Picnic Basket!

Ahh summer....the best time of year to be outside. At IHCC, that means that it is time to make some great portable Mark Bittman recipes, pack up your Picnic Basket, and hit the great outdoors!

Whether your version of the ideal picnic is a campground in the woods, a tailgate party,the picnic table at a local park, a towel at the beach, under the stars watching the fireworks on July 4th, or even a blanket on your living room floor, Mark Bittman has a recipe to help fill your Picnic Basket.

Just pick a Bittman recipe from one of his books or online, make it and post by Sunday, July 4th, link up your post with Mr. Linky below, and remember to leave a comment so we know who is at the picnic. It's that easy! (And all the really cool cartoon kids are doing it!)

BTW--Don't forget to stop by and check out all the great Summer Lovin' delights from last week).

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See you at the picnic!

Just be sure to keep an eye on your "Pic-a-nic Basket"--you never know when Yogi Bear (and Boo Boo too), might show up! ;-)

*Remember that we are cooking from Mark Bittman 's recipes - any links that don't include the featured chef will be deleted.*

I Heart Cooking Clubs *Picnic Basket* Participants

1. girlichef~Turkey and Pear wraps w/ Curied Aioli 2. Kim-Hippie Rice Salad 3. Deb in Hawaii--Tuna (& Chickpea) Tabouleh 4. Alex (guest post by girlichef)@A Moderate Life~ Tuna & Bean Salad

5. Beth Anne - Tomato Jam 6. (Chocolate Chip) Sweet and Rich Muffins 7. Andreas - Cherry Yoghurt Muffins 8. Natashya - Grilled Corn Salad with Tomatoes, Feta, and Mint

9. Maggie-Tapenade,Bruschetta,Chicken Curry Salad 10. Debbie-Banana Ginger Granita

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Summer Lovin'!

Summer Lovin'....

It's here! It's finally here!  Sweltering heat...just beckoning that cold, umbrella clad drink... 

Or perhaps that perfect, golden ear of corn...

What kind of food do you bring while basking in the sun and digging your toes in the sand?

What hits the spot after relaxing by the pool...or playing hard and making waves?

Do you crave something seductive and sexy on those romantic summer nights...

...those suuuu-huuuu-merrrrr niiiiii-hiiiiii-hiiiii-oooooooooohhhhhh.....

Hooray for summertime!!  It's the first day of summer...can you feel it in the air!?  What kind of food or drinks do you start making this time of year?  Will it be an old summer stand-by?  Will it be something cool and refreshing...or fiery and hot?  Will you try something completely foreign to you?  It can be anything to welcome in summer and start if off with a bang...as long as it is a Mark Bittman recipe (or adapted from one)!!  How do you celebrate summer?  Come on, show us some of your best SUMMER LOVIN'...foodie-style ; ) !  ..........for those of you in the other hemisphere right now, just remember back and pull up some memories of your favorite summertime treats!

Make and post your Summer Lovin' recipe by Sunday, June 27th. Don't forget to link your post of the week below with Mr. Linky , so we can all enjoy your Summer Lovin' creation! Also, remember to leave a comment after you link up, we don't want to miss your post!

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*Remember that we are cooking from Mark Bittman's recipes - any links that don't include the featured chef will be deleted.*
I Heart Cooking Clubs *Summer Lovin'* Participants

1. debbie T 2. Joanna@GoAhead&Snicker-Blueberry Cornmeal Muffins 3. Alex@A Moderate Life-Everyday Pancakes Sourdough 4. Deb in Hawaii--Lettuce Wraps 5. Joanne - Zucchini-Sausage Pizza

6. Carla and Michael@RecipeAddict-Zucchini and Dill Soup 7. Kim-Angel Food Cake with Coconut Ice Cream and Mango Sauce 8. Deb in Hawaii--Frozen Hot Chocolate 9. girlichef~coffee ice cream 10. Natashya - Strawberries with Swedish Cream

11. Maggie~ Pan Roasted Corn and Tomato Salad 12. Lexi @ Big Momma and Me 13. Debbie (The Friday Friends) 14. Andreas - Waffles with Ginger-Applesauce

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Dining with Dad!

It's that time of year again, your mailbox is stuffed with hardware store sales catalogues, and you have to desperately search your mind to remember if your father/husband/step-father/grandfather/boyfriend.. has a multi-piece socket set or not. Or an angle grinder. Or a mouse sander. In case any mice need sanding.
But we want to do something special for the Pater Familias and what better way to celebrate the man of the family than with food?

For the Dad in your life; your own father, father figure or father of your children - find a Mark Bittman recipe that he will love and cook it up in his honour. Post it to your blog on or by June 20th and link up with Mr. Linky, below.

Some of us may be honouring fathers past, and remembering the great Father's Days we have spent together and all the fabulous ways we spoiled him. Like with great ties and hand-made cards. How come we don't make anything with macaroni anymore? We were really good at that.

Make and post your Dining with Dad recipe by Sunday, June 20th. Don't forget to link your post of the week's with Mr. Linky , below, so we can all enjoy your fabulous creation! Remember to leave a comment after, each week that you use Mr. Linky to link your post, just to be sure we don't miss anyone.

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*Remember that we are cooking from Mark Bittman's recipes - any links that don't include the featured chef will be deleted.*
I Heart Cooking Clubs *Dining with Dad* Participants

1. Tina Marie - Real Grilled Food 2. Joanne - Pesto Rice Salad 3. Giovanna - Pesto Pasta with green beans and potatoes 4. Joanna@GoAhead&Snicker-Ralphy's Greeny Linguine 5. DebinHawaii--Swedish / Danish Meatballs 6. Beth Anne - Chocolate Chip Pancakes 7. Debbie--The Friday Friends

8. Maggie-Okra Salad 9. Natashya - Ginger Pots de Crème 10. girlichef~ four-bean salad 11. Claudia -- Creamy Vegetable Risotto 12. Kim-Bolognese 13. Carla and Michael- RecipeAddict 14. Tiff- Breakfast

15. Chaya - Bittman Burgers 16. Salsa to top Bittman Burgers 17. Jenny-Peanut Brittle 18. Judi-Spicy Coleslaw 19. Alex@A Moderate Life-kale with tahini

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June Potluck!

Ever been to one of those Potluck's where you get an assignment? You know, the Alphabet Soup Potluck that goes by your last name, something like this?

Anyone with the last name A-F - bring drinks
Anyone with the last name G-K - bring a salad
Anyone with the last name L-Q - bring a main course
Anyone with the last name R-Z - bring a dessert

Only to find that they never switch the order and you're always responsible for the main course?

Or, better yet.....maybe you are famous for a certain casserole or dip and get pigeonholed into making it for EVERY POTLUCK? Boring!!

This week at I Heart Cooking Clubs, potluck can be anything you want it to be!! No crazy potluck assignments or infamous dish to be responsible for. Simply pick any Mark Bittman recipe to share. Whatever your heart desires!


Make and post your Bittman Potluck recipe by Sunday, June 13th. Don't forget to link your post of the week's permalink with Mr. Linky, below, so we can all enjoy your fabulous Potluck creation! Remember to leave a comment after, each week that you use Mr. Linky to link your post, just to be sure we don't miss anyone.


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BTW--If you missed our herbalicious recipes featuring Herb Gardens last week, you can check them out by clicking HERE and following the links to each IHCC participant.

I Heart Cooking Clubs June Potluck Participants

1. girlichef~ Soup with Poached Eggs and Greens 2. Giovanna 3. Tina Marie (Cream Cheese Mushrooms) 4. Kim- Cornstarch-Based Vanilla Ice Cream 5. DebinHawaii--Curried Indian Fish Cakes with Potatoes & Peas 6. Joanna@GoAhead&Snicker-Grilled Bread Salad 7. Natashya - Italian Style Baked Eggs

8. Beth Anne - asparagus pesto 9. Maggie-No Knead Bread 10. Lexi @ Big Momma and Me 11. Joanne - French Bread 12. Alex@A Moderate Life-Tackling Bittman! 13. Mary-Herbed Salmon 14. Zibi - Spare Ribs

15. Denny - Honey Madeleines 16. Michael and Carla - Shrimp in Green Sauce 17. Andreas - Barley Cucumber Salad 18. Judi - who can't follow directions;) 19. Chaya - Brownies- the Bittman Way

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