Peach Cobbler

Another southern girl staple--perfect for summertime! I halved the recipe and added some fresh blackberries. So yummy!

Peach Cobbler

6 c fresh peaches

1/2 stick margarine

1 c sugar

3/4 c self-rising flour

3/4 c milk

Melt butter in a 2 qt. oblong dish. Add peaches. Mix sugar, flour and milk and pour over fruit. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

Marinated Vegetable Salad

Wow! I just noticed that it has been a month since my last post. I have been super-busy, but I will try to do better going forward. This recipe was on the menu for Branner's christening, and it is great. It's the perfect side to take to a cookout or have at a luncheon.

Marinated Vegetable Salad

Marinade:

3/4 c cider vinegar
1/2 c vegetable oil (I used olive oil, and it worked fine)
1 c sugar
1 t salt
1 t pepper
1 T water

Mix well and set aside for sugar to dissolve. Stir well again before adding vegetables.

1 sm jar chopped pimientos, drained
1 c spring onions, sliced thinly, including some tops
1 c chopped celery
1 chopped green or yellow bell pepper
1 14.5 oz can white shoepeg corn, drained
1 14.5 oz can French green beans, drained
1 8 oz can French green beans, drained

Mix veggies gently into marinade and chill well before serving. Yield: 8-10.

Pesto Turkey Burgers

I am on a mission to find the best and most diverse burger recipes I can. Barry and I are trying a new kind each week since the weather is nice and we (ok--he) love(s) to grill. I am excited about these...they sound great and I love pesto!

Pesto Turkey Burgers

1 1/4 lbs ground turkey (I use extra lean)
2 T pesto
1 t garlic
1/2 c feta cheese
1 1/2 t salt
1/2 c breadcrumbs
1/2 t seasoned salt (I am leaving this out...it doesn't seem necessary)

Mix all ingredients and enjoy!

Asian Turkey Burgers

I was at a cookout a couple of weeks ago, and my friend, Tracy, made these. They were so good, I dug around on the internet to find a recipe so I can make them for the Thompsons tonight.

Asian Turkey Burgers

12 oz ground turkey
1 egg white
1 T soy sauce
1/2 c bread crumbs
1 T chopped onion
1 clove garlic--minced
1/4 t ground ginger
1/8 t pepper

Mix all ingredients and form into patties. Grill and enjoy!

Lexington Grilled Chicken Salad with Spicy Ranch Dressing

Barry has been craving salads, so I made this one up last night. Scott's BBQ sauce (found at Harris Teeter) can be substituted for the marinade from my previous post for Lexington grilled chicken.

Lexington Grilled Chicken Salad with Spicy Ranch Dressing

1/4 bag Trader Joe's frozen roasted corn prepared according to directions
1/2 can black beans
2 leftover Lexington grilled chicken breasts (or 2 chicken breasts marinated in 1 1/2 c Scott's and cooked in the sauce)
1/4 c green onion
1/4-1/2 c cheddar cheese
4 T ranch dressing w/ Scott's added to taste
mixed greens

Toss mixed greens with corn, black beans, green onion, cheddar and dressing. Slice chicken and serve on top. Easy and yummy!

Spicy Blue Cheese Hamburgers

I am making these for the first time tomorrow night. They sound awesome!

Spicy Blue Cheese Hamburgers

1 lb lean ground beef (I'm using 96/4)
1/2 c crumbled blue cheese
1/2 c minced onion
1/2 c hot chicken wing sauce
1 T Worcestershire sauce
1 t ground pepper
1 t yellow mustard
4 hamburger buns

In a medium bowl, mix beef, blue cheese and onion. Season with Worcestershire sauce, mustard and pepper. Mix well. Form into 4 patties. Cover and refrigerate for an hour.

Remove patties from the refrigerator and pour wing sauce over them (be sure top surface is covered). Allow to sit for 10 mins. Grill and enjoy!

Grilled Vidalia Onion and Steak Sandwiches

Sorry I've been MIA lately! I've been a busy bee! Things are finally starting to settle down, so you can expect to see more recipe posts in the near future. This is a summertime favorite!

Girlled Vidalia Onion and Steak Sandwiches

1 1/2 lbs flank steak, trimmed
6 1/2 in thick slices of Vidalia onion
6 Kaiser rolls
cooking spray

Steak Marinade:

3/4 c cola
2 T red wine vinegar
1 t ground black pepper
1/2 t salt
1/2 t ground chipotle chile pepper (I use red pepper flakes instead)
4 crushed garlic cloves
1 crushed bay leaf

Dressing:

3/4 c minced arugula
1/2 c mayonnaise

To prepare steak, combine the marinade ingredients in a large zip-lock bag.. Add steak. Seal and marinade in the refrigerator for 2 hrs, turning occasionally. Remove steak from bag, reserving marinade. Pour reserved marinade into microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2 mins or until boiling. Set aside.

Prepare the dressing by combining the arugual and mayonnaise. Set aside.

Grill steak on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 8 mins per side for medium-rare steak. Remove steak from grill. Cover and let stand for 5 mins. Place onion slices on grill rack. Grill 4 mins per side, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices. Spread 2 T dressing on Kaiser rolls. Add tomato if desired. Makes 6 sandwiches.