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TND – So Summer Happened

September 16, 2014

So summer happened, and I apparently decided to take a hiatus from posting about Dinner. This wasn’t so much a deliberately planned hiatus, so much as something that just happened. We still had Dinner every week, I just didn’t write about it. So, here’s a round-up of what we ate this summer in between engaging in such cultural activities as attending Shakespeare on the Common’s performance of Twelfth Night (or What You Will), sampling a variety of spirits at a local distillery, and going to a variety of summer movies.

Dinner – July 1st . . . . In Which I Pretend Dinner is a Fancy Picnic

Apple Stuffed Pork Loin
Potatoes with Arugula Pistachio Pesto
Spring Salad with Basil-Mint-Orange Vinaigrette
Watermelon

Dinner – July 8th . . . . In Which I Complain About Blenders

Strawberry Gazpacho
Onion Ricotta Frittata
Cornmeal Scones
Spicy Tomato Jam
Salami
Olives
Salad
Watermelon

Dinner – July 15th . . . . Summer Birthday Dinner or How to Work a Theme

Basil Scented Sangria

Barbacoa Beef Tacos
– Tomatillo Salsa Verde
– Spicy Barbacoa Sauce
– Smashed Avocados
– Quick Pickled Onions
– Cojita

Mango Slaw
Chopped Salad with Mexican Green Goddess Dressing
Watermelon

Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots
Brownie Ice Cream Sundaes with Dulce De Leche Sauce

Dinner – July 22nd . . . . Having My Cake and Eating it Too

Sabich Sandwich
– roasted eggplant
– sliced tomatoes & cucumber
– tahini sauce
– hummus
– hard boiled eggs

Salad
Dried Fruit Medley
Watermelon

Dinner – July 29th . . . . Are You Going to Scarborough Fair?

Buttermilk Roasted Chicken
Corn Chowder Potato Salad
Tomatoes with Balsamic Drizzle & Basil
Salad
Watermelon

Dinner – August 5th . . . . Did You Know Canned Creamed Corn is Vegan?

Ginger-Maple Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
Coconut Creamed Corn with Coconut ‘Bacon’
Tomatoes
Salad with Green Goddess Dressing
Melon

Dinner – August 12th . . . . Eek! Where Did Summer Go?

Ham Biscuits
Devilled Eggs
Tomatoes with Mozzarella
Beet & Nectarine Terrine
Radishes/Watermelon Pickles
Salad