August 01, 2016 7 min read
We're taking a little break from the rug & interior design insights to bring you some awesome summer recipes! This is a guest blog post from BillyOh:
Summer’s allure brings joy to the whole family. It is a good time to relax and bond with one another. This is also the season to cook up fresh and refreshing recipes that will make every moment perfect. We have compiled some simple but yummy recipes you can try at home.
Nothing says summer than a barbecue in the backyard. The aroma of roasting meat over your reliable barbecue grill brings warmth to the soul and welcomes the season of warmth with a smile. It's important to be careful when cooking by fire. Avoid these grilling mistakes! If you’re all set, have a go at this Grilled Honey Lime Cilantro Chicken.
For ingredients, you will need the following:
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, or thighs
¼ cup lime juice
½ cup honey
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup cilantro, finely chopped
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions:
Get the full recipe here: http://therecipecritic.com/2016/05/grilled-honey-lime-cilantro-chicken/
Amira from Nile To Rockies Cuisine gave a Mediterranean twist to the mayo plus pasta salad and recommended that it would go well with grilled meat. So if you’re cooking the Grilled Honey Lime Cilantro Chicken, might as well go with this one, too. If not, then you can still make this one refreshing pasta that will surely brighten up your day.
For ingredients, you will need the following:
12 oz cooked pasta
1 cup arugula
3/4 cup Kalamata olives- I used them whole, but you can slice them of course
2-3 Tablespoons capers
1 cup grape tomato- cut in half
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
3 boiled eggs
For the dressing:
1/2 Cup mayonnaise.
2 Tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon Canola oil
2 Tablespoon corn syrup
4 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, minced.
1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon parsley, dried
1 Tablespoon lime juice
Instructions:
Get the full recipe here: http://niletorockiescuisine.com/creamy-pasta-salad-recipe-mayo/
If you’re not familiar with Orzo, these are also called risoni, which is a form of short-cut pasta, shaped like a large grain of rice. This dish is an excellent and easy summer dish that has lots of veggies and plenty of chicken.
For the ingredients, you will need the following:
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. butter
2/3 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, cut into small slices
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 cup white rice
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1 small to medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions:
Get the full recipe here: http://www.discoverycooking.com/orzo-and-rice-pilaf/
If you are a seafood lover but don’t want the complexity of the many ingredient recipes, then this one is for you.
For ingredients, you will need the following:
1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
2 French shallots, chopped
1 bottle (341 mL) amber ale
2 1/4 lbs (1 Kg) mussels, scrubbed clean
1 1/4 cups (310 mL) Canadian Sharp Cheddar, shredded
1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
3 tbsp (45 mL) fresh parsley, chopped
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Get the full recipe here: https://www.dairygoodness.ca/cheese/all-you-need-is-cheese/recipes/mussels-with-cheddar-ale
Everybody loves chicken, so everyone will love this simple baked garlic Parmesan chicken.
For the ingredients, you will need the following:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Instructions:
Get the full recipe here: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/55860/baked-garlic-parmesan-chicken/
There's always a place on the table for desserts. This one will cast the summer spell on you and your family. Especially if you have a garden, you can pick fresh berries and add your twist.
For the ingredients, you will need the following:
½ envelope gelatin
½ cup half and half or whole milk
1/6 cup sugar (about 8 teaspoons)
6 teaspoons honey plus a bit more to drizzle on top
1 cup heavy cream
1 vanilla bean pod, and its seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Rind of one orange, shaved (I would recommend a navel orange-lots of rind to work with)
As many pretty little strawberries as you can find. Blueberries would be delicious too!
Instructions:
Get the full recipe here: https://messykitchenhappybelly.com/2016/07/05/honey-vanilla-and-orange-panna-cotta-with-fresh-garden-strawberries/
If you found the other dessert recipe to take too long to prepare, here’s an alternative you can make in just 10 minutes with no baking needed. You can still use the berries in your garden too!
For the ingredients, you will need:
2 (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
½ cup sugar
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup strawberries, chopped
½ cup blueberries
½ cup blackberries
1 premade graham cracker crust
Additional berries for topping
Instructions:
Get the full recipe here: http://therecipecritic.com/2016/07/no-bake-very-berry-cheesecake/
Bonus:
To top it off is this bubbly drink to wash down the food you’ve just enjoyed.
For the ingredients, you will need:
⅔ cup superfine white sugar
⅔ cup water
1 and ½ cups fresh blueberries
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup (~7 whole large lemons) freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cups ice cubes
3 cups sparkling water or club soda
Instructions:
Get the full recipe here: http://therecipecritic.com/2016/07/easy-sparkling-blueberry-lemonade/
These recipes will surely make you enjoy and savor the flavors of summer at the comforts of your home. Try one on special occasions or even better, make an ordinary day special with these refreshing summer recipes.
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