Memorial Day 2012

Great Memorial Day Ideas Right Here!! 

Have a great holiday weekend everyone...

.(am I really dreaming of my 3 day weekend already??? )

You bet 'cha!  

Green Salsa - Wow your company and friends with this easy and outstanding salsa. One of my favorite flavors! 

Sunshine Chicken - This is one of my favorite dinners after a busy day - Perfect for the grill! Great on a sandwich! Slice thin and serve in a salad!  Earns 4 exclamation marks! 

Chicken Queso Burger - Melty Pepperjack cheese and loads of avocados! The marinade is full of citrus goodness! A+

Jamaican Kebabs - These are sweet and spicy. Just the tiniest step up from burgers and chicken - Great for company because of the nice presentation!  Serve on a wooden cutting board and call it good. :)

Lime Cilantro Cole Slaw - Looking for something different? If you like cilantro, you will LOVE this salad. Great as a side or on a sandwich. (I love a sloppy sammy!)

Couscous Chickpea Salad - I almost forgot about this one! It's light and healthy and fresh and lemony and clean-tasting! Perfect next to chicken or beef! 

Lemon-Lime Frozen Dessert - a very dull name for a very nice (and easy) dessert. I have always loved frozen desserts! 

Many heart-felt thanks to all those who have served in the US Military 

 and have paid the highest cost for freedom. I thank you. Happy Memorial Day to my fellow Americans and to those who honor freedom everywhere. 

The Dip That Remains Nameless

Sautee onions and garlic to taste.  Drain and rinse 1 can black beans.

Mix in processor: beans, sautéed veggies, 2 chipotle peppers (we like it hot, so I keep the seeds in….. add them slowly, cuz they are pretty spicy), 3 T lime juice, ½ t cumin, 2 T water. Mix till very smooth.

Place beans in cute dish.

Make guacamole: 2 avocados, lots of lime juice, salt (I like sea salt here) and a small bunch of cilantro.

Guacamole goes over beans. Shredded cheddar goes over guacamole.

Make a fresh salsa: dice 1 Roma tomato, ½ fresh jalapeno (seeds removed), some cilantro.  Salsa tops it all. Dig in. 

I like to keep the seeds in the chipotle peppers, but I remove them from the jalapeno.