31 patio recipes

Hearty Australian patio salad with kidney beans, hard-boiled eggs, cheddar cheese, celery, onion, sweet relish and sour cream. Protein-packed 5-minute salad.

Speedy pat-in pastry: oil-based pie crust mixed and pressed right in the pie plate. No rolling pin, no cold butter, no chilling. A reliable crust for bakers who fear pastry.

Bangus sinigang brings together milkfish, tart tamarind broth, ripe tomatoes, banana heart, and fresh greens in a classic Filipino sour soup that's on the table in 40 minutes.

Filipino sinigang na bangus featuring milkfish simmered in a tart tamarind broth with tomatoes, green beans, banana heart, and wilted spinach. Ready in just 30 minutes.

Filipino beef and bean sprouts lumpia: crisp golden spring rolls packed with ground beef, crunchy water chestnuts, and fresh mung bean sprouts seasoned with patis. Sealed with a quick flour paste and fried until shatteringly crisp.

Filipino ginisang ampalaya with bitter melon, pork, shrimp, and scrambled eggs in a savory patis sauce. A classic Pinoy ulam best served hot over steamed rice.

Dinuguan is a traditional Filipino pork blood stew simmered with liver, vinegar, fish sauce, and hot banana peppers. Rich, tangy, and boldly savory, this classic Pinoy comfort dish serves 4.

Sinigang na manok features chicken sauteed with garlic and tomatoes, then simmered in a sour tamarind broth with icicle radish and peppery mustard greens. A hearty Filipino one-pot meal.

This is a great recipe for picnics or just eating on the patio.

The Sundowner cocktail blends cognac, Galliano, and orange liqueur with sweet-sour mix and a dash of grenadine over ice. A smooth, golden sipper that's built for warm evenings on the patio.

Classic chocolate chip cookies with equal parts brown and white sugar, a full bag of chocolate morsels, and the proven Toll House ratios. Crisp edges, soft centers, gone in a day.

Chunky chocolate chip cookies pack three full cups of chocolate chips into a brown-sugar dough that chills overnight for deep flavor and crackly tops. The chip-to-dough ratio of your dreams.

An easy way to create a tasteful appetizer, similar to the way it is done in Scandinavia or Northern Germany. Preferably you want to use wild caught salmon when it is available or catch-it yourself. The usual caveats when you deal with fresh fish apply. Process it immediately. I had good experience with wild Alaska sockeye salmon which is frozen for a while before it comes into the shop.

Let’s run down the list of heart-healthy ingredients joining harmoniously in this powerful breakfast smoothie: Avocados-support a healthy cardiovascular system. In addition, avocados provide plenty of B6 and folic acid, which regulate homocysteine levels, another component to heart health. Strawberries-A healthy fiber intake is crucial to maintaining good cholesterol levels, contain powerful antioxidants. Dates Dates provide much of the fiber and potassium in this smoothie. Studies suggest that consuming 400mg of potassium per day can reduce the risk of stroke by 40% Hemp Hearts-They are the only plant source known to contain all of the necessary amino acids and fatty acids in the most desirable ratio for human needs. They are also comprised of 40% fiber.

Authentic Polish kielbasa made from scratch with hand-ground pork shoulder, marjoram, mustard seed, and a 1:3 fat-to-lean ratio for sausages that snap and stay juicy on the grill.

Portuguese corn bread (broa) for the bread machine with a high ratio of cornmeal to bread flour and olive oil. Rustic, golden, and slightly gritty with a crisp crust.