Balsamic Grilled Vegetables

Break out the grills! The season is here and these vegetables taste fantastic with the balsamic vinegar.
Balsamic Grilled Vegetables
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/george-stella/balsamic-grilled-vegetables-recipe/index.html

Guacamole

The next time you go to a party and have to bring something quick, easy, and absolutely delicious bring this (with a bag of sea salted pita chips). You'll see the bowl scraped clean in no time!

Guacamole
http://www.avocado.org/recipes/view/13525/amanda%27s-guac#comments

Brown Sugar Butter

The next time you have a nice thick, hearty, bakery baked bread--use this butter recipe. Every time I make it the crowd goes wild! So fast, so easy! It will taste like you were in the kitchen all day preparing! (I add a little honey, and if I don't have the cream I omit--it tastes just as good)

Brown Sugar Butter
http://breadbaking.about.com/od/flavoredbutters/r/sugarbutter.htm

Salad Nicoise

Last summer my friend made this for lunch. I quickly fell in love. I immediately made the recipe as our next family meal. Beautifully presented like in the picture. The kids love the partially cooked/crunchy green beans, hard boiled eggs and the tuna. A great way for them to eat salad. I cheat and use canned whole or sliced white potatoes. This recipe calls for salmon, I'd grill it with olive oil and rosemary, personally, or canned tuna is so easy too. I use a pre-made bottled Italian or Balsamic vinaigrette and this tastes just fine. I omit the anchovies!

Nicoise Salad
http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/salmon-nicoise-salad-2

Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Skewers

I love to snack on these. They are so refreshing anytime of year--especially when the tomatoes & basil are fresh from the garden. Simple enough as an appetizer for guests too!
Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Skewers
http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/tomato-basil-skewers-recipe-4985

Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

Whenever I have guests over I like to make this salad. It is peppery, nutty, sweet and sharp with the blue cheese. Everyone will think you're a top chef.
Pear and Blue Cheese Salad
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/pear-and-blue-cheese-salad-recipe/index.html

Grilled Salmon With Rosemary

Years ago I tried The South Beach Diet. I love this recipe still to this day for Salmon, either broiled or grilled. I don't use capers as the Rosemary gives it plenty of flavor.

Grilled Salmon With Rosemary

http://www.slimming4all.com/grilled-salmon-with-rosemary-the-south-beach-diet-recipe/