4 IDEAS FOR SUMMERTIME COOKING
Cooking Outside.
If you have an outdoor grill, use it in creative new ways. Don't limit yourself to burgers and hot dogs - try grilling fish and shrimp, or go vegetarian with veggies cooked on skewers or in foil packs. Create irresistible summer desserts by grilling fresh peaches or other fruit to serve with ice cream or frozen yogurt.
Explore Cold Dishes.
Make the most of the season's fresh produce by creating salads, sandwiches and wraps loaded with raw veggies and cold meats. Try your hand at a chilled soup such as cucumber soup or melon gazpacho. No-bake dessert recipes allow you to enjoy sweet treats while leaving the oven off.
Cook with Small Appliances.
Air fryers, electronic pressure cookers, slow cookers, and microwaves all enable you to cook food thoroughly without heating up the entire kitchen. Prep dinner ingredients in the morning and allow them to simmer all day in a slow cooker. Or, cook meals quickly in a pressure cooker or air fryer.
Double Up.
When you're using the oven, make a double batch of the recipe or cook foods for two meals at one time. You'll save on cooling costs and be able to spend more time outdoors with your family and friends.
