The 9 Best Recipes To Beat The Summer Heat

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Summers are officially here. It gets searing hot in the afternoons. Also, the evenings carry forward the heat. Chilled drinks and popsicles score big time in sales. With things getting back to normal, it’s time for indoor parties, picnics, try the new wedding cake hhc or any other excuse to enjoy good food in the company of friends and social circle. 

You might be used to cooking summer-friendly eatables with or without cannabis. There are hundreds of online recipes besides cookbooks to help you make recipes that are light on the belly and delicious too. If you are looking for a cool and refreshing summer menu, here are nine recipe ideas to satisfy your cravings. Explore healthy salads, light snacks, finger-licking foods, and fruits to relish and serve poolside to brave the summer heat.  

1. Strawberries And Cream Popsicles 

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If you have extra time on your hand, try making weed-infused strawberries n’ cream popsicles. You can buy the CBD/THC tincture ingredient online from a cannabis dispensary.   

Ingredients 

• Popsicle mold 
• 1 1/4 cups fresh strawberries 

• Two tablespoons sugar    
• One teaspoon of vanilla extract   
• 7-ounce of canned coconut milk   
• Weed-infused tincture (dosage and brand of your choice) 

Preparation 

• Wash and hull your strawberries. 
• Transfer the strawberries to a food processor.     
• Add half of the sugar and puree the contents until smooth.    
• Mix vanilla extract, coconut milk, and remaining sugar in a separate bowl or container. 
• Add your preferred CBD or THC tincture dosage. 

• Now fill your mold with strawberry and coconut mixtures in alternating layers. 
• Add popsicle sticks to your molds and freeze them for 4 hours. 
• Enjoy!   

Please note: This recipe can comfortably make six popsicles, so add the requisite amount for each ingredient. For example, if you want 5 mg of weed per popsicle, add 30 mg to the bowl. If you are keen on 10 mg weed for each popsicle, safely add 60 mg to the bowl.   

1. Homemade Greek Salad 

 

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Greek Salad is the perfect summer salad. It is easy to make and comprises fresh vegetables tossed in a tangy dressing. You will find a healthy combination of cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers tossed with olives and feta cheese. 

Ingredients 

• Veggies–chopped peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers 

• Dressing–olive oil, some vinegar, fresh lemon, and seasonings 
• Red onions (diced and soaked in ice water)   
• Olives (black olives or green olives) 
• Feta cheese (goat cheese, mozzarella, or ricotta are optional) 

Preparation 

• Chop all the veggies. 
• Combine all the dressing ingredients and set them aside.   
• Toss all ingredients and serve.  
• Allow the salad to chill for a few hours or in the refrigerator overnight for more flavor. This will permit all tastes to blend nicely. 

3. Fruit Kabobs

Fruit Kabobs is a fruit rainbow served on skewers with a yogurt dipping sauce. It’s an easy and healthy snack that kids will gobble. They are perfect for parties. 

Ingredients 

• 12 raspberries 
• 12 pineapple chunks 
• 12 clementine orange segments 

• 12 kiwis (cut into the desired shapes) 
• 12 purple grapes 
• 1 cup vanilla yogurt 
• 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles 

Preparation 

• Thread the fruits (raspberry, pineapple, orange, kiwis, and grapes) onto 12 skewers. 
• Transfer the vanilla yogurt to a bowl and top with sprinkles. 
• Now serve the fruit kabobs alongside the skewers for dipping.   

4. Spaghetti With Grilled Meatballs

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Spaghetti is an all-season favorite as the grilled meatballs help you forget the summer discomfort. Teenagers and adults can enjoy this recipe for brunch and dinner.   

Ingredients 

• 12 ounces spaghetti (uncooked) 

For meatballs: 

• 1 pound of ground beef 

• 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped) 
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs 
• One egg (large) 
• Two tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated) 
• One tablespoon milk 

• 1/2 garlic powder 
• 1/2 onion powder 

For the tomato sauce: 

• 4-5 tomatoes (chopped) 
• Three garlic cloves (minced) 

• One tablespoon of olive oil 
• One teaspoon sugar 
• 3/4 teaspoon salt 
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper 

• Two tablespoons of basil (minced) 

Preparation 

• Cook spaghetti to package directions.  
• Combine egg, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, and seasonings. 
• Add beef and mix slightly. 

• With wet hands, shape them into 2-inch balls.   
• Put meatballs on greased grill. Cook it on low to medium heat for 10 minutes.  
• For the sauce, combine the mentioned ingredients in a pan and grill over medium heat until the sauce simmers. 
• Now serve meatballs and sauce with spaghetti. 
• Top it with shredded Parmesan cheese.  

5. Spinach Tomato Burger 

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Reserve one day of the week to chomp into your favorite burger, either alone or with friends at home. The combination of juicy tomatoes and excellent spinach brings a burst of flavor and zest to liven up summers.       

Ingredients 

• One egg (large) 

• Two tablespoons of fat-free milk 
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper  
• 1-pound lean beef 

• Four whole-wheat hamburger buns (split) 
• 1/4 cup spinach dip 
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes 
• Lettuce leaves 

Preparation 

• Combine egg, milk, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. 
• Add beef and mix it thoroughly. Shape it into thick patties. 
• Place burgers on an oiled and grilled rack. 
• Grill buns, with the cut side down, until toasted. 
• Now serve burgers on buns and top them with spinach dip, lettuce, and tomatoes. 

6. Grilled Buttermilk Chicken

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This is a go-to summer recipe. Chicken marinated in buttermilk makes it super moist and presents the chicken recipe creatively. It turns moist and delicious and is an easy preparation. Twist the thyme sprigs before adding them to the buttermilk mixture to release the oils in the leaves and flavor the chicken better. Overall, a keeper of a recipe.  

Ingredients 

• 12 boneless and skinless chicken breast halves   

• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 
• 3-5 fresh thyme sprigs   
• Four garlic cloves (smashed) 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 

Preparation 

• Put the thyme, buttermilk, garlic, and salt in a large dish. 
• Add chicken and turn to coat. 
• Refrigerate the preparation for 8 hours or overnight.  
• Now drain the chicken and dispose of the marinade. 
• Grill it over medium heat and serve.   

• You may also add garden-plucked chives and oregano for garnish. 

7. Tequila-Infused Lime Shrimp Noodles

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Try this tangy shrimp recipe to cut carbs without compromising the flavor. Tequila and lime zest add the perfect punch to this summer dish. You can eat by yourself or treat your weekend-party friends. 

Ingredients 

• Three tablespoons butter  
• One shallot (minced) 
• Two garlic cloves (minced)  
• 1/4 cup tequila 
• One teaspoon of grated lime zest 

• Two tablespoons of lime juice 
• One tablespoon of olive oil 
• 1-pound uncooked shrimp (peeled) 
• Two spiralized zucchini (6 cups) 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper 
• Fresh parsley 

Preparation 

• Heat small quantities of butter in a skillet. 
• Put garlic and shallot in the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes.  

• Remove from flame, then stir in tequila, lime juice, and lime zest. 
• Cook over medium heat till the liquid gets evaporated.   
• Now add olive oil and remaining butter. 
• Stir in shrimp and zucchini. 
• Sprinkle salt and pepper. 

• Cook until the zucchini becomes crisp-tender and the shrimp turns pink. 
• Add a dash of parsley and left-over lime zest. 

8. Fish Tacos

Perfectly seasoned plump fish is the key to delicious fish tacos. This is a go-to recipe for summer family get-togethers. The fish tacos are flavourful and will make you feel light at the end of the meal. You can scale it down to feed smaller guest gatherings. 

Ingredients 

• 1/4 cup olive oil 
• One teaspoon ground cardamon 
• One teaspoon paprika 
• One teaspoon salt 
• One teaspoon pepper 

• Six fish fillets 
• 12 corn tortillas   
• 2 cups red cabbage (chopped) 
• 1 cup cilantro (chopped) 
• Lime wedges 

• Hot pepper sauce 

Preparation 

• Whisk the mentioned spices and olive oil in a baking dish. 
• Add fillets to the baking tray. 
• Refrigerate for 30 minutes. 

• Grill the fish on an oiled grill rack over medium heat until it is fork-ready. 
• Once the fish is done, place tortillas on the grill and heat it for two seconds. 
• For presentation, divide the fish among the tortillas and layer with red cabbage and cilantro. 
• Pour some lime juice and hot pepper sauce over the fish mixture. 
• Fold tortilla sides over the mixture. 

• Serve with lime wedges.       

9. Crunchy Burritos

Who minds cooking up a Mexican heritage? Burritos are a popular Mexican dish comprising a tortilla rolled around a filling of minced beef or beans. Make the most of the summers by tucking into a spiced burrito.   

Ingredients 

• 1 pound of ground beef 

• One taco seasoning envelope 
• One can of refried beans 
• Six flour tortillas (warmed) 
• 1 cup shredded cheese 
• Four teaspoons of canola oil 

• Salsa and sour cream     

Preparation 

• Cook beef over medium flame until no longer pink in a skillet. 
• Now cook refried beans in a small saucepan over medium flame.  
• Spoon half a cup of beans on each tortilla, and top with 1/4 cup of beef mixture. 

• Now sprinkle with cheese. 
• Fold tortillas’ sides and ends over filling and roll-up. 
• Serve with sour cream and salsa.   

The Bottom Line 

Hope you enjoyed reading these favorite summer recipes. Decide on the guests’ size before cooking.