I am a bad 'during the week' cook. I usually just pick up a rotisserie chicken, some vegetables and a bottle of wine on my way home from work. Weekends are a different story; I love to cook and spend lots of time finding new recipes that are complex and rewarding. However, with August heat and no air conditioning, who wants to be near a stove all day? 'Not I,' said the girl who does not handle any temperature over 75 degrees well.
The last few times I've had guests over I've kept the menu very simple. Items I can prep (without heat) and then leave in the oven while I sit on the patio enjoying a glass of cool wine and the ocean breeze. My favorites have been roasting asparagus (just toss in olive oil and season with salt and pepper, then put in the oven) and hasselblad potatoes, courtesy of pinterest. It's actually the first and only recipe idea I've used from the site. Serve with grilled steak, chicken or fish and a light salad and you are set.
For setting the table, I've loved using old mason jars and wrapping them with twine, burlap, raffia and butcher string. Put a big bunch of babies breath in one or two of the jars to give the table a breezy touch of summer.
Enjoy!
4 comments:
When in doubt keep it simple! Your menu sounds a bit like ours over here! I don't think I want to be using the stove for at least another month!
oh my googler you've been bizzy blogging. congrats on your consistency. ps love the baby's breath.
Asparagus and roasted is my all-time favorite recipe. It sure is something I look forward too when summer hits up the calendar. Hmmm, I should definitely buy a new set for the backyard party I'm going to set up.
Great post! Thank you!
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