We Be Chillin'!

A little to much sweatin' going on in your neck of the woods?!

Well... chill, baby, chill!

This is your lucky week because We Be Chillin' with Jamie Oliver!

Yep, since many of us are dealing with extra-warm weather right now, it is time to turn off that oven and bring out the cold foods.

Salads, smoothies, cold soups, fresh fruit, raw veggies, ice cream or other frozen treats...

Really any kind of cold food you can imagine...

So if you want to Be Chillin' in your hood, just make any Jamie Oliver recipe featuring cold foods and post it by Sunday July 31st.

Don't forget to link your post of the week's with Mr. Linky below, so we can all enjoy your cool and 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.

Not sure what a permalink is? Check out our Welcome post.

If you missed the Bevvies theme last week, be sure to head on over and see all of the delicious "sippables" that everyone made!

Don't forget, we're cooking through the recipes of Jamie Oliver right now...so if you've linked up, be sure that you've used/adapted one of his recipes for your post!

I Heart Cooking Clubs *We Be Chillin' with Jamie* Participants

1. Meredith-Mixed Berry Champagne 2. Tina Marie - Summer Chickpea Salad 3. Natashya - Cherry Jellies

4. Carol - Red Pepper Summer Soup 5. Kim-Smashed Spiced Chickpeas 6. The Mothership Tomato Salad

7. Heather~ Mango Lassi 8. Deb in Hawaii--Greek Salad Gazpacho

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Bevvies Week!

Fancy a Bevvie?  Any bevvie will do.  Be it a fruity smoothie for breakfast on a hot morning...or an ice creamy milk shake after (or instead of) your meal...or a perhaps a cocktail (because it's five o'clock somewhere)...break out the chilled glasses!  Or maybe you're more in the mood for something warming or soothing or even laden with caffeine...that's okay, too!

Maybe you even want to use your favorite bevvie as a prime ingredient in a recipe?  No problem at all.  Whaddaya say?  Wanna break out the bevvies with us (and Jamie) this week?  Can't wait to see what you come up with!

Make and post your Bevvies Week! post by Sunday, July 24. 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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If you missed the July Potluck theme last week, be sure to head on over and see all of the delicious dishes everyone brought!  Don't forget, we're cooking through the recipes of Jamie Oliver right now...so if you've linked up, be sure that you've used/adapted one of his recipes for your post!

*I Heart Cooking Clubs* Bevvie's Week Participants

1. Deb In Hawaii--Lemon Grass Mojitos 2. Carol @ Always Thyme - Cinnamon Orchata

3. Cherry Champagne 4. Kim- Banana, Peanut Butter, and Honey Smoothie

5. Heather~ The Amazing Date Shake

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July's Potluck!

It's that time again! You get to choose what kind of food or drink to make for July's Potluck with Jamie Oliver!

That special recipe you've had your eye on, or an easy-peasy one that will keep your time in the kitchen  to a minimum. Maybe you want to try your hand at a condiment, spicy side dish, or dessert!

...Maybe you want to try your hand at homemade barbecue sauce or salad dressing. Or a roasted chicken with all the fixings. Or perhaps a dish from a different country.

...Or maybe you want to make some hot sauce. But not too hot! Anything goes for Potluck - anything Jamie, that is!


Muppets - Swedish Chef - Hotsauce by beautifulcynic

Just whip up that special something from Jamie's repertoire, post it on or by Sunday, July 17th, hook up with Mr. Linky and leave a comment after posting. It's that easy! 

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And check out last week's Fun in the Sun dishes!
I Heart Cooking Clubs *July Potluck with Jamie* Participants

1. Couscous & Consciousness - Pasta e Ceci 2. Heather ~ Rustic Tortilla Soup 3. Pam - Crispy Grilled Trout

4. Deb in Hawaii--Tuna Ceviche in Baby Romaine 5. Kim Sorbetto di Limone 6. Corina - Stir Fried Duck with Asparagus & Green Beans

7. Carol -- Mexican Street Salad 8. Natashya - BBQ Chicken 9. Andreas - Caponata

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Fun In The Sun!

What's your idea of fun in the sun?

Is it a picnic  for two under a tree?

An outdoor feast  fit for a crowd?

 Maybe it's a cool treat  that takes the edge off on a hot day.

Tell us all about how you have fun in the sun! Make and post your Fun in the Sun! post by Sunday, July 10th. 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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If you missed the Fire Up the Grill! theme last week, be sure to head on over and see all of the delicious dishes everyone brought!  Don't forget, we're cooking through the recipes of Jamie Oliver right now...so if you've linked up, be sure that you've used/adapted one of his recipes for your post!

I Heart Cooking Clubs *Fun In The Sun* Participants

1. Deb in Hawaii--Ciabatta Sandwich of Grilled Vegetables w/ Pesto & Mozzarella 2. Michelle ~ Stir Fried Corn w/ a bunch of stuff 3. Heather ~ Mexican-inspired Slaw

4. Quay Po Cooks 5. Natashya - Jamie's Favourite Coleslaw 6. Kim- Mexican-Style Corn

7. Meredith-Carrot and Cilantro Treat For All

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Fire Up the Grill!

Get ready to Fire Up the Grill! and cook with Jamie this week.

Whether you grill like this...

Or like this...

There is a Jamie Oliver recipe for you.

Want to grill up some steak, fish or chicken? Grill some pizza or bread? Fruit or veggies? Maybe you want to whip up a side dish from Jamie to serve at your next barbecue?

It's up to you!

Just make and post your Jamie Oliver Fire Up the Grill! inspired creation by Sunday, July 3rd. Then link your post to Mr. Linky below. Leave a comment after you post, so we make sure we don't miss anyone. New to IHCC and need more direction? Check out our Welcome post here.

If you didn't get a chance to Get Fresh with Jamie last week, be sure to head on over and check out all of the delicious dishes everyone brought!

(Don't forget, we're cooking through the recipes of Jamie Oliver right now...so if you've linked up, be sure that you've used/adapted one of his recipes for your post!)

Fire Up the Grill, get fired up yourself, and let's get to grillin'!

I Heart Cooking Clubs *Jamie--Fire Up the Grill!* Participants

1. Michelle~ Thyme Grilled Mushrooms 2. Deb in Hawaii--Grilled Asparagus w/ Olive Oil, Lemon & Parmesan

3. Carol - Thai Chicken / Caprese Salad w Grilled Peppers 4. Kim- Evolution Potato Salad

5. Natashya - Worcester Steak'n'Shrooms

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Get Fresh with Jamie!

Who else is excited for all this fabulous summertime produce popping up in our gardens, at our farmer's markets, in our CSA baskets, and in our local grocer!? 

 I love the colorful variety of everything from jewel-toned berries to dark greens to pale asparagus shoots and I've even seen a few cherry tomatoes popping up. 

 Let's celebrate the beginning of summer's bounty this week.  From pizza to pie to pasta to salad to ice cream and anywhere in between...what will you cook or bake up this week with Jamie?  We can't wait to find out.

Make and post your Get Fresh with Jamie! post by Sunday, June 26. 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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If you missed the Pops is Tops! theme last week, be sure to head on over and see all of the delicious dishes everyone brought!  Don't forget, we're cooking through the recipes of Jamie Oliver right now...so if you've linked up, be sure that you've used/adapted one of his recipes for your post!

I Heart Cooking Clubs *Get Fresh With Jamie!* Participants

1. Heather ~Strawberries w/ Lemon & Mint 2. Deb in Hawaii--Cherry Tomato, Caper & Balsamic Sauce (w/ Pappardelle) 3. Kitchen Flavours - Broccoli with Asian Dressing

4. Sweet Cherry Tomato & Sausage Bake 5. Kim- Pecan Vanilla Ice Cream with Maple Syrup 6. Carol - Rice Pudding with Quick Strawberry Jam

7. Natashya - Jamie's Dressed Asparagus 8. Meredith-Stir-Fried Corn with Chili,Ginger,Garlic and Parsley

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Pops is Tops!

It is the time of year to honour our dads, step-dads, fathers of our children, and even men who are like fathers to us. It is easy to take them for granted, they are always in the background, taking care of things, mowing the lawn and doing other important dad things. Some of us have lost our fathers along the way but that is all the more reason to pay tribute to him on Father's Day. And what better way to honour your Pops than with food?

Jamie Oliver is a great dad who loves his children and also loves good food. Two excellent qualities in a man!

Choose a Jamie Oliver dish from one of his books or online, something for that special Dad in your life. Post it on or by Sunday, June 19th and link up with Mr. Linky, below.

What will you make for your top pops? Steak on the grill? Mac and cheese? Beer-battered fish and chips.. with beer? Show Pops he's tops!

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.

Not sure what a permalink is? Check out our Welcome post.

If you missed last week's Potluck theme, be sure to head on over and see all of the delicious dishes everyone brought!

Don't forget, we're cooking through the recipes of Jamie Oliver right now...so if you've linked up, be sure that you've used/adapted one of his recipes for your post!

I Heart Cooking Clubs *Pops is Tops!* Participants

1. Yvette - Homemade granola with berry compote 2. Heather~ Midnight Skillet Breakfast 3. Deb in Hawaii--Mahi-Mahi with Jamie's Salsa Verde

4. Carol -- Corn Chowder 5. Natashya - Melanzane alla Parmigiana 6. Kim- Crispy & Sticky Chicken Thighs with New Potatoes and Tomatoes

7. Meredith-Tender and Crispy Chicken with Sweet Tomatoes

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