Lazy Days of Summer

You're likely all thinking I've faded from the face of the earth but to tell the truth I just haven't been cooking much. That is all about to change because Big Guy's officially on his way to our new Oregon home and not a minute too soon I might add. Three and a half months without that man o' mine's about 3.5 months too long. 

It's a great time for him to be leaving the desert with highs today in Tucson forecast in the area of 115 and 125 in Parker, AZ but if all goes according to my deductions, as I write this he's already north of Parker and heading for Barstow. 

So what does one cook when it's hotter'n the hubs of hell? Well, bring out the fans, turn on the misting system and fire up the barby for one of our favorite treats - a bed of greens loaded with sweet onion and creamy mozzarella balls, topped with slices of perfectly cooked steak and piquant, garlicky chimi churri sauce. 

Oh, and while you've got that grill warmed up, how about roasting some veggies for a lovely pasta salad, loaded with roasted eggplant, peppers and jazzed up with shredded Asiago and and some crunchy pine nuts for a fabulously delicious, cool and meatless dinner. 

Are you craving something cool and sweet? Whip up an Orange Pushup Creamsicle Pie.
It's about as simple to make as you can get, loaded with cream cheese, instant pudding, orange gelatin and "Cool Whip", all piled high in a pre-made crumb crust, it can be frozen or simply refrigerated for a cool, refreshing oh so delicious treat for your tastebuds. 

So now that we have that out of the way, in case you're wondering what I'm planning to serve when Big Guy gets here tomorrow - that would be a stew of course; a nice comforting, stick to your ribs, soul warming, taste filled bowl of pure bliss. After all our forecast high of 73 is darn near 50 degrees cooler than what he'll be accustomed to. He's bound to be freezing, don't ya' think?

A year ago - Honeydew Salad with Chicken Paillards 

Two year's ago - Easy 5 Hour Stew

Comments

[pam]

A high of 73!!! Envious!! I expect to see some lovey/dovey dishes for hubby when he gets there!

[June]

Pam - I guess I'd better not brag about the cool breeze off the ocean, huh. You'll definitely see more eats coming out of JBug's Kitchen.

[Lorraine]

Say hi to the big guy...glad he is finally here!

[June]

Thanks Lorraine I will and it's pretty safe to say we're ALL glad he's here. LOL

[Lea M. Callais]

I am so happy for you - those summer dishes look perfect for hot and humid LA! 73 - that is 1 degree warmer than my ACed house!!! HA! SO glad the Big Guy is done with Academia and is on his way to his true love at his seaside paradise! Bye bye nasty Javelinas!!!

[June]

Lea - bye, bye javelinas, thorns, heat, dust and monsoons. Hello soft ocean breezes, morning mist, singing birds, and our incredible green, flower filled little kingdom. He's adjusting rather well I think.