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Grilled coconut kaleIt may sound strange, but grilled kale is delicious! Pair it with spiced rice and a seafood main course for a light and simple dinner.
Mediterranean chickpea salad (balela)Delicious bean salad with Greek flavors is a snap to make and good for you, too.
Coconut cream Bundt cakeA boxed cake mix doctored up with sour cream and coconut pudding makes short work of this coconut Bundt cake. Topped with toasted coconut, this cake has a nice variety of textures.
Stir-fried masala fish and okraWhite-fleshed fish and okra are quickly stir-fried with garam masala, cumin seeds, and other spices, then served over rice with coconut milk and cumin for a big-flavored, slightly spicy meal.
Tomatoes stuffed with summer squashThis summer stuff all those bright tomatoes with a summer squash, onion, and cheese filling. These beauties make a great addition to a veggie plate, or a side for a meatier meal.
Light peach cobblerOne crust and using less sugar make this traditional dessert lighter and showcases the fresh taste of peaches instead of the pastry.
The simple pleasure of a summer saladA refreshing summer lunch is just minutes away. Rip up some lettuce, chop a few veggies, and top with quality cheese and oil and vinegar, no recipe or instructions are needed for this garden salad.聽
Portugese egg tarts (pasteis de nata)Convents and monasteries in 19th-century Portugal used large quantities of egg whites for starching nuns鈥� habits and monks鈥� cassocks and the leftover egg yolks were turned into cakes and pastries, such as Lisbon's world famous past茅is de natas.
Yellow tomato gazpacho with head-on shrimpBlend yellow tomatoes and peppers with olive oil and spices for this simple summer gazpacho. Garnish with nuts, chives, radishes, and grapes for a sophisticated finish.
Bakery style peanut butter cookiesThese cookies will knock the socks off any peanut butter-lover. If you can't do peanut butter without chocolate, top each cookie dough ball with chopped peanut butter cups or add some chocolate chips to the dough.
Cherry tomatoes in creamTomato season is finally here! Pair this bright, summery side dish with a grilled steak or fish fillet.聽
Hainanese chicken with riceBy using both the meat and the stock from the bird, this chicken and rice dish is especially flavorful. The freshness of the vegetables adds a great summer crunch!
Shashlik 鈥� grilled lamb kebabsThis Russian interpretation of lamb kebabs incorporates zucchini, tomatoes, red onions, and an array of spices. Delicious alone, with rice or salad, or wrapped in pita!
Miso chive butterThe fifth taste sensation, umami, with its 'pleasant savory taste' comes through perfectly in this delicious butter. It pairs well with steak, as it is in this recipe, but can complement any dish in need of some nuanced flavor.
Farmers' market vegetable tartUsing local ingredients gives this tart a homegrown feel, especially with the many vegetable and cheese options available from summer farmers' markets. The Parmesan and thyme in the crust are the perfect complement to the fresh flavors of the vegetables.聽
Russian blueberry pancakesRussian blueberry pancakes made with kefir add a tangy taste to the batter similar to buttermilk pancakes.
Salmorejo: chilled Spanish tomato soupThis recipe includes soaking the ingredients which mellows the soup, cutting the bite of the onions and garlic and softening the tomato skins. The soaked bread is a simple thickener often found in Mediterranean dishes.
11 chilled soups for summer Chilled soups are the perfect way to cool off while enjoying a delicious meal during the heat of the summer.
Salted dark chocolate cookies with ginger and coconutThis recipe takes the basic chocolate chip cookie to a whole new level of decadence with dark chocolate chips, coconut flakes, and ginger. Flaked salt gives a hint of savor to what is sure to be a new cookie classic.
Zucchini hummusThis delicious (and healthy) version of hummus turns zucchini, the ubiquitous summer vegetable, into a great spread for crackers or crisps. The red onion, olive oil, and mixture of spices gives the fresh zucchini a nuanced flavor.
