Kim's Favorite Summer Recipes

These are some of my favorite summer recipes. I had something similar to the Potato Salad recipe at Chewning's Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg; it was absolutely delicious, and then a few months later I found a similar recipe in a magazine. I found the Kebabs recipe in the Flavor section of the local newspaper.

They make a wonderful summer supper. If it's really hot, have some Sangria, too. It's wonderfully refreshing. Note, the Sangria must be prepared the night before.

Potato Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing

(Kids are so cute. I served this to some friends with their young children; Timmy said he didn't like the potatoes. His mom said, "Timmy, it's vinaigrette - you like vinegar." He thought for a second, then said, "Yeah, but I don't like the 'grette part.")

3 pounds small red new potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick (12-15)
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup black olives, pitted and sliced (optional)

Bring large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add potatoes. Return to a boil and cook 5-8 minutes or until potatoes are just tender. Drain well. Meanwhile, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, oregano, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Turn potatoes into a large plastic food-storage bag. Add onion and dressing to bag; seal. Set bag aside at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours, turning occasionally to distribute ingredients evenly. Add olives; toss gently to coat. Serve at once or refrigerate.

Grilled Lemon Chicken Kebabs

2 large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 medium red, yellow or green bell peppers, or a combination, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, peeled, cut into wedges, and separated into pieces

In a shallow glass or ceramic bowl, combine garlic, oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, vinegar and Worcestershire. Add chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat. Cover and refrigerate one hour, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, soak 6 bamboo skewers in water for 20 minutes. Alternately thread peppers, onion and chicken pieces onto skewers. Broil or grill kebabs, brushing well with remaining marinade, 5 minutes on each side.

Sangria

1 lime
1 orange
1 lemon
1 bottle rose wine

3 tbsp. Grand Marnier, or other brandy (not flavored)
1 to 2 tbsp. sugar
6 ounces soda water

Wash and thinly slice lime, lemon and orange. Place into a large pitcher and pour in the wine, brandy, and sugar. Stir well; let stand in refrigerator overnight. Before serving, fill pitcher with ice, add soda water, and stir.

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