Too hot to cook.... don't have a grill... sick of salad... any good, quick dinner ideas?
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How about cold sandwiches and/or cold soup? Check out the link to the Zucchini Gazpacho I posted
http://www.finerkitchens.com/swap/forum1/56357_Recipe_to_check_out_Zucchini_Gazpacho
http://www.finerkitchens.com/swap/forum1/56357_Recipe_to_check_out_Zucchini_Gazpacho
Some sandwich ideas: Antipasto Wraps, Smoked Turkey, Avocado, & Brie Sandwiches,
Tuna Salad Sandwich With A Bite... Let me know if you want me to post any of these. None of them are T&T, but I've done variations on the last two, and they're good. All had great reviews.
Another one is Tortilla-Basil Pinwheels with sliced roast beef, ham or turkey, boursin, jarred roasted red peppers, etc. It's an appetizer, but you can use it as a sandwich/wrap.
(If you have leftover chicken, I have a ridiculously simple recipe for Chicken Caesar Salad in Pitas).
If all else fails, eat lots of chocolate!
Tuna Salad Sandwich With A Bite... Let me know if you want me to post any of these. None of them are T&T, but I've done variations on the last two, and they're good. All had great reviews.
Another one is Tortilla-Basil Pinwheels with sliced roast beef, ham or turkey, boursin, jarred roasted red peppers, etc. It's an appetizer, but you can use it as a sandwich/wrap.
(If you have leftover chicken, I have a ridiculously simple recipe for Chicken Caesar Salad in Pitas).
If all else fails, eat lots of chocolate!
cynupstateny
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Send some of the heat up to the Northeast, Cheez. Yesterday morning= 42°
dawn_mo
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How about a Mexican-style fruit salad? REC: Spicy Fruit Tray
* Exported from MasterCook *
SPICY FRUIT TRAY
Recipe By :Sunset
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
1 honeydew melon
1 cantaloupe
1 watermelon
3 cucumbers
fresh lime juice
cayenne pepper (or chili powder)
salt
Take your melons and cut them into slices. I remove the rind. If cucumbers are waxed, remove it. Then slice into med-thick slices. Dip each slice in the lime juice. Place on a serving tray. Sprinkle with the cayenne pepper (or the chili powder for the faint of heart). Sprinkle with a little salt, if desired.
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NOTES : Dawn's Note: Radishes are also good like this. Cut them in half and proceed as with the others. This recipe is an off-shoot to the familar Mexican street food. Refreshing and spicy at the same time.
* Exported from MasterCook *
SPICY FRUIT TRAY
Recipe By :Sunset
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
1 honeydew melon
1 cantaloupe
1 watermelon
3 cucumbers
fresh lime juice
cayenne pepper (or chili powder)
salt
Take your melons and cut them into slices. I remove the rind. If cucumbers are waxed, remove it. Then slice into med-thick slices. Dip each slice in the lime juice. Place on a serving tray. Sprinkle with the cayenne pepper (or the chili powder for the faint of heart). Sprinkle with a little salt, if desired.
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NOTES : Dawn's Note: Radishes are also good like this. Cut them in half and proceed as with the others. This recipe is an off-shoot to the familar Mexican street food. Refreshing and spicy at the same time.
marsha-tbay
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Here are some hot weather recipes....Cucmber & Black Eyed Pea Salad (or other bean)
Cucumber & Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Eating Well (Test Kitchen)
An easy salad to serve with grilled chicken or steak for supper or on a bed of greens for a satisfying lunch. Substitute white beans or chickpeas for the black-eyed peas if you prefer.
Servings: 6 servings, about 1 cup each
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Health: Low Calorie, Low Carb, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Healthy Weight
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
Freshly ground pepper to taste
4 cups peeled and diced cucumbers
1 14-ounce can black-eyed peas , rinsed
2/3 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup slivered red onion
2 tablespoons chopped black olives
Steps:
1: Whisk oil, lemon juice, oregano and pepper in a large bowl until combined. Add cucumber, black-eyed peas, bell pepper, feta, onion and olives; toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Cucumber & Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Eating Well (Test Kitchen)
An easy salad to serve with grilled chicken or steak for supper or on a bed of greens for a satisfying lunch. Substitute white beans or chickpeas for the black-eyed peas if you prefer.
Servings: 6 servings, about 1 cup each
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Health: Low Calorie, Low Carb, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Healthy Weight
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
Freshly ground pepper to taste
4 cups peeled and diced cucumbers
1 14-ounce can black-eyed peas , rinsed
2/3 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup slivered red onion
2 tablespoons chopped black olives
Steps:
1: Whisk oil, lemon juice, oregano and pepper in a large bowl until combined. Add cucumber, black-eyed peas, bell pepper, feta, onion and olives; toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
marsha-tbay
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Green Smoothies
These make 1-2 servings. I got these on the web, but can't recall where.
Green Banana-Orange
1 banana
1 orange, sectioned, or ½ cup orange juice
1/2 cup water, optional
4 leaves kale
Blueberry Kale
1 banana
1 orange, sectioned
½ cup water
½ cup frozen blueberries
small handful fresh spinach or 3 leaves kale
Mango Collard
2 mangoes, peeled and pitted
1/4 cup water
2 leaves collard greens, chopped
Peach Spinach
4 peaches, chopped
1/2 cup water
large handful spinach
These make 1-2 servings. I got these on the web, but can't recall where.
Green Banana-Orange
1 banana
1 orange, sectioned, or ½ cup orange juice
1/2 cup water, optional
4 leaves kale
Blueberry Kale
1 banana
1 orange, sectioned
½ cup water
½ cup frozen blueberries
small handful fresh spinach or 3 leaves kale
Mango Collard
2 mangoes, peeled and pitted
1/4 cup water
2 leaves collard greens, chopped
Peach Spinach
4 peaches, chopped
1/2 cup water
large handful spinach
marsha-tbay
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Rec. Pecan Burgers
Pecan Burgers
1/2 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup celery
2 Tbs onion
2 Tbs fresh parsley
3 slices whole wheat bread **
3/4 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. Thyme
1/8 tsp. Basil
1/2 cup tomato juice
1 cup ground pecans
1 egg (I used egg whites)
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
Make bread into crumbs. (I always do this to not so fresh bread and keep in
the refrigerator, so I don't know how much I used. Just until the burgers
held shape)
Grate carrot. Cut celery and onion fine. Combine carrot, celery, onion,
parsley, bread crumbs, salt, thyme, basil, juice, pecans, egg and flour.
Mix together well. Form into patties. Brown in a skillet with a small
amount of oil.
Makes 4 large burgers
Sue-veg group
Pecan Burgers
1/2 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup celery
2 Tbs onion
2 Tbs fresh parsley
3 slices whole wheat bread **
3/4 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. Thyme
1/8 tsp. Basil
1/2 cup tomato juice
1 cup ground pecans
1 egg (I used egg whites)
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
Make bread into crumbs. (I always do this to not so fresh bread and keep in
the refrigerator, so I don't know how much I used. Just until the burgers
held shape)
Grate carrot. Cut celery and onion fine. Combine carrot, celery, onion,
parsley, bread crumbs, salt, thyme, basil, juice, pecans, egg and flour.
Mix together well. Form into patties. Brown in a skillet with a small
amount of oil.
Makes 4 large burgers
Sue-veg group
marsha-tbay
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Rec. Asparagus & Red Pepper Soup
ASPARAGUS & RED PEPPER SOUP
Categories: Vegetarian, Digest
Yield: 4 servings
2 lb Asparagus, trimmed, cut into
1 " pieces
2 c Veggie broth
1 Roasted red pepper
-diced(1/3-1/2 cup total)
1 can Evap skim milk
pepper to taste
1. Place asparagus and broth into 4 qt pan and simmer for 15 min.,
until
tender.
2. Puree asparagus/broth in blender. Take out some pieces for a
chunkier consistency if you wish.
3. Put puree back in pan and add red pepper, any reserved
asparagus, black
pepper, and can of milk.
4. Heat until thickened to your liking.
NOTE: You can add some thickener(flour,cornstarch) to hasten the
process. I
started the pepper roasting at about the same time as the the
asparagus,
and it worked out fine to add to soup.
Serve with a salad and hearty bread!
Posted by mmk3@Lehigh.EDU (MARGARET M. KING) to Fatfree
From Fatfree Digest April-May 1994, Formatting by Sue Smith (using
MMCONV)
ASPARAGUS & RED PEPPER SOUP
Categories: Vegetarian, Digest
Yield: 4 servings
2 lb Asparagus, trimmed, cut into
1 " pieces
2 c Veggie broth
1 Roasted red pepper
-diced(1/3-1/2 cup total)
1 can Evap skim milk
pepper to taste
1. Place asparagus and broth into 4 qt pan and simmer for 15 min.,
until
tender.
2. Puree asparagus/broth in blender. Take out some pieces for a
chunkier consistency if you wish.
3. Put puree back in pan and add red pepper, any reserved
asparagus, black
pepper, and can of milk.
4. Heat until thickened to your liking.
NOTE: You can add some thickener(flour,cornstarch) to hasten the
process. I
started the pepper roasting at about the same time as the the
asparagus,
and it worked out fine to add to soup.
Serve with a salad and hearty bread!
Posted by mmk3@Lehigh.EDU (MARGARET M. KING) to Fatfree
From Fatfree Digest April-May 1994, Formatting by Sue Smith (using
MMCONV)
marsha-tbay
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Caesar Salad Sandwiches
Caesar Salad Sandwiches
6 Medium hard rolls (preferably whole grain)
3 C. torn romaine lettuce
1/2 C. Caesar dressing
1/3 C. grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 lb. chicken strips or breasts cut into strips
2 t. olive oil
Set the oven to broil. Cut each roll in half and scoop out the dough to form a pocket in one side of the bread. Combine the lettuce, dressing and cheese in a bowl.
Place the chicken strips on a broiler pan and brush with olive oil. Broil the strips of chicken for a total of about 7 minutes turning once. Add the chicken to the salad and pile the mixture into the bread pocket. Top with the other half of bread and serve.
Dorie-DougnDinks
Caesar Salad Sandwiches
6 Medium hard rolls (preferably whole grain)
3 C. torn romaine lettuce
1/2 C. Caesar dressing
1/3 C. grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 lb. chicken strips or breasts cut into strips
2 t. olive oil
Set the oven to broil. Cut each roll in half and scoop out the dough to form a pocket in one side of the bread. Combine the lettuce, dressing and cheese in a bowl.
Place the chicken strips on a broiler pan and brush with olive oil. Broil the strips of chicken for a total of about 7 minutes turning once. Add the chicken to the salad and pile the mixture into the bread pocket. Top with the other half of bread and serve.
Dorie-DougnDinks
marsha-tbay
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Rec. Banana Cream Smoothie
Banana Cream Pie Smoothie
Recipe By :Maureen Callahan
Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beverages Cooking for 1 or 2
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
1 cup sliced ripe banana (about 1 large)
1 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
2 tablespoons whole wheat graham cracker crumbs (about 1/2 cookie sheet)
1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ice cubes (about 1/4 cup)
graham cracker crumbs
Arrange banana slices in a single layer on a baking sheet, and freeze until firm (about 1 hour).
Place frozen banana and remaining ingredients in a blender. Process until smooth. Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs. Serve immediately.
Source:
"Cooking Light"
Copyright:
"August 2006"
Yield:
"2 cups"
Banana Cream Pie Smoothie
Recipe By :Maureen Callahan
Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beverages Cooking for 1 or 2
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
1 cup sliced ripe banana (about 1 large)
1 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
2 tablespoons whole wheat graham cracker crumbs (about 1/2 cookie sheet)
1 tablespoon nonfat dry milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ice cubes (about 1/4 cup)
graham cracker crumbs
Arrange banana slices in a single layer on a baking sheet, and freeze until firm (about 1 hour).
Place frozen banana and remaining ingredients in a blender. Process until smooth. Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs. Serve immediately.
Source:
"Cooking Light"
Copyright:
"August 2006"
Yield:
"2 cups"
marsha-tbay
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Rec. Cold Peach & Nectarine Soup
This is a refreshing
summer soup.
Felicia
Cold Peach and Nectarine Soup
6 cups sliced, peeled peaches and or nectarines, about
4 lbs.
3 cups plain yogurt
1/4 cup + 3 tbsps.. honey
2 tbsps. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsps. Marsala wine or grape juice
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
optional garnish: mint sprigs
Use fully ripe, juicy peaches and nectarines. Working
in batches, puree the fruit in a blender with 2 cups
of the yogurt, 3 tablespoons of honey, the lemon
juice, Marsala, and cinnamon. Chill the mixture well.
Whisk together the remaining cup of yogurt with the
remaining 1/4 cup of honey, and chill. Ladle the soup
into shallow bowls and put a spoonful of the
honey-sweetened yogurt in the center of each serving.
Garnish with mint sprigs if you happen to have some
mint around. Serves 6.
Felicia-gourmetgard
This is a refreshing
summer soup.
Felicia
Cold Peach and Nectarine Soup
6 cups sliced, peeled peaches and or nectarines, about
4 lbs.
3 cups plain yogurt
1/4 cup + 3 tbsps.. honey
2 tbsps. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsps. Marsala wine or grape juice
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
optional garnish: mint sprigs
Use fully ripe, juicy peaches and nectarines. Working
in batches, puree the fruit in a blender with 2 cups
of the yogurt, 3 tablespoons of honey, the lemon
juice, Marsala, and cinnamon. Chill the mixture well.
Whisk together the remaining cup of yogurt with the
remaining 1/4 cup of honey, and chill. Ladle the soup
into shallow bowls and put a spoonful of the
honey-sweetened yogurt in the center of each serving.
Garnish with mint sprigs if you happen to have some
mint around. Serves 6.
Felicia-gourmetgard
marsha-tbay
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Rec. Lemon Lime Slush
Lemon-Lime Slush
2 limes (whole thing, minus skin)
2 lemons (whole thing, minus skin)
1/8 c. raw honey
ice and pure water
Use blender to mix all ingredients until desired consistency is reached. Add more ice for thicker slush, add more water for thinner slush, add more honey for more sweet/less tart taste.
This is PERFECT for a hot summer day, when you'd otherwise make a run to Sonic for their famous Limeade, chock full of soda and artificial sweeteners..
- from Michelle Reeves, www.FromSADtoRAW.com
Lemon-Lime Slush
2 limes (whole thing, minus skin)
2 lemons (whole thing, minus skin)
1/8 c. raw honey
ice and pure water
Use blender to mix all ingredients until desired consistency is reached. Add more ice for thicker slush, add more water for thinner slush, add more honey for more sweet/less tart taste.
This is PERFECT for a hot summer day, when you'd otherwise make a run to Sonic for their famous Limeade, chock full of soda and artificial sweeteners..
- from Michelle Reeves, www.FromSADtoRAW.com
marsha-tbay
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I made this for our lunch today with pinto beans, it was delicious. I didn't have enough cukes, so
added small tomatoes from my garden. Very good, pretty salad
added small tomatoes from my garden. Very good, pretty salad