Cubes of jelly flavored and sweetened with strong coffee and sugar are dropped into glasses and topped with cold milk. This …
Summer Fun
Grilling, picnics, outdoor parties, recipes for the grill and picnics, and summer drinks.
The Ultimate Chicken Salad Sandwich
I combined two well-loved sandwich fillings, both comfort food from my childhood, to make a terrific sandwich filling. …
Iced Rose “Tea” is the Perfect Summer Drink
An infusion made with dried flower buds, iced rose "tea" is a delightful tisane with an unmistakable floral scent and flavor. …
Cabbage, Carrot and Pineapple Coleslaw
Ever since I bought a light box, I've been obsessing over re-shooting the photos in the old recipes to get rid of the real …
Thai Pandan Chicken (Gai Ob Bai Toey)
Pandan chicken is traditionally fried but Alex has done both fried and grilled versions so this recipe is being modified …
Alex’s Fruit Tart
It's the perfect summer dessert. Light, buttery crust. Thick but not overly sweet custard. Fruit slices. You can bake the …
Finger Foods And Drinks For A Marvelous Summer Cocktail Party
We used to do it quite often. Invite friends (or they invited themselves), mix cocktails, serve finger foods, and we'd munch …
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The Ultimate Backyard Barbecue Party
It's been a while since we threw a party here at home. The last time was early this year when Speedy's older brother and his …
Popcorn Chicken Salad With Spicy Ranch Dressing
Crispy breaded and fried popcorn chicken are tossed with lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced kiwi and ripe mangoes, then drizzled …
Chicken Salad With Pecans, Grapes and Pineapple
Cubes of marinated chicken grilled to perfection, sweet seedless grapes and fresh pineapple, and toasted pecans are tossed in …
Potato Corn Salad With Lemon Butter Garlic Dressing
Sam discovered tri-colored corn in the grocery the other night and I had since been planning on how to serve it. A salad, I …
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Gougères: French Cheese Puffs
The French pastry dough known as pâte à choux has many uses; cream puffs and churros are only two of them. Gougères, or …
Brazilian Crush
A cocktail drink made with cachaça, orange, lime juice and grenadine, Brazilian Crush is tangy and sweet at the same time, …
Huli Huli Chicken
Is it spring yet where you are? It's summer where I am. Well, maybe "summer" is a misnomer since there are only two …
Spicy Chicken Pineapple Kabobs
Skewered cubes of marinated chicken thigh fillets interspersed with chunks of fresh pineapple, bell peppers and red onion …
Chinese Chicken Salad
In a tirade again salads in general, a counterpoint was put forth and Chinese chicken salad was named a "good salad". …