Dishes for special occasions
“To roast some beef, to carve a joint with neatness,
To boil up sauces, and to blow the fire,
Is anybody’s task: he who does this
Is but a seasoner and broth-maker.
A cook is quite another thing. His mind
Must comprehend all facts and circumstances;
Where is the place, and what the time of supper;
Who are the quests, and who the entertainer;
What fish he ought to buy, and where to buy it.”
-Dionysius
Have you started planning your 4th of July menu? I always plan ahead, because along with appetizers, salads, and hot dogs, I have come up with drinks and desserts. This year there’s going to be a platter of fresh vegetables from the garden, corn on the cob and roasted carrots, a variety of burgers, and homemade berry ice cream.
Need a last-minute recipe for the weekend? Here are some simple and delicious recipe ideas:
Turkey Kebab over Pita with Fresh Tomato Salsa

Orange Herb Oven-Baked Rutabaga Fries

Honey Glazed Roasted Chicken Sandwich with Cabbage & Corn Salad

Eggplant Dip with Rosemary and Roasted Tomatoes

Strawberry Mousse with Crème Patissiere

8 Comments
Rosa's Yummy Yums
July 2, 2014 at 2:18 pmWonderful recipes!
Have a great 4th of July.
Cheers,
Rosa
June Baby
July 2, 2014 at 2:29 pmEverything looks delish! Love the rutabaga fries, they sound awesome. 🙂
La Table De Nana
July 2, 2014 at 3:07 pmEverything is always so pretty and appetizing here:)
Elen Smirnova
July 2, 2014 at 3:24 pmStrawberry Mousse with Crème Patissiere looks absolutely fantastic! Love it^^
Te de Ternura
July 3, 2014 at 5:38 amMuy cierto el párrafo inicial, y muy ricos tus platos de verano.
UN ABRAZO YELENA :)))
Medeja
July 3, 2014 at 8:47 amI would make all of them! If I could.. 🙂
HEAVEN CAN WAIT
July 3, 2014 at 1:06 pmSuch a nice inspiration, Yelena.
Happy 4th of July! – Dominique
Anonymous
July 5, 2014 at 6:17 pmAll of these recipes look delicious to me! I am going to start with the turkey kebabs! Happy 4th of July weekend!