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 NEWSLETTER - JUNE 8, 2012 - June is Bustin' Out All Over

Greetings to all the wonderful friends and family of Rosalie Serving Cookbooks.  Even though we are still in the Spring season,  just the mention of  "June" declares summer.  The kids are officially out of school, and they are already bored.  Summer camps have begun, swimming pools are open, summer vacations are underway, the dogs and cats are flee-dipped for free, and the squirrels are running amok in the gardens.   It reminds me of the musical, Carousel,  by Rodgers & Hammerstein, that included the great song, "June Is Bustin' Out All Over."

 

Not only is it the gateway to summer, June is also the "love" month.  More marriages take place in June than any other month, speaking of which, today is my wedding anniversary, June 8th.   Bill and I have been married so long, we not only read each other's mind, we argue about what was not said.  Actually, we have a lot to be thankful for, including the 11 grandchildren, and new little Gia, Ryan, our first great-grand.

 

June is also packed with holidays and traditional events...Father's Day, graduations,  backyard barbecues, and family reunions.   Of course, this is where Rosalie Serving Cookbooks comes in.   I have been working on my new upcoming cookbook, Rosalie Serving Holidays,  and in doing  so, have had to stretch my imagination to create a new twist on some basic foods.  One of these creations, is a  most wonderful side dish to any one of these summer events.  It is my Fresh Garden Pasta Salad, and  unlike the potato salads, macaroni salads, and carb-filled casseroles,  this salad is filled with fresh vegetables in a tri-colored rotini, with a good-for-you balsamic vinaigrette.

 

I can't wait for you to make this awesome salad, and you will love it so much, you will have to throw your own family barbecue just to let everyone experience its goodness.

 

So, have a great last few weeks of spring, and let your June events be bustin' out with flavor...barbecue up some ribs for me...and don't forget the Fresh Garden Pasta Salad.  Look for me later this month on June 25, at the Rendezvous Café in O'Fallon MO.  Cooking class starts at 6:00 PM and will be "Hats off To Dad's." Call for reservation: 636-281-2233.

 

Happy Summer,

Rosalie 

God Bless and have a great day.

Rosalie Fiorino Harpole

FRESH GARDEN PASTA SALAD

FRESH GARDEN PASTA SALAD with BALSAMIC VINAIGARETTE

Note:  You will love this salad for all your summer events, it is truly addictive!

 

2 cups broccoli florets

2 cups cauliflower florets

 

½ cup green onions chopped small, tops included

½ cup black olives

½ cup red bell pepper, chopped small

3 to 4 pepperoncini, chopped small

1 large fresh garden tomato, chopped into small quarters

   or 1 carton grape tomatoes, left whole

3 to 4 l fresh basil leaves, torn small

1 clove garlic, minced

 

1 (12-ounce) package Barilla tri-color rotini

1 tablespoon salt

basil sprigs

 

BALSAMIC VINAIGARETTE

¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

¼ cup red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

½ teaspoon coarse black pepper

 

1.       Rinse broccoli and cauliflower in cool water.  Break broccoli and cauliflower into small florets, removing hard stems and core; place into large bowl.

 

2.      Place green onions, black olives, red bell pepper, pepperoncini, tomato, basil leaves, and garlic into bowl with broccoli and cauliflower.  Make the balsamic vinaigrette by placing the olive oil, vinegars, salt and pepper into a jar with lid.  Shake jar well and pour over the vegetables; marinate 15 minutes.

3.      Boil rotini in salted water for 7 minutes, drain well and do not rinse pasta with water.   Place warm rotini in bowl with vegetables; stir well to coat pasta with dressing. Serve in small 1-cup bowls and garnish each bowl with a basil sprig.  Makes 12 servings.

 

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God Bless and have a great day.

Rosalie Fiorino Harpole