a delicious change from the usual cold summer soups. posted by request from the

one of my father's favorites - from the beefsteak mining company. i use the frozen orange juice and lemonade in cans so i can reuse the cans for measuring everything else.

yummy side dish for any season. i tend to eat sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes all year around. good side for the holidays too!

a real cool caper!

from www.topsecretrecipes.com the colonel decided that wings were going to be a good thing to serve and so he decided to create fried wings that are very tasty. the honey barbecue wings are tasty . after...

this has a very pretty presentation and is a good way to get in a bunch of veggies! you're welcome to use whatever greens you would like, including cabbage. this can be vegan if using only olive oil...

a fast and easy shrimp dinner. use quality ingredients (good wine, ripe lemons, fresh shrimp) and it's a hit every time! we often add steamed snow peas and diced red peppers at the very end to get some...

one of my husband's favorite summer time dishes. cooking time is refrigeration time.

my aunt mae used to grow cucuzza's in her back yard when i was a little girl. cucuzza is a long, green squash. she normally fried them up and served them with spaghetti every sunday. i recently found this...

daddy's fajitas. great for a spontaneous fiesta or even a quick weeknight meal. these fajitas can go from the fridge to the table in 20 minutes. or even packed in a cooler for camping!

perfect for hot summer days with lots of vitamin c. prep time is refrigeration time.recipe source: bon appetit

chocolate alert !!!

i found this recipe on the kraft kitchens website a few years back. i was poorer than dirt and my son like pb& j sandwiches for his school lunches, since chokecherries grow wild around here it was a cheap...

this pie is really good to serve during the spring and summer. being a person who does' t like yogurt, this pie is definitely an exception, and very easy to make. enjoy! :)

we have all enjoyed these simple to make donuts. now you can make them at home. from copykat.com (http://www.copykat.com)

a nice summertime recipe that calls for only raw ingredients and no cooking time. lovely blend of flavors with no one flavor dominating. used the blender to puree. done rapidly with no heat and would...

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i am a hunter and i love jerky. i came up with this recipe from about 3 others that i like.

from cooking light. cool.

an easy way to use up all those cucumbers from the garden.

the delicious red curry sauce makes this grilled chicken out of this world.

i think this recipe was from mr food on tv. it's a delicious treat that you will long for in the summer! for best results, chill for at least an hour before serving! (cook time = chill time)

this is a recipe by beth elon, who has a column every other week in our local paper. in our house it's just not friday night dinner unless there's soup, but with the weather being so hot lately, i haven't...

this is a pampered chef recipe that features a tender crescent roll crust topped with herbed cream cheese and crispy, coloful vegetables. make it ahead of time so the flavors can mingle.

this sweet and savory snack is my favorite way to enjoy delicious ripe cantaloupes in the summer! you can also double or triple this to make quick summer appetizers.

a co-worker brought this in for myself and my wife to try. i was apprehensive at first (i don't usually like pies) but was completely won over on my first bite! i came home from work and started searching...

wonderfully flavorful burgers!

pincho moruno is a moorish inspired dish that has been improved (i think) by the spaniards. it can be used with lamb or pork. i suppose you could do chicken or beef also but have never tried it with...

this is a beautiful and delicious vegetable soup! everyone at my home loves it, and guests always ask for the recipe. don't be thrown off by the radishes...they do not have a strong taste in the soup...

from "the healthy beef cookbook," found in june, 2006, country home magazine. sounded too interesting to not post or try!

mischievous little mice that make a great (and healthy) snack for kids! from the may 2007 issue of family fun magazine.

lambsquarters are generally considered a weed. you have probably yanked them out of your own flowerbed and never knew that they were good to eat. they taste like swiss chard. be sure not to over cook them....

a great drink for when you want to have a little bit of fun! i hope you enjoy.

found this in family circle magazine

vegan black beans easy save for later quick meal

this is a easy basic recipe for couscous making it light and fluffy, not gummy. be sure to allow the couscous to absorb the water. it's a tiny pasta made of ground semolina flour. add spices, fruits,...

i love this cake! my mom used to make it for me all the time. my two favorites; chocolate and cherries!

typical salad from the ivory coast!for a pretty presentation scored cucumber and zucchini with a fork, not peeled. onions are nice placed in between the layers.

these lamb chops provide a powerpunch of flavor that is toned down by the coolness of the tomato-cucumber raita. it's spicy and refreshing all at the same time! feel free to cut down on the curry power...

a sweet frosty treat.

all the wonderful fresh fruit of summer, whatever is in season, makes refreshing fruit salads. i use whatever is going locally the day i make it, berries, peaches, apricots, pineapple, melons etc., mmmm...

this is my father-inlaws recipe.excellent!

found at caribseek.com.

found this tip in a newspaper..didn't quite believe it would work, till i tried it...managed to cook salmon without sticking or using foil...

this is so easy and good. a favorite way of ours to grill chicken in the summer!

fruit and pudding salad

the rhubarb shoots emerging in my garden prompted me to post this recipe from christine cushing. i haven't tried it yet - but very soon! christine suggests sprinkling crushed amaretti cookies between the...

my kids really love this. easy and tastes great.

my bf wanted something in a tall glass and not too sweet. i found this drink and it's really delicious. even if there is enough alcohol, it's hard to taste. so watch out lol i used a hurricane glass...

you can really use any flavor of pie filling you desire to top this pie, it takes minutes to put together and it's delicious --- plan ahead this needs to chill for a couple of hours before serving.