Are you looking for a summer seafood dinner with lots of flavor? Then you should give this lovely recipe a try. I found this orzo pasta dish in the August 2016 edition of Southern Living magazine and adapted it to my own tastes. This meal reflects on summer as it incorporates many foods that are in season - fresh herbs, tomatoes, and shrimp! All these delightful tastes combined with a crunchy bread topping make this meal a winner. My family enjoyed topping all of it with

Bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwiches remind me of summer. Summer makes me think of biting into tomatoes that are ripe and juicy (fresh from the garden). With the 4th of July holiday upon us (for those of us in America), this salad seems like a great idea for the occasion. One of the reasons it is so great is that you can make it ahead of time, so that you can enjoy the festivities without the time constraint. I grew up in the middle of America, and this is a classic Midw

This is a great summer side dish that compliments any main meal. I personally like to make this delicious green bean dish when I am serving grilled meat. This side is a bright and flavorful combination of good-for-you vegetables. I find that sometimes vegetables can be boring (especially if you do the same things with them) in looks and taste, but not so with this recipe! The garlic and red pepper add great flavor and a spicy kick that your mouth will enjoy immensely. Yo

This is a great recipe to have on hand if you need to use up tomatoes and cucumbers (especially if you have a vegetable garden). An added bonus is it also calls for basil. For whatever reason, my basil plants are growing like they are on steroids this season! This salad has a wonderful fresh taste to it that I just love! The feta cheese gives this elegant dish a Mediterranean flair. For the best flavor, it is best served right after it is made, but it can be made an hour

When I make my oven roasted salmon, I make to roast enough salmon to have extra in order to make salmon salad. This salmon salad sandwich is absolutely yummy! I like to do my sandwich open-faced on sourdough bread. It is so pretty! It makes a nice elegant lunch for guests or a special treat for yourself! You can can also put a nice rounded scoop on a lettuce leaf in order to make it gluten free and eliminate the bread. Directions: The ingredients are simple - just some g