2135 summer fresh Recipes

fresh corn kernels or 2 cups frozen corn kernels, cooked, tomatoes, cut in chunks, black beans, rinsed, cooked, drained (can use canned , can also substitute shrimp or tuna), fresh coriander (cilantro) or 1/2 cup basil, finely chopped (cilantro), extra virgin olive oil, garlic clove, minced, jalapeno, seeded minced, green onions, finely chopped, salt, pepper, penne (or other short pasta 3 cups), feta cheese, crumbled (5 oz)

fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (canned with juice if fresh not available), apple, peeled and large diced, pear, peeled and large diced, kiwi, peeled and sliced, cantaloupe, cubed, watermelon, cubed, banana, sliced in rings, walnuts , rough chopped (or whole), salt, pepper, fresh ground, ground cardamom, ground ginger

fresh green beans, cooked , drained but saving 1/2 cup liquid aside, sweet onion, chopped, parsley, chopped, butter, flour, sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper, thick sour cream , do not sub light, bacon, cooked, drained, crumbled

fresh peaches , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, minced fresh basil, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (such as sargento off the block), butter, room temperature, brown sugar, eggs, room temperature, shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (such as sargento off the block)

fresh strawberries, hulled, reduced-fat sweetened condensed milk, grand marnier (or any other orange liqueur), low-fat whipping cream, mango, peeled and chopped, canned pineapple chunk, drained, raspberries (fresh or frozen ), soft almond nougat, chopped, unsalted shelled pistachio, roughly chopped, passion fruit pulp, to serve (optional)

fresh strawberries, sliced (or fresh berries of your choice), whipping cream, well chilled, your favorite liqueur (try madeira, sherry, amaretto, grand marnier or limoncello), icing sugar , sifted (confectioner s sugar), vanilla extract (or 1/2 tsp rose water), sponge cake, cubes (optional), chocolate curls, to garnish (or lemon curls or sliced almonds or pink rose petals)

fresh peaches, peeled pitted sliced (3 cups frozen unsweetened peach slices thawed or 3 cups unsweetened strawberries fresh or frozen), frozen limeade concentrate or 6 oz lemonade concentrate, thawed, light rum or 1/4 cup orange juice, powdered sugar, ice cubes, peaches, chunks (to garnish ) or strawberry (to garnish)

fresh baby spinach, torn leaf lettuce, crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, pine nuts, prepared reduced-fat red wine vinaigrette

fresh orange juice, chilled, frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed, triple sec, chilled, dry white wine, chilled, club soda, chilled

fresh mint or spearmint, simple syrup , recipe follows, apple, cored and diced, orange, peeled and diced, crushed ice , as needed, spanish rose wine, club soda, grapefruit soda (recommended : hansens), shots white rum

fresh green beans, plum tomato, quartered, hard-cooked egg, chopped, chopped red onion, italian salad dressing

summer tomatoes, red onion, sliced thinly, garlic cloves, chopped finely, basil leaves, sliced, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, grated, virgin olive oil, pepper

fresh figs, firm ripe, stems on, granulated sugar, brown sugar, water, fresh ginger , julienned, hazelnut-flavored liqueur (frangelica) (optional)

fresh tomatoes, tomato paste, carrots, celery stalk, leek, flat leaf parsley and dill (fresh), sour cream, veg. oil, salt and or sugar to taste

fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced, sugar, fresh raspberries, blueberries, framboise liqueur, brioche bread or 1 (1 -1 1/2 lb) egg bread, cold heavy cream, sugar, pure vanilla extract, dark rum, toasted slivered almonds

fresh basil leaf, chopped, fresh mint leaves, lemon twists, orange wedges, english cucumber, seeded and diced, very cold, orange flavored liqueur (recommended : cointreau), ice cubes, sparkling sake

fresh strawberries, halved, sugar, chilled riesling wine or 1 (7/8 quart) bottle chablis, vermouth (optional), chilled lemons or 1 quart grapefruits, flavored soda or 1 quart club soda, ice cube

fresh blueberries, halved strawberries, sugar, all-purpose flour, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, salt, butter-flavored cooking spray, all-purpose flour, quick-cooking oats, sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, chilled butter or stick margarine, cut into small pieces, vanilla fat-free ice cream