Total time: 30 mintues.  Hands on time: 30 minutes. Serves 4.

I like this dish because the grilled chicken and chickpeas provide a nice source of lean protein in a dish that feels light and flavorful for the summer.  Flat bread rounds out a good meal.

Ingredients:
    3 Tbs lemon juice (divided)
    3 Tbs olive oil (divided)
    3 tsp minced garlic (divided)
    1 tsp salt (divided)
    1 tsp pepper (divided)
    1 1/2 tsp ground cumin (divided)
    2 boned, skinned chicken breasts (1 lb total)
    2 tsp tahini
    1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    2 large tomatoes, chopped
    1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
    1/2 chopped red pepper
    3 chopped cucumbers
    1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
    6 oz cubed feta cheese
    1/2 cup kalameta olives

Directions:
    Heat grill to high.  Create a marinade by mixing 1 Tbs each lemon juice, olive oil, 1 tsp garlic, 1/2 tsp each salt, pepper, and cumin.  Coat chicken with marinade and let sit for 5 minutes. 
    Grill chicken, turning once, until it is cooked through and browned, about 10 minutes.  Let rest, covered for five minutes and slice.
    Whisk together remaining 2 Tbs each lemon juice and olive oil, 2 tsp garlic, 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper, and 1 tsp cumin with the tahini in a large bowl to make dressing. 
    Add vegetables, cheese, chicken and toss with dressing in large bowl.
    Divide into portions and sprinkle with parsley.  
    Serve with flat bread.
   

This recipe is varied from one I got at Central Market.  It is a nice use of local peaches and the last of the summer basil in the yard.  Unique flavor and great with Italian food.

Total Time 40 mintues.  Hands on time 10 minutes.

Ingredients
    1/2 cup dry white wine
    1/2 cup sugar
    16 leaves of basil
    4 medium peaches, peeled and sliced
    Pint vanilla ice cream.

Directions
    In a small saucepan, heat wine and sugar over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves.  Add basil and remove from heat.
    Steep for at least 30 minutes.  Strain syrup, pressing basil on screen to release as much flavor as possible.
    Scoop small serving of vanilla ice cream into bowl, top with peach slices, and sprinkle with tablespoon of syrup. 
    Save extra syrup for other use.

Note:  In the future I might add some fresh berries to the mix.