If the weather is nice, be sure to eat outdoors at least once and have at least one picnic. I think that eating outdoors is the thing I miss most during the winter. We have a screened-in porch at the back of the house surrounded by gardens. A fountain in a tiny pond burbles while the birds sing and bees hum in the flowers. This weekend I'm going to take advantage of that porch!
Enjoy these lazy summer weekends with your family and friends; they're over too soon. These recipes will make sure you can spend more time with them and less time in the kitchen!
Friday Supper
- Asian Chicken Salad
Stop by the deli to pick up the chicken for this super simple and hearty salad. - Grilled Herb Breadsticks
Cook these breadsticks to buttery golden perfection under your broiler if you don't want to fire up the grill. - Blender Pots de Creme
I love this super simple indulgent chocolate dessert; top with a squirt of whipped cream from a can!
Saturday Breakfast
- Microwave Scrambled Eggs
Make fluffy scrambled eggs in your microwave oven for a super easy way to start the day. - Surprise Muffins
Make these delicious little muffins with several different kinds of jam and arrange on a plate for a pretty display. - Super Easy Fruit Salad
Use the best fruits you can find in this spectacular salad. Other flavors of pie filling will work too. - orange juice, coffee, milk
Saturday Picnic
- Tex Mex Black Bean Wraps
Wraps are the perfect picnic food simply because they're so portable and easy to eat. Wrap yours in parchment paper for easy handling. - Sour Cream Pesto Dip
Pack lots of veggies from your grocery store's salad bar and serve everybody a cup with veggies and another smaller cup with the dip. - Frozen Fresh Fruit
Freeze this recipe in individual cups and tell your guests to peel the cup as they eat the salad! - The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
I always bring these cookies on every picnic. They're tender, chewy, and crisp, with a fabulous flavor.
Saturday Cookout
- Sirloin Steak and Potatoes
Grill steak and potatoes for an entree and side dish in one! - Basil Cheese Breadsticks
This is my favorite cookout recipe, and it will become yours too! - Smoked Gouda Peach Salad
Gouda and juicy peaches combine with crisp lettuce and honey mustard salad dressing in this spectacular recipe. - Angel S'Mores
Use angel food cake or pound cake to make this wonderful grilled dessert recipe. Drizzle the finished dessert with chocolate fudge syrup and top with some whipped cream.
Sunday Brunch
- Ham and Tater Slow Cooker Breakfast
This wonderful breakfast is made Saturday night; then let it cook all night and wake up to a hearty repast. - Chocolate Chip Coffeecake
Make this fabulous cake on Saturday so it can stand and get even better. Then all you have to do is slice and serve. - pineapple juice, coffee, milk, tea
Sunday Dinner
- Salmon with Fruit Salsa
Use salmon steaks or salmon filets in this wonderful grilled recipe. - Hobo Potatoes
Start this potato and carrot combo before you put the salmon on the grill so everything is done at the same time. - Grilled Cheese Bread
When bread is topped with cheese and toasted on the grill, it takes on the most delicious smoky flavor. Yum. - Pear Cake with Caramel Sauce
This fabulous cake is my new favorite! Pureed pears with a white cake mix make a light and fluffy cake topped with cream cheese frosting and a drizzle of caramel sauce. Yum.
