which comes in individual cups that you microwave for 90 seconds Then I mixed in sugar snap peas,  microwaved in … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Lazy Day Grape Salad

This salad is an old fashioned favorite that appears at many luncheons, showers, teas,  pot lucks and BBQs It goes together in minutes, keeps for several days in the fridge, and is usually the first dish to be gobbled up on the buffet The quantities are easily adjusted, you can make enough for 2 or … Continue reading