Good Eats!
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I always enjoy a great meal, but in the summer time it seems like food gets even better. Maybe it’s because you can finally eat outside again, but it’s more likely because of the new options.
Freshly picked vegetables are finally starting to appear in markets. Bite into a fresh strawberry and you will never want to go back to the imported grocery store variety. Fresh fruits and berries make for some tasty smoothies and desserts. If you are really daring, you can try more exotic fruits such as a jackfruit, dragonfruit or rambutan.
The nicer weather also means the smell of barbeque is in the air. No one wants to heat their house cooking up a storm, so steaks and chicken and fish can all be grilled or smoked outside. Don’t forget to bring your fresh veggies outside as well. Most vegetables can all be done to perfection on the BBQ — just think of kabobs and baked potatoes and corn on the cob.
If, like me, you don’t have the luxury of an outdoor grill, you can still make loads of summerlicious meals without baking for hours. Salads are the most obvious choice, but don’t sigh at the thought of boring garden veggies. Spice things up by adding whatever you have handy in the fridge, such as cheeses, or combining different varieties of fruits and vegetables. Making your own dressings is a lot easier than it sound and changes your whole meal in seconds. Add your leftovers to create taco salads, chicken salads or steak salad. Make your own creation and share it on Answers with those who are in a food rut.
Greasy, comfort foods are great sometimes, but take advantage of all this freshness while you can. Explore locals fruit and vegetable markets that make the possibilities at dinnertime endless.
What’s your favourite summer food or recipe?
Stephanie
