'LAZY, CRAZY, HAZY DAYS of SUMMER' BRUNCH ~ STRAWBERRY and CUCUMBER BISQUE / LEMONY TOSSED CHICKEN SALAD / 'NOT YOUR ORDINARY' BLUEBERRY MUFFINS
~ Geranium collage _______________ STRAWBERRY and CUCUMBER BISQUE ~ Delightful and refreshing cold soup * Creme Fraiche : 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup sour cream Whisk both creams in bowl and cover. Let stand in kitchen overnight until thickened. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. 1 quart hulled strawberries 3 cups unsweetened apple juice 1 large peeled and seeded English cucumber 3 Tbsp. Crème de Cassis ( blackcurrant -flavored liqueur ) fresh mint dusted with powdered sugar Combine strawberries, apple juice, and cucumber in saucepan. Cook 5 minutes to blend. Transfer to blender and puree. Add 2 cups creme fraiche and Cassis . Blend until smooth. Refrigerate. Serve in large stemmed glasses with powdered sugar dusted mint. (6 servings). ____________________ LEMONY TOSSED CHICKEN SALAD ~ Summer flavors blend for a light brunch. * juice and zest of 2 fresh lemons 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup minced fresh mint 3 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley 2 minced garlic cloves 1/2 tsp. fr...