The warm weather and rays of sunshine have gotten us more than ready for the shift in seasons. When the heat rises, keep close to a pool, seek refuge by a fan, and stay out of a steamy kitchen. Above all else, remember that icy cocktails, light meals, and frosty desserts are the best remedy for sizzling days. Here are a handful of ideas to keep you cool!
Arnold Palmer Granita
What would you do for a Arnold Palmer granita [1]? Have no fear — you can make a slushy version of the iced tea/lemonade in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Southeast Asian Gazpacho
A cooling bowl of Southeast Asian gazpacho [2] adds a twist to the traditional Spanish dish. This is the perfect recipe for a hot Summer night!
Ribboned Vegetable Salad
This no-cook shaved vegetable salad [3] is light, elegant, and most importantly — cold!
Grilled Fish Tacos
Grilled fish tacos with mango-cucumber-mint salsa [4] are easy to make, and they pair well with a chilled white wine on warmer days.
Shrimp Cocktail
Chow down on shrimp cocktail [5] as an appetizer for any meal.
Seasonal Berry Cocktail
A pretty and boozy adult treat comes in the form of this bubbly vodka, berry, and rosemary drink [6].
Ceviche
Take an unexpected twist on your standard ceviche recipe with this tropical ceviche [7], made sweet with coconut and pineapple.
Watermelon Caprese Salad
A watermelon caprese salad [8] is a sweet Summer-inspired take on the traditional dish.
Greek Frozen Yogurt
There's an even cooler way to get your Greek yogurt fix. Scoop frozen yogurt with raspberry swirls [9] on cones for a poolside treat.