Admit it, nobody wants to make a meal for their family on a scorching summer day and heat up the kitchen. Summer is the ideal season to try out refreshing and lighter recipes that will be a hit with everyone! A lot of my clients ask for vibrant green salads filled with a mix of veggies that provide both flavor and crunch. Fruit salads and tasty, satisfying smoothies are also popular requests. Grilling a protein like chicken breast or a delicate salmon steak outdoors is a favorite during this time of the year, as well. Here are a few recipe ideas that I've enjoyed with my own family, as well as with clients.
For a fresh dinner salad, try a spinach pomegranate salad. It can have a little bite by adding sliced red onion. Give it a little extra crunch with a sprinkling of walnuts and then add some feta to top it all off.
Try resting delicious salmon filets (Copper River Red if you can find it!) in a chili lime marinade for 30 minutes, before grilling it. Top it with an avocado corn salsa for an amazing melody of flavors that's guaranteed to be a hit.
One of the best summer cocktails to cool down with is a good old fashioned Mojito. The crisp and light flavor definitely does not leave you feeling heavy in the tummy. The lime and mint are classic pairings that never get old. You can even go for a little summer twist on the familiar margarita, and make it a watermelon marg! It's a great way to use up any left over watermelon you may have.
For those who aren't into cocktails or aren't old enough to imbibe, you can easily whip up an orange creamsicle smoothy or some fresh, homemade lemonade. Let's not forget the timeless treat, a milkshake. Make an Oreo or strawberry milkshake that kids of all ages will absolutely go nuts for.
There are so many ways you can make a wonderful summertime meal, whether it's a simple picnic lunch for the beach, or an outdoor bbq for gathering friends and family around. You don't have to spend tedious hours, heating up your kitchen and home. If you want to enjoy an outdoor gathering completely stress free, reach out to me and I'll take care of it for you!
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