Meal Ideas for July

“This is a general recipe for juicy grilled chicken that can be changed by the spices you use. You can use basic BBQ flavored spices or go with a Greek, Indian, Italian, or Mexican profile just by changing the spices you add.” – Rhonda

“A cobbler is delicious and sweet. My family loves chocolate cobbler. It is so simple to make.” – Lisa

“This is a recipe that has been handed down from generation to generation. There is a regional difference from what region of Greece you are from that dictates how you make this chicken recipe. This chicken recipe is easy, amazingly moist yet crispy chicken and has an outstanding lemon flavor. The potatoes are crispy outside, tender inside, and filled with lemon/garlic flavor!” – Didi

“This is a favorite from my boss’s scrapbooking clubs. They all love it and it shows up at every one of their gatherings.” – Debi

“Remember hobo packs from your growing-up years? This is the same idea, only with chicken instead of hamburger meat, and the basil and olive oil give these packs a distinctive Italian flair.” – Lynn

“This is a quick, delicious summer salad. Perfect for picnics, no need to refrigerate. A little sweet, and a little tart with a touch of fresh basil for a punch of flavor.” – Deb

“Roasted asparagus and tomatoes covered in melted parmesan and drizzled with a balsamic reduction.” -Kevin

“It’s grilling time again, and I like to have most of my food prepared outside on the grill. I love the flavor of food cooked over charcoal. This is my favorite way to make a side dish of my new red potatoes. Serve with your favorite BBQ meal.” – Jamie

“Pesto is one of my favorite flavors, so I came up with this recipe to use some leftover chicken and pesto. It turned out great. I will be cooking this a lot.” – Nelda

“Angel food cake, candy, and pudding. This dessert is just sooooo good.” – Verlene

“This stays in the refrigerator for up to two months, but never lasts that long! It’s better as it sits, and I love it as a snack.” – Linda

“Wondering what to do with all your summer veggies? This casserole dish is the ticket!” – Kelli

“This nostalgic French Dressing Chicken is sweet and tangy. The skin gets sticky and it holds in tender juicy chicken everyone will love this.” – Debbie

“The more spice rub used to coat the chicken breasts, the spicier it will be.” – Jennifer

“This is actually fresh creamed corn but when my family wants it they ask for Yummy Corn!!” – Janet

“In the summer everything is so delicious coming from the garden. Roasting veggies brings out all the wonderful natural flavors. These sandwiches are a family favorite.” – Cheryl

“I married the love of my life and he dislikes most veggies so I had to get creative. This is his favorite so far.” – Lori

“This is a wonderful recipe using tomatoes. I made this last night and everyone wanted to know when I would make it again. It is a cross between a tart and pizza.” – Betty

“I love crispy, lemony chicken over pasta. This recipe adds a homemade pesto sauce, too.” – Amber

“Sour cream and guacamole also make tasty toppings for these steak tacos.” – Elisabeth

“These are wonderful with burgers, fried fish, or just about anything!” – April

“I wow people all the time with this pork tenderloin. People come back, not for seconds, but for thirds and fourths. It is just so savory, tender, and juicy.” – Gina

“Have several copies of this recipe handy if you serve this to company or bring it to a potluck. People are going to want this recipe! This is my very favorite dessert of all time. It’s easy to make and decadent. It tastes exactly like the sundae cone ice cream treats we enjoyed as kids.” – Cathy

“My mother’s recipe for a spicy, tangy sauce for hot dogs, french fries, or hamburgers.” – Jen

“We love vegetables in this family, but one vegetable doesn’t make the cut – onions. I have an allergy to them, so they need to be left out. Every recipe for veggie lasagna I had ever seen included onions, so I created my own onion-free veggie lasagna. It’s delish!” – Stephanie

“I came up with a recipe for chicken with all the flavors I love in Gyros. It is super easy. Just dump it in the slow cooker and let it do its magic.” – Chrissy

“Not too much of a story on this one except that we always have plenty of goat cheese on hand, so I worked up this recipe to be protein-friendly like most of my recipes. It’s super yummy. Don’t go easy on the goat cheese. Stuff it!” – Jayne

“Light salad with great Greek flavor. After a couple of hours, the croutons will begin to absorb the dressing.” – Liz

“This oven-fried chicken leg recipe does not disappoint. It fries up in the oven just right every time and is moist and delicious. My grandmothers would be proud!” – Janet

“My mom has made this potato salad recipe ever since I can remember. I took her recipe and tweaked it a tad. Everyone loves it. It’s always a hit at family gatherings and potlucks. This recipe can be doubled for a large crowd.” – Fran