Beat the heat!
Eating when the weather is hot, can be difficult, so it is best to stick to lunch fresh ingredients that look light and tempting to eat. Many can be prepared with little or no cooking. This is great news for the chef in your family as nobody wants to be cooking in hot weather!
When it comes to menu planning, think ‘light and refreshing’, For the perfect snacks to enjoy during the day, a chilled sliced melon is ideal and is easy to digest as it is 90% water. Store all your fruit in the fridge so that it can be enjoyed chilled as this makes it all taste more refreshing. Vegetarian-style meals are ideal too as they are not as heavy to eat as meat and are still packed with protein which everyone in the family needs.
The most important point to remember is that everyone must stay hydrated, so keep an eye on the young and older family members – if they need tempting, home made fruit ice lollies will definitely prove popular and children love the novelty of having ice cubes in all their drinks.
If you are looking for some inspiration for a delicious family meal, look no further! These recipes are easy to make, delicious and packed with nutrients.
Summer Salmon Loaf
Summer is salmon season, and our simple salmon recipe is both healthy and tasty. This salmon recipe makes for a light and refreshing lunch or dinner that’s perfect for any day in the summer. Salmon is a good source of Omega-3 and much easier to cook than most people think! Try our Summer salmon loaf for a versatile and delicious meal that suits the whole family. Serve it together with a chilled potato salad or fresh greek salad.
Greek Salad
Greek Salad is served with nearly every meal in Greece and is tasty as it’s light and refreshing. Greek salad is one of the most loved salads in the world today. As a result, you’ll find many different variations of Greek salad. However, the traditional Greek salad recipe features tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and Feta cheese. Our Greek salad recipe is easy to make. You can serve it on any get-together picnic or barbecue in the summer.
Potato Salad
This potato salad recipe is ideal for those lazy hot summer days. It’s surprisingly easy to make and perfect to serve on any warm weather get-together, such as summer picnics or barbecues. It goes well with sandwiches, burgers and much more. This potato salad recipe is quick to make and doesn’t require a lot of time. When you are looking to make a nice side dish worth sharing…this is the ideal potluck potato salad.
Easy to make ice cream
Gone are the days of complicated ice cream recipes! This one is simple to make and delicious to eat and is the perfect finale to a refreshing meal to enjoy during the summer months. The only drawback with homemade ice cream is that it is not ‘soft scoop’ so leave it out at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.