Best Summer Delight Recipes

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CUCUMBER N WATERMELON SALAD A SUMMER DELIGHT!!!!!!!



Cucumber N Watermelon Salad a Summer Delight!!!!!!! image

On a hot day here is a refreshing delight. You know the days when it's just too hot and you just don't want to cook? This is quick to toss together, no cooking. Full of flavor.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Melons

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
sea salt, to taste
1 lime, juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
black pepper, lots
1 tablespoon garlic chives, sliced
1 small jalapeno, minced fine
1 -2 tablespoon fresh herb (Pick and mix your favorites of cilantro, basil parsley, thyme)
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeds removed and diced about 2 1/2 cups
5 cups cubed watermelon
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion
1 tablespoon chopped pickled ginger, optional but yummy

Steps:

  • Mix salad dressing ingredients in a bowl. Toss in the salad ingredients.
  • Chill 1 hour and then enjoy if you can wait the hour.

DRESSING ESSENTIALS: SUMMER TOMATO & HONEY DELIGHT



Dressing Essentials: Summer Tomato & Honey Delight image

This dressing is a Summer delight. Nice fresh garden tomatoes, lovingly blended with fresh clover honey, and extra virgin olive oil. The base of the recipe comes from my French dressing; however, I lightened it up with fresh clover honey, and left out some of the heat. It's light, and perfect for those warm Summer days, when...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Dressings

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

PLAN/PURCHASE
1/2 c vegenaise, or plain mayonnaise
2 large garden fresh tomatoes
1/2 c fresh clover honey
2 Tbsp yellow onion, chopped
1/4 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
1/4 tsp white pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 c olive oil, extra virgin

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
  • 3. Blanch, peel, roughly chop the tomatoes, and drain the excess liquid.
  • 4. Add all the ingredients, except the olive oil, to a blender, or food processor fitted with an S-Blade.
  • 5. Blend until the ingredients are completely liquefied.
  • 6. Chef's Note: I'm using white pepper; as opposed to black pepper because it has a nice sweet heat.
  • 7. Chef's Note: You can't over-blend this dressing, so go for it.
  • 8. Leaving the blender on high, slowly drizzle the olive oil into the ingredients, until they begin to thicken slightly.
  • 9. Chef's Note: Slowly adding oil in this manner is called creating an emulsion.
  • 10. Cover, and place in the fridge overnight before using for the first time.
  • 11. Chef's Note: This dressing will stay fresh in the fridge for 5 to 7 days... that is, if it lasts that long.
  • 12. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 13. Serve over some fresh Summer greens. Enjoy.
  • 14. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

SUMMER STRAWBERRY JELLO DELIGHT!



Summer Strawberry Jello Delight! image

Make and share this Summer Strawberry Jello Delight! recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Super San Mateo Che

Categories     Gelatin

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (3 ounce) boxes strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
1 lb strawberry
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup cold water, divided
1 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Chop each strawberry into small pieces; eighths.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, mix jello powder and boiling water until dissolved.
  • Place cornstarch into a measuring cup and add 2 tablespoons of cold water. Mix throughly so that there are no lumps. Add remaining cold water up to complete the 1 cup.
  • Add cold water mixture to jello mixture. Stir throughoutly.
  • Fill your dessert dishes up half way with the jello mixture.
  • Add chopped strawberries and top off with remaining jello mixture.
  • Serve alone or with coolwhip!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.4, Fat 0.2, Sodium 134.6, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 27.9, Protein 2.7

~ CASSIE'S SUMMER STRAWBERRY DELIGHT ~



~ Cassie's Summer Strawberry Delight ~ image

Another light and delicious treat for summer, without heating up your house. My family just loves this salad. I hope you try it and love it just as much. Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small package dream whip
1/2 tsp coconut extract - can use vanilla
1/2 c cold milk
1 c fresh sliced strawberries
1 - 15 oz can, crushed pineapple, drained very well
1/2 c chopped walnuts
1/4 c flaked coconut
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 c sugar
extra strawberries for garnishing

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare your dream whip, mix milk and extract until fluffy and peaks form, refrigerate to keep cold. In the meantime, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy and smooth. Stir in the nuts, pineapple and coconut. Next fold in the dream whip and strawberries.
  • 2. Can pour into a pretty bowl and garnish with extra strawberries. Keep refrigerated. Delish!

SUMMER ESSENTIALS: STRAWBERRY YOGURT DELIGHT



Summer Essentials: Strawberry Yogurt Delight image

It is Summer, and although it is inexorably winding down to Autumn (cannot wait), it is still pretty dang hot out there. Try this refreshing drink to cool you down and refresh your spirit. Fresh strawberries and cranberries lovingly blended with coconut milk yogurt, and just a suggestion of cinnamon... yummy. Served these to...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Smoothies

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

PLAN/PURCHASE
4 - 5 large frozen strawberries, with tops cut off
4 - 5 large unfrozen strawberries, with tops cut off
1 c yogurt, plain variety
1/3 c coconut milk
1/4 c cranberries, frozen or unfrozen
2 Tbsp coconut sugar
1 - 2 pinch ground cinnamon
OPTIONAL ITEMS
additional strawberries for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. You will need a good blender to make this recipe.
  • 3. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 4. Add all of the ingredients, except the frozen strawberries to a blender, and mix until smooth. Then, add the frozen strawberries, and blend baby blend.
  • 5. Garnish a glass with a fresh strawberry, if using.
  • 6. Pour in the mix.
  • 7. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 8. Serve on a hot Summer day while nice and cold. Enjoy.
  • 9. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

DRINK ESSENTIALS: MID-SUMMER'S DELIGHT



Drink Essentials: Mid-Summer's Delight image

This is an excellent way to cool down on a hot Summer's day. It has watermelon, orange juice, yogurt, lime juice, and fresh clover honey. What could go wrong? Finished this recipe up in the wee hours of the morning, and when my guests got up, I served them a glass along with breakfast. Glasses came back empty, and they were looking in the fridge for more. It is easy/peasy to make, and every sip is a taste of Summer. So, you ready... Let's get into the kitchen.

Provided by Andy Anderson ! @ThePretentiousChef

Categories     Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Number Of Ingredients 7

PLAN/PURCHASE
1 1/2 cup(s) cubed watermelon
1 cup(s) ice cubes
1 cup(s) orange juice, freshly squeezed
1 cup(s) plain yogurt
1/4 cup(s) lime juice, freshly squeezed
2 tablespoon(s) fresh clover honey

Steps:

  • You will need a good blender to make this drink.
  • Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • Add all of the ingredients to a blender.
  • Blend Baby Blend
  • PLATE/PRESENT
  • Drink Baby Drink. Enjoy.
  • Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

SUMMER DELIGHT



Summer Delight image

This special dessert recipe was handed down from my grandmother, to my mother and me....it will knock your socks off...excellent for a summer dessert..(or anytime.)

Provided by Denise Davidson

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 each can(s) peach slices, pears (sliced), apricots well drained
2 medium bananas (slice as you go so they don't discolour)
1-1/2 c med coconut
2-3 Tbsp "birds custard powder" -blue n' gold tin
4 egg whites (room temp) for meringue
SUMMER DELIGHT

Steps:

  • 1. use each entire tins of fruit.... layer of peach slices, sprinkle of coconut,layer of sliced bananas,sprinkle of coconut..layer of pears, sprinkle of coconut,layer of sliced bananas n' repeat until all fruit is used up n' final sprinkle of coconut.
  • 2. mix birds custard powder in 1-1/2 cups of milk, stir continuously so it doesn't scorch while thickening....when slightly cooled pour over top of fruit layers.
  • 3. Mix egg whites (I normally add creme of tartar but you don't have to)....slowly add sugar (tsp or so) n' pile high on top of custard right out to the edges of dish. Into the oven to get nicely (lightly) browned... 350 degrees for 10-15 min's or so, depending on accuracy of your oven...sprinkle of coconut on top before cooking if you wish.
  • 4. This dessert MUST be served COLD....it's even more awesome with fresh fruits when possible....but delish either way.

SUMMER DELIGHT



Summer Delight image

Frothy mixed drink that will cool you off out by the beach or at any summertime activity.

Provided by SUZY JOHNSON

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Rum Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers spiced rum
2 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers banana liqueur
2 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers grenadine syrup
2 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers orange juice
3 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers pina colada mix

Steps:

  • In a blender combine spiced rum, banana liqueur, grenadine orange juice and pina colada mix. Add ice and blend to a frothy consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 11.9 mg, Sugar 31.5 g

SUMMER DELIGHT



SUMMER DELIGHT image

Categories     Leafy Green     Side     No-Cook     Quick & Easy

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bag of mixed greens
1 can of mandarin oranges, drained
4 oz. walnuts, chopped
3-4 oz. gorganzola cheese
Raspberry walnut vinegrette (prefer Ken's lite)

Steps:

  • place greens in large bowl and add drained oranges, nuts and cheese. Serve with salad dressing.

SUMMER DELIGHT



Summer Delight image

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8-ounce) carton strawberry yogurt
1 pint strawberries , sliced
1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping
1 baked angel food cake , cubed

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, mix together yogurt, strawberries and whipped topping. Add angel food cake and stir. Refrigerate for 2 hours. From "Country Quick & Easy." Copyright Gooseberry Patch. Used with permission of the publisher, Gooseberry Patch. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

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