Friends & Fun
Friends always have your back, even through the bumps in life. They celebrate the good times and cheer you on, provide an extra pair of hands to pitch in when times are tough, and lend an empathetic ear when you just need to cry.
That is the heart of Girlfriend’s Corner: sharing the journey with friends we love to be with, through thick or thin. Share your group’s stories and adventures, or try some of the ideas here. And celebrate being together for the best time of your life!
Instead of spending loads of money meeting at a restaurant , invite some friends over for a super healthy (fiscally and nutritionally) spring salad pot luck!Besides saving money, you save calories and get to catch up with your friends. Not to mention sharing recipes or the stories behind each one of them.With each friend bringing a dish, you can concentrate on creating the ambiance. Mix it up with bright napkins, fresh flowers and a playlist of happy songs on your iPod.
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Fun & easy recipes for your summer pot luck
| Classic Pesto Recipe from barbsbackyard.com
2 cups fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons pine nuts 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese* 3 garlic cloves, minced (4 if small) 1/2 cup olive oil *You can substitute Asiago or Romano cheese for sharper taste. Blend basil leaves in food processor fitted with standard blade. Add pine nuts, cheese and garlic in the order listed until a thick paste forms. Add olive oil to the processor by drizzling in steady stream to mix through. Scrape sides as needed. Pesto should be the consistency of a smooth paste. Cover and keep refrigerated, will last up to five days. Other variations Pesto can be made in countless variations. Create your own! If you prefer less cheese, scale back to 1/2 cup of cheese and add more nuts (1/2 cup of nuts compared to the previous 2 tablespoons. |
Fresh from the farm salad Large bowl of organic mixed salad greensCrumbled cheese (feta, blue or goat) 2 handfuls fresh berries or 2 large sliced peaches 1 handful walnuts, pecans or pine nuts (optional) 1/3 cup balsalmic vinegar or fig vinegar 2/3 cup olive oil Mix greens, cheese an fruit in large bowl, reserving some fruit to top salad. If using walnuts or pecans, break into pieces and add to bowl. If using pine nuts, toast in dry skillet until pine nuts begin to brown and add to bowl. Mix well. Arrange remaining fruit on top for beautiful presentation. Whisk vineagr and oil in a bowl, or combine in a covered jar and shake to mix. Pour into serving container. Other variations Experiment with different fruits, or add croutons for additional crunch. |
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