With really high temperature during the summer,what better ways to cool down than trying out some fun and easy recipes from WholeLiving,one of my favorite magazines.I am sure you will enjoy them!
Melon, Mint, and Cucumber Smoothie
Whole Living, July/August July/August 2012 http://www.marthastewart.com/180976/melon-mint-and-cucumber-smoothie
Ingredients
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- 2 cups chopped honeydew
- 1 cup chopped English cucumber
- 12 fresh mint leaves
- 2-4 tablespoons fresh lime juice, to taste
- 1 teaspoon honey
Directions
- Puree ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Creamy Summer Squash Soup
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Photo: Con Poulos
Whole Living, July/August July/August 2012
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro stems, plus 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 5 medium yellow summer squash (2 1/2 pounds), chopped
- Coarse salt
- Lime wedges, for serving
Directions
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and cook onion, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cilantro stems, and coriander and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add squash and 2 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until squash is just tender, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly, then season with salt.
- Puree soup in batches until smooth. (If too thick, thin with a little water.) Adjust seasoning if necessary and let cool slightly. Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve with lime.
