June. The official start of summer. School's out. Sun is (supposed to be) shining. Outdoor picnics and bbqs. Potluck season is on. In June, when I grab my reusable bag and head for the market, all I can think about are the delectable sun-ripe strawberries and everything else is a blur. But I can't eat strawberries every meal... or can I?
This week I've been scouring the 'net trying to find some good demo recipes that do and don't include strawberries. BBQing and baking is too much work--I need simple dishes, ones that can be put together inexpensively, quickly, and impressively. That's when this encouraging blip on Summer Salads caught my eye:
"Make it a point to stop at farmer's markets and roadside produce stands all summer long. Let the vivid, fragrant rows of lettuces, squash, berries, corn, cucumbers, peppers, peas, stone fruits, melons, and, of course, tomatoes, tempt you, and take home everything that looks good. Don't worry about how you're going to use it all - you only need a salad bowl and an appetite!" --allrecipes.com
I have a salad bowl and an appetite! Done!
June demos:
Spinach and Strawberry Salad
Spicy Heirloom Radish Salad
Honey ginger dressing
Strawberry Smoothie
Strawberry-Rhubarb waffle topping
Kohlrabi & Carrots side dish
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