serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • quinoa
  • shredded carrot
  • sliced fennel
  • crumbled feta cheese
  • red wine vinegar
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • chopped flat-leaf parsley
Belongs to Kestrel Shortcake 
ready in about 20 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • milk
  • Bisquick
  • butter
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • quinoa
  • shredded carrot
  • sliced fennel
  • crumbled feta cheese
  • red wine vinegar
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • chopped flat-leaf parsley

29 July 2009 +
I think 1 lemon might have done it. I used 2, and it was very lemony (but also very clean tasting).

serves 3
You might need to buy:
  • THE SOUP:
  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
  • THE CUCUMBER RELISH:
  • minced chives or scallions
  • minced dill
  • each finely chopped basil and cilantro
  • olive oil

“Drowning in summer squash? This is a fresh take on zucchini so as to momentarily break from (the admittedly delicious) the culinary art of grilling. (And if you are grilling, throw an unpeeled banana onto the barbie for a hot dessert!)

Feel free to substitute spices as you choose, instead of spicy parsley, how about some rosemary or sage?

Enjoy!"

You might need to buy:
  • flour
  • baking powder
  • vegetable oil
  • eggs
  • Salt & Pepper

“Now is both the season for fresh mint and cucumbers. So with a wee bit of foresight, you can enjoy them together!”

You might need to buy:
  • plain yogurt
  • sour cream
  • chopped fresh mint leaves
  • cucumber slices and mint sprigs for garnish

This glistening, lemony summer borscht is infused with garlic and utterly refreshing, even thirst-quenching. If you enrich the soup with yogurt, the color will be dark pink. If you don’t, it will be a clear, dark red.
Advance preparation: This soup can be made a day ahead and will be good for 2 or 3 days.

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • water
  • sugar
  • Chopped fresh dill or chives for garnish
You might need to buy:
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • chopped fresh parsley

This is a typical Provençal gratin, bound with rice and eggs. Use this recipe as a template for any gratins made of cooked vegetables.
Recipe for Sauteed summer squash:
Advance preparation: The filling will keep for three days in the refrigerator. The gratin can be made a day ahead and reheated; leftovers will be good for four or five days.
Sauteed squash recipe: http://www.recipething.com/recipes/show/15945

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • low-fat milk
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • salt
  • large or extra-large eggs
  • recipe of Sautéed summer squash with red pepper and onion
  • coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves

“This refreshing soup is unbelievably easy to make. To chill it quickly, place the soup bowl inside a larger bowl, then fill the larger bowl with ice and water. For best texture, be sure to strain the soup before serving.”

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • water
  • plain low-fat yogurt
  • finely chopped mint
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • fresh lemon juice
  • For garnish: