Late Summer Picnic Recipes
Laura Donnelly of Wired Berries has some excellent tips and recipes to finish off the late summer picnic season in yummy ways.
What Is Your Favorite Picnic Recipe?
We are at the peak of picnic season! In the olden days, moveable outdoor feasts were an activity enjoyed by rich folk who thought nothing of dragging along the fancy…Read the full article at this link.
In Search of a Good Veggie Burger
I have been trying different commercial brands of “veggie burgers.” I have yet to find one that I like that much. Does anyone out there have a favorite brand or…Read the full article and discover the recipe at this link.
Tips for Easy Picnics
Remember to try to make dishes without meat, seafood, or mayonnaise if you don’t have a cooler or ice chest. Certain cheeses, sausages, breads, dips, and fruit are fine sitting… Read the full article at this link.
A Great Way to End a Lazy Summer Weekend
Summertime means lots of house guests. We remember to have lemonade and iced tea for daytime, sparkling white and rose wines for evenings, but how about those Sunday brunches?… Read the full article at this link.
Another mmm … mmm… delicious recipe you can serve your summer house guests is provided by the same author.
Zucchini and Cilantro Soup
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 1 poblano pepper
- 3 zucchini, about 10 oz, cubed
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 large sweet white onion, coarsely chopped
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons chopped mint
- 5 cups vegetable stock
- Sour cream for garnish
- Lime wedges for garnish
- Toasted tortilla strips for garnish
Instructions
- Roast pepper and remove seeds and skin.
- Sauté onion in olive oil, then add zucchini, cilantro, and mint. Sauté until softened. Add stock and cook about 10 to 15 minutes or until all vegetables are very tender.
- At this point, you can serve soup as is, or puree it and chill it for serving later. Garnish with sour cream, lime wedges, and toasted tortilla strips on top of each serving.
