Friday-Food-Frenzy: COOL Dishes for HOT Summer Days

With the weekend upon us, and the temperature mounting, I scoured MyJudytheFoodie for some recipes that'll provide a cool relief to the sweltering heat.  For the week's Friday-Food-Frenzy items, you'll get to enjoy two very quick and easy side dishes that will compliment any meal.  We've dealt with part of the meal planning for you.  Just print out the recipes, put them in your back pocket and try them this weekend alongside your barbecue.  And, don't forget to write in and tell us what you think (do you prefer Judy's Cole Slaw with Grapes and … [Read more...]

FRIDAY-FOOD-FRENZY – Take a DIP for the 4th!

Are you scheduled to have a house/apartment full of people this holiday weekend? Or, are you mooching off your "good" friends?  Either way, you should definitely have a dip.  And no, not a dip in the pool--I'm hoping you're already planning to do that.   Here  are two quick dip recipes for you to print out and put in your back pocket for your last minute weekend grocery trip.  They're easy to make (hey, remember, if I can do it, anyone can).  They're chock full of very basic ingredients. They compliment any classic 4th of July burgers-and-dogs … [Read more...]

Friday-Food-Frenzy: Chilled Summer Soups

When most people think of cooking a summer dish, soup probably doesn't immediately come to mind.  Summer warrants cool and refreshing, not hot and comforting.  Have you ever tried chilled soup?  They're the most refreshing appetizer to any summer meal and they're simple to make.  My mom was heralded for her Chilled Cucumber Soup.  It always perked eye brows and taste buds whenever it was served.  She usually whipped up a fresh batch before we went over someone's house for dinner.  The cuisinart would be humming as the cucumbers and yogurt and … [Read more...]

Friday-Food-Frenzy

What a fast week!   Time for Friday-Food-Frenzy. Today you get two recipes that will tingle your taste buds.  Judy’s Baked Brie is a deliciously sweet appetizer to compliment any dinner party (note, it’s a bit heavy for lunchtime, especially in the summer).  Believe me, no one expects the “kick” that comes with the cheese. It’s so unique tasting with the brie/mustard/ginger combination and, it’s incredibly easy to make! I guarantee you’ll be grinning like the Cheshire Cat with all the compliments you’ll receive. The Bean Salad should be a nice, … [Read more...]