Summer Snacking
The summer is here and frankly my appetite decreases with the increased humidity and sweltering temperatures. This is a good time for light foods, such as salads and finger sandwiches. I like to lay some tuna salad and a hard boiled egg on top of a couple of Romaine lettuce leaves with a little tomato on the side and bleu cheese dressing on top. Crackers on the side of summer salads as opposed to breads are a nice light way to eat something satisfying and cut calories at the same time. Now, the reason I do this is not only to lose pounds in time for the holiday season but also to leave space for dessert. Along with ice cream and popsicles, I like to indulge in tarts and pastries.
Summer parties offer a great opportunity to put out a platter of pastries, and of course a nice big salad or two. This is a little table I have presented in the past that my guests have enjoyed. Chicken Breast Salad on a bed of Iceberg Lettuce, Shrimp Cocktail Platter on ice, Deviled Eggs, Salsa and Chips, Spinach Dip and Salmon Pate with pumpernickel crackers. It never fails to please everyone. For dessert I add a few fruit tartlets, some rainbow cookies and Napoleons or Éclairs. What a great gift to bring to the party, if you are on your way to someone else’s gathering, help enhance the affair and lift the spirit of your host with a nice little platter (make sure it hasn’t already been included in the menu). Life is good, so live it up!
Written by Delightful Biteful