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 Ou r garden is flourishing and with an abundance of zucchini - we are sharingwith our neighbors. My next door neighbor Marjorie made these yummy cupcakes with the ones we gave her and then sent some treats over to us -yum! This recipe is from  Costco Connections August 2021, pg. 87 Ingredients for 12 Cupcakes: 1 cup                                        Zucchini (shredded) 2                                               Eggs (at room temperature) 1 cup                   ...

 From the TODA Y show Chef  Louis Salvaggio from Robke's restaurant on Long Island.  I love this dish because it takes away all the margin of error with pan-fried pounded pork chops. They're nearly impossible to undercook or overcook, and they soak up that beautiful tangy cherry pepper sauce. This was so good and we can't wait to make it again!  2 (10-ounce) bone-in rib pork chops (we only had boneless) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour  4 eggs, beaten (only used 1) 2 cups fine panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup olive oil or enough to coat the bottom of a large frying pan  1/4 cup hot and sweet cherry peppers, halved and seeded, plus the juice  1 clove garlic  1 tablespoon red wine vinegar  1 lemon, juiced  1/2 cup chicken broth  salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste  2 tablespoons butter  1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano  1 tablespoon chopped parsley, to garnish 1. Start by trimming and cleaning your pork chops. Pound them...

  This was on the TODAY and looked like a fun new summer cocktail. It was fun light and something different! 3 ounces rosé wine,such as La Fête du Rosé  1 ounce silver tequila  1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice  1 ounce simple syrup or agave syrup  salt, to rim (optional)   1 lime wheel, to garnish  

 So we had friends over for dinner last night and this is the appetizer that Lois brought. Funny we both had seen it during a conversation on the Jenna and Sheinelle show about go to apps to bring to a party. It was delicious and very easy to make - Kevin said he SCORED this morning as she left the small bit of leftover dip with us -I predict it won't make the day before its gone! 1 container Trader Joe's Spinach & Kale Greek Yogurt Dip  1 package Trader Joe's Wild Smoked Sockeye Salmon with Cracked Peppercorns, Mustard Seed and Lemon, chopped  1/2 lemon, juiced  pita chips, to serve In a medium serving bowl, mix togetherspinach dip and chopped smoked salmon until well-combined.  

 This is by Chef Marcus Samuelsson and made on the TODAY show. It was a bit complicated but fun. Chef notes: I paired savory, churrasco-style pork with smoky grilled mango to capture the vibrant, tropical energy of Brazil's national team. The coconut garlic aioli ties the plate together as a direct tribute to the bold,soulful roots of Afro-Brazilian cooking. TECHNIQUE TIP: Turn the tenderloin frequently on the grill to avoid burning.  SWAP OPTION: For a lighter aioli, swap the 1 cup of mayonnaise for 1 cup of plain, full-fat Greek yogurt. Honey Chili Glaze  1/4 cup honey  1/4 cup soy sauce  2 tablespoons roasted garlic puree  1 tablespoon chili paste  1/2 lime, juiced Pork Tenderloin 2 cups orange juice 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 (1- to 1¼-pound) pork tenderloin (I used 2 thick boneless chops) Honey Chili Glaze (recipe above) Grilled Mango 1 ripe mango, cut into wedges 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 lime, juiced 1 pinch kosher sal...

 T his recipe comes from King Arthur Flour Co - I was looking for the bread mix that we used to make growing up but it no longer exists. So I found this recipe online. It was AMAZING so gooood!! Love it with cream cheese too! We just had to try it before it was fully cooled!! 2 cups (227g) chopped dates 4 tablespoons (57g) butter, softened 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon table salt 2/3 to 3/4 cup (142g to 159g) light brown sugar or dark brown sugar, packed 1 cup (227g) brewed coffee, hot 1 large egg 1 teaspoon King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract 1 tablespoon (14g) vodka or brandy, optional; to enhance flavor 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 3/4 cups (210g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 1 cup (113g) coarsely chopped walnuts ( I omitted) Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" loaf pan . Place the dates, butter, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Pour the hot coffee into the bowl, stirring to combine. Allow the mixture...

 F rom MANTITLEMENT This Elderflower Cosmopolitan is an elegant twist on a classic cosmo! Serve this for happy hours, parties, holiday or a date night in. It’s light, crisp, tart and slightly sweet and the most perfect pink color! 2 1/2 ounces vodka 3/4 ounce Elderflower liqueur 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice 1/2 ounce cranberry juice Add all of the ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake very well until cold and icy, then strain into a coup or martini glass. Garnish with lime slices if desired.

 From ALLRECIPES - we really liked this - such a great summer recipe found we needed to add a splash more vinegar and I blanched my b roccoli for a brighter green color. AND I set off all the smoke detectors frying up the bacon!!! I also halved the recipe. 1 pound bacon 6 cups chopped broccoli 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 cup raisins 1 cup mayonnaise ½ cup white sugar 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 (3 ounce) package sunflower seeds Directions Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and cool. Chop bacon. Mix broccoli, bacon, red onion, and raisins in a bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl; stir dressing into broccoli mixture until evenly coated. Cover bowl and refrigerate for flavors to blend, about 1 hour. Sprinkle salad with sunflower seeds.

 Another Southern Living recipe! When my Katie had asked for Chicken Marsala for her birthday dinner. I had just seen this recipe and decided to try this upscale version.It was very good and I actually do uble the sauce as I had added an extra chicken breast. We sewrved it over angel hair and with fresh green beans.   What Is Chicken Lombardy? \ Chicken Lombardy is an Italian-American dish that's similar to other classic chicken dishes—particularly chicken Marsala. Featuring thinly-pounded chicken breasts served smothered with an earthy, creamy mushroom sauce, it differs slightly from chicken Marsala in that chicken Lombardy is baked to finish with a cheesy topping of Fontina or mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan. Named after the Lombardy region of northern Italy—although the exact reason for the name is not well known— it's a comforting dish with a rich, savory flavor.  3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 lb.), halved lengthwise  1/4 tsp. black pepp...

 From Southern Living this is a new variation for us to try. Right now we are eating something zucchini every day as our garden is hitting its stride! Yum I loved this recipe! 1/2 (14.1-oz.) pkg. refrigerated piecrusts  All-purpose flour  2 Tbsp. unsalted butter ( I ended up using 4T) 5 small (1 3/4 lb. total) zucchini, thinly sliced (6 cups)  1 large (12 oz.) leek, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)  2 large eggs, lightly beaten  8 oz. white Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)  1 (5.2-oz.) container garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese (such as Boursin), softened  2 Tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley  1/2 tsp. kosher salt  1/2 tsp. black pepper Step 1  Prepare oven and piecrust: Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out piecrust on a lightly floured work surface into a 12-inch round. Place in a 9-inch pie plate, pressing into bottom and sides of pie plate. Fold edges under, and crimp as desired. Place parchmen...

 From Southern Living this was delicious! The BEST part was the cucumber was picked from our garden that morning along with fresh herbs of dill and chives AND kevin's homemade bread ! Yum!! 1 large English cucumber (about 1 lb.), thinly sliced  NOPE OURS FROM GARDEN 1/2 tsp. kosher salt  1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened  2 Tbsp. mayonnaise  1 tsp. lemon zest  2 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill  2 Tbsp. chopped chives  8 slices firm sandwich bread (such as Pepperidge Farm) NOPE KEVINS Step 1 Salt the cucumber slices: In a medium bowl, toss the cucumber slices with salt. Be sure the cucumber slices are thoroughly coated. Spread the cucumber slices in an even layer on the kitchen towel. Roll it up and let stand to absorb the moisture from the cucumber slices while you prepare the remaining ingredients.  Step 2 Make cream cheese spread: In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, mayonnaise and lemon zest until smoothly combined. Stir in the d...

 My nei ghbor Alison to the rescue again with this amazing recipe - I am not a fan of yellow summer squash - but man oh man this hid the vegetable so well and was fabulous- I had 2 sl ices! This was absolutely amazing! Ingredients 1 cup melted unsalted butter 2 cups granulated sugar zest of 2 small lemons 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (typically 2 small lemons) 1 teaspoon almond flavor 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups grated summer squash 1 tablespoon poppy seeds Instructions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees Celsius). Grease or line two 9x5 inch loaf pans. Then, set aside. In a large mixing bowl, place the melted butter, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, almond flavor, and vanilla extract. Cream them together until fluffy and light in color, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate...

 So I gr ew up with my grandfather making his german potato salad - traditionly with vinegar base no mayonnaise or egg. The potatoes are a little bit mushy but so good and flavorful. My sister sent me Grampys German Potato Salad recipe but it was written add 1' inch of oil to the bowl and 1 1/2 " of vinegar so I searched for a recipe with actual amounts! 😅 This is a recipe for classic Authentic German Potato Salad ( Schwäbischer Kartoffelsalat ). Unlike American potato salad, this traditional Southern German version features a warm, tangy broth-and-vinegar dressing instead of mayonnaise. Ingredients 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes (or red potatoes) 1 small yellow onion, finely diced ½ cup hot beef broth (or vegetable broth) ¼ cup white wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar) 3 tbsp vegetable oil (or neutral oil) 1 tsp Dijon mustard ½ tsp sugar Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped (for garnish) Optional: 4 slices of bacon, diced...