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Week of 6/30/2003

Grilled Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary
All the preparation may be done ahead, leaving only the grilling to be done just before serving.

8 large skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
6 Tbls. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 large garlic cloves, minced
Garnish: lemon slices and stems of rosemary

Place chicken in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Whisk 1/4 cup lemon juice, 4 tablespoons mustard and black pepper in small bowl to blend. Pour over chicken; turn to coat. Cover; chill at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours, turning occasionally.

Melt butter in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Add rosemary, garlic and remaining 1/4 cup lemon juice and 2 tablespoons mustard. Simmer basting sauce 5 minutes, whisking occasionally. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

Prepare grill to medium heat. Warm basting sauce if cooled; spoon 3 tablespoonfuls into small bowl and reserve. Place chicken on rack. Cover barbecue and grill 2 minutes. Uncover and grill until cooked through, basting occasionally with sauce from pan, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to platter. Brush with reserved 3 tablespoons sauce. Garnish with lemon slices and additional stems of rosemary.


White Bean Dip
Serve with homemade toasted pita chips and a selection of olives for instant entertaining...

1 can (15 oz.) cannellini or navy beans, rinsed and drained
4 oz. feta cheese
7 oz. plain yogurt
1 Tbls. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Drain yogurt overnight in a strainer lined with a coffee filter. In a food processor, combine beans, feta, drained yogurt and lemon juice. Puree until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in dill, salt and pepper. May be served immediately or cover and store up to a week in the refrigerator.


Fresh Blueberry Sauce
One of the joys of summer is ice cream. Whether you are making your own or opt for store bought, this colorful and delicious sauce served over plain vanilla will be memorable.

1 pint container blueberries, picked over and rinsed
1/4 cup sugar
2 Tbls. brandy
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

Blend blueberries, sugar, brandy and lemon juice in blender until smooth. Transfer sauce to small bowl. (May be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Stir before serving.)