Cool Recipes for a Hot Summer
Soak up every last minute of your time outdoors with these delicious recipes.
LEMON BLUEBERRY SCONES
Lemon Blueberry Scones might just be the perfect summer breakfast—or dessert! Filled with blueberries, lemon candies and vanilla, these scones from Hannah Lewis of The Beard and the Baker have delicious, fresh summer flavors. Serve these scones at a weekend brunch or make a batch for the week ahead and enjoy with a cup of coffee while watching your garden grow. If you’ve never made scones at home before, give them a try.
Get the recipe here.
You can find more of Hannah’s recipes at her website and on her social pages:
- Instagram: @thebeardandthebaker
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBeardAndTheBaker
- Twitter: @beardandbaker
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/beardandbaker/
STEELHEAD TROUT WITH GARLIC HERB BUTTER
If you like fish, you’ll love this delicious Steelhead Trout with Garlic Herb Butter recipe. Steelhead trout are rainbow trout that venture into the ocean. When this happens, they grow larger and change color to look very similar to a salmon. This easy recipe from Christina Musgrave of Tasting with Tina involves baking a whole steelhead fillet topped with a garlic herb butter. This recipe is delicious and versatile! Serve with vegetables, on a salad, or chilled on toast as an appetizer.
Get the recipe here.
You can find more of Christina’s recipes at her website and on her social pages:
- Instagram: @tasting.with.tina
- Facebook: facebook.com/tastingwithtinablog/
- Pinterest: pinterest.com/tastingwithtina/
PRICKLY PEAR MARGARITA
Laura Lee Pendy of the blog Cuisine & Cocktails cools down summer heat with this Prickly Pear Margarita. Filled with tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, agave, prickly pear and jalapeño, this sweet and spicy cocktail is sure to be a hit. Serve this for a taco night on your backyard patio, or for a happy hour with friends.
Get the recipe here.
You can find more of Laura’s recipes at Cuisine & Cocktails, as well as her social media pages:
- Instagram: @cuisineandcocktails
- Pinterest: pinterest.com/cuisineandcockt
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE PECAN BANANA BREAD
If you’ve been part of the banana bread craze over the past year, this recipe is for you. Local blogger and baker Autumn LeAnn makes a twist on banana bread that is delicious year round. Double Chocolate Pecan Banana Bread is a flavor-packed sweet treat. Our tip: Chill in the refrigerator before serving for a great way to beat the heat.
Get the recipe here.
Check out all the great recipes on Autumn’s website, and follow her here:
- Instagram: @theautumnleann
- Facebook: facebook.com/theautumnleann/
- Pinterest: pinterest.com/theautumnleann/
