Eating the Alphabet ... Catching up! {Letters A through H}

I recently joined the Eating the Alphabet! challenge series, hosted each month by Brenda of Meal Planning Magic.  The idea is to choose a recipe featuring a fruit, vegetable, grain, or bean from a different set of alphabet letters each month.  Since I'm joining the series a bit late (starting at letters I & J with my Baked Jalapeno Poppers), I decided to do a little 'Catching Up' post. So ... here are some of my favorite archive posts for the letters I missed.

A - Sun Dried Tomato, Artichoke, & Fresh Basil Pasta Salad

I just love this pasta salad, and so does my husband!  It was actually at his request that I created it.  Since there's no mayo, it's perfect for a summer picnic.

I had a really hard time picking my favorite post for the letter A, so here are a couple of other favorites ...

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Squares - Two words:  Oh. My.
Apple-Currant Bread - One of my childhood favorites.  (And I still love it today!)


B - Blueberry-Lime Iced Tea

Love, love, love this twist on traditional iced tea!

(Blueberry Salsa is another out-of-the-ordinary blueberry yummy one for the letter B!)

C - Hot Corn Dip

Mmmmmmmmmmm.  So good with pita chips or Frito Scoops.

(Though, this Corn Pudding is really good, too!  Tough choice ... tough choice.)



D - Chai Granola with Chopped Dates

We eat a lot of homemade granola at our house.  This chai version with chopped dates is my favorite, by far.

E - Carolina Caviar with Black-Eyed Peas 

I know ... it's a stretch ... but it's the best I could do for E  from my archives.



F - I got nothin'.

G - Shrimp & Grits Casserole

This casserole is pretty much a staple dish at our house. 

(or Ham & Cheese Grits Casserole, if you'd prefer.)

H - Baked Eggvocado with Hass Avocado

Surprisingly delicious!

There!  I'm all caught up!  I'll be back with the next Eating the Alphabet! challenge series installment on July 15th.  Next up ... letters K and L.  Hmmmmm ... I'm thinking, I'm thinking...

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I recently joined the Eating the Alphabet! challenge series, hosted each month by Brenda of Meal Planning Magic.  The idea is to choose a recipe featuring a fruit, vegetable, grain, or bean from a different set of alphabet letters each month.  Since I'm joining the series a bit late (starting at letters I & J with my Baked Jalapeno Poppers), I decided to do a little 'Catching Up' post. So ... here are some of my favorite archive posts for the letters I missed.

A - Sun Dried Tomato, Artichoke, & Fresh Basil Pasta Salad

I just love this pasta salad, and so does my husband!  It was actually at his request that I created it.  Since there's no mayo, it's perfect for a summer picnic.

I had a really hard time picking my favorite post for the letter A, so here are a couple of other favorites ...

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Squares - Two words:  Oh. My.
Apple-Currant Bread - One of my childhood favorites.  (And I still love it today!)


B - Blueberry-Lime Iced Tea

Love, love, love this twist on traditional iced tea!

(Blueberry Salsa is another out-of-the-ordinary blueberry yummy one for the letter B!)

C - Hot Corn Dip

Mmmmmmmmmmm.  So good with pita chips or Frito Scoops.

(Though, this Corn Pudding is really good, too!  Tough choice ... tough choice.)



D - Chai Granola with Chopped Dates

We eat a lot of homemade granola at our house.  This chai version with chopped dates is my favorite, by far.

E - Carolina Caviar with Black-Eyed Peas 

I know ... it's a stretch ... but it's the best I could do for E  from my archives.



F - I got nothin'.

G - Shrimp & Grits Casserole

This casserole is pretty much a staple dish at our house. 

(or Ham & Cheese Grits Casserole, if you'd prefer.)

H - Baked Eggvocado with Hass Avocado

Surprisingly delicious!

There!  I'm all caught up!  I'll be back with the next Eating the Alphabet! challenge series installment on July 15th.  Next up ... letters K and L.  Hmmmmm ... I'm thinking, I'm thinking...

I invite you to follow The Kitchen is My Playground with Pinterest, Facebook, Google Friend Connect, Linky Followers, bloglovin', or Feedburner. Buttons are in the right sidebar. I'd love to have you back soon!