Summer Recipes

Here's a potato salad that tastes closer to an "everything" bagel than it does to traditional potato salad. This dish is best when it's served fresh.

So much of what I make is "family friendly." Rarely do I make something just to indulge myself. Enter this diet strawberry smoothie. It's made with frozen strawberries (so you never have to worry if they are in season), fresca, sugar-free jello powder and ice. It's the perfect way for you and a friend to toast Tu B'Shvat, a hot summer night evening, or to make just for fun. When my kids see me break out the blender and the ingredients for this guilt-free treat, they know that it's "Eemee time", because of all of my special treats, this is one that I won't share with them.

Yield: Approximately 10 cups

This is not your traditional applesauce. For one, it calls for pears. And second, this fruit concoction is cooked in a good amount of honey. It takes just a few minutes to prepare. Serve it warm or cold, over latkes or as a stand-alone side dish. My kids like taking it to school for snack.

Trying to escape the heat? Then our spotlight on ice pops is just the thing for you! Made with loads of fresh fruit, ice pops give you a refreshing break in the middle of a hot summer day.

Serves: 4

Unexpected fruits come together for a perfect palate cleanser at the end of your meal.

Serves 4

The combination of fruits and vegetables makes this fresh summer salad a hit!
 

Serves 5

Toss some Feta cheese in to liven up your couscous!

Serves: as many as you want it to!

The key to this salad is the freshness of the produce!

Serves 6

Celebrate summer produce with this delicious soup!

 A sure-fire hit. A simple soup that is loved by everyone.

Serves 6

Very little can go wrong with a three-ingredient, 3-minute soup. It's fresh. It's easy. And you'd have to work hard to mess it up.

Serves 8

Cold soups are the perfect summer appetizer!

Serves 6

Nothing shouts summer louder than watermelon. This soup gives a standard watermelon a little sophistication.

Serves 10

Nothing says summer better than fresh blueberries baked in a pie.

Serves 4

Don't be scared off if you aren't a coffee lover - the coffee flavor is not overpowering and blends in wonderfully with the steak spice and brown sugar to make an incredible compliment to the beef.

Cilantro adds a great twist to this BBQ chicken.

Serves 8

This salad can be made in advance. You can pre-shred the cabbage (or buy ready-made bags) and add the dressing two hours before serving.  

Serves 8

Super easy. Super delicious.

Serves 8

 Who would have thought pineapple and cucumber played so well together?

Serves 8-10

Serve it on spaghetti or as a spread on Challah (of course our favorite!). Homemade pesto is always a welcome addition to a meal.

Serves 8

This makes a great and colorful summer salad!

The BBQ season has begun! We're here to tell you how to make the best hotdog ever.