Zucchini Santa Fe

We happen to really like zucchini & grow truckloads in the garden, even when we try not to...so we are always looking for fun new ways to enjoy them.  This is a great side to any grilled meal...

serves 6

3 c sliced zucchini
1/2 c chopped onion
1 Tbs oil
1 (4oz) chopped green chilies, drained
1 med tomato,  chopped
salt & pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 c shredded cheese

Saute zucchini & onion in oil for 3-4 minutes.  Add chilies, tomatoe, salt, pepper, & garlic.
Cook & stir 3-4 min.
Spoon into serving bowl & sprinkle with cheese

That's it!  Great way to enjoy several items from your garden while eating out on the patio...

Tex-Mex Deviled Eggs

Everyone loves deviled eggs...they are like a right of passage to the warmer weather, picnics, family parties, cook outs, 4th of July...this is a delicious twist on the "normal" deviled eggs for when you want a fun & spicy pick me up!

Yield One Dozen

6 hard cooked eggs, peeled
1 Tbs diced green onions
1 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro
1 sm jalapeno pepper, seeded & finely chopped
1/4 c mayo
1 tsp mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c shredded cheddar cheese
Chili powder

Cut eggs in half crosswise;  carefully remove yolk
In a sm bowl, mash yolks, stir in green onions, & next 5 ingredients
Spoon into egg whites; sprinkle with cheese & chili powder
Cover & chill

Bonnie Blair Chicken

Leave it to my fantastic mom to find another awesome grilling dinner!  This is such a huge family favorite that my sister wanted it for her rehearsal dinner...now that is saying something! :)

Serves 4

1/2 c mayo
2 Tbs dijon mustard
1 Tbs honey
1/4 tsp tarragon
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Mix dressing & coat chicken.  Grill chicken flipping once, brushing dressing on periodically.
Serve with your favorite fruit salad, rolls & veggies.

Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

My mom found this recipe & it quickly became a huge hit with everyone who has tried it!  Fantastic way to enjoy the warmer weather & an easy dinner to have with friends where you can just chill & catch up without stressing over pans on the stove!  ***One catch~ you do need to let it sit in the marinade at least 6 hours but better if its overnight!

Serves 4

MARINADE:                                             SANDWICHES:
1/4 c lemon juice                                             1lb (4 pieces) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 c olive oil                                                  4 kaiser rolls
2 tsp parsley                                                   1/4 c butter
1 tsp horseradish                                             4 slices Cheddar Cheese
1/2 tsp basil                                                    4 slices tomato
                                                                      4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, halved

In a 13x9 baking dish, combine all marinade ingredients.  Place chicken, 1 piece at a time, smooth side up, between plastic wrap & pound till chicken is 1/4" thick.
Place pounded chicken in marinade, coating both sides.  Cover & refrigerate at least 6 hrs if not overnight.
Turn the chicken occassionally.  *****You can also do this marinade step in a lg ziploc bag in place of the dish...makes it easy to have both sides coated easiley*****

Heat grill & oil it before placing chicken on to cook.
Grill 8-10 minutes or until juices run clear.  Brush with marinade, turning once.
Spread butter on rolls & grill for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
Before you take the chicken off the grill, place a slice of cheese on each & let melt (about 2 min)
To put together the sandwiches, place on piece of chicken/cheese on a roll, top with bacon slices & tomato.
We serve these with mayo for those who want it.