51 summertime cheese Recipes

uncooked orzo pasta, boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1-inch pieces, cucumber, chopped, red onion, chopped, minced fresh parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

johnsonville mild italian sausage links links (4 oz each), olive oil, onions, chopped, green pepper, chopped, chopped seeded peeled tomatoes (about 8 medium), jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, brown sugar, salt, pepper, hot cooked pasta, parmesan cheese

baby heirloom tomatoes, halved, english cucumber, peeled and cubed, cubed cantaloupe, feta cheese, cubed, ripe avocado, peeled and cubed, watercress, coarsely chopped, fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped, chopped red onion, coriander seeds, canola oil, lime juice, rice vinegar, honey, grated lime peel, salt, pepper

cucumbers, softened philly cream cheese (regular flavor ), rye (or pumpernickel) party breads, mayo, dill weed, good seasons dry italian salad dressing mix

strawberry gelatin, boiling water, cold water, unflavored gelatin, cold water, half-and-half cream, cream cheese, softened, sugar, vanilla extract, strawberry gelatin, boiling water, cold water, sliced fresh strawberries

fat-free cottage cheese (may use low-fat), nonfat plain yogurt, sugar substitute (more to taste), seedless grapes, halved (red or green ), strawberries, halved, kiwi, peeled and cut into bit-sized chunks, banana , cut into bite-sized chunks, cantaloupe, seeded and cut into bite-sized chunks, walnuts, coarsely chopped, salt and pepper

pine nuts, divided, zest and juice of 2 large lemons, fresh flat-leaf parsley , leaves picked, half finely chopped and half left whole (about 1 cup total), extra-virgin olive oil, freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for shaving, freshly grated pecorino cheese, freshly ground black pepper , to taste, sea salt , to taste, good-quality tagliarini

plain yogurt, cool whip, crushed pineapple with juice, fat cottage cheese, sugar free pistachio pudding mix

mascarpone cheese, peach yogurt, granulated sugar - divided, heavy cream whipped to soft peaks, peach brandy or schnapps, peach nectar, rum, specialty bakers ladyfingers or 36 sm from bakery, ripe, firm peach peeled and pitted, sliced almonds toasted

salad dressing, grated parmesan cheese, milk, cooked pasta shells, tomatoes, red onion, salt, freshly ground black pepper, deli ham

crescent rolls, dry ranch dip mix, sour cream, tomatoes (sliced in half ), green pepper (sliced thin), broccoli floret (chopped ), carrot (shredded ), cucumber (peeled & chopped ), shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits (optional)

shrimp, peeled and deveined, sriracha asian chili sauce, salt, hot cooked rice, corn, drained, drained and chopped sun-dried tomato packed in oil , reserving oil, shredded italian cheese blend, fresh basil leaf, salt

strawberry gelatin, boiling water, cold water, unflavored gelatin, cold water, half-and-half cream, cream cheese, softened, sugar, vanilla extract, strawberry gelatin, boiling water, cold water, sliced fresh strawberries

tomatoes, very finely diced, parmesan cheese, grated, garlic cloves, very finely minced (1 tbsp), basil, minced, italian parsley, finely chopped, olive oil, lemon juice or 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, salt (or to taste), fresh ground black pepper , to taste, french bread (about 1/2 baquette) or 8 slices italian bread, sliced 1/4-inch thick (about 1/2 baquette), garlic cloves, cut in half

watermelon , cut into bite-sized chunks, tomatillos, husks removed , thoroughly rinsed, quartered and thinly sliced (about 1/2 lb), feta cheese, crumbled (or queso fresco), fresh mint leaves, about 5 to 6, chopped, jalapeno (seeding optional), lime juice, fresh squeezed, white distilled vinegar, salt, olive oil, vegetable oil

feta cheese, crumbled, sun-dried tomato, boneless skinless chicken breasts, extra virgin olive oil, red onion, sliced

sandwich spread, cream cheese, mayonnaise (not miracle whip), dry ranch dressing mix, hearty bread (i like dark rye for this) or bagels (cut bagels in half and toast very lightly), cucumber, peeled and sliced 1/4 thick, several ice cold crispy lettuce leaves, tomato slices, sweet onion slices, cheese slices (swiss, sharp cheddar, smoked gouda, havarti, goat, brie, just to name a few choices)

iceberg lettuce , torn, celery, chopped, sliced mushrooms, drained, hard-boiled eggs, sliced, chopped green pepper, onion rings, sliced thinly, sweet peas, drained (could substitute frozen), mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, coarsely grated