Hi Friend,

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, and with it the unofficial arrival of summer. I'm looking forward to a backyard barbecue with family. In this newsletter I am sharing some of my favorite summer recipes, perfect for celebrating the long weekend ahead.

Looking for even more holiday recipes? Check out my Memorial Day recipe roundup here.

LEMONY MARINATED CHICKEN SKEWERS - This delicious recipe features an irresistible blend of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors. Chicken is quickly marinated with a vibrant burst of lemon, garlic, herbs and spices. It's the perfect recipe for grilling and summer cookouts. RECIPE HERE or   PIN IT  for later. And if you or your guests are vegetarian, these Lemon Pesto Vegetable Skewers are a tasty alternative.

DROP BISCUIT COBBLER -  For this cobbler, feel free to use whatever fruit is fresh and in season. The lightly sweetened buttermilk drop biscuit topping is quick and easy to make – but it has all the benefits of being from scratch, meaning it tastes AMAZING! RECIPE HERE or PIN IT for later.

LEMON PASTA SALAD - This salad is a combination of some of my very favorite things in life. It's got layers and layers of flavor– salty, spicy, sweet, nutty. And with that lemon juice and freshly cut basil topping the whole thing off, it smells like a Mediterranean summer. RECIPE HERE or  PIN IT for later.

PISTACHIO MINT PESTO - This unique pesto can be used to marinade vegetables or fish, added to salads, or as a topping for bruschetta. With summer barbecues around the corner, pesto is a terrific sauce to have on hand. RECIPE HERE or  PIN IT  for later.

SPARKLING LEMON MINT JULEPS - These Sparkling Lemon Mint Juleps are cool and refreshing. Serve them individually or in a pitcher, and enjoy the sweet and tantalizing aroma of lemon and mint. RECIPE HERE or PIN IT for later.

SPICY JALAPENO HUMMUS - A super tasty, kicked up version of classic hummus. It's a lower fat, zestier alternative to guacamole. Serve with tortilla or pita chips, fresh vegetable sticks or warm fresh bread. RECIPE HERE or PIN IT for later.
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Kind Regards,

Tori Avey
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