39 tasty recipes that are easy to do and will keep you cool all summer long.
A wheat berry is the intact version of a whole grain of wheat.
Who says potato salad needs to be heavy?
Canned chickpeas are a convenient shortcut used in this marinated salad.
This salad highlights many fresh flavours of the Mediterranean and is at its best when made with good-quality olive oil.
Fresh, juicy watermelon tossed with crisp fennel makes a wonderful sweet and savoury salad. Try it as a side dish with your favourite grilled meat.
Crispy bits of pancetta take this herb-packed salad a notch over the top.
This pretty, colourful, ultra-fresh salad makes a great side dish or light lunch.
Middle Eastern tabbouleh is usually made with cracked bulgur wheat.
This Scandinavian-style salad is easy to prepare and full of lively accents. Salting and draining the cucumber is essential to prevent a watery salad.
This hearty salad is made with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry or fridge.
A simple cold pasta salad makes a great lunch or light dinner.
This salad packs not only a protein punch but also good amounts of fibre and iron.
Traditionally called Bo Ssam - these ginger-packed lettuce wraps make a light, satisfying meal.
This Vietnamese favourite is easy to make and is just as suitable for a main course as it is for an appetizer.
If you're making this fresh and flavourful salad ahead of time, store it in a large shallow airtight container for easy tossing.
The typical tuna salad sandwich has kids and adults begging for a change.
Let guests build their own sandwiches.
Blend this super-easy chilled soup in the morning, and leave it in the fridge until dinnertime.
This panini turns leftover roast chicken (or turkey) into a quick lunch or light dinner.
When you have leftover roast chicken from Sunday dinner, this is an easy and utterly tasty way to make it shine.
Equally delicious hot or cold, this fresh soup makes the most of your sweet pepper bumper crop!
Yogurt, fresh herbs and a little lemon make these no-cook lobster rolls super creamy and flavourful. Serve with coleslaw and a fresh summer salad.
This refreshing hot-weather soup is popular across Portugal and Spain, where tomatoes and peppers are abundant.
In this perfect-for-company supper, red curry paste delivers spicy, herbaceous flavour to the crab cakes as well as the accompanying creamy mayo.
Lightly sweetened iced tea replaces the wine in this alcohol-free twist on fruity sangria. Frozen grapes keep the drink cold without watering down the flavour.
Tart and tangy, this is the essential summertime drink. For a sparkling version, use soda water instead of water.
Champagne flutes are the prettiest choice for this refreshing aperitif.
This pretty reddish-pink drink is utterly refreshing, and it's a hit with adults and kids alike. Try it at your next barbecue.
This fruit smoothie has a hint of almond, which adds richness and protein to an everyday treat.
This ultrahealthy smoothie helps you start your day off right.
Junior chefs will love this delectable treat because they can make it on their own (though an adult should lend a hand when cooking the raspberry purée).
This lightened-up version of strawberries and cream is a pop worthy of any hot summer day.
Beat the heat with this three-ingredient icy treat that appeals to the kid in all of us.
Rice cereal gives the classic combo of chocolate and peanut butter a satisfying crunch.
To ensure an airy toffee, do not overstir the caramel when adding the baking soda.
This cool, icy treat is dead simple to make, and it's a healthy alternative to ice cream.
These sweet-tart pops are a slam dunk with kids.
In season, try substituting chopped fresh fruit or whole berries for the preserves.
Impress guests with this stunning dessert that comes together in only 15 minutes.
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