Watermelon gazpacho
Refreshing
When it's hot out, you want something light and cooling. Find fresh salads, cold soups, fruit desserts, and homemade lemonades — dishes that cool you down without weighing you down. Quick, fresh, and full of summer.
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Frequently asked questions
What should I make on a hot day?
Go for cooling and light — fresh salads, a chilled cucumber or tomato soup, fruit, cold desserts. And homemade lemonade to go with it.
Which cold soups are worth trying?
Spanish gazpacho is the classic, along with cucumber-yogurt soup with dill or Bulgarian tarator. In summer, a sweet fruit soup — strawberry, say — is a treat too.
Do you have refreshing desserts?
Sure. Fruit cups, sorbet, chilled panna cotta with fruit, or frozen yogurt bites — sweet but fresh.
How do I make homemade lemonade?
The base is water, lemon or lime, a little sweetener, and fresh herbs (mint, basil) or fruit. Roughly one lemon per half liter of water, then tweak to taste.
How do I add freshness to a dish?
With acidity and fresh ingredients — lemon or lime, yogurt, fresh herbs, cucumber, or melon. Add them at the end so the flavor stays bright.