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A Fourth of July Feast & A Birthday Party! (200th Post!)

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This recipe comes from my friend, Trevor, at Sis.Boom.[Blog!].  We met through French Fridays with Dorie.  Trevor is not only an inspired chef, he’s a terrific writer!  If you haven’t visited his blog, there’s no time like the present!    This marinade lends a refreshing blend of flavors to chicken and is perfect for a summer barbecue.

We served these Chicken Kebabs with Greek Salad, Greek Flatbread, and Tzatziki and made Gyros with them – they were incredible!  

Garden Vegetable Kebabs
We also made grilled vegetable kebabs with the first Zucchini from our garden!  

Hot Louisiana Sausage and Smoked Sausage
And, a few American favorites from Farmer John.



Greek Salad – less the Cucumbers

Cut half a Red Onion into very thin slices and immerse in a bowl of ice water.  Place in the refrigerator until just before serving – I just learned this technique from our last recipe from Around My French Table.  This makes the onions really crisp and removes any bitterness.

Dice 1 pound of Heirloom Tomatoes in a variety of colors
Add diced Cucumbers, if you like
Coat with 1 Cup Greek Salad Dressing
Refrigerate until ready to serve, then toss in prepared onions and 8 ounces of Crumbled Feta Cheese.


My mom brought her famous home-made Salsa with White Corn Chips and Tabouli which we served in Romaine Lettuce leaves fresh from our garden.


My brother made Santa Maria Style Beans, and my sister-in-law made these beautiful ocean-themed Sugar Cookies.

And, for dessert…I made a Chocolate Coffee Cake for John’s birthday.

“Everything that is really great and inspiring is created by the individual who can labor in freedom.” ~ Albert Einstein



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Comments

  2. Kathy says

    Congrats on your 200th post! And Happy Birthday to John! This looks like some feast…bet your guests really enjoyed it! I love the chicken kabobs…they look fabulous! I can’t believe I didn’t see them, I check out Sis Boom’s Blog all the time. Your cookies and cake are gorgeous!

  3. Lizzy says

    I was eying Trevor’s kebabs, too! What a yummy sounding Greek salad, and your Romaine is perfect..so beautiful with the tabouli. My kids and hubby would go straight to your SIL’s iced cookies…such a yummy celebration.

  4. jennaseverythingblog says

    I love chicken kebabs–and kebabs of any kind! It’s a mystery to me why I’ve never made them myself, considering I have such great memories of eating them when I was growing up.
    Anyway, congrats on your 200th post! Yay for blogging!

  5. Pacheco Patty says

    I’m a few posts short of 200 so I know the feeling- wow, congratulations on your 200th post, it’s like a birthday celebration;-)
    I’m trying Trevor’s kebobs soon, the recipe is already bookmarked. Your entire menu looks delish, love the fun iced cookies;-)