Cooks Turn To Cold Soups For Light Summer Meals
Hot weather pushes cooks to light cooling menus featuring cold soups. Recipes include Cold Tomato and Dill, Iced Lemon Soup, and Chilled Watercress Soup with garnishes. Each dish served in chilled cups from a crystal punch bowl with small sandwiches and fruit.
Summer bounty promises plentiful July foods across U S markets
The USDA reports a bright supply outlook for July with eggs turkeys vegetables peaches plums watermelons and fats and oils. Turkey stocks are higher than last year suggesting outdoor barbecues and Fourth of July feasts while peach and plum crops are strong in southern states and California. A Strawberry heaven dip recipe is included.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
California
Confessions of a Common Cook by Evagene Hargrove
Evagene Hargrove laments over banana overripe woes and mastery of kitchen tips. She shares mishaps with eggs, pie fillings, and a Frozen Banana-Orange Cream recipe born of late night improvisation, ending with plans to use the remaining two bananas.
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Evagene Hargrove
Produce Department
Party Punches For Warm Weather Entertaining
A collection of punch ideas using inexpensive wines and liquor with ice as the key ingredient. Recipes include Rhine Cup Pink Ice Cup Burgundy Cup and Iced Tea Tingler serving small crowds with fruit mint and citrus garnishes.
Polynesian Style Barbecues and Honey Glazed Chicken
A recipe feature presents Polynesian chicken with tomato sauce and pineapple, plus a honey barbecue option for outdoor cookouts. It covers serving ideas, rice garnish with toasted coconut, and a two dish menu for summer gatherings with detailed ingredient lists and grilling steps.
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