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Recipes

 

Apple Pie

Courtesy of Kathy Byrne

Mayor's Office of Special Events

 

Baked Cinnamon Apples

Courtesy of Kathy Byrne
Mayor's Office of Special Events

 

Balsamic Glazed Grilled Plums with Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Courtesy of Rachael Ray Show: 30 Minute Meals
Episode: Major Flavor Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy

Basil Tomato Tart
Makes 8 appetizer servings or 4 main-dish servings.


Blueberry Cobbler

Courtesy of Kathy Byrne

 

Broccoli Salad
Courtesy of Kathy Byrne

Mayor's Office of Special Events

 

Cherry Cobbler

Courtesy of Kathy Byrne

Mayor's Office of Special Events

Cajun Fried Okra Recipe

Courtesy of Paula Deen Show: Paula's Home Cooking
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Chipotle Vinaigrette for Slaw
Compliments of Executive Chef Brian Millman of Uncommon Ground


Crunchy Veggie Sandwiches

Courtesy of Kathy Byrne

Mayor's Office of Special Events

Cucumber Salad
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 20 minutes

Farmer's Market Fritatta
Compliments of Chef Bill Reynolds of the Parrot Cage Restaurant.
For One Serving

Fire-Roasted Corn Succotash
Compliments of Chef Jennifer Gavin of Catered Excellence
Yields 4 servings

Garden Risotto
By Ellie Krieger

Garlic Grilled Tomatoes
Recipe courtesy of Paula Deen Show: Paula's Home Cooking Episode: Grillin' Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy

Grilled Peach Cobbler
Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay, 2007 Show: Boy Meets Grill Episode: Southern Style Grilling

 

Granola

Courtesy of Tim Bimmerle

Mayor's Office of Special Events

 

Italian Vegetables

Courtesy of Kathy Byrne
Mayor's Office of Special Events

 

Mini Quiche

Courtesy of Kathy Byrne

Mayor's Office of Special Events


Mozzarella Tomato Salad
Recipe courtesy of Wolfgang Puck, 2001

Neapolitan Eggplant Parmesan
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

 

Pecan Sweet Potatoes

Courtesy of Kathy Byrne
Mayor's Office of Special Events

Pollo Milanese Alla Calabrese
Compliments of Chef Joe Calabrese of Zia's Trattoria
Serves 2 hungry diners!

Provencal Stuffed Tomatoes

Stuffed tomatoes are best eaten in the summer when the tomatoes are sweet and succulent.

Raspberry Summer Pudding
(English Style) SUBMITTED BY: Clinton Craddock "Raspberry Summer Pudding (English Style) Make this dessert the day before your next cookout."

 

Roasted Asparagus & Mushrooms
Courtesy of Kathy Byrne

Mayor's Office of Special Events


Roasted Red, Green, Yellow and Orange Bell Peppers
Peppers can be used on sandwiches or fillings for omelets.

Sauteed Wild Mushrooms with Spinach
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes

Strawberry Pancakes
Makes 3 servings

 

Swiss Broccoli Soup

Courtesy of Kathy Byrne

Mayor's Office of Special Events


Tart Cherry BBQ Sauce

Compliments of Executive Chef Brian Millman of Uncommon Ground

Tomato and Mozzarella Bruschetta
Recipe Courtesy of Cathy Lowe

 
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