If you live in a hot climate, cooking in the summer can be a pretty miserable chore. The last thing you want to do is to stand over a hot stove or oven and hot food can just make you lose your appetite. So to keep you fresh and cool, here are some recipes that won’t make you overheat.
Authentic Gazpacho
Gazpacho, or chilled Spanish tomato soup, is a summer classic for a reason. Not only is it refreshing and delicious, but it also makes the most of seasonal tomatoes. This recipe from Gimme Some Oven is based off of the writer’s experience in Andalucía, the home of gazpacho, so you can be sure it’s authentic.
Italian Summer Rolls
Light, aromatic, and citrusy, this Italian summer rolls recipe from Pickled Plum are, well, perfect for summer. They only use six ingredients and it’s a very interesting fusion of Italian and Vietnamese cuisine. They’re great as an appetizer or a light meal.
Homemade Cloudy Lemon and Limeade Recipe
No list of cooling summer recipes would be complete without a lemonade included, and this cloudy lemon and limeade recipe from Good to Know is an absolute treat. It’s incredibly simple, easy to make over and over again throughout the summer since your whole household will be begging for more after they try it the first time.
