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I was recently asked by The Motherhood and Lawry’s to have a cook-out with 5 other blogger friends. I wouldn’t turn that down for anything! I love hanging out with the Chicago area bloggers, they’re all great! I got to work with Cher from Mom and More, Vanessa from ChefDruck Musings, Michelle fromHonest and Truly, Hyacynth from Undercover Mother, and Melissa from Peanut Butter in my Hair to come up with a main dish, appetizer and salad using Lawry’s marinades and seasonings. We got Lawry’s Seasoned Salt, Lawry’s Balsamic Herb Marinade and Lawry’s Original Seasoned Salt Marinade to try out. Cher and I couldn’t make it to the actual get together with the other ladies so they made the main dish and appetizer while Cher and I got together a few days ago to try out our salad recipe. I’m going to share the recipes here for you:

Watermelon Gazpacho with Grilled Shrimp Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Number of servings (yield): 8 This delicious summer soup was adapted from an Watermelon Gazpacho with Grilled Shrimp Eating Well Recipe. Ingredients 1 Medium Seedless or Seeded Watermelon (about 8cups), Finely Diced 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely diced 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced 2 avocados, coarsely chopped 3/4 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 TBSPS of Lawry’s Seasoned Salt Salt and Pepper to your Taste Instructions

  1. Mix watermelon, cucumber, bell pepper, white wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil in a large bowl.
  2. Measure 3 cups of the mixture into a blender or food processor and puree. Transfer to another large bowl. Puree another 3 cups and add to the bowl.
  3. Taste the soup and salt as desired.
  4. Top with the remaining diced mixture and the avocado.
  5. Season the shrimp with Lawry’s Seasoned Salt.
  6. Thread onto skewers. Cook on direct heat for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  7. Remove the shrimp from the skewers and arrange them prettily around the soup.
  8. Serve chilled.

Peach Chutney Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Number of servings (yield): 4 Ingredients 2 fresh Peaches, peeled and diced 1 shallot, finely chopped 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1 lemon, juiced and zested 1 TBSP of white wine vinegar 2 TBSPs of brown sugar 1 TBSP of balsamic 1 TSP of olive oil Instructions

  1. Chop the peaches, shallots, and onion.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan. Add the shallots and onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the peaches, lemon juice and zest, sugar, and vinegars. Stir well. Lower heat to medium low and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, until the chutney has come together and is a little brown.
  4. Will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days after preparation.

Lawry’s Balsamic Marinated Chicken Kebabs with Grilled Pineapple Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Number of servings (yield): 6 Grilled chicken kebabs can be quite dry but marinating them in the Lawry’s Balsamic Marinade kept the meat tender and delicious. Ingredients 3 Chicken Breasts, Cut into 2 inch cubes 1 cup of Lawry’s Balsamic Marinade 1 Pineapple, peeled and cored, and cut into 2 inch cubes Instructions:

  1. Wash and cut the chicken into 2 inch cubes, removing most fat and the tenderloins.
  2. Place chicken in a bowl and cover with the marinade overnight.
  3. Preheat your grill with one direct heat zone and one cooler indirect heat zone.
  4. Soak bamboo skewers in water for an hour.
  5. Peel, core, and cut the pineapple into 2 inch cubes.
  6. Thread the chicken onto skewers.
  7. On separate skewers, to maintain even cooking, thread the pineapple. Mixed fruit and meat skewers may look prettier but they don’t cook as evenly or safely.
  8. Cook the chicken first on indirect heat, 5-6 minutes on each side.
  9. Cook the pineapple second, also on indirect heat, 2 minutes max on each side to have it caramelize but not burn.
  10. Serve immediately, or place in the fridge to serve cold. The peach chutney makes a delicious dipping sauce.

Tomato Mozzarella Pasta Salad with Lawry’s Balsamic Herb Marinade Ingredients:

  • Basil Leaves
  • Fresh Mozzarella Ball
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Pasta Noodles (any variety)
  • Small Red Onion
  • Lawry’s Original Seasoned Salt marinade (or you could use Lawry’s Balsamic Herb)

Directions:

  • Cook pasta noodles and let cool (or rinse with cold water to cool off if you are in a hurry.)
  • Cut up basil leaves, red onion, and mozzarella.  (You can cut up tomatoes if you’d like but we kept them whole)
  • Toss everything together and stir in Lawry’s Balsamic Herb!

I left out measurements because it depends on how many people you are serving and how much of each you’d like.  Use more or less of any of the ingredients depending on what you like.  Cher really liked the Lawry’s Original Seasoned Salt marinade on it as it is more salty and sweet to her, but I preferred the Lawry’s Balsamic Herb Marinade.  We made a bowl big enough for 3-4 adults.  I would have never thought to use marinade on a salad, but it really worked. While I didn’t get to try the other recipes, that chicken looks delicious and will be giving it a try with my family this week. I was very bummed that I had to miss lunch with the ladies but I did get to room with Cher at BlogHer and ran into Michelle and Vanessa a few times while there as well.

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My favorite summer food is grilled artichokes marinated in balsamic and fresh garlic. blue65829 at aol dot com

 

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I was compensated by The Motherhood on behalf of Lawry’s and was provided with a stipend for groceries in exchange for posting my review and opinion. All opinions are my own. Contest open to US residents.  Contest will close at 11:59 Central 8/28/11.

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  1. My favorite summer food is hamburgers on the grill, and of course tomatoes fresh from the garden! Thanks!
    jackievillano at gmail dot com

  26. I don’t really have a favorite summer food. I make the same foods we like to eat throughout the year. 🙂 My favorite food has always been macaroni and cheese.

  36. My favorite summer food is grilled chicken and pototoe salad. Thanks for the great sweep and hope to win 🙂

  42. My all time favorite summer food is grilled gator tail and sweet iced tea 🙂

  80. My favorite summer food is grilled artichokes marinated in balsamic and fresh garlic.
    blue65829 at aol dot com

  89. My favorite summer food and anything done on the grill, like BBQ ribs and pork chops yummy
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  94. My favorite summer food is bbq grilled zucchini and onions with salt, pepper and a little butter. This is the best when I picked the zucchini from the garden only moments before it was sliced and put on the grill

  108. My favorite summer foods are watermelon and chicken skewers!

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  135. Shrimp wrapped in bacon – we use the Lawry’s Mesquite marinade/sauce. Any summertime fruit is awesome too!

  136. My favorite summer food are shrimp, beef, or chicken shish kabobs on the grill. I always sprinkle Season Salt on them.