Tag: summer

Lime Jello With Sliced Cucumbers

Not only is green jello with sliced cucumbers refreshing and great for any picnic, but it was also my dad’s favorite version for jello! The sugary lime jello is perfectly paired with the crisp and refreshing cucumber. Placing cucumbers in jello doesn’t affect their texture and the cucumbers also don’t change color in this side/dessert. This recipe is easy to make and a great way to sneak something healthy into their food. Nothing says summer like cucumbers in lime jello!

  1. Pour 2 packets of green jello into a medium-large sized bowl. Turn your water to hot and let run until fully heated. Place 2 cups of hot water into the bowl. Stir until powder is mostly dissolved. Add 2 cups of cold water. Stir until remaining powder dissolves. Cover and place into the fridge for 1 hour.
  2. Wash 2 medium sized. Cut your cucumbers as you desire. Once an hour has passed, add your cucumbers to your jello mix. Cover and return to the fridge until solid.
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Broccoli Pasta Salad

Pasta salad is a summer staple. Cool foods are so refreshing in the summer and all the fresh veggies make it so delicious! For this recipe, I used frozen broccoli. You can use fresh, but I just prefer how much longer frozen veggies last. I used 4 small onions and that was all I really needed. This recipe is really simple and doesn’t take long to make at all. The broccoli adds good flavor and texture, but most of the flavor comes from the onion and Italian dressing. This recipe also made a lot of pasta! We probably got 6-7 side sized servings from it.

  1. Dice up 1/4 a head of Broccoli and stream it for 10 minutes or until fork tender. Or, microwave a bag of frozen Broccoli as directed on package. Set aside and let cool.
  2. In a medium pan, bring water to a boil. Add 1 1/2 cup dried macaroni and boil until al dente. Strain your noodles, rinse with cool water, strain off excess water, then transfer to a medium-larger serving bowl.
  3. Dice up 1/2 an onion or 4 shallots and add them to your pasta.
  4. Strain your broccoli and run under cool water for a few minutes. Add all of your steamed broccoli (1/2 the bag) to your pasta. Add 2 Tbsp italian dressing, 2 Tbsp Ranch dressing, and 2/3 cup mayo. Add 1 Tbsp italian seasoning, and 2 tsp paprika. Stir. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
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Grilled Butter Tilapia

Tilapia is a great fish for those that don’t like the fishy flavor. Tilapia is also very healthy and adds very little fat to your diet. This recipe makes a delicious flavorful fish that has the added flavor of the herbs and fats of butter. You could substitute butter for coconut oil or avocado oil, you’d just need to add a small pinch of salt to help with flavor. Italian seasoning also consists of marjoram, oregano, thyme, basil, sage, rosemary, and parsley.

  1. Begin heating your grill to 350 F – 400 F.
  2. Place 2 fillets of Tilapia on a large piece of aluminum foil. Heavily sprinkle with Italian seasoning and add 3 Tbsp of butter. Seal your packet tightly.
  3. Place the packet onto the grill over a medium heat area. Close the grill and cook for 8 minutes. Using a spatula and thongs, remove the packet from the heat and transfer to serving plate. Carefully cut open packet and serve tilapia right away.
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Grilled Zucchini

Zucchini is a plant where you only have to plant a couple, and soon you’ll be up to your nose in fruits! I didn’t grow up with zucchini, and I’m not a big fan of their texture. Because of this, when I get them, I have to come up with creative ways to try and enjoy them. This was of preparing zucchini was pretty good. I enjoyed it and made me think zucchinis aren’t that bad. It you aren’t a big fan of zucchinis, this is a good opportunity to try them with a different flavor and texture!

  1. Wash your zucchini. Place on a cutting board and cut them into quarters as long sticks.
  2. Heat your grill to a temperature of 300 F with the lid closed. Place the zucchini on the grates with an inside face down. Brush with oil, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
  3. Grill for 2-3 minutes, then flip to another inside face. Grill for another 2-3 minutes, then flip it to the back, and close lid for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove from grill and place on a serving plate. Serve right away.
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Peach Cobbler

Nothing says summer quite like peach cobbler. Served warm or cold, the sweet peaches are complimented perfectly by the sweet and buttery batter. This cobbler has a cake like consistency, and the peach flavor is pervasive thanks to the peach syrup. Serve it plain, or top it with whipped cream or ice cream. This recipe makes 8-10 adult sized servings.

  1. Heat oven to 375 F
  2. In a 13 x 9 baking dish, add 1/2 cup (1 stick) of melted butter.
  3. In a bowl combine 1 cup flour, 1 1/2 cup sugar, 1 Tbsp baking powder, a pick of salt, 1 cup of milk, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the batter over the butter and do not stir.
  5. Open 2 cans of peaches (in whatever syrup you prefer) and add all contents evenly into the pan. Again, do not mix. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg and cinnamon if you desire.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden. Let cool for 15 minutes. Serve warm or cold as desired.
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