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Moms View Message Board: General Discussion: Archive May 2008: Summer lunch bridal shower ideas
My sister is hosting a summer, outdoor lunch bridal shower for our niece.
How about a cold soup and salad lunch. Perhaps Gazpacho or Zucchini Soup below, with a lovely tossed or layered salad and crispy hot rolls and butter. Serve a fruit pizza for dessert. 6 large plum tomatoes peeled and seeded 4 cloves garlic peeled 2 small onions peeled and quartered 2 cucumbers peeled and seeded 1 green bell pepper seeded 2 tsp. oregano, fresh if possible 2 tsp. basil, fresh if possible 1 - 4 oz. can tomato paste ½ c. red wine vinegar 2 c. V-8 juice salt and pepper to taste In a blender puree all ingredients except juice, salt and pepper. Stir in juice and season to taste. Cover and chill overnight. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Chilled Zucchini Soup with Basil and Walnuts 4 medium zucchini, peeled, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds 4 cups chicken broth 1 bunch fresh basil, stems removed 1/2 cup cottage cheese, low-fat 1/4 walnuts, chopped fine salt and pepper, to taste Makes 6 servings. Add the chicken broth to a medium pot and bring to a boil. Add the zucchini slices and cook until soft (about 10 minutes). Strain the liquid into another container and set aside. Into a food processor or blender add the zucchini, basil, cottage cheese, walnuts, and about half of the reserved chicken broth. Puree until smooth and well combined. Add the remaining chicken broth a little at a time until desired consistency. Add salt and pepper to your personal taste. Transfer to a container and refrigerate until well chilled or overnight. Serve with a small sprig of parsley on top. Martha's Salad 1 head Romaine lettuce ¼ c. slivered almonds 2 T. sugar ¼ c. fresh raspberries (optional) 1 T. minced parsley 2 green onions, chopped 1 can Mandarin oranges, drained In heavy fry pan over low heat, stir almonds and sugar until sugar melts and turns brown. Set aside. Rinse lettuce; tear into small pieces and spin dry. Combine in jar with lid. 4 T. sugar 4 T. vinegar, ½ c. salad oil, 1 tsp. salt dash pepper and dash Tabasco. Shake to blend. Toss lettuce with parsley, orange slices, green onions and raspberries. Pour dressing over salad. Toss to coat. Serve with almonds sprinkled over top. Fruit Pizza 1 pkg. Sugar Cookie Roll 8 oz. light cream cheese, softened 1/4 c. sour cream 1 T. vanilla extract 1/3 c. sugar ⅓ c. sliced strawberries ⅓ c. blueberries ⅓ c. sliced kiwi ¼ c. mandarin orange sections Spread cookie roll to fill large, lightly greased pizza pan. Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla and sugar until smooth. Spread over cooled crust. Arrange fruit on top of cheese. Slice and serve.
Thanks, Bea. I will pass these recipes on to my sister!
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