5 Dishes To Give You A Taste of Summer

Most of us are still huddling up and waiting for the winter chill to end. But if you’ve got bored of steamy stews or classic casseroles, you can still enjoy a taste of summer. Try some hearty dishes to warm you up, while sampling a bit of that summer spirit to distract you from your winter woes. Here are our top 5 recommendations for dishes that’ll remind you of the summer.

Sample The Mediterranean With Paella

Paella is traditionally a Spanish twist on leftovers, which is why you get so many different variations of paella, from chicken and chorizo to lobster and legumes as ingredients. You can make a smaller ingredients list and limit the seafood to two choices, like lobsters and clams, to make the dish more select and simpler to make. Take this seafood dish and pair it with a glass of red wine to really feel like you’re eating tapas by the beach.

Wake Yourself Up With Mexican Soup

The perfect way to give yourself some hearty warmth while still eating something with a bit of summer heat. This easy Mexican soup recipe is great to make up quickly when you come in and use it as leftovers for upcoming lunches. Simply add rotisserie chicken and broth to a crockpot, put your vegetables and jalapeños in, leave for three hours and you’re good to go. It’s perfect if you’re strapped for time, or just looking for something to warm you up.

Summer-in-Winter Chicken

If you’re pining for some summer sun, look no further than this summer-in-winter chicken recipe. Fry up some chicken with a little salt and pepper, add some tomatoes, creme fraiche, and pesto then serve with some rice or vegetables. Check out this mouth-watering Pinterest post to get a taste of what this dish looks like and some set ingredient amounts. This chicken will thaw the frost in no time.

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

This chicken enchilada casserole is the perfect blend of sultry summer and warming winter dish, with spice, cheese, and simplicity. Whip up an enchilada sauce from chicken, jalapenos, cheese, and sour cream, use some rotisserie chicken for delicious time-saving quickness, serve with tortillas and pour some extra enchilada sauce on top to make a casserole with a cheesy twist. This dish is the perfect food treat to take to work for lunch the next day. 

A Sweet Treat To Make You Think Of Sunny Summer Days

The opportunities for dreamy desserts are endless, from panna cotta to Eton mess. Throw in some fruit for summer flavors, whether it’s a lemon meringue or a strawberry cheesecake, choose from desserts that’ll make you forget the chill outside instantly. The perfect follow up to any of the dishes above, adding a second (or third) course to your summer salutations is the perfect way to brighten up the bitter weather.

Why not spend some time this evening cooking one of the dishes above, pairing it with your favorite wine or dessert dish. Celebrate with some delicious dinner and banish the winter blues from your home this 2020.

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