Source: Igor Dutina, AdobeStockHot weather creates many household problems and inconveniences. One of the main challenges is deciding what to cook when it's hot. You need something very light, yet delicious, healthy, and quick. In this selection, we've gathered 20 such recipes for you!
1. Zucchini Casserole with Cheese
Source: za-edoy.ruSo tender, it resembles an airy soufflé.
You will need: 3 zucchini, 200 ml 20% cream, 3 eggs, 2 tbsp flour, 20 g butter, 100 g hard cheese, spices.
Preparation: Grate the cheese and zucchini. Separate the egg whites and yolks. Mix the yolks with half of the cheese and spices, and whisk the whites until stiff peaks form. Combine the zucchini with the yolks, cream, and flour. Then gently fold in the egg whites and transfer everything into a buttered baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Summer Vegetable Soup
Source: pinterest.comCook this soup with water or a light chicken broth for an ideal result.
You will need: 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 tomato, 1 bell pepper, 3 potatoes, 1/2 cup green peas, 150 g zucchini, 150 g cauliflower, 150 g cabbage, spices, herbs, 1.5 L water.
Preparation: Boil water and add diced potatoes, cauliflower, and regular cabbage. Cook for 7-10 minutes. Dice the remaining vegetables, sauté them until soft, and add to the pot along with the peas, spices, and herbs. Simmer the soup for another 5 minutes and let it steep for a bit.
3. Strawberry and Basil Salad
Source: balabolkina.ruA very quick and simple salad, yet it can delight even gourmets.
You will need: 300 g strawberries, 300 g cherry tomatoes, 30 g basil, 1 tbsp sunflower seeds, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar.
Preparation: Roughly chop the cherry tomatoes and strawberries. Tear the basil leaves and arrange everything on a plate. Dress the salad with lemon juice, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar, then sprinkle with sunflower seeds.
4. No-Bake Sour Cream Cake
Source: klublady.ruA jelly cake that comes together in minutes.
You will need: 10 apricots, 5 strawberries, 400 ml sour cream, 10 g agar-agar, 3 tbsp sugar, 250 ml water.
Preparation: Soak agar-agar in warm water for 15 minutes, then bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Slice the apricots and strawberries, and whip the sour cream with sugar. While continuing to whip the sour cream, pour in the agar-agar mixture. Pour a portion of the mixture into a mold and arrange apricots and strawberries. Pour in another layer of sour cream and add more fruit, repeating until finished. Refrigerate the cake for 1 hour.
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5. Watermelon and Cucumber Salad
Source: za-edoy.ruSummer is the season for recipes unavailable at other times of the year.
You will need: 50 g cottage cheese, 200 g watermelon, 100 g cucumbers, 2 sprigs mint, olive oil, lemon juice, chili flakes.
Preparation: Roughly chop the watermelon flesh and cucumber. Add the granular cottage cheese and a couple of mint leaves. Drizzle everything with olive oil and lemon juice, and sprinkle the salad with chili flakes.
6. Sorrel Omelet
Source: dzen.ruA good choice for breakfast or just a quick snack.
You will need: 2 eggs, 50 ml milk, 1 bunch sorrel, 2 sprigs each of dill, parsley, and green onion, spices, 1 tbsp each of butter and olive oil.
Preparation: Whisk the eggs with milk and spices. Chop the sorrel and herbs, and sauté them for a couple of minutes in the mixture of oils. Pour the eggs over everything and cook the omelet until done, covered.
7. Stuffed Zucchini
Source: ohotamyasa.ruInstead of bulgur, you can also use rice or another grain of your choice.
You will need: 3 zucchini, 1/2 cup bulgur, 1 onion, 200 g mushrooms, 1 carrot, 60 g hard cheese, spices.
Preparation: Cut the zucchini into tall cylinders and remove some of the pulp to create cups. Blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Separately, cook the bulgur until done.
Chop the onion, carrot, mushrooms, and some of the zucchini pulp. Sauté them together until soft, add the bulgur, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Season the filling, spoon it into the zucchini cups, and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake the zucchini in the oven for 15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Okroshka with Chicken Breast
Source: pinterest.comThe advantage of this okroshka recipe is that it can be made with either kefir or kvass.
You will need: 1 L kvass or kefir, 450 g chicken fillet, 3 potatoes, 3 eggs, 3 lightly salted cucumbers, 8 radishes, 3 sprigs each of parsley, dill, and green onion, 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp grated horseradish, spices.
Preparation: Boil eggs, potatoes, and chicken until cooked. Dice all ingredients finely and chop the herbs. Add spices, grated horseradish, and mustard. Pour kvass or kefir over everything and serve the okroshka cold.
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9. Fruit Salad with Cottage Cheese Cream
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruA versatile recipe that works with any seasonal berries and fruits.
You will need: 1 apple, 1 pear, 3 plums, 2 peaches, 1 handful blueberries, 1 handful raspberries, 600 g cottage cheese, 200 ml 33% cream, 2 tbsp condensed milk.
Preparation: Roughly chop the fruits and add the berries. Whip the cream until fluffy. Separately, whip the cottage cheese with condensed milk, then combine it with the cream and spoon the cream over the salad.
10. Cucumber and Celery Smoothie
Source: yoga-in-greece.ruA true lifesaver when you crave nothing else in the heat.
You will need: 1 cucumber, 2 celery stalks, 1 tsp lemon juice, 0.5 tsp olive oil, 3 sprigs parsley, 100 ml mineral water, spices.
Preparation: Pick the parsley leaves, put all ingredients into a blender, and blend into a smoothie. Season to taste.
11. Cherry and Mozzarella Salad
Source: za-edoy.ruAn original salad made from readily available ingredients.
You will need: 200 g cherries, 100 g mozzarella balls, 1 handful walnuts, 1 bunch arugula, balsamic vinegar.
Preparation: Remove pits from cherries, wash and dry arugula, and chop walnuts. Mix all ingredients together and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
12. Roasted Cauliflower with Nuts
Source: recepty-s-photo.ruThere are several ways to roast cauliflower, and this is one of the most original.
You will need: 1 head cauliflower, 2 tbsp chopped walnuts, 1 tbsp breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Break the cauliflower into florets and mix them with oil and spices. Place in a baking dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs and walnuts. Bake for about half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius, then sprinkle with chopped herbs.
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13. Melon and Feta Salad
Source: pinterest.comJust a few ingredients – and such an extraordinary taste.
You will need: 200 g feta, 350 g melon flesh, 3 cucumbers, 3 basil leaves, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop the melon and cucumbers. Tear the basil by hand and crumble the feta. Season the salad and drizzle with oil to taste.
14. Peach Smoothie Bowl
Source: realfood.tesco.comA fruity breakfast or snack for children and adults.
You will need: 1 banana, 180 ml yogurt, 300 g peaches, 60 g raspberries, 60 g black currants, 50 g granola.
Preparation: Set aside a couple of berries and a few peach slices, then blend the remaining fruits and berries with yogurt. Pour the mixture into a bowl, top with granola and the reserved berries and peaches.
15. Cold Carrot and Zucchini Pasta
Source: nyafoto.ruA unique variation on the beloved Korean carrot salad.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 2 carrots, 1 bell pepper, 2 basil leaves, 50 g peanuts, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp tahini, spices.
Preparation: Cut the bell pepper into strips, grate the zucchini and carrots on a Korean grater, and chop the basil with peanuts. Mix the remaining ingredients until smooth, dress the salad, and let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
16. Young Cabbage Salad with Black Currants
Source: za-edoy.ruA very unexpected recipe that definitely deserves attention.
You will need: 250 g young cabbage, 2 tomatoes, 1 purple onion, 1 bunch parsley, 2 handfuls black currants, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Finely shred the cabbage, roughly chop the tomatoes, and mince the onion with parsley. Mix everything together, add the currants, season to taste, and drizzle the salad with oil.
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17. Apple and Cottage Cheese Smoothie
Source: about-tea.ruSmoothie recipes are always welcome in hot weather!
You will need: 200 g apples, 150 g banana, 70 g cottage cheese, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1 glass water.
Preparation: Peel and chop the fruits, then blend all ingredients in a blender. Gradually add water until the smoothie reaches your desired consistency.
18. Green Shchi (Sorrel Soup)
Source: историк.рфWhen serving, we recommend adding a little more fresh herbs and halved boiled eggs.
You will need: 200 g spinach, 200 g sorrel, 50 g wild garlic, 700 g young cabbage, 400 g potatoes, 1 onion, 2 L broth or water, 40 g butter.
Preparation: Chop and sauté the onion for a couple of minutes in butter. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Add diced potatoes, cook for 15 minutes, then add the cabbage. Cook for another 5 minutes. Add chopped herbs, cook the shchi for another 8 minutes, season, and let it steep under the lid.
19. Chickpeas with Eggplant
Source: pulse.mail.ruFor quicker preparation, soak the chickpeas overnight or use canned ones directly.
You will need: 100 g chickpeas, 2 eggplants, 4 tbsp olive oil, 4 sprigs each of parsley and cilantro, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp wine vinegar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 0.5 tsp cumin, spices.
Preparation: Cook chickpeas according to package instructions until tender. Dice the eggplants and fry them until golden brown on all sides. Mince parsley, cilantro, and garlic, and mix with wine vinegar, oil, lemon juice, and spices. Combine all ingredients and let the dish sit for a bit to allow flavors to meld.
20. Cold Beetroot Soup (Svekolnik)
Source: lobsterhouse.ruPerhaps one of the best cold soups for summer heat.
You will need: 400 g beets, 150 g new potatoes, 1 bunch herbs, 200 g cucumbers, 2 eggs, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 8 glasses water, spices.
Preparation: Dice the beets, add 5 glasses of water and lemon juice, and cook for 30-40 minutes. Cover the potatoes with the remaining water and boil until tender. Strain and combine both broths, then let them cool. Separately, boil the eggs. Dice the eggs, potatoes, and cucumbers, chop the herbs, mix everything together, and season. Pour the cold broth over it.