Simple Summer Supper Menu | Lemon Orzo & Squash, Teriyaki Marinated Steak & Heirloom Tomatoes

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitMA3-TGql-GRgyXbteag2pt_cW59ciXxc0mAUTConbIlYP4yqaXBXYtZov54yKqwlJChoMRYvbG6vfKSegTkQzvYr3pO8FeHE0Ff1njbiB1U9TYzup65iSxESoiqeUWREuJlAskL_pgB_/s1600/IMG_8739.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitMA3-TGql-GRgyXbteag2pt_cW59ciXxc0mAUTConbIlYP4yqaXBXYtZov54yKqwlJChoMRYvbG6vfKSegTkQzvYr3pO8FeHE0Ff1njbiB1U9TYzup65iSxESoiqeUWREuJlAskL_pgB_/s640/IMG_8739.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our dinners have been really simple lately - just fresh vegetables and some sort of protein like grill steak or fish.  I've enjoyed eating so freshly and seasonably, but needed a little something more... um, interesting.  Is that the right word?  I just needed something that was more complex than sliced vegetables or steamed potatoes.  Yesterday, I made this orzo pasta salad that had sauteed yellow squash, green onions and lemon.   It was a great new dimension to our sweet teriyaki marinated steak and sliced heirloom tomatoes with fresh mozzarella. This would be a great menu for a party.  Everything can be made ahead of time - just throw the steaks on before dinner.  </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I can't wait for the leftovers for lunch... </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEohnuqmFpm5_qkrZ_kQaLrAoLfBcC0d8oiyNPhANP4BaGCaFrGeK3z801JufblGnxRatBXwBNdKwF4xsNjQE_4FmTATCc4dC4LnszbQ9Zs_UAp1fMqzKEc6RumndDckiVzomX81zPHXJI/s1600/IMG_8733.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEohnuqmFpm5_qkrZ_kQaLrAoLfBcC0d8oiyNPhANP4BaGCaFrGeK3z801JufblGnxRatBXwBNdKwF4xsNjQE_4FmTATCc4dC4LnszbQ9Zs_UAp1fMqzKEc6RumndDckiVzomX81zPHXJI/s400/IMG_8733.JPG" width="400" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad </span></div><i>with Yellow Squash & Green Onions</i><br /><br />1/2 box of orzo pasta<br />1 tablespoons of olive oil <br />2 cloves of garlic, minced<br />1 small yellow squash, small dice <br />8 green onions, sliced<br />...... <br />juice of 2 lemons <br />2 tablespoons of olive oil<br />1 teaspoon of sea salt<br />1/2 teaspoon of pepper<br /><br />Cook the orzo pasta in salted boiling water just until it is cooked, but still firm.  Drain - do not rinse.  <br /><br />Saute garlic and squash in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until the squash has softened slightly.  Add to the cooked orzo.  Also add the sliced green onions. <br /><br />For the dressing, mix together lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.  Pour over the still warm pasta and toss.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-U-mn3CjhxRf9XK6giEnmfBSQm9BpSjyx6Cgd0R446sr3ngVHOuQ0srivGjq8_irlHanJoxFT_joV60x_bAj6_f8a-2_tYkMWBEtSRYZJ7EWlstKHdz9SL-vOTqKmffj8vniICaj45MT8/s1600/IMG_8742.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-U-mn3CjhxRf9XK6giEnmfBSQm9BpSjyx6Cgd0R446sr3ngVHOuQ0srivGjq8_irlHanJoxFT_joV60x_bAj6_f8a-2_tYkMWBEtSRYZJ7EWlstKHdz9SL-vOTqKmffj8vniICaj45MT8/s640/IMG_8742.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Mh9qFAaoRjA02ddq2z-5RnP-B6UUadFP8VTiKjz2AF3jygFu7mYXfUpop6b-PuaX13P2tphaxaqs-zs6Saa8BhKGbMxWQ87KptoC6TWCFuhbyiTiHj-Eto3f1VOzIKj2n-1XqO_4Qs2p/s1600/IMG_8741.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Mh9qFAaoRjA02ddq2z-5RnP-B6UUadFP8VTiKjz2AF3jygFu7mYXfUpop6b-PuaX13P2tphaxaqs-zs6Saa8BhKGbMxWQ87KptoC6TWCFuhbyiTiHj-Eto3f1VOzIKj2n-1XqO_4Qs2p/s640/IMG_8741.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />I used a homemade teriyaki marinade for our steaks - it was sweet and spicy... so good.   I'll share the recipe next.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvoiiBkU50kdhRTN8u3Aow9Em8mxFbOTljeE_svT_RiT1g7lL0-LftcIftUqvoRSU3gVZQzg7Hw91eYp7XA4kw3H7c8XhP9zagooVWiS87eZl5pJiBuBsuF7QP306DD4M-JHtEx5qxguSE/s1600/IMG_8744.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvoiiBkU50kdhRTN8u3Aow9Em8mxFbOTljeE_svT_RiT1g7lL0-LftcIftUqvoRSU3gVZQzg7Hw91eYp7XA4kw3H7c8XhP9zagooVWiS87eZl5pJiBuBsuF7QP306DD4M-JHtEx5qxguSE/s640/IMG_8744.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />And of course, a staple around our house... slice heirlooms with fresh mozzarella. 

Simple Summer Supper Menu | Lemon Orzo & Squash, Teriyaki Marinated Steak & Heirloom Tomatoes

Our dinners have been really simple lately - just fresh vegetables and some sort of protein like grill steak or fish.  I've enjoyed eati...

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Recipes | Roasted Vegetable & Orzo Pasta | Harvest Recipes

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiso_c5-akyBc_m0jqSbY_TSn9Wquugmswm8X5y1OFukVcLcd0ltGg87ugelbVA4KLOA0pWEAN4wOD7YALcA90zl6HfiIX8n5Z5TgameA9FAUJVCjlwI747jA-3E58z_OQL6gWvWlV9Ac/s1600/IMG_1302.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiso_c5-akyBc_m0jqSbY_TSn9Wquugmswm8X5y1OFukVcLcd0ltGg87ugelbVA4KLOA0pWEAN4wOD7YALcA90zl6HfiIX8n5Z5TgameA9FAUJVCjlwI747jA-3E58z_OQL6gWvWlV9Ac/s640/IMG_1302.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />This pasta salad is fabulous.  Derived from a Barefoot Contessa recipe, its flavors are so simple, but complex with its roasted eggplant, peppers and onions, sharp feta cheese and tangy lemon vinaigrette.<br /><br />1 small eggplant, 1 inch cubes<br />1 red pepper, 1 inch cubes<br />1 yellow pepper, 1 inch cubes<br />1 red onion, 1/2 inch chop<br />3 tablespoons of olive oil<br />1 pound of orzo pasta, cooked<br />2 teaspoons of salt<br />2 teaspoons of pepper<br /><br />Dressing :<br /><br />3 lemons, juiced<br />2 tablespoons of olive oil<br />8 oz. of feta, cubed<br />10 green onions, 1/4 inch pieces<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB6tQJXNYQZaQnJRQVqWt6hXZAaA8MzzPKEdmXUIWvddgzmkTHwOuwhRr4bZbkYGS-yGma3NQ7T7IWLyaGOqf8HCd6LHPzo-M3yq5BC9VAKCwluyNoGPeJU3vPyYYlYoFQs1Wx9LB2XCU/s1600/IMG_1284.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB6tQJXNYQZaQnJRQVqWt6hXZAaA8MzzPKEdmXUIWvddgzmkTHwOuwhRr4bZbkYGS-yGma3NQ7T7IWLyaGOqf8HCd6LHPzo-M3yq5BC9VAKCwluyNoGPeJU3vPyYYlYoFQs1Wx9LB2XCU/s640/IMG_1284.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Start by tossing the eggplant, onions and peppers in olive oil and salt & pepper.  Roast at 425 degrees for 40 minutes, tossing once.  Set aside.<br /><br />Combine oil and lemon juice, whisking until thick.  In a large bowl, toss roasted vegetables, orzo pasta and lemon dressing.  At the end, add green onions and feta cheese.

Recipes | Roasted Vegetable & Orzo Pasta | Harvest Recipes

This pasta salad is fabulous.  Derived from a Barefoot Contessa recipe, its flavors are so simple, but complex with its roasted eggplant, pe...

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