Ah, summer! As children, we longed for it because summer meant we were free from school. As adults, my husband, Stuart, and I crave the warm weather, the beauty of flowers blooming and the opportunity to get together with friends and family.
We always look forward to the Fourth of July, as do our children—Bethany, Thomas, and Gabe—and our crazy English springer spaniel puppy, “Lady.”
We meet at my in-laws’ for a good old-fashioned cookout. On the menu are Pineapple Chicken Kabobs, Grilled Corn on the Cob, Dilly Potato Salad and Black Forest Dream Dessert.
Grilling out means less time in a hot kitchen, less mess to clean up and more time for volleyball games, relaxation and fun!
Skewer a Tasty Medley
Pineapple Chicken Kabobs resulted when I combined a couple of different recipes. The marinade does a terrific job of making the chicken and vegetables tasty and tender.
Our family loves this meal-on-a-stick, but it is also nice enough to serve when entertaining guests. I like to do all the prep work the night before. It’s a pleasure to have the main course all ready for the grill.
Is there anything better than fresh corn on the cob grilled to perfection? Last summer, my sister-in-law served it with a herb butter that made it even more delectable. Now, I don’t want my corn any other way.
“I’ve been amazed at how fresh herbs add that extra-special touch to so many dishes.”
Field Editor:
Angela Leinenbach
Mechanicsville, Virginia
Family: Angela and Stuart have three children. He works as a human resources consultant.
Job: Angela is a part-time youth fitness coach. “I teach exercise classes for children, which is great fun.”
Activities: Volunteering at church and school.
Hobbies: Reading and gardening.
To me, Fourth of July wouldn’t be the same without potato salad. I’ve made Dilly Potato Salad over the years more times than I can count. It’s definitely one of our best-liked hot-weather foods.
You probably have your own favorite potato salad, but I hope you will be adventurous and give this recipe a try.
I do not have a large vegetable garden—just a few tomato plants—but I do like to grow herbs in a pot. It’s not expensive, and I’ve been amazed at how fresh herbs add that extra-special touch to so many dishes.