Pull Up A Chair…

The picnic via Norma Desmond. Gorgeous!

Happy Fourth of July everyone!

Hope you all have a day filled with family and friends, good food, relaxation and a little reflection on what "a more perfect union" might look like.

If you have any ideas on how to get us there, I’m all ears.

In the meantime, thought I’d share some recipes I’ve scrounged up from around the internet for summer munching, potlucks, picnics and BBQs. If you have a fave you’d like to share, please do.

What’s up with you today? Pull up a chair…

– Citrusy Couscous Salad with Olives
— Crunchy Bok Choy Slaw
— Parsley Tabbouleh
— Zucchini Rice Casserole
— Whole Wheat Blueberry Bars
— Grilled Flatbreads With Tomato And Basil
— Orzo, Corn and Roasted Pepper Salad
— Spicy Lamb Kebabs
— Greens with Chevre and Berries
— Shrimp Rolls
— Marinated Green Beans With Tomatoes, Olives and Feta
— Greek Style Burgers With Feta Aioli
— Peppery Chicken Pasta Salad
— Tortelloni Pepperoncini Salad
— Pasta Salad With Shrimp, Peppers and Olives
— Greek Salad
— Chicken Souvlaki With Tzatziki Sauce
— Grilled Chicken And Nectarine Salad
— Frozen Lemonade
— Bow Ties With Tomatoes, Feta and Balsamic Dressing
— Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
— Zucchini, Olive and Cheese Quesadillas
— Zucchini, Pecan and Flaxseed Bread
— Zucchini Oven Chips (Am going to have to try these with some heated marinara sauce for dipping — nummy!)
— Cheese and Olive Stuffed Tomatoes
— Fresh Tomato Pesto Pizza
— Cumin Quinoa With Chickpeas and Scallions
— Avocado, Apple and Endive Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette
— Three easy summer sides
— Pine Nut White Bean Dip
— Cucumber Yogurt Dip
— Curried Carrot Spread
— Artichoke Bean Dip With Roasted Red Peppers
— Ginger Garlic Shrimp With Tangy Tomato Sauce
— Spaghetti With Grilled Shrimp, Zucchini and Salsa Verde
— Farfelle With Yogurt And Zucchini
— Zucchini, Corn, Black Bean and Jack Cheese Quesadillas
— Smoky Tomato Soup With Maple-Candied Bacon
— Pizza Marghereta
— Oven-Roasted Tomatoes Stuffed With Goat Cheese
— Pennette With Spicy Tomato Sauce
— Corn Pudding