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Cruising through summer with cool salads

With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror, it’s time to gear-up for a season of picnics and backyard barbecues. A diverse collection of cool summer salad recipes will make meal-planning a breeze and also guarantee a salad to fit any taste or occasion. If it’s just too hot to cook, make a meal of a crisp and crunchy summer salad of lettuces, fruits, grilled chicken and nuts drenched in a sweet and sour poppy seed dressing — cool, refreshing and tasty. For a taste of Italy try a pasta salad loaded with red ripe plum tomatoes, two cheeses, garlic and plenty of fresh basil from the ...

In Amalfi, pesto is made with strips of fragrant lemon zest

In Amalfi, Italy, cooks making pesto forgo the classic fresh basil in favor of strips of zest from the local lemons, “sfusato amalfitano.” Combined with almonds, Parmesan and oil, it makes a bright, aromatic pesto perfect for tossing with pasta. In our version of the recipe, from our ...

Serve up a summertime spread

Family Features — Few things complement warm weather like a summer spread with everyone’s favorite foods. From fresh appetizers and classics like grilled hot dogs to skewered sides and sweet, sugary desserts, these summertime recipes are sure to bring friends, family and neighbors ...

We all scream for ice cream

METRO — Few treats are more popular on a warm day than ice cream. With its rich flavor and cooling nature, ice cream is perfect in a cone, cup, cake, or even as a sidekick to a brownie or piece of pie. Summer may be the season when ice cream is enjoyed the most — and many people have fond memories of chasing down the neighborhood ice cream truck on summer afternoons — but ice cream is a favorite all year long. The number of ice cream flavors is only limited by the imaginations of ice cream shop owners. New small-batch offerings come out each week at privately owned shops. ...

Memorial Day grill and chill

Whether the weather cooperates or not, Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, and the summer grilling season. It’s about time. I find grilling a wonderful way to spread one’s culinary wings. I love experimenting with grilling methods and a bunch of flavorful marinades, rubs and sauces. When it comes to choosing foods for the grill there are recipes for every taste and budget. For your Memorial Day celebration, or anytime, chicken, pork, sausage and ground beef are the most economical. If you crave a sizzling steak but cringe at the high prices go ahead and buy a cheaper ...

How to turn a rotisserie chicken into gourmet dishes

Did you know that approximately 900 million store-bought rotisserie chickens are sold in the U.S. each year? If you’re looking to simplify your cooking and turn that convenient rotisserie chicken into a gourmet dish, check out these creative and delicious ways to transform your plain rotisserie chicken into a restaurant-worthy meal without breaking a sweat. From salads to pasta dishes, make impressive dishes with these simple yet impressive recipes. Getting the most out of rotisserie chicken By deboning rotisserie chicken, you’ll be able to use the meat in various dishes like ...