Chicken Parm Pasta Salad

Cherie Burbach — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:26:44 +0000

We’re going to a picnic tomorrow, and one of the things we have to do is bring a “dish to pass.” Since it’s summer and I know we’ll be having burgers and brats, I wanted a starch to go along with the rest of our meal, but also something that would be substantial in and of itself. When I need a recipe like that, I usually pick a pasta salad.

While I normally don’t like creamy, cold pasta salads, this one from Betty Crocker is delish! It doesn’t have that heavy mayo taste, and also isn’t drenched in salad dressing. The cooked chicken give it some depth, and the croutons and Parmesan topping make it really unique. Also very easy to make.

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Chicken Parm Pasta Salad

4th of July from the Garden Recipes

Jennifer Chait — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:26:02 +0000

If you’re looking for ways to use up your garden bounty this 4th of July check out this round-up of garden fresh, 4th of July minded recipes.

Fresh 4th of July Veggies:

Fourth of July Roasted Tomato Salsa Recipe

Orzo Super Salad

Southwestern Style Potato Salad

Crispy apple coleslaw

Mushrooms, tofu, red onions, lemons (and more) grilled kabobs

Corn on the cob three ways – be brave and just click one – make whichever one you land on…

Juicy & Fruity:

Savory Apple Onion Tart – not too juicy, I know, but I defaulted the apples into the fruit category over the onions.

Watermelon stars

4th of July fruit kabobs

Grilled Pears with Currants

Spicy Fish Tacos with Pear Mango Salsa

Watermelon and Tomato Salad

Got fruit trees? Try Grilled Summer Fruit

4th of July Treats:

Ice pops are the best starting point for 4th of July garden treats. For one thing, they’re icy cold goodness during a hot day, and secondly, you can seriously use almost ANYTHING from the garden to make these. I’m talking carrots, herbs, tomatoes, berries, and so much more. You can even make plain old ice water pops with tiny edible flowers embedded for some beautiful and refreshingly easy pops. See 32 Unique Homemade Popsicle Recipes & Ideas to get started.

Red, white, and blue summer berry trifle

Lemonade Mousse

Caramel Apple Pie

Ecstatic Organic Rose Vanilla Ice Cream

Little Extras:

Dilled Cucumbers

Edible flowers galore – put them on cakes, in salads, and more!

Blueberry-Lime Habenero Sauce

Organic herbal sun tea

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4th of July from the Garden Recipes

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Chicken Parm Pasta Salad

4th of July from the Garden Recipes