I hope everyone had a bountiful 4th of July celebration. We had our usual large family get together at the lake with lots of food and wine and fireworks. Before getting to this wonderful chicken recipe I would like to share some of the highlights of our fun.
Of course there was lots of food. Here is a typical meal prepared by many hands including our son and daughter-in-law.
Our annual wine tasting is always a hit. The wine is supplied by one of the other Davids in our family. This year he chose Malbecs for the red wine blind tasting. Known for their plump dark fruit and smoky flavor, Malbecs offer a good alternative to the more expensive Cabernet Sauvignons. The 4 top place winners were 2013 Burgess Cellars (Napa Valley), 2013 Rewen Estate (Argentina), 2013 Eighty-Four (Napa Valley) and 2014 La Bete Noire (France).
On another rainy afternoon, our blind white wine tasting involved Albariño wines. Most Albariño wines come from the Atlantic Coast of Spain. Eric Asimov describes them as consistently pleasant, refreshing and resolutely dry with a citrus flavor. Our top four were a 2016 Senorio de Sobral (Spain), 2015 Pazo Senorans (Spain), 2016 Eighty-Four (Napa Valley) and a 2015 Valminor (Spain). The Valminor is a great value at $10.77 a bottle.
Of course the kids had their own juice and soda tasting. There was no consistent winner but one total loser. That would be guava juice.
But most of the fun was in the water. We love this special holiday.
But back to this wonderful creamy pesto chicken recipe. My basil is thriving and Kristen brought me some from her garden. I used the huge bunch she brought me to make pesto. This was what we had for dinner last night after everyone had gone home. We needed something light and this recipe from the blog Diethood was perfect. You can find the recipe here.
It sounds like you all had a wonderful time! The chicken pesto sounds great too. I just made some pesto yesterday and froze it in an ice cube tray.
I froze mine in stack baggies Penny. Couldn’t find my ice cube trays.
Such a wonderful Fourth of July & you captured it perfectly in the pictures you chose. Thanks for always hosting our family. My basil
Is flourishing, so I need to try your recipe…looks delicioso!
You are responsible for many of the pictures Darla. Thank you for taking them.
Looks like some serious fun at the lake and the chicken looks delicious. Our son whipped up a batch of delicious pesto while here and if we still have some, this would be a good use for it.
I think you and Bev would like this Larry.
Such a cute post:) What a lovely time you all had..love the kids’ tasting:)♥
That chicken looks so tasty!
The kids are one of the reasons that we do this Monique. Memories in the making. I should have posted one of the pictures that Paige drew of our house and grounds. Maybe later.
I am going to make this. I know that it is packed with flavor. An entertainment special.
Such a nice gathering of friends and family. The wine tasting is really fun thing to do.
A great recipe Madonna. You don’t have to use fat free condensed milk, but you probably have already figured that out.
Yum, can’t wait to try this out! Great photos, such happy
times with family… love your site!????
Thanks Darley! It was so great spending time with you. Love our neighbors and you just down the road. Will be in touch!
Looks like you had a very fun fourth, Penny! Everyone looks like they’re having a great time and the chicken looks delicious. Wow, that’s a high jump into the water!
It is a high jump Susan. I used to do it all of the time. Maybe I need to do it again. I have gotten too cautious over time I think. Will let you know if I make the leap. Somehow I know my friends like you will understand.