26 sweet summertime Recipes

uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta, mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, garlic powder, sliced green onions, bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided, torn romaine, fresh snow peas, trimmed and halved, fresh cauliflowerets, fresh broccoli florets, sweet red pepper, chopped, shredded swiss cheese

cold water, divided (8 cups), tea bags or 4 family-size bags, fresh mint leaves, loosely packed, orange juice (reconstituted frozen concentrate is fine), honey (according to your preference for sweetness, 8 tbsp = 1/2 cup), fresh mint , washed thoroughly, ice cubes or crushed ice

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

fresh green beans, vidalia or other sweet onion, peeled and sliced thin, handful of fresh basil , chiffonade, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, good vinegar -- i like a red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar for this.