KATHY’S HOME & GARDEN BLOG – QUICK & EASY SUMMERTIME SIDE DISHES!

KATHY’S HOME & GARDEN BLOG – QUICK & EASY SUMMERTIME SIDE DISHES!

TOO HOT TO SPEND A LOT OF TIME IN THE KITCHEN? TRY THESE COOL SIDE DISHES FROM KATHY!

Kathleen Weaver Zech - Dean's Team Director of Buyers Agency Services

Roasted New Potatoes

If potatoes are large quarter them. Smaller ones can be cut in half. Use two pounds red or white new potatoes leave the skin on. Toss them with a ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil roast until tender. Serve warm or room temperature.

Buttered Garlic Veggies

Broccoli or green beans work well in this dish. Melt three tablespoons butter in a skillet. Add two thinly sliced garlic cloves. Sauté till fragrant. Toss in three cups of crisp cooked vegetables. Cook until tender but still bright green.

Easy Pasta Salad

Use your favorite Italian Bottled Salad dressing for quick and easy salads. Toss with cooked rotini black olives peppers red onions tomatoes and cubed mozzarella kidney and garbanzo beans with onions and celery sliced tomatoes cucumbers green onions.

Got a Summertime Recipe you’d like to share? Let us know right away!

DEAN’S TEAM HOME & GARDEN EDITOR

KATHLEEN WEAVER-ZECH

Posted: Wednesday July 11 2007 4:28 AM by Dean’s Team