July 2, 2022 Issue, Page 19 of 20

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FREEDOM |Saturday, July 2, 2022 PG11 Savor the Flavors of Summer FAMILY FEATURES rr ringing your family together fora meal that tastes. like summer is what the season is all about. If you're spending an evening firing up the grill, flipping on the oven, forming a homemade salad or anything in-between, the time spent together enjoying warm weather flavors is what everyone truly craves. ‘Your next backyard meal can start with a flavor infusion from Newman's Own Garlic Vinaigrette & Marinade, a versatile option that can be tossed with salads or added to proteins before cooking. Made with premium ingredients and a special blend of herbs and spices, it sets itself apart by mixing garlic into the dressing in four different forms minced, powder, granulated and chopped— to delivera delightfully bold and zesty flavor with every bite. Take advantage of its mouthwatering taste with these ‘Summer Shrimp and Squash Kebabs, an easy way to bring loved ones together both before and during the meal. Put an adult in charge of heating the grill while the entire family works together to marinate a concoction ofshrimp, tomatoes, corn, red onion, squash and zucchini before threading onto skewers that are ready to hit the grates. If hot weather means lighter fare is on the menu, this Med- iterranean Orzo Salad can be ready in mere minutes. Just toss togethera handful of tantalizing ingredients for a simple bite of summer that’s perfect as a meatless meal or al fresco side dish. Or you can tum it into a quick weeknight dinner by adding cooked chicken, shrimp or a protein of your choice. ‘Aftera day of fun inthe sun, some nights call fora quick and easy solution that lets the oven do the work for you. When pizza cravings strike, consider an option like Newman’s Own Stone-Fired Crust Pizzas that bring authentic, Italian pizza with lightly blistered crusts to your kitchen table. Available in three authentic flavors~ Margherita, Quattro Formaggi (Four Cheese) and Spinaci & Formaggi (Spinach & Cheese) - the light, ary, slightly crispy crust is ready to devour after just 10 minutes in the oven. Find more summer meal solutions at NewmansOwn.com. Mediterranean Orzo Salad Summer Shrimp and Squash Kebabs Mediterranean Orzo Salad Servings: 4 (2 skewers per serving) Servings: 4 8 wooden skewers (12 inches each) cups cooked orzo 1 cup Newman’s Own Garlic ne mini cucumbers, Vinaigrette & Marinade, plus thinly sliced additional for serving 3h = cup cherry tomatoes, 16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined quartered 16 cherry tomatoes 1 cup canned chickpeas, 8S 2 ears fresh corn, each cut into drained and rinsed 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup arugula 1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata and 2. yellow squash, sliced 1/2-inch thick green olives, cut in half 2 zucchini, sliced 1/2-inch thick 1h = cup crumbled feta Soak skewers in water at least 30 minutes. cheese In large bowl, combine vinaigrette, shrimp, Us cup Newman’s Own Ss cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, yellow squash Garlic Vinaigrette & and zucchini; marinate 30 minutes-1 hour. Marinade, plus Preheat grill to medium heat. Skewer pieces additional for serving of cherry tomato, shrimp, corn, zucchini, red (optional) onion and yellow squash on wooden skewer. Tn large bowl, combine orzo, cucumbers, Repeat with remaining ingredients and skewers, tomatoes, chickpeas, arugula, olives and Grill kebabs about 8 minutes, turning frequently feta cheese. Toss with vinaigrette. until shrimp and veggies are cooked. Serve with Serve with additional vinaigrette, ‘Summer Shrimp and Squash Kebabs additional vinaigrette. if desired,