Making dinner in a strange kitchen is always a challenge, but it can be even more difficult in a vacation house. There’s the additional pressure of preparing meals for a larger-than-normal group of extended family or friends, plus the fact that you were hoping to spend more time in a hammock with a good book than in front of the stove. To help you achieve all your napping, sunning and magazine-reading goals this summer, we’ve put together a 5-night dinner menu plan with meals that use simple ingredients — with lots of emphasis on fresh summer produce — and kitchen tools you’ll find in even a modest vacation rental.
Monthly Archives: June 2013
Low-Fat Recipes: Easy BBQ Bake
4.35 / 5 Stars | 92 Reviews
by Doug Hightower
“Enrich your favorite bottled barbecue sauce with a little honey, catsup and onion, splash it over chicken, and you have dinner.”
Kitchen Colors: The Elegance of Black, White, and Gold — Kitchen Inspiration
While I could do without the large fish above the hood, I wouldn’t turn it down if it meant I could call this kitchen my own. I find there to be something so timeless, so elegant about black, white, and gold in the kitchen.
My Staple Summer Cocktail Recipe: Campari & IPA Spritzer — Recipes from The Kitchn
Two years ago I stumbled onto the description of an intriguing summer cocktail: a shot of Campari topped with IPA, served with ice and a twist of lemon. One bitter sip was all it took; I was hooked on what has since become my favorite simple summer apéritif. Have you tried it?
Tour: Robert Siegel Handmade Ceramics — Apartment Therapy
From Apartment Therapy: “Ceramic [kitchenware] artist Robert Siegel’s name kept coming up on blogs, with everyone raving about his handmade designs. I was curious to take a peek inside his studio and see his work process, and then I found out that he actually lives in the studio as well!”
Read the Post → The Live/Work Studio of Robert Siegel Handmade Ceramics
Fresh Strawberry Jellies
Easy to make and so much better than packet jelly, these little strawberry jellies make a great ending to a summer meal, as well as being perfect for… by KarenBurnsBooth on Wednesday, June 19, 2013
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Low-Fat Recipes: Peach Salsa
4.77 / 5 Stars | 12 Reviews
by AUNTYLENE
“This sweet but zippy salsa is a great way to use summer fruits and vegetables. Try it on pork or chicken at your next cookout.”
10 Things to Pack That Make Cooking on Vacation Easier
Some people see vacation as an escape from cooking, but I often find that time in the kitchen is much more relaxing when I’m on a trip. Unfortunately, most rental kitchens aren’t stocked with the right tools and ingredients to make vacation cooking what it should be: simple, flexible and above all, pleasurable. But you can ensure your own happiness by packing these ten items on your next trip.
The Budget for Christine & Pierre’s Kitchen
We’ve seen the current state of Christine and Pierre’s kitchen, and a glimpse into their inspiration for the project. Here, we take a closer look at the budget.
• The Budget for Christine & Pierre’s Kitchen
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Preserving with Pomona’s Pectin by Allison Carroll Duffy — New Cookbook
After interviewing Allison Carroll Duffy and getting her 5 Essentials for Summer Canning, I couldn’t wait to check out her new cookbook, Preserving with Pomona’s Pectin. If you are interested in low- or no-sugar jams, or you’d like to sweeten your preserves with sugar alternatives such as honey or agave, then you should definitely check out Pomona’s Pectin and this lovely, informative new cookbook!










