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Southern Buttermilk Cobb Salad

June 3, 2018 by The Runaway Spoon 1 Comment

Summer entertaining should be easy. It is just too hot to spend hours over a steaming stove. But that doesn’t mean a meal can’t be spectacular. And I am telling you, no one will feel cheated with a salad for dinner when it is this full of delicious, hearty components. I love laying this out on a big rectangular platter – it absolutely produces oohs and ahhs. But a big pretty … [Read more...] about Southern Buttermilk Cobb Salad

Watermelon, Cucumber and Mint Sorbet

August 1, 2012 by The Runaway Spoon 3 Comments

I generally think a cold slice of watermelon is the most refreshing treat on a hot summer’s day. I also cool myself off with a tall glass of water infused with cucumber. Blend these two together, add the summer taste of fresh mint and freeze them and consider yourself refreshed. This is just plain good, but also makes an elegant simple dessert for a dinner party. And you can … [Read more...] about Watermelon, Cucumber and Mint Sorbet

Pimm’s Cup

April 27, 2011 by The Runaway Spoon 3 Comments

The build up to the royal wedding continues, and I feel that it is time to share my instructions for the perfect, the quintessential British cocktail, Pimm’s Cup.  Pimm’s is a liqueur, with a long held secret recipe, the subject of much speculation.  You’ll find it at any good liquor store in the liqueur section.  There is nothing better than a tall, icy glass of Pimm’s on a … [Read more...] about Pimm’s Cup

Cucumber Mint Gin and Tonic

July 14, 2010 by The Runaway Spoon 4 Comments

I happen to think that an icy gin and tonic is the most refreshing simple summer cocktail. Two ingredients, lots of ice, and a squeeze of lime and happy hour begins. Perhaps it reminds me of punting parties in the park when I was a student at Oxford, or makes me feel sophisticated because my elegant grandmother ordered them when we traveled.  It is my go to drink at parties or … [Read more...] about Cucumber Mint Gin and Tonic

Easy Thai Beef Salad Cups

September 3, 2009 by The Runaway Spoon 9 Comments

I love the flavor of Thai food, but it can be a little time consuming to prepare. This easy elegant wrap is simplified with bought roast beef.  These little lettuce cups make a great appetizer, served on a big, pretty platter, or a simple cold summer supper.  Choose a roast beef from the deli counter that is not highly seasoned or specially flavored and do not have it sliced … [Read more...] about Easy Thai Beef Salad Cups

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