ABC Muffins to share with My Friends and a Book Review #MuffinMonday

 A is for Avocado.  B is for Banana.  C is for Chocolate Chips.  D is for Delightfully Delicious.

It's time for Muffin Monday with a Bonus Book Review......

Grilled Tandoori Chicken #SundayFunday

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are marinated in a spicy yogurt mixture before being grilled, resulting in a flavorful, moist, delicious entree.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are celebrating National Grilling Month.....

Beans on Toast is Not a Disaster and the Weekly Menu

This dish is traditional comfort food in the UK.  I have read about it many times, but have never tried it.  I must say, it's pretty tasty and yes, comforting.  A great way to use up leftover baked beans if you have them.  If not, open up and heat some canned beans to serve over the toast.

I was inspired to make this dish while listening to the novel Jenny James is Not a Disaster.......

Grilled Chicken Chimichurri Bowl and our First Road Trip with the Travel Trailer

This colorful, delicious, healthy bowl makes a perfect meal when camping.  Of course, you don't have to be camping; I'm just lucky enough to be heading home from our first road trip in our new travel trailer.

Watermelon Pizza #SundayFunday

This is a fun, easy dish to share at your Independence Day gathering.  While Red, White, and Blue may not be Eating a Rainbow, it is still eating colorful, healthy food that is as nutritious as it is delicious. 

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are celebrating Independence Day around the globe today......

Pesto alla Trapanese #MoviesandMunchies

This pesto, originating in Sicily, certainly does not get the attention it deserves.  The Sicilian version of pesto has a fresh tomato base, is full of herbs, and uses almonds instead of pine nuts. It is delicious!!!

I was inspired to make this Pesto after watching Nonna's for our Movies and Munchies group this month......

M is (still) for Mushrooms

These tasty Steak and Mushroom Bites come together quickly and make a wonderful appetizer to serve with cocktails.

M is for Mushrooms.........

Pop's Perch Platter #SundayFunday

Fresh Perch Fillets are soaked in milk before being dredged in seasoned flour and deep-fried to a crisp, golden brown.  

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are celebrating Dads today......

Key Lime Pie Martini and the Weekly Menu #SummerCocktails

This sweet and tart cocktail is served in a glass rimmed with toasted coconut and crushed graham crackers providing all the flavors of your favorite pie in liquid form.

Cheers!!  We are sharing Summer Cocktails.......

Simple Green Salad with Shrimp and Lemon Vinaigrette paired with Gerard Bertrand Rose #Winophiles

The Winophiles are here to help you get ready to celebrate Rosé Day on June 14th.  We will be sharing reviews of French Rosé Wines, and some of us are sharing the meals with which we paired them.  

I'm starting things off with a wonderful bottle of Cote des Roses wine from Gerard Bertrand.  I always have a bottle of this wine in my refrigerator during the summer months.

Magical Avocado Paratha #BreadBakers

My friend Radha of Magical Ingredients shared 26 Paratha recipes with us last year during our Alphabet Challenge.  This Avocado Paratha is adapted from one of her recipes.  

The Bread Bakers are baking up Indian Breads today.....

Bohemian Beef Noodle Soup #EattheWorld

 This delicious soup is filling enough to be a main course, served with some crusty bread or dinner rolls.

We are traveling to the Czech Republic as we Eat the World this month......

Campari Spritz #SummerCocktails

We celebrated our friend Cathy's birthday here on Memorial Day.  The group that gathered is traveling to Italy in September so I decided to kick things off with a Campari Spritz.

Cheers.  We are celebrating Summer Cocktails.......

Parmesan Herb Muffins #SundayFunday

These savory muffins make the perfect accompaniment to soup or salad.  Filled with herbs and parmesan cheese, each bite is tangy, earthy, and satisfying.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing muffin recipes today....

Fresh Herb Salad Dressing and the Weekly Menu

Warmer weather means a change in the types of foods that my body craves.  Gone are the yearnings for warm comfort meals of soups and stews.  Now, I want fresh crisp salads and beautifully grilled proteins.  This gorgeous, tangy dressing made with an assortment of fresh herbs is the perfect way to welcome in the spring.

L is for Lemons

Preserved Lemons take about 20 minutes of hands-on time before being placed in the refrigerator to pickle for a month.  I cannot wait until these are ready to start creating recipes.

L is for Lemons.....

Madeleines au Citron #CooktheBooks #LitHappens

 Tender, lemon-scented, little cakes inspired by the novel, A Bakery in Paris by Aimie Runyon.  

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Herb Sauce

 Tender slices of grilled pork tenderloin, topped with a flavorful, fresh herb sauce.

Macaroni Ranch Salad #SundayFunday

This quick, easy pasta salad is made in less than 20 minutes with whatever ingredients you have available.  I am sure this is one of the reasons this Southern-American dish became a classic.

It's National Country-Cooking Month......