Summer Sizzle: Try These Simple Trendy Recipes
Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, planning a beach picnic, or simply looking to refresh your summer menu, these trendy foods will keep you satisfied during summer. Let’s dive into the top new summer food trends you must try!
1. Plant-Based Grilling:
Plant-based eating is going mainstream, and it’s taking over the grill! Think beyond veggie burgers to delicious options like grilled jackfruit, marinated tofu skewers, and even barbecued cauliflower steaks.
Grilled BBQ Cauliflower Steaks
Ingredients:
Cauliflower
BBQ sauce
Olive oil
Garlic
Season with spices of your choice
Instructions:
Slice cauliflower into thick steaks
Brush with olive oil and season
Grill on medium heat, basting with BBQ sauce, until tender and slightly charred.
2. Refreshing Cold Soups:
Beat the heat with chilled soups like gazpacho and cucumber mint soup. These refreshing bowls are perfect for a light lunch or a sophisticated starter.
Cucumber Mint Soup
Ingredients:
Cucumbers
Greek yogurt
Fresh mint
Garlic
Lemon juice
Salt, and pepper.
Instructions:
Blend all ingredients until smooth
Chill for a few hours
Garnish with extra mint leaves.
3. Gourmet Ice Pops:
Say goodbye to basic ice pops and hello to gourmet versions featuring exotic flavors and natural ingredients. Think mango chili, coconut lime, and hibiscus raspberry.
Mango Chili Ice Pops
Ingredients:
Fresh mango
Lime juice
Chili powder
Honey
Instructions:
Blend ingredients
Pour into molds and freeze until solid.
Enjoy a sweet and spicy treat!
4. Botanical Beverages:
Floral and herb-infused drinks are the perfect way to stay refreshed this summer. Lavender lemonade, rosemary iced tea, and basil mojitos are just a few examples.
Lavender Lemonade
Ingredients:
Fresh lemons
Lavender simple syrup
Water and ice.
A liquor of your choice if you want to turn it into a summer cocktail!
Instructions:
Squeeze lemons for fresh juice
Mix with lavender syrup and water
Serve over ice, and garnish with lavender sprigs or edible flowers
5. Exotic Fruit Salads:
Traditional fruit salads are getting a tropical upgrade with exotic fruits like dragon fruit, starfruit, and lychee. These vibrant salads are as beautiful as they are delicious.
Tropical Fruit Salad
Ingredients:
Dragon fruit
Pineapple
Mango
Kiwi
Starfruit
Lime
Instructions:
Chop fruits into bite-sized pieces
Mix in a bowl, and drizzle with lime juice.
Serve chilled for a refreshing treat.
This article was written by Christine Fay Smith
“Christine is a freelance lifestyle writer. She focuses on interior and hospitality design. After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Christine has embraced her knowledge of the visual world. She mixes this with passion for culture and the exploration of visual experiences.”
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