THE VILLAGE VOICE

~ Bee snuggling in sedum blossom

"Summer afternoon - summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language." ~Henry James 'BEE ~ UTIFUL ' (Bee kiss ... Japanese Anenome ) _______________ LAYERED COBB SALAD ~ 'Delightful presentation in a glass bowl ... same 1920s true ingredients in a, 'kick-it-up-a-notch', layered look originally adapted from Gourmet (June 2002) ____ DRESSING : 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar juice from 1 fresh lemon (reserve zest) 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 clove minced garlic 1/2 tsp. coarse salt 1/2 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil SALAD: 3 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (1 1/4 lb.) 2 California avocados 8 cups romaine (cut crosswise into 1/2 inch wide slices ) 6 chopped crisp bacon slices 3 seeded and cut (1/2 inch pieces) fresh tomatoes 3-4 oz. crumbled Roquefort cheese 2 bunches stemmed watercress 2 (forced through sieve) hard-boiled eggs 1/4 cup finely chopped chives ...

"The bee is more honored than other animals, not because she labors, but because she labors for others." ~ Saint John Chrysostom BLUEBERRY CHICKEN SALAD ~ These juicy jewels add not only vivid color, and sun-ripened flavor but also healthful beneficial antioxidants _________________ 3 skinned and boned chicken breast halves 4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger 1 clove minced garlic 1/4 tsp. coarse salt freshly ground pepper to taste 1 rib chopped celery 1/2 cup diced sweet onion 1 chopped red pepper 1 chopped yellow pepper 4 cups mixed salad greens 1 cup or more fresh blueberries Whisk olive oil, vinegar, ginger, garlic, salt & pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Reserve half of mixture and chill. Pour remaining mixture over chicken. Cover and marinated several hours. Remove chicken from marinade and grill over medium- high heat, 6 minutes on each side or until done. Cut into thin slices. Combine celery, onion and ...

" SMALL CHEER AND GREAT WELCOME MAKES A MERRY FEAST." ~ SHAKESPEARE ___________ ________________ GRILLED HERB TENDERLOIN ~ Succulent beef smothered in fresh herbs adapted from Food & Wine (July 2006) * (4 1/2 lb.) trimmed beef tenderloin 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 cloves minces garlic 2 Tbsp. coarsely cracked black pepper 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh marjoram 2 tsp. coarse salt Fold thin end of tenderloin under roast to make meat an even thickness. Tie at 1-inch intervals. Transfer to large rimmed baking sheet. Combine olive oil, garlic, pepper, thyme , rosemary, marjoram and salt. Rub the herb oil over roast and refrigerate 2-4 hours. Bring to room temperature before grilling. Grill roast over moderate high heat coals, turning occasionally until nicely charred, about 30 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer to carving board and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice roast 1/2-inch thick and place on large platter surrounde...