Sometimes you thought the weekend would be over by Sunday brunch, but it wasn't. Guests lingered and it became clear that dinner would be required.
What to do? Sometimes we just go out to dinner -- Chinese being the preferred solution.
But sometimes it's just so pleasant sitting in the garden or watching the ballgame that going out isn't going to be the right solution. In that case, something quick and easy is called for.
In the summer time, for me that always means a cold soup or a big salad plus something grilled or quickly sauteed and a little something on the side. Ice cream usually suffices for dessert, with perhaps some berries drizzled over the top.
Here are some menus we've served recently:
- Gazpacho with Garlic Croutons
- Thin Pork Chops in Mustard Cream Sauce
- Steamed Rice
- Steamed Green Beans
- Vanilla Ice Cream with Blue Berries
- Caesar Salad
- Grilled Porterhouse Steak, Thinly Sliced
- Oven Fried Sweet Potoatoes with Cumin and Cayenne
- Coffee Ice Cream with Raspberries
- Cold Cucumber Yogurt Soup with Dill
- Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Olive Oil, Oregano and Garlic
- Pilaf
- Greek Salad with Mint/Oregano/Garlic Vinaigrette
- Mixed Berries with Greek Yogurt and Honey
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