Calling all cooks....Summer will be here soon!

I am looking for an array of your favorite summertime recipes.  So dust off those cook books and send me a few of your easy, peezy favorites!  Once I try them, I may post them.  Don't worry, you'll get full credit! :) <3

What's for Dinner???

My family has been begging me to fix a family favorite.  It's a little on the expensive side, but delicious and I only make this dish about once every 2-3 months.  Tonight I made rack of lamb, with mint sauce, asparagus spears and mashed potatoes. 

Broiled Rack of Lamb
I purchase rack of lamb at Albertsons, seems to be the best deal around.  First cut the rack of lamb into chops and place them in a large ziplock bag and add the following:
2 fresh pressed cloves of garlic
fresh ground pepper to taste
2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup finely chopped rosemary
1/4 cup olive oil

Seal the zip lock bag and mix the rack of lamb well in the mixture, put in refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours marinating time.  After marinating time, place individual cuts on a foil-lined broiler pan.  Broil on high for 5-7 minutes on each side.  Remove and serve immediately - they will be sizzling.  Serve with the fresh mint sauce see below...

Mint Sauce:
1 bunch of mint leaves
Red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil

Chop mint leaves very fine and place in a bowl, add 1/4 cup red wine vinegar and mix.  Let sit for 1 hour then strain and add sugar, olive oil and mix.  Refrigerate until lamb is ready to serve.

Sauteed Asparagus:
I've found that Trader Joes has the best asparagus at the best price. 

1 bunch asparagus
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 fresh pressed garlic cloves
salt and pepper to taste

Put olive oil, butter and fresh pressed garlic into a pan on a low heat.  Once butter is melted add asparagus and salt and pepper.  Saute asparagus on a medium heat until aldente.  Serve immediately.

I'm a foodie for sure...

BBQ Chicken Burritos

This recipe is super easy and kids will love to make it with you. I've found when you involve your children in the preparation of meals, you're less likely to have picky eaters. This is a great recipe that involves very little contact with knives.

1/2 C BBQ Sauce

1/3 C frozen corn

10 ounces of cooked chicken strips (shred with hands)

8 flour totillas (med size)

shredded cheese

shredded lettuce

chopped tomato

Have your child build the burrito themselves. They will feel accomplished!