With all the enthusiasm for white wine in the last few years, sangria, a delightful red wine fruit punch, has been overlooked for summer parties. Serve frosty pitchers at barbecues and picnics.
Weekends are the best time to serve eggs and bacon with all the extras.
In this crisp libation, bright lemongrass and warm ginger and rum create a punchy full-flavoured cocktail that will wash away your day on the first sip. For a virgin version that's just as delicious, simply hold the rum.
All over southeast Asia, chicken is marinated with aromatics, such as coriander and lime, then grilled and served with a dipping sauce.
Serve With: Grilled vegetables and coconut rice (replace half of the cooking liquid with coconut milk)
This gently spicy dish packs a healthy dose of vitamin A, folate and antioxidants, thanks to all of the colourful vegetables. A little bit of tofu makes a nice protein source, and cooking it in the sauce from the beginning gives it time to absorb the delicious curry flavours.
Shortcuts - Roasting is quick with specialty-cut small roasts. - Italian seasoning has more than one herb so you don't need several kinds.
Here's a quick summer fruit sauce that's great over ice cream, sorbet, pound cake or angel food cake.
Hot summer days call for dishes that don't heat up the kitchen, like this chilled soup. If you make it ahead, give it a quick stir before serving.
It's hard to believe this rich and smooth soup has no cream in it. For a completely dairy-free version, replace the butter with olive oil and omit the cheese from the croutons.
