As I look out my window, it’s a challenge to realize that today is the first day of summer! However, I am holding out great hope for the promise of, as the song says, the hazy, lazy, crazy days of summer; pass the Pimm’s #1 Cup please! I am also holding out great hope for the Italian […]
Tag: Picnics
Phyllis’ Meatloaf
There is just something about a meatloaf! It’s our kind of “comfort food.” This goes together easily, so it’s a good thing to make on a work night. The meatloaf can be served warm, room temperature or even cold. My husband has a particular fondness for meatloaf sandwiches! For the Meatloaf: 1 ½ lbs. ground […]
Brazilian Empadas
The famous Brazilian meat pies also known as empanadas! We really enjoy having empadas in the summer either for lunch or dinner with a salad! They are excellent to take on a picnic or to a party as an appetizer (see below). Bonus…they can be eaten hot or at room temperature! If you wish, you can add a few red chili flakes to spice them up […]
Potato Salad With Fresh Peas
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. My go to when I want a potato salad with a mayonnaise dressing and lots of colourful veggies. It’s great for a picnic with chicken or cold meats. It would also be a really good accompaniment to barbecued fish. We know that Mom made the “best” potato […]