We all deal with hot weather differently. For my part, the answer is smoothies and light meals. This smoothie for great for breakfast or midday snack.
Cook time: 0 minutes
Servings: 1 glass
Avocado, cucumber and blueberry smoothie
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Watermelon and yogurt smoothie
Well-chilled watermelon is pureed, poured into a glass, topped with an equal amount of yogurt and finished off with another layer of watermelon puree. Perfect for sweltering days!
Cook time: 0 minutes
Servings: 1 glass
Cucumber, coconut and mint smoothie
When the indoor temperature is 34C, it’s definitely a signal to make a refreshing cold drink. Cucumber smoothie by itself is good but add coconut water and mint leaves, and it’s even better.
Cook time: 0 minutes
Servings: 1 tall glass
Tomato soup
The smoothest tomato soup you can make at home. With the purest flavors too. How to make it? Start with a good base and use vegetable stock instead of the usual chicken broth. No cream? Nope. This is as rustic as it gets.
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Beef shank and bone marrow stew
Browned beef shank is tenderized in the slow cooker then transferred on the stovetop where the meat joins vegetables and tomato sauce to make this warming cold weather stew.
Cook time: 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Creamy ham and veggies pasta
Got leftover ham from the holidays? Get creative and make this exceptionally luscious creamy one-dish meal. Cooks in ten minutes flat.
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Broccoli and carrot chowder
If you’re not a fan of soup with clear broth, you’ll love chowder. It’s thick and creamy, and there are so many wonderful herbs and spices that you can add to it.
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Toasted salami-wrapped asparagus
Take a bunch of fresh asparagus, wrap in salami, pop into the oven toaster for ten minutes and voila! Serve these toasted salami-wrapped asparagus spears as a snack, appetizer or cocktail food.
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people