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Beauty’s in bloom at temp-tations…just in time for Cooking on Q!

by on ‎05-05-2015 05:01 PM

Now that the weather has finally warmed up, I’ve been spending lots of time in the garden…digging and dreaming, planting and planning. Smiley Happy It’s one of my favorite ways to relax and reconnect with nature. And even though my garden won’t be in full bloom for a while, I can tell you my table definitely is!


Today’s Cooking on Q event is absolutely overflowing with gorgeous garden-inspired temp-tations for your table…just take your pick! Smiley Wink


Imagine setting a stunning table with this Dragonfly 16-piece Dinnerware Service for 4. It’s like an instant garden party…no matter where you are! I designed this set because so many of you requested it after we introduced our Dragonfly pattern last year. And I couldn’t be more enchanted with how looks. I hope you are, too!


 


And here’s a special little bouquet of temp-tations beauty I designed just for lovers of our classic Figural Floral pattern. I took a basic kitchen essential – the classic spoon rest – and re-imagined it as a charming bouquet of fresh-picked flowers. This Figural Floral Spoon Rest is both art for your kitchen and beautifully functional, too!



If Floral Lace is your favorite temp-tations pattern, get ready for a Texas-sized serving of it! Our customer top-rated Texas Muffin Pan is now available in a rainbow of Floral Lace colors…including seasonal Spring hues!


 


Finally, so many of you have asked for more temp-tations in solid colors, and here’s a beautiful BRAND NEW pattern that brings together classic solids in three vibrant colors with embossed flower details. This Beaded Lace 3-quart Baker is just gorgeous. The best of all worlds!


 


Today’s Cooking on Q event is sure to be a feast for the eyes…I hope you’ll tune in to watch throughout the day. But I know that my Nistas and Nisters can’t live by flowers alone. Smiley Wink So here’s a recipe for one of my favorite classic summer salads. It’s perfect for summer entertaining when you want something simple, but absolutely delicious and refreshing. And it looks great when you serve it in your favorite temp-tations pieces! Smiley Wink


Waldorf Chicken Salad


 


3⁄4 cup mayonnaise, regular or reduced fat


Juice of 1 lemon


1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg


1⁄2 teaspoon salt


1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper


3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced


3 apples, cored and chopped


1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts


3⁄4 cup chopped celery


 


1. In a 2 quart or larger temp-tations® mixing bowl or baking dish, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.


2. Add the chicken, apples, walnuts, and celery, and gently fold all together.


3. Serve chilled, garnished with additional walnuts.


 


XOXO


Tara