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White Bean and Bacon Dip with Rosemary Pita Chips

The homemade rosemary-flecked chips are a great complement to the garlicky dip, but store-bought pitas or bagel chips are a fine stand-in.

White Bean and Bacon Dip with Rosemary Pita Chips Photo by: Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Ingredients

  • Chips:
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 (6-inch) pitas, each cut into 8 wedges
  • Cooking spray
  • Dip:
  • 2 applewood-smoked bacon slices, chopped (such as Nueske's)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°.

To prepare chips, combine first 4 ingredients. Arrange pita wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet. Lightly coat pita wedges with cooking spray; sprinkle evenly with rosemary mixture. Lightly recoat pita wedges with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until golden.

To prepare dip, cook bacon in a small saucepan over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add garlic to drippings in pan; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add broth and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.

Combine bean mixture, onions, and remaining ingredients in a food processor, and process until smooth. Spoon mixture into a bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon reserved bacon. Sprinkle dip with remaining bacon just before serving. Serve with pita chips.

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Sweet-Spicy Cucumbers over Tomatoes

Be sure to use pickling cucumbers, which are shorter and thinner-skinned than regular cucumbers. Though 4 days is the maximum, the longer the cucumbers marinate, the spicier and more garlicky they'll become.

Sweet-Spicy Cucumbers over Tomatoes Photo by: Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Ingredients

  • 2 cups thinly sliced pickling cucumber (about 2 cucumbers)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced Vidalia or other sweet onion
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 whole dried red chiles
  • 16 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Arrange half of cucumber in a 9-inch pie plate. Top with half of onion. Repeat procedure with remaining cucumber and onion.

Combine vinegar and next 5 ingredients (vinegar through chiles) in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute or until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Pour hot vinegar mixture over cucumber mixture. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 1 to 4 days.

Arrange tomato slices on a platter; sprinkle evenly with 1/8 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Remove cucumber mixture from marinade with a slotted spoon; arrange over tomato slices.

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Grilled Chicken with White Barbecue Sauce

The chicken is seared over direct heat then moved to the cooler side of the grill. If using a charcoal grill, stack the coals on the right side of the grill.

Grilled Chicken with White Barbecue Sauce Photo by: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Ingredients

  • Chicken:
  • 8 (8-ounce) bone-in chicken breast halves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • Cooking spray
  • Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • Dash of salt

Preparation

Preheat grill to medium-hot using both burners.

To prepare chicken, loosen skin from breasts by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat. Combine salt and next 4 ingredients (salt through chile powder); rub under loosened skin.

Turn left burner off (leave right burner on). Coat grill rack with cooking spray. Place chicken on grill rack over right burner; grill 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Move chicken to grill rack over left burner. Cover and cook 35 minutes or until done, turning once. Remove chicken from grill; discard skin.

To prepare sauce, combine mayonnaise and remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Serve with chicken.

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Spice-Rubbed Flank Steak with Spicy Peach-Bourbon Sauce

Canned peach nectar, near the bottled fruit juices in the grocery, is the base for a slightly sweet sauce that pairs well with highly seasoned beef. You can make and refrigerate the sauce up to a day ahead; bring it to room temperature just before serving.

Spice-Rubbed Flank Steak with Spicy Peach-Bourbon Sauce Photo by: Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Ingredients

  • Sauce:
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups peach nectar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Steak:
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 (1-pound) flank steaks, trimmed
  • Cooking spray

Preparation

To prepare sauce, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Add nectar, 3 tablespoons sugar, and vinegar. Bring to a boil; cook until reduced to 1 cup (about 15 minutes). Add bourbon, ketchup, Worcestershire, and red pepper; cook over medium heat 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and stir in the lime juice. Cool slightly. Pour the sauce into a blender, and process until smooth.

Prepare grill.

To prepare steak, combine 1 tablespoon sugar and next 7 ingredients (1 tablespoon sugar through black pepper); rub over both sides of steak. Place steak on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 7 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices. Serve with sauce.

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Succotash Salad

The salad holds well, so you can make it up to a day ahead.

Succotash Salad Photo by: Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Ingredients

  • Salad:
  • 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen baby lima beans
  • 3 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 3/4 cup chopped green onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • Dressing:
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

To prepare salad, cook beans in boiling water for 12 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water. Drain. Combine beans, corn, and next 5 ingredients (corn through oregano).

To prepare dressing, combine lemon juice and remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle over salad, and toss to coat.

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Two-Potato Salad with Crème Fraîche

Two-Potato Salad with Crème Fraîche Photo by: Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes, halved
  • 1 1/2 pounds peeled sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 3/4 cup crème fraîche
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Place potatoes in a large Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 18 minutes or until tender. Drain. Place potatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinegar; toss gently to coat. Let cool to room temperature.

Combine crème fraîche and remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Add to potatoes, tossing gently to coat.

Cooking Light MAY 2003

Lemon-Buttermilk Ice Cream

Dress up scoops of tangy buttermilk ice cream with in-season berries, sliced stone fruit, or lemon rind strips. Waffle bowls make a fun way to serve dessert, too.

Lemon-Buttermilk Ice Cream Photo by: Oxmoor House

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 10 lemons)
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups fat-free buttermilk

Preparation

Combine sugar and juice in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk until sugar dissolves. Add half-and-half, whole milk, and buttermilk. Pour mixture into the freezer can of an ice-cream freezer; freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Spoon ice cream into a freezer-safe container. Cover and freeze 1 hour or until firm.

Cooking Light MAY 2003

Formal Menu Top Memorial Day Menu

White Bean and Bacon Dip with Rosemary Pita Chips

Sweet-Spicy Cucumbers over Tomatoes

Grilled Chicken with White Barbecue Sauce

or

Spice-Rubbed Flank Steak with Spicy Peach-Bourbon Sauce

Succotash Salad

Two-Potato Salad with Crème Fraîche

Lemon-Buttermilk Ice Cream

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Shopping List for Memorial Day Menu

Enjoy these recipes as suggested, or mix and match them with your favorite entrees and sides. You don't even have to choose between the chicken and the beef -- if you can't decide, fix them both. (Serves 8)

Shopping List:

Baked

  • 3 (6-inch) pitas, each cut into 8 wedges

Baking

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar

Dairy

  • 3/4 cup crème fraîche
  • 2 cups half-and-half

Frozen

  • 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen baby lima beans

Meat

  • 2 applewood-smoked bacon slices, chopped (such as Nueske's)
  • 8 (8-ounce) bone-in chicken breast halves

Other

  • Chips:
  • Dip:
  • Chicken:
  • Sauce:
  • 1 1/2 cups peach nectar
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon
  • Salad:

Produce

  • 2 cups thinly sliced pickling cucumber (about 2 cucumbers)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced Vidalia or other sweet onion
  • 3/4 cup chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 3 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 3/4 cup chopped green onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes, halved
  • 1 1/2 pounds peeled sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 10 lemons)

Special

  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder

Spices

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar

Recipe List

White Bean and Bacon Dip with Rosemary Pita Chips

Sweet-Spicy Cucumbers over Tomatoes

Grilled Chicken with White Barbecue Sauce

or

Spice-Rubbed Flank Steak with Spicy Peach-Bourbon Sauce

Succotash Salad

Two-Potato Salad with Crème Fraîche

Lemon-Buttermilk Ice Cream

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