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The weather is warmer which means lighter, easier meals make their way into my weeknight menu. You know I love to cook, but there are some nights I just don’t want to spend tons of time in the kitchen.<\/p>\n

“My family first enjoyed this tasty dish when invited to a friend’s private island in the Bahamas,” reveals Roxane R<\/a>. “The hot sun and beautiful scenery makes everything taste amazing, but I still thought I could re-create this recipe when I arrived home!”<\/p>\n

Roxane’s experimenting created the most delicious Chunky Shrimp Gazpacho<\/a>. Fresh and crisp, I could eat this gazpacho every day but especially on a hot summer day. Made with healthy ingredients, I won’t feel guilty after eating it.<\/p>\n

Ina Cobh’s<\/a> (Milwaukee, WI<\/a>) Roasted Vegetables With Pasta<\/a> is a fresh and simple dinner idea.<\/p>\n

“This is my go-to picnic recipe,” shares Ina. “I love it!”<\/p>\n

Orzo pasta is the base of this salad. It’s mixed with a lemony vinaigrette and tons of roasted veggies. Ina includes yellow squash, zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, and onions. I’ve had success substituting other veggies I’ve had handy too.<\/p>\n

At the last minute, Feta cheese and basil are mixed in for a final pop of flavor. It’s so good.<\/p>\n

Sandwiches are a favorite in my house. Amy Croyle<\/a> (Bellingham, WA<\/a>) Turkey Veggie Wrap With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Mayo<\/a> is a tasty one.<\/p>\n

“This wrap came to be when I was shopping at Trader Joe’s and got a call asking me to bring lunch to a yard work party at my Grandma’s house in half an hour,” explains Amy. “I quickly grabbed some of my favorite sandwich things.”<\/p>\n

The ingredients Amy grabbed made a great wrap. Smoky turkey and mild Havarti cheese are delicious together. The sun-dried tomato pesto, though, is the flavor star of this recipe. It adds a rich, smoky yet sweet flavor to the sandwich.<\/p>\n

When the weather is warmer, my grilling heats up too.<\/p>\n

Leah Stacey’s<\/a> (Huntsville, AL<\/a>) Cumin Grilled Pork Chops<\/a> are tender with a capital T.<\/p>\n

“These pork chops are so juicy and full of flavor that they taste like steak,” thinks Leah.<\/p>\n

The delectable marinade offers up so much flavor. Cumin is the star ingredient and adds an earthy and peppery flavor to the pork. A touch of brown sugar adds sweetness and caramelizes once the pork chops are gilled. Yum!<\/p>\n

If your family loves chicken breasts, try Elizabeth Mattice’s<\/a> (Rockledge, FL<\/a>) Grilled Florida Style Chicken<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Love this grilling sauce as it is not a red or tomato-based sauce,” says Elizabeth. “It has been a family favorite for generations.”<\/p>\n

The vinegar and seasonings combine to make one flavor-packed chicken marinade. It’s simple but so good. You probably have all the ingredients handy in your kitchen.<\/p>\n

If you want a lazy day in the kitchen but still want to make a magnificent meal for your family, try one of these Blue Ribbon recipes. Not fussy to prepare, they’re big on flavor. Happy Pinching!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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