MENU FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 7, 2010 

This past week was real summer weather.  High temperatures, high humidity. All ofwhich makes for easy cooking. Salads and cold dishes are done in themorning.  And the proteins are marinatedand stashed.  So at the end of the daywhen one is hot and cranky (or at least some people are) one needs simply tohand the protein to the grill master and serve the rest of dinner….This is alsoa healthier way to exist.  The braisesand stews that one craves in February do awful things to one’s cholesterolnumbers….  I guess one could say thatthis season is culinary repentance!!!

 This week’s forecast calls for cooler temps andseveral days of rain.  Ergo, not so muchwith the grill this week.  But there willbe plenty of time for this as the summer actually wears on. 

The area supermarkets are featuring corn.  Very tempting – but I’ll try and hold offuntil the local stuff comes on the market.Such a difference!  Although, Imay still have some of last years crop in the freezer – if we can find it atthis point. And again – I am champing at the bit for the first locally growntomatoes. 

Mon.           Pork Scaloppini a Limone

                   Pasta with French Tomato Sauce

                   Home Grown Sugar Snap Peas Sautéed in Butter 

Tues.           Fillet of Tilapia with Capers, Almonds and Lemon FW 2003

                   Quinoa Pilaf with Carrots and Zucchini FW 2004 252

                   Tossed Salad 

Weds.                   Lydia’sGarlic Sausages Braised with Seedless Grapes LCFTH 214

                   Lydia’sGerman Potato Salad LCFTH 106

                   Sautéed Green Beans 

Thurs. AM  Hambergers/Cheeseburgers with Lettuce andTomatoes

                   Pickles 

Thurs. PM  Artichoke and Parmesan Dip with Baked TortillaChips GM 8/91 136

Baked Shrimp with Tomato, Feta and Orzo BA 5/02 138

                   Tossed Salad 

Fri. AM      Cold Cuts 

Fri. PM       Warner’s Wings

Fillet Mignon Steaks with Martini Marinade and BlueCheese         WCG 66

                   German Potato Salad

                   Sliced Tomatoes       

 Sat.             Chicken Fajitas with Flour Tortillas, Onions, Peppersand Avocado AOG

Cookie of the Week:  Peanut Butter Cookies