UniqueS’mores Recipes Tropical S’mores, Strawberry S’mores, & morePaying tributeto our Military Volume 3 ♥ Summer 2015
Table of Contents 44 36WELCOME IN THE SPOTLIGHT PARTIES & CELEBRATIONS3 Letter from the Editor 32 Arizona Rub 36 A Country Western4 Your Hostesses 4th of July5 Our Favorite Things CONFETTI53 Capturing Memories 44 Not Your Traditional 7 What is a Mother? S’moresSEASONAL ENTERTAINING 12 We Salute Our Military 20 United States Armed Forces AROUND THE WORLD8 Happy Mother’s Day 31 Become a Grill Master14 Thanks for Serving 42 Patriotic Craft Décor 53 Fiesta of the Spanish Horse24 Under the Tropical Sun 50 Photography Tips8 PhUoOntodnberyttGhhereuTerCnopoPicvhaoeltroSgurnaphy2 Summer 2015
Letter from the Editor Ah, summer Just imaging sitting around an open fire, roasting marshmallows, and enjoying the company of friends. Then smashing your hot marshmallow between two graham crackers and a piece of chocolate, watching as the chocolate melts and oozes out. Quickly you take a bite of this delightfully yummy dessert. Afterwards licking your fingers and hands to make sure you’re not missing a drop or leaving a mess behind. Campfire s’mores are very popular – especially during the summer when the days are long and sunny. They’ve been around for years, however, we felt it was time to give them a makeover. This summer, why not make some tropical s’mores, strawberry s’mores, or even apple pie s’mores. You can find these recipes and more in our Not Your Traditional S’mores celebration.Photo by: Camela BrennandWhile you’re enjoying your tropical s’mores, wishing you were lounging on a hammock under a palm tree,admiring the beautiful turquoise water, you can still bring paradise home. Our Under the Tropical Sun willgive you the motivation to invite a few friends over, turn on some calypso music, and entertain Caribbean style.Oh, and don’t forget the sunscreen.Speaking of sunscreen. With my fair skin, I’ve spent many summers looking like a lobster. My parents lovedto vacation in Palm Springs, CA and Arizona where temperatures are in the triple digits during the summer.Speaking of Arizona, in our In the Spotlight section, we’ve featured Arizona Rub, whose wonderful line of rubsand seasonings range from mild to hot! Their products have won many awards and are truly delicious. We evenused their burger recipe and Chipotle rub for our Country Western 4th of July party.My family also spent time in Palm Springs, which is near Twentynine Palms Marine Corps base. The UnitedStates Marine Band would perform at a local park on the 4th o July. My dad was a Marine, so we always went. Iloved it. I am so grateful for our military! In this issue we wanted to honor them, so please check out ourmilitary section and next time you see one of our servicemen or women, tell them “Thanks for Serving!” Sheri Sheri Lamas Roy E. Lamas, Jr. 3 www.youreinvitedmag.com
Meet Your HostessesLeft to right: Linda, Kathleen, Cindy, and Sheri Photo by: Camela BrennandCo-Founder / Editor-in-Chief / Co-Founder / Publisher / WriterCreative Director / WriterIndependent Food Editor / Writer Independent Copy Editor / Writer You’re Invited Magazine is published quarterly. All content is produced and presented in good faith, based on information we’ve researched from different sources. No liability for their use or misuse exists. All rights reserved. © 20154 Summer 2015
Our Favorite Things Sheri Lamas Linda YonanW hat is y our favorite summertime drink? W hat is y our favorite summertime drink?Lemonade. Iced Tea.W hat do y ou enjoy doing during the summer? W hat do y ou enjoy doing during the summer?I love going to Palm Springs, CA my home away from home. Picnics, summer concerts, and going to Palm Springs. I love I love the heat, so triple digit weather doesn’t bother me. the desert!Name three plac es y ou’ve never been to, but w ould Name three plac es y ou’ve never been to, but w ouldlike to visit? like to visit?Although, there are many places I would love to see, I would Paris, France, Venice, Italy, and Montreal, Canada.say my top three are Paris, Venice (especially during W hat is y our favorite ride at Disney land?Carnival), and the Greek island of Santorini. I love Pirates of the Caribbean. The fighting between theW hat is y our favorite ride at Disney land? ships, the pirates chasing the maidens, and finding the gold!I love Disneyland! It’s tough selecting just one. I lovePirates of the Caribbean and riding the Carousel (yes, I’m a Kathleen R. McKissickkid at heart), but lately it’s been Indiana Jones. W hat is y our favorite summertime drink? Cindy M. Lloyd Unsweetened Black Iced Tea. W hat do y ou enjoy doing during the summer?W hat is y our favorite summertime drink? It used to be going to the theme parks and riding the rollerRaspberry or Strawberry Lemonade. coasters. But now I like spending time with family andW hat do y ou enjoy doing during the summer? friends...while enjoying the comforts of air conditioning!I love the sun and warmth of California! My favorite Name three plac es y ou’ve never been to, but w ouldactivity would be sitting out by the pool and reading, while like to visit?I BBQ lunch and dinner. I am the Grill Master at my house! Ireland (family origins), Australia (breathtakingly beautiful)Name three plac es y ou’ve never been to, but w ould and Washington D.C. (historical and “monumental”).like to visit? W hat is y our favorite ride at Disney land?(1) The South to see the antebellum mansions and historical That’s a tough question for a previous Disney employee! Itsites. Gone with the Wind is my favorite movie! (2) Alaska used to be the Country Bear Jamboree Vacation Show,to see Glacier Bay and Denali National Park and (3) To visit because I was the voice of the Clam! For thrills, it’s Spacecolonial America to see where our forefathers started this Mountain (I even got to ride it with the lights on). Forgreat country. corny jokes, The Jungle Cruise. For historical significance,W hat is y our favorite ride at Disney land? definitely Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. Happy 60thIt’s a tie between Pirates of the Caribbean and It’s a Small Anniversary, Disneyland (opened July 17, 1955)!World. I love the songs and sing “Yo Ho…” throughout theride! It’s a Small World brings me back to my childhood andsomething about the children of the world all linked throughmusic touches my heart.©Haywiremedia|Dreamstime.com-Vacation Beach Chairs On Sand Photo 5www.youreinvitedmag.com
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Confetti What is a mother?Photographer Mediator Hairdresser MaidChauffeur Disciplinarian Alarm Clock FriendTeacher PlaymateCEO Seamstress Detective Makeup ArtistEntertainer HistorianReferee Comforter CaregiverChef Administrative AssistantFashion Designer ProtectorStoryteller Nurse Decorator Cheerleader 7www.youreinvitedmag.com
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Serve Mom breakfast in bed. Greek Yogurt Ingredients 1 container vanilla Greek yogurt Granola Fruit of choice Pour yogurt into bowl. Top with granola and fruit.10 Summer 2015
Easy Cream Cheese Danish edge. Using a small cookie cutter, cut a small circle (or any other shape) out of the middle of theMakes 8 servings top half of your rectangle. Fold dough over to form a square. In opening of dough add a smallIngredients scoop of jam. Be sure edges are pinchedTwo 8-ounce tubes of crescent rolls together. Beat egg whites and brush over dough.Two 8-ounce packages of cream cheese, Sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 30 minutes untilsoftened golden brown.1 cup sugar1 ½ teaspoons vanilla1 egg, separatedRaspberry jam (or any other flavor)Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet withnon-stick spray. On a lightly floured surfaceseparate crescent rolls. Press 2 triangles togetherto form a rectangle pinching together the seams.You should have 8 rectangles. With electric mixer,combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and eggyolk. Evenly spread on bottom half of rectangledough. Be careful not to go all the way to the 11www.youreinvitedmag.com
Confetti We salute all the veterans in our life Those who served during peace or during strife Through out our history, you stood the test Without those that served, we’d have no rest Some veterans are gone forever from our sight Weary are those struggling with injury plight Whether or not given praise as was due You gave your all till your tour was through Our brave sons, daughters, husbands and wives Some returned in triumph, some gave their lives Whether you served by land, sea, air or guard We hold all of you in great high regard By: Kathleen R. McKissick 200312 Summer 2015
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Seasonal Entertaining Memorial Day is a time of remembering our brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending this great nation and the freedoms we enjoy. They certainly deserve our thanks. However, why wait. Why not thank an airman, Coastie, Marine, sailor, soldier, or veteran the next time you see them. Invite them over for a meal as a way of saying, Thanks for Serving!14 Summer 2015
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Menu Steak au Poivre Extreme Twice Baked Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Purple Hearts16 Summer 2015
Seasonal EntertainingU.S. Coast Guard CenterpieceInstructionsMaterialsWood shipRed paintBlue paintAlphabet stickersU.S. Coast Guard stickersFloral foam, soaked in waterRed and white rosesBaby’s breathEagle statue (optional)Sand wood ship for any rough edges. Paint ship red usingtwo coats of paint. Allow each coat to dry beforecontinuing.Decide where you’re going to place the U.S. Coast Guard perimeter, then fill in with red roses. Take smallsticker (do not adhere it to the ship) and paint a blue bunches of baby’s breath and cover floral foam wherestripe next to the back edge of sticker. Allow paint to dry. the ship and the flowers meet.Once dry, spray paint with a clear gloss. Allow gloss to drybefore adhering the U.S. Coast Guard stickers to the ship. Place eagle on the back of the ship.Carefully position letters on both sides of the ship.Soak floral foam in water for a few minutes. Remove, trimand place inside the ship. Clip roses leaving about a ½inch stem. Place a row of white rose buds along the We found scrapbooking paper that resembled the dress uniforms of the four branches of service. A clear plate was placed on top to allow the uniform to show through. Napkins were ironed, starched, and folded to create a crisp pocket for the silverware. A magnet for that particular branch was placed on top of the napkin fold. Gold stars were placed between each place setting. U.S. Marines 17www.youreinvitedmag.com
Extreme Twice Baked Potatoes mixture into the potato skins. Top each with remaining cheese, green onions and bacon.Makes 4 servings Bake in 350°F for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted.Ingredients *Save the top skins to use later. For a quick4 large baking potatoes appetizer sprinkle cheddar cheese, green onions8 slices bacon and bacon on the top skins and bake until crispy.1 cup sour cream Serve with sour cream.1/2 cup milk3 tablespoons heavy cream Mixed Vegetables5 tablespoons butter, softened (not melted)1/2 teaspoon salt We used frozen vegetables and prepared1/2 teaspoon pepper according to the package.1 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided8 green onions, sliced, divided U.S. Air ForcePreheat oven to 350°F.Bake potatoes in preheated oven for 1 hour.Cool potatoes in refrigerator for at least 1 hour(this makes them easier to cut and scoop). Sliceabout 1/4 inch off the potatoes lengthwise andscoop the flesh into a large bowl and save bottomskins*. To the potato flesh add sour cream, milk,heavy cream, butter, salt, pepper, 1 cup cheeseand 1/2 the green onions. Mix with a hand mixeruntil well blended and creamy. Spoon the18 Summer 2015
Steak au Poivre U.S. ArmyMakes 4 servingsIngredients Pour off fat from skillet, then add shallots and half4 (3/4- to 1-inch-thick) beef steaks of butter (2 tablespoons) to skillet and cook over1 tablespoon kosher salt moderately low heat, stirring and scraping up2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns brown bits, until shallots are well-browned all2 tablespoon vegetable oil over, 3 to 5 minutes.1/3 cup finely chopped shallots1/2 stick unsalted butter Stir in Dijon mustard. Add Cognac (use caution it1 tablespoon Dijon mustard may ignite) and boil. Stir until liquid is reduced to1/2 cup Cognac or other brandy a glaze, 2 to 3 minutes. Add heavy cream and3/4 cup heavy cream any meat juices accumulated on platter and boil sauce, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half,Preheat oven to 200°F. 3 to 5 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cook over low heat, swirling skillet,Pat steaks dry and season both sides with kosher until butter is incorporated. Serve sauce withsalt. Coarsely crush peppercorns in a sealed steaks.plastic bag with a meat pounder or bottom of aheavy skillet, then press pepper evenly onto bothsides of steaks.Heat a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately highheat until hot, about 3 minutes, then add oil, andsauté steaks in 2 batches, turning over once,about 6 minutes per batch for medium-rare.Transfer steaks as cooked to a heatproof platterand keep warm in oven while making sauce. Purple Hearts Purchased from Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. The Purple Heart isawarded to those wounded or killed while serving. May we always remember them. 19www.youreinvitedmag.com
Confetti United States A Interestin By Kathleen RNo matter which branch they are in - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard,I’m very thankful to all the brave men and women that have chosen to join themilitary and for their unyielding service to our great country. Not everyone is fortifiedwith the courage, strength and dedication to defend our nation’s freedoms, and thefreedoms of other people and nations, with their lives.Those who have not served have some basic knowledge about our military. The Navyand Coast Guard are sea, Army is land, and Air Force is air. However, did you knowthe Marine Corps are all three? That only Officers are saluted? Can you name themascots for each branch? Is that really “President-to-be” Captain Ronald Reagan’ssignature on Major Clark Gable’s discharge papers? Here are some interesting tidbitsabout each branch.©Indigoiris|Dreamstime.com-US Army Emblem Photo ● Last branch to adopt an official song (1952). “The Army Goes Rolling Along” original lyrics by Edmund L. Gruber in 1908 and ARMY music by John Philip Sousa in 1917.FOUNDED: June 14, 1775 ● Oldest military branch and the largest.MOTTO: This We’ll Defend ● Before he wore a Star Fleet uniform, Leonard Nimoy wore anMASCOT: Mule, since 1936 Army uniform. ● Since 2011, it is the only branch that shuts down the last two weeks of December to allow instructors and recruits to go home for the holidays. It’s called Exodus. ● December 16, 1944, The Battle of the Bulge (a.k.a. “Operation Watch on the Rhine”) is the greatest battle in American military history. ● Mort Walker, the creator of the “Beetle Bailey” comic strip, is an Army veteran of WWII. ● The term “a cup of Joe” came about as a result of heavy coffee consumption by G.I. Joes (Army) in WWII. ● In 1942 the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) was established and later became Women’s Army Corps (WAC). WACs were given military status during wartime in 1943. ● West Point named a new barracks after Air Force General Benjamin Oliver Davis, Jr., A Tuskegee Airman. Davis graduated from West Point in 1936. He later transferred to the Army Air Corps and then to the Air Force in 1947. Davis was awarded the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Air Medal.20 Summer 2015
©Indigoiris|Dreamstime.com-US Navy Emblem PhotoArmed Forcesng Facts R. McKissick NAVY FOUNDED: October 13, 1775 Unofficial MOTTO: Non sibi sed patriae (Not self, but country) MASCOT: Goat, since 1904 ● Original music for “Anchors Aweigh” was written by Lieutenant Charles A. Zimmerman and the lyrics by Midshipman First Class Alfred Hart Miles in 1906 and officially adopted in 1907. In 1997, the lyrics were revised by MCPON John Hagen (USN Retired) and it’s his Verse 2 that is widely sung. ● Since their trousers have “bell bottoms” (introduced in 1817), it makes it easier to roll them up when they wash the ship’s decks. The legs can be tied together, swung overhead so they fill with air and then they can be used as a life preserver if the sailor is thrown overboard. ● Cruisers are named for famous battles in U.S. history. Destroyers are named after important Navy personnel and heroes. Frigates are named for naval heroes. ● All U.S. Carriers are nuclear-powered, making refueling unnecessary for several years. ● The Nautilus was the first nuclear-powered submarine (1954). It was the first to reach the North Pole by sailing under it (1958). ● The oldest working warship in the world, The Constitution, is still a part of the Navy today. ● In 1944, one of the biggest naval battles in history was the Battle of Leyte Gulf in the Philippines. ● During the Civil War, some large wooden sailing ships were equipped with metal plating. These ships were called “ironclads.” ● In 1907, President T. Roosevelt had 16 battleships and 4 destroyers painted white. They were sent on a 14 month world tour to display the U.S. Navy’s power. They were called the Great White Fleet. ● The Navy’s Blue Angels were the first officially sanctioned military aerial demonstration team. 21www.youreinvitedmag.com
Confetti ©Indigoiris|Dreamstime.com-US Air Force Emblem Photo ● The Air Force song, \"Off We Go Into The Wild Blue Yonder,\" ©Indigoiris|Dreamstime.com-US Coast Guard Emblem Photo was written by Robert Crawford in 1939. AIR FORCE ● “Jenny” (JN-4) airplanes were first put into combat in 1916. FOUNDED: September 18, 1947 Their frames were made of wood and covered in fabric!MOTTO: Aim High...Fly-Fight-Win ● A “Flying Ace” is a pilot with at least five aerial victories. MASCOT: Falcon, since 1955 ● It took 432 C-47s to carry the 101st Airborne, about the same number for the 82nd Airborne, on D-Day (June 6, 1944). They flew in a “V-of-Vs” formation, nine planes wide. ● Stealth planes are difficult to detect by radar due to their special aerodynamic shape and the surfaces are made out of carbon-graphite composites. ● On March 29, 1999 Operation Allied Force, the first all-air conflict, marked the combat debut of the B-2 Stealth Bomber. ● Avenger Field, in Sweetwater, TX, was the only all-women military base in U.S. history. It’s now the National WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) WWII Museum, which opened May 28, 2005. ● Colonel Jacqueline “Jackie” Cochran (1908-1980) was the Director of WASP during WWII and was the first woman to break the sound barrier in 1953. At her passing, she held more speed, altitude, and distance records than any pilot in history! ● The Thunderbirds, their precision flying squadron, was originally called Stardusters. It was changed to reflect the bird’s exalted place in Native American mythology. ● Responsible for all military satellites and our nation’s nuclear deterrent force. ● Captain Francis Saltus Van Boskerck wrote the official song COAST GUARD “Semper Paratus” (lyrics in 1922 and music in 1927). FOUNDED: August 4, 1789 (as ● The Revenue Service was created to fight smuggling and enforce tax laws regulating imports and was originally part Revenue Service, but changed in 1915) of the Treasury Department. MOTTO: Semper Paratus ● Now operates under Department of Homeland Security. (Always Ready) During times of war, control can be transferred to the Navy by order of the President. MASCOT: Bear, since 1926 ● Academy Motto: “Scientiae Cedit Mare.” Translation: “The sea yields to knowledge.” ● Their “icebreaker” ships run their heavy reinforced bottoms onto the ice until it breaks. Thereby creating channels in the ice for smaller sea craft. ● In 1876, the academy had its first class of 8 cadets aboard the Dobbin. ● Although it was never implemented, Project Sea Hunt used pigeons trained to recognize objects floating in water, while in a clear bubble under a helicopter. The pigeons were 93% accurate! ● In 1792, Captain John Foster Williams, Master of the U.S. Revenue cutter Massachusetts, developed an early processor for the desalinization of sea water. ● Disney created a special logo for the Corsair Fleet during WWII. It featured Donald Duck in a pirate outfit.22 Summer 2015
Indigoiris|Dreamstime.com-US© Marines Emblem Photo ● The Marine Corps Hymn (1929) is the oldest of the official Armed Services songs. The song writer is MARINES unknown. FOUNDED: November 10, 1775 ● The red-colored leg stripe on the Dress Blue uniform is MOTTO: Semper Fidelis known as the “Blood Stripe,” in remembrance of those (Always Faithful) who stormed Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City in 1847 (referred to as the “Halls of Montezuma” in the MarineMASCOT: English Bulldog, since 1922 Corps Hymn). ● Nicknames include: Leatherneck (uniform had a ridged leather collar to protect their jugular vein during sword fights); Jarhead (the stiff collar made it look like their head was sticking out of a Mason jar); and Devil Dogs (during WWI the Germans called them Teufelshunde, the ferocious mountain dogs of Bavarian folklore). ● The Mameluke Sword has been used by Marine officers since 1825. It's also used to cut the cake when they celebrate the Corps birthday. ● During WWII, Native American Navajo Code Talkers used the Navajo language to encode messages. The code was never broken by the enemy. The Code Talkers greatest victory was on Iwo Jima, also known as “Sulfur Island.” ● In 2002, their combat utility uniform’s pattern of “squares” was created by a computer. ● Actress Bea Arthur (Maude) was a Marine! ● Marine Major Bill Hendricks was the founder of Toys for Tots. ● HMX-1 is a special squadron which transports the President in the Marine One helicopter.Besides our five branches of the military, we also have the Special Forces within thebranches. These include Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, Army Special Forces (Green Berets),U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), and the U.S. Marine ForceReconnaissance.And let us not forget those that did their contribution for the war effort on the home frontduring WWI and WWII. While the men served in the military, a lot of women worked themen’s jobs: Some women worked on military factory assembly lines, some on airplanes,and some at the naval shipyards. These women were collectively known as “Rosie theRiveter” and without their vital efforts, the war outcome may have been very different.I’m proud to say my mom was one of them. A museum dedicated to the “Rosies” is locatedin Richmond, CA.For those currently serving, or retired, and to those that paid the ultimate sacrifice...Ithank you and SALUTE YOU! For the rest of us, may we always remember The UnitedStates of America is the home of the free, because of our brave! For the price of ourfreedom is not, and never will be, free!¨ 23www.youreinvitedmag.com
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Caribbean Refresher Ingredients Orange Pineapple juice Grenadine Pineapple (sliced) Cherry Pour Orange Pineapple juice into glass. Slowly pour in grenadine until drink is half orange and half yellow. Garnish with sliced pineapple, cherry, and tropical umbrella.26 Summer 2015
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Sweet Potato and Zucchini Hash Coconut Rice with Pineapple JuiceMakes 6 servings Makes 6 servingsIngredients3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed Ingredients1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 cups white rice (not instant)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 cups coconut waterSalt and pepper 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk1 large zucchini, cubed 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup pineapple juiceRinse potatoes and onions under cold runningwater, drain and pat dry. Rinse and drain rice in water. Place rice in saucepan with coconut water, coconut milk, andIn large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium salt. Bring to boil. Stir, reduce to low heat andhigh heat. Add potatoes and onions, stirring cover tightly. Continue cooking for 12-15frequently. Sauté until potatoes are almost done minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in pineappleand lightly golden brown. About 12-15 minutes. juice. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Fluff withReduce heat to medium and add zucchini, stirring fork and serve with grilled pineapple ring on top.until zucchini is tender. About 7 minutes. Seasonwith salt and pepper and serve immediately.28 Summer 2015
Caribbean Coconut Chicken from heat and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.Makes 6 servings Grill pineapple rings about 1 minute per side just to get grill marks. Serve 1 ringIngredients with breast of chicken.1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 1/2 onions, finely chopped Caribbean Spice Cake1 tablespoon chopped garlic1 teaspoon smoked paprika Makes 8 servings1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 (14 ounce) can coconut milk Ingredients1/4 cup pineapple juice Boxed Spice Cake1/2 teaspoon salt Substitute coconut milk for water (use1/2 teaspoon pepper exact amount recipe indicates)6 skinless boneless chicken breasts Powdered Sugar6 pineapple rings Prepare box mix according to directionsCombine all ingredients except chicken substituting milk for water. Bakein large plastic bag. Seal and shake until according to directions. We used miniwell blended. Add chicken and marinade Bundt cake pans. Once cool, dust withovernight. powdered sugar.Heat grill to medium high heat, lightly oilgrill using tongs and paper towel. Grillchicken 7-8 minutes per side. Remove 29www.youreinvitedmag.com
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Confetti By Cindy M. LloydSafety First! Simple rules from the USDA: Use separate cutting boards, utensils and platters for raw and cookedfoods; refrigerate foods while marinating; and never baste with the marinating liquid. Make extra marinade just Heat Things Up! Preheat your grill 20 minutes to get it hot and kill any bacteria. Use the hand test, if it's hot enough, you shouldn't be able to hold your hand1over the grates for more than 2 seconds. Your grill should be 400-450°F for high, 350-400°F for medium-6high, 300-350°F for medium and 250-300°F for low heat.for basting or boil your marinating liquid first. Start with a Clean Grate! Better to Get Saucy Later! Once grill is hot, use a long-handled Wait until the final minutes to sauce your food. Sugars will burn so better2 7wire grill brush on your grill rack to to wait and get a nice glaze which looks and taste better! Give It a Good Soak! If using wooden or bamboo skewers remember to soak in water for at least 20 minutes before using them on hot grill soclean off charred debris from prior they don’t burn. Hint – Soak a big batch, drain andmeals. No brush, make a large ball out freeze in plastic bag, so they’re ready when you needof aluminum foil, using tongs scrape them! No Sticky Mess Here! Oilback and forth over grill.your hot grill with vegetable oil.3 8Soak a folded paper towel in Water Your Plants, Not Your vegetable oil, hold it with tongs Barbecue! Water hitting your hot grill can No Piercing Allowed! Use splatter causing burns. To extinguish flare-ups4 9tongs or a spatula put the lid on the grill. The lid reduces the oxygen to turn meat. that feeds the fire snuffing out the flare-ups.and rub it over the rack. Is it Done Yet? An instant read thermometer is the best way to know if protein is fully cooked. Don’t have one, check for doneness with a simple tool: your finger. A rare steak feels soft and spongy, medium springs back a bit when pressed, and well-done feels firm.fork causes juicesto escape, makingPiercing it with ameat drier and less Everybody Needs A Rest! Let cooked5 10flavorful. food rest at least 5-10 minutes before slicing. No Flipping Out! This allows juices to redistribute and settle Give your food a little back into the meat. Also gives the Grill master tug, it’s ready to flip when it comes loose time to grab a cool drink after all the hard without pulling. work!¨ 31www.youreinvitedmag.com
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Arizona Rub By Sheri Lamas and Linda Yonan Looking for a good rub for your baby back ribs? Well, that’s exactly how Arizona Rub LLC got their start. What began as a search for the perfect rub for their baby back ribs, turned into a business after the prodding of family and friends. Although the company officially formed in 2008, it began much earlier when they started to search and formulate their first rub. Today, Arizona Rub offers a variety of dry rubs, seasonings, marinades, as well as packaged chili and soup mixes. Their products contain no MSG, no wheat gluten, and are made with the highest quality ingredients. They are all natural and contain 100% spice, leaving you with superb flavor. They’ve won various prestigious awards, including the Award of Excellence from the American Barbecue Association.Photos provided by Arizona Rub LLC 33www.youreinvitedmag.com
Packaged samplersavailable in mild orspicy. Each box trio includes a CD.Their blended rubs range from mild to hot. Remember they’re from Arizona where theyOriginal, Chili Lime, and Mesquite are all know heat!mild rubs. However, if you’d like to kick itup a notch and aren’t afraid of some heat, Their rubs, seasonings, and marinades areyou may want to try their Chipotle, great for beef, pork, poultry, fish, andRattlesnake, Pistol Whip, or perhaps dare to vegetables. There are many recipes on theirtry Desert Inferno, which according to the website, as well as a CD for purchase, whichlabel “burns like hell, but taste like heaven.” includes 50 southwest-inspired recipes. wsiuthCmeAmlreiebzrroainstaineRagusyb.Cittic’hnwsbrecfeotoiioawsaramnwhcmhgdCdlaoiCretoeoresehrhgrfafaiMioutltccliorslrihihtapatiiayiLLpmdupcsiosiceimmkpe.m.edeeaf.fnAaayoewlndorltrisdtdonuRaDhnbtiomnuaFhscnieieaasbew’Mrbteksrviuebtateahbfayo.dgfwtroeeaogsMlirnitoecyahdituinxooraduuatrhsaecfCaoIcnnhhrChusioBpobaetstOoeoleieecagttdberhlfddreorieogauraogrtuointfuefsnbfod,bssrartiuomhdltbabneeoaru)oecm,trFdMhgraoiucaeseraulolnChirtarcrsnid.spthwihslaeiiwe(TncpsuobhadasofseatliaienpnttCJdrreduuglmhe,e.lrceypceeiayopaRloswdonseenduuiet.bsrhb.e34 Summer 2015
Award-Winning RubsIffpiclmesmhybmor“iieoslfcmCdieau,kg,ocneehtMtwslsntoh,mcbfeveooohoenoarrerysknnawstyqysdhr,atouoeeftuliJncbaiarjo.tuhikvsheMsitocnnhtkUruge.eaRsistbWeloqsiucSokl.uaodbieebtiybtsrnewv,teeotfYehocrosueiromtustbweatawryhbwkjniiasiuoetnothsygrtd, As summer fades like the sunset and the weather turns cool, you may want to try their gourmet Boot Hill Chili says.” or Chicken Tortilla Soup, which are delicious and easy to make. All their products are available online at www.ArizonaRub.com. They are also available at markets, specialty stores, and gift shops in the Arizona area or at a variety of West Coast trade shows. Next time you have a barbecue, be sure to include Arizona Rub. You won’t be disappointed!¨ 35www.youreinvitedmag.com
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Wrap silverware with bandana and place inside mason jars. Tie twine around the jars and attach a cute burlap tag wishing them a Happy 4th of July. Fill bags with hard shelled peanuts for your guests to munch on or take home.38 Summer 2015
Grilled Corn on the Cob Hint – If using corn out of season add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the water along with theMakes 8 servings Kosher salt.Ingredients Sweet Slaw8 ears of corn1 tablespoon Kosher salt Makes 8 servingsWaterButter Ingredients 1 16-ounce bag coleslaw mixHeat grill to medium. 2 tablespoons diced onion 2/3 cup mayonnaisePull the outer husks down to the base but do not 2 tablespoons vegetable oilremove. Strip away the silk from each ear of 1/2 cup white sugarcorn by hand. Fold husks back into place and 1 tablespoon white vinegarplace the ears of corn in a large bowl of cold 1/4 teaspoon saltwater with 1 tablespoon of salt for 10 minutes. 1 tablespoon poppy seedsRemove corn from water and shake off excess. Combine coleslaw mix and onion in large bowl.Place the husked corn on the grill, close the Whisk together remaining ingredients and blendcover and grill for 15 to 20 minutes, turning thoroughly. Pour dressing over slaw mix andevery 5 minutes, or until kernels are tender. toss to coat. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.Remove from grill and turn grill on high. Re-move the husks and return to grill just to addgrill marks to your corn about a minute on eachside. Serve with the butter. 39www.youreinvitedmag.com
Cowboy Beans Makes 16 servings Ingredients 3 28-ounce cans baked beans (we used ones with brown sugar and molasses) 4 15-ounce cans Cattle Drive Chili® 1 onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish 1/4 cup sweet pickle juice Combine all ingredients in crock pot and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours. To serve sooner, heat in a large pot stirring occasionally until heated thoroughly. *Cattle Drive Chili® can be found at Costco®.40 Summer 2015
Place your condiments in Mason jars and attach a label with twine to carry out your western theme.Gorgonzola Burgers *This recipe is from Arizona Rub LLC (www.ArizonaRub.com)Makes 6 servings ©2014 Arizona Rub LLC.Ingredients All rights reserved.2 lbs Ground chuck, 80/20 mix1/2 cup chives, chopped Not Your Homemade Apple Pie3 tablespoons Arizona Chipotle Rub4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled Purchased from the grocery store.1/4 cup crisp bacon, crumbled (substitute: realbacon bits)1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tomatoes, large, sliced (recommend Heirloomif available)6 hamburger buns, toasted onionIn a large bowl, combine the ground chuck,chives, Arizona Chipotle Rub, gorgonzola cheese,crumbled bacon and Worcestershire sauce. Mixwell. Cover and allow to stand for about an hourto allow flavors to marry. Form into six 1/3pound burgers. Grill over medium high heat untilcooked to desired doneness – about 6 minutesper side. Move burgers to side of grill and toastbuns. Assemble burgers with lettuce, slicedtomatoes and your favorite condiments. 41www.youreinvitedmag.com
Confetti By Krafty Lizard Creations INSTRUCTIONS MATERIALS: Tin cans (former vegetable, soup cans, etc.) Pliers Glue gun Glue sticks Fabric – patriotic, solid color; 1/8 yd. of each color Adhesive Remover (I used Goo Gone®) Embellishments: buttons, burlap, ribbon PREPARATION: Clean your tin cans thoroughly and remove the labels. There will be some residual glue on the can. Use an adhesive remover to remove the glue. Then re-clean cans to remove all the remover. Check the inside of the cans to make sure there are no sharp edges, use pliers to flatten any sharp edges. Now you’re ready to embellish your tins.42 Summer 2015
Take your burlap (or ribbon) and wrap around your tin, cut 1 inch longer than needed for overlap. Using your glue gun, attach the burlap to the tin can. FLOWERS: Take your fabric and cut into free-form flower shapes, making small, medium, and large pieces. Stack the pieces on top of each other, alternating fabric and finishing with a button. Glue all pieces together. Glue your flowers to the tin cans.Your decorative cans can hold fresh or artificial flowers, silverware, and/or plastic straws. You may also turn yourflowers into napkin rings by using ribbon or fabric to wrap around the napkin. I used ribbon, but made it morerustic by ripping the fabric, gluing it to the flower and then wrapped it around the napkins.¨ Check out Krafty Lizard Creations at www.facebook.com/KraftyLizardCreations or on Instagram at [email protected] or [email protected]. 43www.youreinvitedmag.com
Parties and Celebrations Photography by Sandy Vogel44 Summer 2015
© Can Stock Photo Inc. / IrrinnTropical S’mores Shortbread cookies* Crushed pineapple Grated coconut White chocolate bar Marshmallow (miniature) *We used Lorna Doone® cookies. 45www.youreinvitedmag.com
Salted Caramel S’mores Honey graham crackers Soft caramel candy Coarse sea salt Milk chocolate bar Marshmallow (large)46 Summer 2015
Black Forest S’mores Chocolate graham crackers Raspberry jam Dark chocolate bar Marshmallow (large) Gingham ~ © Can Stock Photo Inc. / SongPixels 47www.youreinvitedmag.com
Lemon Meringue S’mores Wafer cookies* Lemon Curd White chocolate bar Marshmallow (miniature) *We used Nabisco® Nilla Wafers.48 Summer 2015
Strawberry S’mores Pizzelles (plain) Strawberry jam White chocolate bar Marshmallow (extra large) Gingham ~ © Can Stock Photo Inc. / karenr 49www.youreinvitedmag.com
Apple Pie S’mores Pumpkin Pie S’moresIngredients IngredientsCinnamon graham crackers Cinnamon graham crackersApple pie filling Pumpkin pie fillingWhite chocolate bar White chocolate barMarshmallow (large) Marshmallow (large)Coffee S’mores Chocolate Peanut Butter S’moresIngredients IngredientsHoney graham crackers Chocolate graham crackersChocolate spread Peanut butter, smoothInstant coffee Milk chocolate barMarshmallow (large) Marshmallow (large)Mix instant coffee with chocolate spread to (May use peanut butter cup candy in place ofdesired liking. peanut butter and chocolate.)50 Summer 2015
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