Jul 19, 2013
It’s summer! Bring on the potato salad! With just a few ingredients in this basic potato salad recipe, you can whip up the perfect side for barbecue ribs, burgers, fish, poultry, or just about anything grilled in no time at all!
Ingredients:
- 3 lbs of potatoes, boiled until tender, cooled and diced
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, cooled, and chopped
- 1/4 cup Bermuda onion, or white onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise (more or less, as desired)
- 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
- Fresh parsley, chopped, to taste
- salt and pepper, to taste
Boil potatoes until tender, drain and cool, then dice into bite-sized cubes. Chop eggs, onion and celery, add to diced potatoes. Stir together mayonnaise and cider vinegar and add to potato mixture; mixing well. Season with finely chopped parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
Other simple summer sides you may enjoy:
Watermelon & Arugula Salad
Grilled Asparagus
Caprese Salad
Jul 19, 2013
Fresh, peppery arugula leaves meet ripe, juicy, sweet watermelon and tangy feta cheese for a deliciously cool and refreshing salad. Quick and simple to make, Watermelon & Arugula Salad can be enjoyed by itself, or served as a summer side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
12 oz baby arugula leaves
2-3 cups seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into bite-size cubes
2 tbsp good quality olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 small red onion (sliced very thin), optional
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Wash arugula and dry. Cut chilled, seedless watermelon into bite-size cubes (about 3/4-inch chunks). Place the arugula, watermelon and thinly sliced red onion (optional) in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Pour dressing on the arugula and watermelon until moistened. Add crumbled feta cheese and toss well. Transfer salad to individual plates or a large, pretty bowl or platter for serving immediately. Serves 4-6.
Other simple summer sides you may enjoy:
Grilled Asparagus
Caprese Salad
Easy Potato Salad
Jul 19, 2013
Comprising of just a few simple ingredients – tomato, mozzarella, basil leaves, olive oil and balsamic vinegar, Caprese Salad, or Caprese Insalata (salad of Capri) is a classic, flavorful go-to salad for busy cooks and a wonderfully simple side for summer meals.
However, with such few ingredients, quality counts! Use the freshest basil, mozzarella and plump, ripened tomatoes you can find, and splurge on a good quality extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar for drizzling.
Ingredients:
- 4 large vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- Fresh basil leaves, about one bunch
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Balsamic vinegar, for drizzling
- fine sea salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Alternate and overlap the tomato slices, mozzarella cheese slices, and basil leaves on a large, shallow platter. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with sea salt and pepper, to taste.
Other simple summer sides you may enjoy:
Watermelon & Arugula Salad
Grilled Asparagus
Easy Potato Salad
Jul 18, 2013
Deep Fried Chicken
BBQ Beef Meatballs
Tequila Lime Chicken Wings
Roast Leg of Lamb
Chicken Parmesan
Baked Wahoo
Roast Chicken
BBQ Chicken Wings
Roast Pork Loin
Chicken Tenders
Mac & Cheese
Vegetables
Salad Bar
Jul 18, 2013
A simple and light recipe that won’t overpower the delicate flavour of fish. So versatile, this stuffing can also be used in chicken or turkey. For fish, simply combine all ingredients and pack lightly into cavity – bake or grill until fish is cooked.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely grated carrots
1/2 cup chopped raw mushrooms
1/4 cup finely minced parsley
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 egg
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
Preparation:
In a large bowl, toss all ingredients to mix well.
Pack lightly into fish. Makes approx. 2 cups
