Garden to Table!

There is nothing more satisfying than eating what you grow, but it's a little early to be planning meals around what is growing in the garden.

 Even the quick growers are still in their infancy.

But, sooner than you think, I will be bringing in lettuce every day. I try to come up with some main course salads, and this is one of my favorites.

Apricot Salsa Grilled Chicken Salad

Salsa

2/3 cup orange juice

1/2 cup chopped dried apricots

2 tablespoons apricot preserves

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons sliced green onions

1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Salad

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

6 cups bite-size pieces mixed salad greens

Reserve 2 tablespoons of the orange juice; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, heat apricots and remaining orange juice to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 3 to 5 minutes or until most of the orange juice is absorbed. Cool 15 minutes. In small bowl, mix reserved 2 tablespoons orange juice, the preserves and oil. Stir in apricot mixture and remaining salsa ingredients.

Heat gas or charcoal grill. Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with garlic salt. Place chicken on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Cut chicken into 1/2-inch slices.

Divide salad greens among 4 plates. Top with chicken and salsa.

I hope you enjoy!

I'll be joining Seasonal Sunday at The Tablescaper

Foodie Friday at Rattlebridge Farm

 On The Menu Monday at StoneGable

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps On The Porch

Sister Act II-Elaine

It's time for Sister Act II! My sister, Robin, and I used the same animal print placemats as inspiration for this week's tablescape. How similar and how different will they be? Let's find out!

I hope you enjoy!

There was no doubt I would set this table in my kitchen. Even though the day was overcast, the skylight always provides good lighting!

I borrowed this wall sconce from my living room, and replaced the aqua glass with clear glass.

The animal print dishes came from Ross, and the square Pottery Barn plates came from Goodwill.

I found this pair of candleholders at Goodwill and knew they would be perfect. I did give the masks a few coats of gold paint.

I decided to do ivory on ivory with my napkins and rings, because there is already so much pattern and contrast going on. The rings were on clearance at Tuesday Morning.

The centerpiece and the goblets also came from Goodwill.

I couldn't wait to light the candles!

Thank you so much for visiting! I know my sister and I have a lot of fun doing these Sister Acts, and I'm sure there will be more in the future!

I will be joining:

Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch

Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here

Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

What's It Wednesday at Ivy & Elephants

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove

Check out my sister's Act II at Robin Flies South...

If you missed Sister Act I, you will find it here!