Seasoned Greetings!
Whether you're using kitchen tools to keep the house cool or firing up the grill, June brings many opportunities to make meals fun and fuss-free and we're here to help you do that. Everything from your favorite barbecue offerings to make ahead goodies like cinnamon rolls and pickled mushrooms is here in Seasoned Cooking this month:
Ramping Up
As ramps begin to fade from the seasonal culinary scene, discover how beautifully they pair with Italian sausage and pizza as you say goodbye for another year. Blending onion and garlic in a clever package provided in the wild, you'll be dreaming of them until they are back again next spring.
Using Naan
India's most favored flatbread, naan is also a particularly versatile ingredient in warm weather dining. Use it to make pizzas, paninis, wraps, and more. Before you know it, you'll be stocking extra naan in your freezer for some glorious summer meals.
Fajita Fun
Every once in a while, I can find avocados for about 25-cents a piece at the market and, when I do, I put together one of my favorite meals that blend the taste of fajitas with the taste of guacamole in a dish that falls together in about a half hour!
Cast Iron Grilling
If you are tired of flare-ups or have concerns about how often to turn food on the grill, consider the transformative power adding a cast iron griddle to your grill can offer. Before you know it, you'll be serving the most amazing seared steaks and perfect burgers!
Short Short Ribs
Notoriously tough, chewy short ribs become so tender you can nearly spread them like butter when given the Instant Pot treatment! Between that and a spicy-sweet sauce that you'll want to pour on the ribs and anything else on your plate, dinner is done!
Fresh Plates: Keeping It Green
Summer days are often synonymous with salad days and for good reason. Salads can be a great way to keep your kitchen cool, get lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet, eat healthier, and find ways to get creative with ingredients.
Sweet Mornings
Treat dad (and everyone else) to a sweet morning with homemade cinnamon rolls. Take that sweetness to the next level by front-loading all the work to keep Father's Day morning simple. Before you know it, you'll be making sure you're always stocked with these great freezer rolls!
Building a Brilliant Mimosa Bar
Our DIY mimosa bar is exactly what you need to take your engagement or other special occasion brunch to the next level. Not only is our seven-step guide to making the perfect mimosa bar easy, but it lets guests join in on the fun and make their own drinks—leaving you to enjoy the party along with them.
Showcase Condiment
If you are a fan of Asian cuisine (and maybe even if you're not), you'll find yourself in love with pickled shiitakes. A fantastic complement to everything from complex rice or noodle bowls to a simple bowl of steamed rice, they really shine and bring a lot of flavor to your food.
Weeknight Shorts: Taste the Rainbow
Move over Fruit Loops, the rainbow has found a better way to show up at mealtime! Packed with loads of sautéed vegetables and tender shrimp, these clever rice bowls are sure to become a family favorite, especially when they can be put together in about the same time it takes to cook rice.
Summer Turkey
If you think turkey is only a Thanksgiving thing, you really ought to explore it as a summer option, particularly if you have an Instant Pot. Get all the steps you'll need to have tender, delicious turkey in less than an hour!
Using Tools
Save yourself time and energy this summer by taking advantage of your kitchen and outdoor cooking and dining tools. Whether you're firing up the grill and using extra tools to make things quick and easy, or letting kitchen helpers keep the heat out of the kitchen, it's what we all need this summer!
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- Regards,
Ronda L. Halpin
Editor-in-Chief, Seasoned Cooking
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