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Perfect Meal for a Perfect Day

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After a long, cold winter, it was glorious to be able to open up the windows and doors and let the sun in.  I had Perfect Dinner for a Perfect Daysome online work to do, so I took my laptop to the patio and loved every minute of it.  Between the sunshine, little critters running around my yard, and the perfect meal my husband and I prepared, it was a perfect day.

For starters, I created a Cold Orzo Salad that included:

  • Orzo, cooked and drained
  • Olive oil and red wine vinegar
  • Green pepper, red pepper, onion and cilantro, all chopped
  • A few shakes of garlic salt

Next, I sliced fresh pineapple for grilling and chunked the rest of it into a wonderful fruit salad that included:

  • Strawberries
  • Pineapple
  • Oranges

The kabobs were up to hubby who BBQ'd them to perfection.  They included:

  • Chunks of filet mignon - The price was deeply reduced.  Otherwise, just about any cut of beef would do.
  • Onions
  • Green pepper
  • Red bell pepper

Put all of this together and it was a perfect meal for a perfect day.

By the way, my sister and I just added some St. Patrick's Day recipes as well as a St. Patty's Day blog post at our Two-Sisters-Talking.com site.  Stop by and help yourself.

 

 

Maggie McFarland
RE/MAX Pearland - Maggie McFarland - Pearland, TX
Pearland Realtor, Homes for Sale in Pearland Texas

Pamela; Everything looks great especially the Cold Orzo Salad. Thank you for sharing the recipe.

Mar 14, 2011 06:25 AM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Very  nice all the way round!

Mar 14, 2011 06:39 AM
Brian Madigan
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage (Toronto) - Toronto, ON
LL.B., Broker

Pam,

That looks like a great salad. Up here in Toronto, I will wait until summer to try it out.

Brian

Mar 14, 2011 11:24 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Maggie - The salad was awesome.  What I really like about it is its versatility.  Just about anything you want to throw in it will taste good; black olives, diced tomatoes, etc.

Mar 14, 2011 11:50 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Li - Thanks!  Hope you have a chance to try it.

Mar 14, 2011 11:50 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Brian - One of the benefits of living in the high desert - warm weather comes early.  Of course, we're not real thrilled about the heat.  Everything has a trade-off, I guess.

Mar 14, 2011 11:51 AM
Karen Burket
Bank of Oregon a division of Willamette Valley Bank - Medford, OR
Valley Mortgage Grou, Conventional, FHA, VA, mortgages

OH MERCY!  Does THAT ever look oh so delicious!  Beats the pants off of the turkey burgs going on our grill tonight!

I've never had Orzo, Pamela (that I can recall anyways)...May have to give that a try as the other ingredients are right up my alley! Thanks so much for a wonderful idea!  

Mar 14, 2011 01:30 PM
Robert L. Brown
www.mrbrownsellsgr.com - Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Real Estate Bellabay Realty, West Mic

I've never had Orzo. Everytime i get to this group there's always some yummy brewing.

Mar 15, 2011 10:44 AM
Linda D. Pufford
Stage with Divine Style - Home Staging - Novato, CA
ASPM, Marin/Sonoma Home Stager

Pamela,

That does sound like a perfect meal.  I really like Orzo and anything that has pineapple in it is a favorite of mine.  Thanks so much for the great recipe for a perfect day!!!

Mar 15, 2011 04:08 PM
Malcolm Johnston
Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate LTD., Trenton, Ontario - Trenton, ON
Trenton Real Estate

Pamela, that salad looks fantastic. I'm not much of a cook myself, but it looks fairly straighforward to make.

Mar 16, 2011 03:26 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Karen - Orzo is pretty new to me, too.  I absolutely love it.  It's a great alternative to the spaghetti salads I've made in the past.

Mar 16, 2011 05:14 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Robert - I agree.  There's some pretty fantastic talent here.

Mar 16, 2011 05:14 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Linda - Have you ever grilled pineapple?  I discovered it last summer and couldn't wait to have it again.

Mar 16, 2011 05:15 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Malcomb - Just season according to your own taste.  Add your favorite veggies and you can't go wrong.

Mar 16, 2011 05:16 AM
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Pamela,

Sounds great, will give this one a try.

ps.  Your web site is looking great.  I've been busy laterly but will try and contribute soon.

Mar 19, 2011 02:56 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Richard - I'll make it easy on you.  Here's the direct link to submitting a recipe.  Your contribution(s) will be much appreciated.  Enjoy your weekend!  http://two-sisters-talking.com/submit-a-recipe

Mar 19, 2011 05:27 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

This sounds delicious, Pamela. I will give it a try this weekend.

Mar 22, 2011 06:55 AM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Hi Toni - It was delicious.  You can put your own special twist on the Orzo recipe.

Mar 22, 2011 07:06 AM