The past week has been brutally hot and very humid here in Pennsylvania, so we've been eating a lot of salads! This is a red cabbage, cucumber and cherry tomato salad was delicious with a lemon dressing ! See what else has been happening in my kitchen!
Continuing with the heatwave, I've made gazpacho ( link to recipe) on quite a few nights. My husband loves it, and it quick and easy to make in the blender with tomatoes, cucumbers, red peppers, red onion, and spices.
Adding to the no -cook theme, I've also made my(link to recipe) chickpea spread (low fat high protein) with sliced green olives
Next I'm sharing some new items in my kitchen....I love this summer festive serving bowl. I've actually bought it about 5 years ago but I had stored it away and forgot about it until now.
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| The bottom can be filled with ice to keep the dip cold or it can be used as two separate bowls. I love the colors!! |
We buy mangos by the case of 8 from a produce store
when they are in season - which is now !
I keep these packets sweetened with stevia lemonade on hand for a really hot summer days! We fill a glass with ice, a packet and water. Great for keeping hydrated.
My husband ordered these supplements for himself . He just started taking them. Has anyone ever taken them? Are they helpful for energy? The commercials are very convincing.
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| I also made a delicious marinated cucumber salad during the heat wave. I could have added avocado to it as well. I added some freshly squeezed orange to the marinade for a delicious and refreshing change. Summer is for salads! Were you affected by the heatwave? What did you eat? |
I always prefer to eat real produce instead of supplements, but I suppose they would be good as an addition or if the real thing wasn't available.
ReplyDeleteYes it's been very hot and humid here so we've been eating a lot of lighter meals filled with fresh veggies. I love your dip bowl. I have one with a Fall theme but need one for regular use. They are so nice to have to keep dips cool.
ReplyDeleteWill pin this post. What delightful sounding recipea. Thanks Judee for posting it. Happy July!
ReplyDeleteIt's quite hot over here too, today it's 36C, but I still went to balcony and sat there in the sun for 40 minutes for my vitamin D :-)) That summer dip bowl is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this post. The photos are lovely, the presentations are beautiful and colourful.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kathy G. Real fruit and veg are much healthier than pills. Your salads all look both delicious and healthy.
ReplyDeletebest…mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Cooking takes a hit here in the hot weather but we don’t get into fancy salads I’m afraid. Somehow we get by.
ReplyDeletei have an unhealthy obsession with bowls, i could never figure it out. not dishes, just bowls. i have never made or eaten qazpacho. we eat a lot of fresh veggies in the summer and i make a lot of different pasta salads!! i enjoy seeing what other people make!!
ReplyDeleteSalad season here again. Greens from the garden already.
ReplyDeleteI love the kitchen posts and never seem to get my act together to join in! I've saved your gazpacho recipe!
ReplyDeleteThe bowl with the container for ice is very clever. Those supplements are good, and helped a friend when she was recovering from an illness. Hope your hubby is not sick.
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That cabbage, tomato, and cucumber salad looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI see avocados and mangos. Heaven on the tabletop!
ReplyDeleteOMG that dip bowl is perfect! I will have to try your marinated cucumber salad, I am looking for more ways to use the ones from our garden. And personally I think avocado goes about everywhere, thanks for the visit!
ReplyDeleteYour hot weather meal swaps look colorful and sure they tasted delicious. My husband has made a variation of the cuke salad using red onions as well. It's been years since I've made gazpacho but it was a summer favorite when we had our own veggie garden in VA. We've limited big oven use in the heat and instead use a small counter top model for roasted veggies and tonight that's what will be on the pasta primavera served with a side salad.
ReplyDeleteNo comment on the supplements as I stopped taking all OTC vitamins a few months ago after speaking with my primary nurse practitioner.
Great recipes for hot days Judee! I took Balance of Nature for a while and could not tell any difference. I'll be anxious to hear what he thinks~
ReplyDeleteJenna
Summer in Florida is always hot and humid like a heat wave. We have lots of showers too as it's the rainy season. I've been enjoying lots of salads & smoothies,
ReplyDeletethe weather has been cold here - so windy, which is very unusual for a brisbane winter. Love a cuke salad! and i love your polka-dotted dish. and the chickpea spread sounds great. I love to make hummus, and we eat chickpeas often in our soups and stews etc. Thanks for joining in this month. Have a great July!
ReplyDeleteAll looks delish. I am one of those that even at a million degrees, eats soup. That said, I love room temp veggies too. And fruit. I LOOOOVE room temp mango. Delightful.
ReplyDeleteYour red cabbage, cucumber, and cherry tomato salad sounds refreshing! I love the idea of using the serving bowl with ice to keep things cool.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea to use the serving bowl with ice to keep things cool. So many delicious salad ideas, which I am noting for our Summer. Love the red cabbage, cucumber and cherry tomato salad. Hope you can manage to stay cool. Best wishes, Pauline
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