Summer Recipes


Categories: Appetizers, With sauces, Sauces, Dips, .
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Creamy avocado dipViews: 13,293

This creamy sour cream and avocado dip is a creamier cousin of Mexican guacamole. Parmesan cheese may seem unnecessary, but it's a great substitute for the Mexican cheese...

Avocado, Parmesan cheese, lime juice, ground cayenne pepper, sour cream...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 1 tbsp.
Author: - chef
Caprese tartletsViews: 5,842

To make this appetizer, you don't need to roll out dough or buy ready-made tartlets. They can be easily made from white bread! Simply cut the crusts off the bread slices, and roll out the crumb into...

Mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, white bread, plum tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, basil...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Author: - famous chef
Speedini sandwiches with capreseViews: 2,686

Spidini are American sandwiches with an Italian twist, shaped like skewers in a bun. This recipe uses a simpler version: grilled Italian sausage. You can serve them on...

kupaty (fried sausages), sandwich buns, cherry tomatoes, bocconcini mozzarella cheese, capers, basil...
Time: 55 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Categories: Desserts, Fruits, Salads, Fruit, .
Author: - culinary writer
Fruit salad with honey-vanilla yogurtViews: 2,390

Fruit salad with natural yogurt is a healthy snack, a complement to breakfast, or a light dessert after a hearty dinner. Make it any time of day and enjoy all the benefits of fresh fruit...

grapes, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, bananas, orange juice, vanilla bean, honey, yogurt...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 193
Categories: Main courses, Salads, Vegetables, .
Author: - culinary writer
Citrus saladViews: 1,601
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To add more color to your salad and enhance its flavor, choose several types of oranges, such as regular and blood oranges. Peel them along with the limes and slice them into crosswise circles.

Oranges, radishes, lime, champagne vinegar, Dijon mustard, mint...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 - 10
Categories: Desserts, Fruits, Salads, Fruit, .
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Fruit salad in ginger syrupViews: 1,069

This vibrant fruit salad is perfect for a summer picnic or as a light dessert. Its main ingredients are juicy watermelon and blueberries, enhanced with a tropical touch from the juice blend...

Watermelon, blueberries, lime juice, coconut flakes, ginger root, honey, syrup...
Time: 1 hour 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Desserts, Fruits, Salads, Fruit, .
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Balinese fruit salad with lychee and coconut milkViews: 2,293

Treat yourself and your loved ones to a true tropical delight. This salad, filled with fruits like melon, papaya, pineapple, mango, lychee, and coconut flakes, will help you mentally...

Cantaloupe melon, pineapple, lychee, mango, papaya, lime juice, coconut milk, coconut flakes, star anise...
Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
Categories: Desserts, Fruits, Salads, Fruit, .
Fruit Salad "Sangria"Views: 1,439

This salad was inspired by the Spanish low-alcohol summer drink sangria. Sangria is just a little fruit in a pitcher of wine, while for the salad you'll need just a little rosé...

Grapefruit, oranges, strawberries, raspberries, grapes, orange juice, rose wine, honey, mint...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
Categories: Desserts, Fruits, Salads, Fruit, .
Author: - culinary writer
Fruit salad in orange-vanilla syrupViews: 1,595
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Strawberries, red and white grapes, blueberries, and fresh mint leaves—a veritable riot of summer colors and flavors on your plate. This salad will lift your spirits with its vibrant appearance alone, not to mention...

grapes, strawberries, blueberries, vanilla pod, orange juice, mint, syrup...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 12
Categories: Desserts, Fruits, Salads, Fruit, .
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Summer fruit salad with honey-rum dressingViews: 1,700

Add a splash of coconut rum to the ginger-honey dressing for this fruit salad, and its flavor and aroma become even more summery and tropical. The salad features ripe, juicy peaches, sweet...

Peaches, nectarines, oranges, blueberries, blackberries, ginger root, coconut rum, honey, rum...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
8 Healthiest Summer Foods

8 Healthiest Summer Foods

There is a lot of delicious food in summer, including healthy ones.

Healthy frozen treats kids will love

Healthy frozen treats kids will love

On hot days, you want something cooling. And while we love the occasional ice cream or slushie, we have healthier options stashed away in the freezer.

Key ingredients for simple summer dishes

Key ingredients for simple summer dishes

What ingredients do you really need to make a quick and easy summer meal? Here's a list of our favorites. Some of them might be helpful to you.

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Green Goddess Avocado Salad DressingViews: 11 176

This Green Goddess avocado salad dressing, made with mayonnaise and fresh herbs, is a great summer appetizer idea. It's perfect for dressing vegetable salads and as a side dish...

mayonnaise, avocado, parsley, basil, tarragon, lime juice, green onion...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8 Caloric content: 111
Author: - culinary writer
Baked beans with ham in a skilletViews: 2,742

Unlike traditional baked beans, this side dish is made in a skillet with quick ingredients, but it's just as delicious and filling. And it takes no more than...

White beans, pureed tomatoes, ham, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, molasses...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Desserts, Fruits, Salads, Fruit, .
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Kids Can Do It: Watermelon SplitViews: 1,855

Instead of the traditional banana, this dessert is based on chilled cubes of juicy watermelon. Perfect for a hot summer day. And the kids will love helping you assemble the dessert: on the watermelon cubes on a plate...

Watermelon, strawberry ice cream, blackberries, almonds, peanuts...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Kid-Friendly: Raspberry Cream Cheese BrowniesViews: 4,844
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Who doesn't love the classic combination of dark chocolate and raspberries? Add a little sweetened cream cheese, and you've got the perfect miniature muffin dessert that everyone loves...

Premium flour, eggs, cream, cream cheese, dark chocolate, powdered sugar, raspberry jam...
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Complexity: easily Quantity: 24 mini muffins
Categories: Grill, Meat, Appetizers, With sauces, Meat, .
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Kids Can Make: Pizza on SkewersViews: 4 155

Grilled skewers make a great pizza appetizer for a fun party. Kids will especially love this presentation, as they'll love helping...

kupaty (fried sausages), mozzarella cheese, grape tomatoes, marinara sauce, red pepper flakes, Italian seasonings, basil...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Desserts, Fruits, Salads, Fruit, .
Author: - culinary writer
Fruit salad in a bagViews: 2,549

To make a delicious fruit salad faster, mix it in a zip-lock bag. This is also a great picnic salad option. Add any chopped fruit to the bag, drizzle with the dressing...

Pineapple, melon, apple jam, confiture, mint...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 1
Categories: Desserts, Fruits, Salads, Fruit, .
Fruit salad in honey dressingViews: 1965

Enjoy the flavorful combination of fresh berries and fruits in a light dressing of honey, lime, and orange juice. The citrus freshness, along with the mint leaves, perfectly balances the sweetness of the other ingredients...

Blueberries, raspberries, mango, pineapple, watermelon, orange juice, lime juice, pistachios, mint...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Author: - famous chef
Sweet bread with zucchini and chocolate chipsViews: 2 157

This dessert bread is another delicious and unusual way to use zucchini during the harvest season. Fresh zucchini is grated into the dough, adding valuable dietary fiber and...

All-purpose flour, zucchini, eggs, pecans, chocolate chips, orange zest, nutmeg, cinnamon...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Quantity: 2 loaves
Categories: Soups, Vegetables, .
Author: - chef
Stracciatella soupViews: 5,591

Stracciatella is a light Italian soup that can be prepared in just 15 minutes. Delicious and nutritious, it's perfect for summer. Stracciatella is made with meat or chicken broth by...

spinach, basil, eggs, parmesan cheese...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Author: - culinary writer
Pan-perdu: French toastViews: 5 126

The name "pan perdu" translates from French as "forgotten bread," meaning it's made from forgotten, stale bread or rolls. Brioche or challah is cut into equal pieces...

Brioche bun, challah, toast, strawberries, orange liqueur, eggs, milk, honey, almonds...
Time: 55 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Author: - singer, author of cookbooks
Country-Style Stewed Turnip TopsViews: 6 145

Turnip greens, or burdock, like the turnip itself, are a valuable yet often undervalued food. They're rich in vitamins and microelements, and they're also a good source of essential fiber. The greens...

turnips, ham, apple cider vinegar...
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Author: - famous chef
Chilaquiles with Roasted Tomatillo SalsaViews: 1,610
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Chilaquiles is one of the most popular homemade breakfasts in Mexico, made primarily from day-old salsa and stale tortillas. Because the salsa is also homemade, the dish...

Tortilla, eggs, salsa, queso fresco, feta, sour cream, serrano pepper, tomatillos...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Author: - singer, author of cookbooks
Baked beansViews: 1,596

This casserole is incredibly easy to make, and despite being made with canned beans, it tastes incredibly homemade. The beans are simply mixed with fried bacon...

white beans, bacon, Vidalia onions, molasses...
Time: 1 hour 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 10
11 Summer Recipes with Tomatoes

11 Summer Recipes with Tomatoes

Enjoy the summer season with tomatoes of all shapes and sizes.

New fruit salad recipes

New fruit salad recipes

Forget everything you've heard about using fruits and vegetables separately: with our recipes you'll get countless combinations for a refreshing

Categories: Drinks, Juices, .
Author: - culinary writer
Fresh lemonadeViews: 2,701

Freshly squeezed lemonade is ready in just 5 minutes. It's rich in vitamins, energizing, refreshing, and simply puts you in a good mood. So you don't have to wait for the lemonade...

lemon juice, lemonade...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 1.3 l.
Categories: Sauces, Seasonings, .
Provencal herbsViews: 3,617

This dried herb blend is common in the south of France and is a great addition to any of your Mediterranean-inspired dishes, whether it's baked chicken, fried fish, grilled meat, or a dressing for...

thyme, oregano, herbs de Provence, basil, marjoram, fennel seeds, rosemary...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 1 tbsp.
Author: - culinary writer
Fried pies with fruit fillingViews: 2,533

Ree Drummond knows how to delight her loved ones when they spend long hours in the saddle, riding around the ranch following the cows. These amazing fried pies with a crispy crust and a delicious...

premium flour, eggs, sour milk, margarine...
Time: 1 hour 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 - 10
Author: - co-owners of the restaurant
Honey Corn MuffinsViews: 1,784

Filled with a warm, honey-infused corn flavor, these muffins are soft on the inside and firm on the outside, ready in under half an hour. Prepare a 12-ounce metal pan...

corn flour, eggs, milk, honey...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 12 cupcakes
Categories: Desserts, Cakes, Fruits, Cakes, .
Author: - famous chef
No-Bake Banana Split CakeViews: 6 111

This delicious and quick-to-make cake contains everything everyone loves about the popular banana split dessert, and more. Besides bananas and fluffy whipped cream, you'll find a thick layer of...

Shortbread cookies, eggs, cream, pineapple, bananas...
Time: 20 min. plus setting time Complexity: easily Servings: 15 - 20
The Best Grilled Pork Loin Recipes

The Best Grilled Pork Loin Recipes

Summer is prime grilling time. Why cook the same old shashlik and chicken when you can spice things up with a juicy, crispy pork loin? How

Categories: Soups, Vegetables, .
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Escarole and White Bean SoupViews: 2 116

This delicious, healthy, and nutritious Italian soup is ready in minutes. It's perfect for both winter and summer. Canned white beans are simmered in chicken broth...

Cannellini beans, white beans, escarole salad, Parmesan cheese...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Author: - famous chef
Ice cream cake with strawberry sauceViews: 3,081

You can easily make delicious Neapolitan ice cream at home, a dessert worthy of a restaurant menu. Neapolitan ice cream is made up of three layers of different ice cream flavors: chocolate,...

strawberries, balsamic vinegar, strawberry ice cream, chocolate ice cream, vanilla ice cream...
Time: 4 hours 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 8 - 10
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables, Salads, Leafy, .
Author: - famous chef
Light salad in Italian dressingViews: 22,950

You can use any salad greens or a mix of them to make this salad. For example, a delicious combination of mung beans, arugula, and chicory would be delicious. Their natural bitterness is perfectly balanced by the sweet...

salad mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, wine vinegar, oregano, thyme...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Main courses, Meat, Grill, Meat, .
Author: - restaurateur
Natural grilled pork cutlets with spicy pineapple-zucchini salsaViews: 1 223
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Natural pork loin patties have a subtle meaty flavor, so they'll perfectly absorb all the flavors of the brine you soak them in before grilling. The brine also...

Pork loin, pork, pineapple, zucchini, jalapeño pepper, ginger root, salsa sauce, wine vinegar, red wine, black peppercorns, bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, mint...
Time: 9 hours 35 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Natural pork cutlets in pumpkin barbecue sauceViews: 1,667

Grilled meat will acquire a unique flavor and a wonderful shine when slathered in pumpkin barbecue sauce. This sauce differs from the classic sauce with its richer, more spicy flavor and pumpkin...

Pork loin, pork, pumpkin puree, ketchup, maple syrup, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, chili seasoning, garlic powder, pumpkin pie spice, apple cider vinegar, paprika, barbecue sauce...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Meat, Grill, Meat, .
Author: - co-owner of the restaurant
Natural pork cutlets in apricot glaze with habanero pepperViews: 1 106
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Grilled pork loin cutlets on the bone become even more delicious if you coat them with a sticky glaze of apricot jam, fiery habanero pepper, fresh ginger, garlic...

Pork loin, pork, vegetable relish, apples, bell pepper, lime juice, orange juice, habanero pepper, ginger root, apricot jam, mint...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Korean smoked loin on the boneViews: 2 251

Pork loin cutlets on rib bones are grilled with red onions and bunches of bok choy. A sweet and spicy ginger sauce adds a wonderful Asian flavor to the entire dish.

Pork loin, pork, bok choy, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, chili sauce, sesame oil, ginger root...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Author: - famous chef
Pulled pork in the smokehouseViews: 5,428
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Pulled pork is a popular ingredient for summer barbecue sandwiches in the US. It's smoked pork shoulder, which, when cooked, easily shreds into stringy pieces with two forks, hence the name...

Pork shoulder, cumin, fennel seeds, coriander, dried onion, chili seasoning, paprika, molasses...
Time: 13:00 Complexity: easily Servings: 8 - 10

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