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Phillis Carey's
Recipe of the Week Email
June 28, 2019

Wow! Sunday's Diva/Queen Event was the best ever! This picture is still early in the day so my smile is a bit brighter than it was after 6 pm when I headed home to crash! Everything went well, we had enough food to serve all 100 guests with enough left over for our wonderful volunteers.

Once Diane and I donned our tiaras and special t-shirts ("That's what I do--I Cook and I Know Things") we were ready to roll. We didn't stop cooking and talking for 2 1/2 hours as food just kept coming out from the back. It was quite a production.

I can't say enough about our assistants and volunteers . They were amazing and were still smiling as they left at 5:30 pm after arriving at noon and some earlier! You are the best! (Speaking of volunteers, I have a couple of open spots that need a volunteer for this summer's classes--7/16 in Solana Beach and 9/10 in Encinitas. If you are interested, let me know.)

The La Jolla Community Center was a great place to hold this event and working with the staff there is always a dream but they were really helpful and not challenged when the smoke alarm went off 3 times before the class--luckily not during the class!

Pictures to the right show a couple of the plates we served. The top is my Grilled Mustard Shrimp on Orzo Salad with Feta Cheese. The bottom plate showcases Diane's Salmon, Caponata, White Bean and Green Bean Salads.

For those of you who were unable to attend Diane and I are offering a bundle of both sets of recipes for $25. The menus are either to the right or below for you to look through. If you would like to receive the recipes by email just click on this link which will take you to paypal where you can pay my credit, debit or paypal. Phillis will be notified and will email you the recipe packets: Diva Queen Recipes 2018

It's almost the 4th of July and I hope you will all be celebrating with good food if not fireworks. I love to keep it simple on the 4th--something grilled and several salads for sides. How about a couple of recipes from my Summer Grilling Recipe Collection--a tasty burger stuffed with bacon and cheese and a grilled vegetables and pasta salad.

Enjoy your weekend and make something new to share with your family and friends!

Until next time, keep cooking and eat well! Phillis
Here's Phillis's menu:
Chilled White Corn Soup garnished with
Avocado-Radish Relish and Fresh Tarragon

Mexican-Spiced Scones with Cornmeal and
Parmesan Crust

Greek Shrimp, Orzo and Feta Salad with Mustard-Dill Vinaigrette, Cucumbers, Spinach, Tomatoes and Pine Nuts

Spinach, Cabbage and Fresh Herb Slaw with Bean Sprouts, Snap Peas, Red Onion and Spicy Ginger-Citrus Dressing

“Mostachon” Monterey Blueberry Almond Meringue Torte with Apricot Amaretto Cream


Here's Diane's menu:
Crostini with Artichoke Pesto and
Sundried Tomato Pesto

Tuscan White Bean Salad with Crispy Prosciutto, Rosemary and Garlic

Green Bean and Smoked Mozzarella Salad

Cold Grilled Salmon with Lemon Garlic Parsley Sauce

Eggplant Caponata

Vanilla Panna Cotta with Balsamic Cherries
Sicily April 2019
Check out the pricing and itinerary for a culinary trip to Sicily lead by Phillis Carey and Diane Phillips next year!
Recipes of the Week
June 28, 2018

Get ready for July 4th with these tasty recipes!

Click here for a printable version
of these recipes:

BBQ RUBBED BACON AND CHEDDAR STUFFED BURGERS WITH GRILLED ONIONS, TOMATOES, AND LETTUCE       
Serves 4.
Rub:
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder (or cayenne)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Burgers:
1 1/2 lbs. good-quality ground beef
6 slices bacon, diced and cooked until crisp
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons grapeseed or vegetable oil
4 good-quality hamburger buns

Toppings:
1 large onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 tablespoon grapeseed or vegetable oil or some of the bacon fat
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons BBQ sauce of choice
4 slices tomato
4 red lettuce leaves

1. Combine the rub ingredients in a small bowl; set aside. Form the beef into 8 thin patties. Toss cheese with bacon and place an equal amount on 4 of the patties. Place remaining patties over the filling and pinch edges to seal. Refrigerate until ready to cook.

2. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook sliced onions in oil with a pinch of salt until wilted and nicely browned, about 12 minutes; keep warm. Stir together the mayonnaise and BBQ sauce.

3. Preheat grill. Coat burgers generously with rub and brush or dab with oil. Grill burgers until cooked to desired doneness, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Grill buns to toast lightly.

4. To assemble, spread half mayo/BBQ sauce on the bottom of the buns. Top with burgers and then grilled onions. Top with tomato and lettuce leaf and finish with top bun which has been spread with the remaining mayo/BBQ sauce.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND PEPPER BOW TIE PASTA WITH PINE NUTS, OLIVES AND FETA CHEESE                              
Serves 8.
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 T. minced fresh Italian parsley
2 T. minced fresh basil
1 T. minced fresh oregano
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 medium zucchini
1 medium red onion
2 yellow bell peppers
12 to 16 oz. bow tie pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
3 T. balsamic vinegar
6 oz. French feta cheese, crumbled
½ cup chopped Kalamata olives
¼ cup toasted pine nuts

1. In a large bowl combine the olive oil, parsley, basil, oregano and garlic. Trim ends of zucchini and slice lengthwise into thirds. Peel onions and slice across into ¾ inch thick pieces. Quarter yellow peppers and remove all seeds and membrane. Add sliced vegetables to the oil and turn to coat. The vegetables may marinate for several hours or they may be grilled immediately.
 
2. Preheat grill. Remove the vegetables from the marinade, saving the bowl with any leftover marinade. Cook the marinated vegetables on grill 4 to 6 minutes per side or until browned and softened. Remove vegetables to a cutting board and coarsely chop.

3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water for 8 to 10 minutes or until done. Drain and place in the reserved large bowl and toss with any remaining marinade. Toss chopped vegetables into the pasta. Toss in the tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, feta and olives. Serve sprinkled with pine nuts.

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“No Cook” Warm Weather Sauces for Grilled Entrees
Monday, July 9 at 6 pm in Encinitas        $53
Tuesday, July 10 at 11:30 am in
La Jolla          $55
Gazpacho Salsa on Reverse-Grilled Top Sirloin with a Smoked Paprika Rub;
Moroccan-Spiced Grilled Chicken Breasts with Green Harissa;
Fresh Summer Tomato Sauce with Grilled Garlic Shrimp, Basil, Kalamata Olives and Feta;
Grilled Salmon Fillets with Sweet Mustard Sauce on Sautéed Spicy Spinach;
Fresh Raspberry Panna Cotta.

Burger Time                                              
Monday, July 16 at 6 pm in
Solana Beach        $53
Jalapeno Popper, Bacon Wrapped Burgers with Cilantro on a Brioche Bun;
Korean BBQ Sauced Burger with Napa Cabbage and Cucumber Slaw on a Sesame Bun;
Greek Turkey Burgers with Feta, Kalamata Olives and Yogurt Dill Spread on Pita Bread;
Bacon-Beef Burger with Grilled Onions and Catalina Dressing on a Ciabatta Roll;
Blackberry Cheesecake Brownies.

Summery Low Carb Cooking              
Monday, July 23 at 6 pm in
Encinitas               $53
Tuesday, July 24 at 6 pm in
La Jolla                $55
Bacon Wrapped Avocado Fries with Lemon-Pepper Ranch Dressing;
Tequila Marinated Skirt Steak Carne Asada Tacos with Cheese Wafer “Tortillas”;
Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Avocado Pesto, Chicken, Black Olives and Heirloom Tomatoes With Cheesy Garlic Flatbread;
Lemon Butter-Basted Salmon with Dill Beurre Blanc;
Addictive Chocolate Chip Walnut Meringue Cookies.

Summer Chicken Hot Off the Grill       
Monday, July 30 at 6 pm in Encinitas               $53
Tuesday, July 31 at 11:30 am in
La Jolla          $55
Strawberry, Bacon and Grilled Chicken Salad with a Ginger-Orange Dressing, Pecans and
Goat Cheese;
Grilled Salsa Verde Chicken Breasts with Creamy Black Beans;
Indian-Spiced Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs with Mango Raita;
Buffalo-Style Grilled Chicken Tenders with Blue Cheese Sauce and Cooling Watermelon and Jicama Salad with a Citrus Dressing;
Fresh Raspberry Ricotta Cake.

Fresh Summer Cooking               
Monday, August 6 at 6 pm in Encinitas          $53    
Tuesday, August 7 at 11:30 am in
La Jolla       $55
Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Parmesan with Fresh Basil and Fontina;
Bacon and Fresh Tomato Tart with Cheddar Topping and a Buttery Crust;
Lemony Brined Chicken Breasts with Fresh Tarragon Blackberry Relish;
Cowboy Shrimp, Pinto Beans and Bacon on Fresh Corn Grits;
Cinnamon Sugar Cheesecake Quesadillas with Strawberry Sauce.


Labor Day Party Time                          
Monday, August 13 at 6 pm in
Solana Beach  $55
Tuesday, August 14 at 6 pm in
La Jolla            $55
Watermelon Sangria with Blueberry Float;
Cheesy Shrimp Garlic Bread;
Greek Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak with Garlic Yogurt Sauce;
BLT Salad with Grilled Corn and Buttermilk Parmesan Dressing;
Grilled Potato Salad with Red Onion-Parsley Vinaigrette Topped with Salt and Vinegar Chips;
Coconut Cream Chocolate Ice Box Cake with Almonds.
Country Cooking Around the USA       
Monday, August 20 at 6 pm in Encinitas          $54
Tuesday, August 21 at 11:30 am in
La Jolla     $55
Tex-Mex Rubbed Flank Steak with Chili Lime Cowboy Caviar and Crunchy Fritos;
Grilled Chicken Breasts with Alabama White BBQ Sauce;
Maine Blueberry Pinot Noir BBQ Sauced Pork Tenderloin;
Kansas City Baby Back Ribs with a Brown Sugar Rub and Smoky BBQ Sauce;
St. Louis Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake.

Learn-a-Lunch— Fall is in the Air
Thursday, September 6 at Noon to 1 pm in Encinitas  $43
White Cheddar Cauliflower Soup with Chives;
Maple Balsamic Mustard Glazed Pork Tenderloin;
Warm Roasted Mushroom and Green Bean Farro Salad;
Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Torte.

Autumn in Wine Country                     
Monday, September 10 at 6 pm in Encinitas             $55
Tuesday, September 11 at 11:30 am in
La Jolla           $55
Sparkling Amaretto Sours;
Puff Pastries with Seared Pears, Prosciutto, Arugula and Blue Cheese;
Filet Mignon with Buttery Horseradish Mustard Sauce with Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms;
Fennel Crusted Salmon with Pinot Noir Sauce with Goat Cheese Potato Mash;
Toasted Almond Torte with Fresh Plum Compote.

Fast Everynight Fall Cooking 
Monday, September 17 at 6 pm in
Solana Beach          $55
Tuesday, September 18 at 11:30 am in
La Jolla           $55
Caprese Baked Fanfare Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Glaze;
Prosciutto Wrapped Salmon with Roasted Corn and Arugula Toss with Honey Mustard Dressing;
Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Smoky Apricot-Soy Glaze and Roasted Sesame Baby Broccoli;
Tortillas Crusted Southwestern Salsa Chicken with Lime and Hot Pepper Cheese;
Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting.

Quick Meals Using Rotisserie Chicken Monday, September 24 at 6 pm in Encinitas                 $55
Tuesday, September 25 at 11:30 am in
La Jolla           $55
Green Goddess Panzanella Chicken Salad with Celery, Roasted Red Peppers and Olives;
Quick Mole Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream, Scallions and Cotija Cheese;
BBQ Chicken Calzone with Smoked Gouda, Red Onions and Cilantro;
Quick Southwestern Chicken and Black Bean Stew with Frito and Crema Toppings;
Carrot Cake Blondies with Cheesecake Swirl.

Cruising the Mediterranean                 
Monday, October 1 at 6 pm in Encinitas           $55
Tuesday, October 2 at 11:30 am in
La Jolla      $55
Spanish Shrimp with Garlic, Sherry and Crusty Bread;
Quick Sausage Cassoulet with White Beans and Herbes de Provence;
Spatchcocked Roasted Chicken with Chermoula Sauce and Warm Lentil Salad with Grapes, Pistachio Nuts and Mint;
Sicilian Steak with Salmoriglio Sauce/Marinade and Orange and Red Onion Spinach Salad with Castevetrano Olives;
Caprese Chocolate Almond Torta with Almond-Scented Cream.

Insta-Pot Cooking                       
Monday, October 8 at 6 pm in Encinitas           $55.
Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup with Fried Sage Leaves (Chicken Stock cooked in InstaPot);
Pulled Pork with Bourbon-Peach BBQ Sauce;
Italian Rosemary Chicken Stew with Ham, Mushrooms and White Beans (beans cooked in InstaPot);
Ale Beef Stew with Potatoes, Carrots, Peas and a Mustard Kick;
Pumpkin Custard Cups.
Class Locations:
ENCINITAS  Boys and Girls Club's Center for a Healthy Lifestyle
1221 Encinitas Blvd. * Encinitas, CA 92024
SOLANA BEACH Boys and Girls Club's Center for a Healthy Lifestyle
533 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. * Solana Beach, CA 92075
The  LA JOLLA  Community Center
6811 La Jolla Blvd. * La Jolla, CA 92037
For more info or to learn more about Phillis Carey,
Visit her website: phillis-carey.blogspot.com