Mini vegetable sandwiches (sliders) with grilled zucchini slices instead of buns are an easy, low-carb snack that packs a punch with a whole host of flavors. Grill the zucchini slices so...
Summer Recipes
This delicious, refreshing cocktail is perfect for both summer parties and winter aperitifs, when you're craving a warm summer atmosphere. The aromatic French wine Lillet pairs harmoniously...
This exquisite Italian seafood pasta will be a true highlight of your holiday dinner. Boil the spaghetti, and everything else will be ready in minutes, thanks to...
This version of Spanish gazpacho soup will appeal to those who don't like a uniform soup: all the vegetables—cucumbers, plum tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions—are chopped into small pieces and poured over...
Serve grilled corn with a delicious Asian-inspired topping – kimchi mayo. It's easy to make, just mix mayo with sour cream, kimchi brine, and...
This vibrant punch is based on pink Moscato sparkling wine. Top it off with lemon juice and simple syrup, and serve each glass garnished with ice cubes filled with raspberries, mugs...
This key lime cake beautifully balances sweetness with the citrusy tartness of lime and the salty note of cream cheese frosting. You can make a more casual version with one layer, or...
Before grilling, rub chicken breasts with a Mexican adobo rub, which gives them a delicious flavor even if you're cooking them on a grill pan rather than on an outdoor grill. You can...
Enjoy all the delights of fresh, juicy peaches in this salad with a vinaigrette made with red wine vinegar and honey. It's quick and easy to make, but the thin slices of peaches and...
This simple yet delicious potato salad is the perfect complement to grilled meats. It's quick to prepare and perfect for picnics and summer barbecues. Sliced boiled potatoes...
Give a traditional summer cucumber and tomato salad a Latin American twist by adding grilled corn to the vegetables. Its sweetness and smoky flavor complement the spicy peppers perfectly.
Cheeseburger lovers will love this salad, which combines all the ingredients of a delicious, juicy sandwich, and delivers the same flavor! The only difference is that on a hot summer day, you won't...
Grilled corn imbues this salad with a delightful summer flavor and aroma with smoky hints, while tender avocado chunks make it filling and incredibly healthy. But the real highlight...
Baked shrimp have a more intense and rich flavor than regular boiled shrimp, and they make a wonderful salad. Bake large shrimp in the oven, and when they've cooled, simply toss them with...
This delicious and filling Mediterranean-style summer salad is ready in minutes, thanks to a base of couscous that's steamed for just 5 minutes. Pair the couscous with sweet cherry tomatoes,...
This salad is made with frozen artichoke hearts, so you can enjoy its vibrant spring flavor all year round. Thawed artichokes are rubbed with olive oil and baked in the oven...
The Best and Worst Summer Drinks
Find out about the best and worst summer drinks and enjoy the healthiest ones.
The Best and Worst Foods for a Summer Picnic
Picnics and barbecues are some of the best summer food-related activities. Learn how to enjoy them without compromising your health.
5 Picnic Cupcake Cakes
Burgers and potato salads, step aside. Dessert is now the star of the summer barbecue.
This light soup is a great way to enjoy summer vegetables during their harvest season. Corn, ground with low-fat milk, gives it a wonderful velvety texture, as if it were made with fatty...
A potato casserole will be lighter, healthier, and juicier if you replace some of the potatoes with zucchini. Add onion rings, spices, and top with a creamy, low-fat mixture...
Simple chicken salad recipes
Stuff chicken salad into a bun, wrap it in lettuce, or eat it with crackers. Either way, chicken salad is worth making. Why?
The Best Summer Wine Cocktails
Instead of strong alcohol, enjoy light, refreshing wine-based drinks all summer long.
If you're planning a summer party, make a large batch of natural homemade lemonade, adding lemon slices for garnish. It's made with just water, lemons, and sugar. No added flavorings...
This fresh Mexican pico de gallo salsa, in addition to the main ingredients—tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and spicy jalapeño—also features roasted corn. Roast it right on the cob until...
Coarsely grated raw cauliflower replaces traditional bulgur in this Middle Eastern salad. It resembles the grain, but the tabbouleh is low-calorie and...
Halloumi cheese has a high melting point, making it ideal for frying, resulting in a soft and chewy interior with a crisp, crispy exterior. This summer salad...
An incredibly simple recipe for fried chicken wings in a sticky glaze. You don't need a deep fryer or oven for this recipe. The chicken wings are marinated for several hours in a soy sauce with ginger,...
Replace traditional mustard and ketchup on your hot dog with an exotic pineapple relish, where the fruity sweetness harmoniously combines with the tartness of lime and the heat of jalapeño. Simmer...
Infuse grilled corn with Mediterranean flavor and prepare it Greek-style with fragrant oregano, mint, garlic, and crumbled feta. The grilled corn is brushed with yogurt...
Corn lovers will be even more delighted when you offer them grilled corn on the cob, tightly covered with pieces of crispy bacon - because with fried bacon, any food becomes more delicious!...
Grilled corn develops a richer flavor and summery aroma, but it's even more delicious topped with a fragrant butter. It's the perfect appetizer for grilling parties...
This salad is loaded with juicy strawberries, tender, savory arugula, tart gorgonzola, crunchy almonds, and dressed with a wonderful strawberry vinaigrette with white balsamic vinegar. It's a real...
Pasta salad is perfect for summer. It's like Italian pasta, but instead of sauce, it's served with a dressing and served cold, which is perfect for hot weather. This salad...
Next time you fire up the grill, throw a few avocado wedges on the grate. You'll be amazed at the wonderful, deep, smoky flavor they'll acquire. It's the perfect picnic appetizer, filling,...
Sweet potato wedges, grilled to delicious black grill marks, are much healthier than regular potatoes, make a great side dish for almost any meal, and can also be eaten on their own...
The meaty caps of shiitake mushrooms, with their rich flavor and flat shape, make an interesting alternative to beef patties in these miniature sandwiches. They also cook faster...
Once you try this homemade ranch dressing, you'll never go back to store-bought plastic bottles! It's delicious, contains no confusing ingredients, and, most importantly, incredibly easy to make. Everything you need...
Give a classic caprese appetizer a meaty twist by adding Italian prosciutto. This appetizer will be a hit at your party. Slices of mozzarella are wrapped in paper-thin...
This vibrant summer salad is made with seasonal vegetables, fresh herbs, and grated cheese. It's perfect for picnics, as a hearty main dish, or as a side dish for grilled meats. To fill it up...
The patties for these delicious and healthy vegetarian burgers are made with a blend of fried mushrooms, walnuts, cooked quinoa, and sweet potatoes. Worcestershire sauce and smoked paprika...
A chili dog is a meat lover's dream. A fried sausage on a bun is topped with a generous portion of chili con carne (or simply chili), a Tex-Mex dish consisting of ground beef in a tomato sauce...
The Sonoran hot dog gets its name from the Mexican state of Sonora, where it was first prepared. It's a grilled sausage wrapped in crispy bacon, placed on...
Juicy and sweet summer tomatoes make a wonderful base for stuffed appetizers. Fill them with a mixture of rolled oats, grated Parmesan, lemon zest, green onions, and butter, and...
Summer blueberries are a treasure trove of vitamins and antioxidants, and a real treat that transforms your oatmeal into an elegant dessert. Sweet, juicy, and healthy, they also delight with their...
Everyone loves oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, but many will love this new, unusual flavor even more. Give your homemade oatmeal cookies a tropical twist by adding exotic dried fruits to the dough,...
Soft and fluffy oatmeal pancakes are topped with fragrant baked apples in a maple glaze—a healthy alternative to jam or other sweet sauces. Bake the sliced...
A classic ranch dressing becomes healthier if you add avocado, rich in healthy fats, to the sour milk instead of mayonnaise. Its texture also complements the sauce perfectly, which...
To give your champagne or other sparkling wine a charming summery twist, simply add an ice cube with frozen berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries, into the glass.
The Titian is an Italian cocktail made with Prosecco sparkling wine and grape juice. Like other similar cocktails, such as the peach Bellini or the orange Mimosa, this...



















































