summer Recipes
82 delicious summer recipes from around the world
Ajo Blanco (Spanish White Gazpacho)
A refreshing and elegant cold soup from Andalusia, Spain, featuring blanched almonds, garlic, and stale bread. Perfect for a light summer starter or appetizer.
Arnaki me Bamies (Greek Lamb with Okra)
A classic Greek summer dish featuring tender, slow-cooked lamb and okra simmered in a rich tomato sauce. The vinegar soak for the okra is key to preventing sliminess.
Briam
Briam is a rustic and flavorful Greek dish of mixed summer vegetables baked in olive oil and tomato. It's a staple of Greek home cooking, celebrated for its simplicity and delicious, tender results.
Caracóis à Portuguesa (Portuguese Snails)
A beloved Portuguese summer tradition, these tender snails are simmered in a fragrant broth of garlic, olive oil, and herbs, perfect for dipping crusty bread into.
Chłodnik Litewski (Lithuanian Cold Beet Soup)
A vibrant and refreshing Polish cold beet soup, perfect for hot summer days. Its striking pink color and cool, tangy flavor make it a delightful starter or light meal.
Eton Mess
A classic British summer dessert featuring a delightful mix of crushed meringue, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries, creating a delightful textural and flavour contrast.
Gazpacho Andaluz
A refreshing and vibrant cold soup from Andalusia, Spain. This classic gazpacho is made by blending ripe tomatoes with cucumber, green bell pepper, stale bread, garlic, sherry vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil. It's the perfect dish for a hot summer day.
Gazpacho Andaluz
A quintessential Andalusian cold tomato soup, this refreshing gazpacho is a vibrant blend of ripe tomatoes, crisp vegetables, and softened bread, perfect for a hot summer day. It's best served ice-cold.
Gemista (Greek Stuffed Vegetables)
Gemista are vibrant, sun-kissed vegetables, typically tomatoes and bell peppers, generously stuffed with a fragrant mixture of rice, fresh herbs, and olive oil. Baked until tender and bursting with flavor, they are a quintessential summer dish in Greece, often accompanied by roasted potatoes that soak up the delicious juices.
Gemista me Kima (Greek Stuffed Vegetables with Meat)
A hearty and flavorful Greek classic, Gemista me Kima features ripe tomatoes and bell peppers generously filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, fresh herbs, and aromatics, then baked until tender. This version includes potatoes, which absorb the delicious juices during baking.
Granita Siciliana
Granita Siciliana is a refreshing, crystalline frozen dessert originating from Sicily. It's traditionally enjoyed for breakfast, often served with a soft, sweet brioche bun called 'brioche col tuppo' for dipping. This recipe offers a guide to making a classic fruit or coffee granita.
Grüne Soße (Frankfurt Green Sauce)
A classic Frankfurt specialty, this vibrant green sauce is made from a blend of seven fresh herbs, creamy sour cream, and yogurt. Traditionally served with boiled potatoes and hard-boiled eggs, it's a refreshing and flavorful accompaniment to many dishes. Legend has it, it was Goethe's favorite sauce.
Gzik (Polish Farmer's Cheese Spread)
A refreshing and simple Wielkopolska regional cheese spread, perfect as a light meal or appetizer. It features crumbled farmer's cheese mixed with sour cream, fresh chives, and crisp radishes, traditionally served with boiled potatoes.
Horiatiki Salata (Greek Village Salad)
An authentic Greek village salad, featuring ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sharp red onion, briny Kalamata olives, and a generous slab of feta cheese, all dressed with extra virgin olive oil and fragrant oregano. This salad is traditionally made without lettuce, focusing on the fresh, vibrant flavors of its core ingredients.
Inkokt Lax (Swedish Poached Salmon)
A classic Swedish dish of salmon gently poached in a flavorful court bouillon. This method results in incredibly tender and moist fish, perfect served either warm or cold. It's an elegant yet simple dish, ideal for summer gatherings.
Insalata Caprese
Capri salad - fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil with olive oil. Summer perfection.
Kiełbasa z Grilla (Grilled Polish Sausage)
A quintessential Polish summer dish, grilled kielbasa is smoky, savory, and perfectly complemented by the sharp bite of traditional mustard. This recipe focuses on achieving a beautifully charred exterior while ensuring the sausage is cooked through.
Kolokythakia Tiganita (Greek Fried Zucchini)
Crispy, golden-fried zucchini rounds coated in a light, airy beer batter. A quintessential Greek summer mezze, perfect for sharing.
Kvass
A traditional Russian fermented bread drink, offering a slightly sour and refreshing taste, perfect for summer. This recipe yields a lightly alcoholic, effervescent beverage.
Mizeria (Polish Cucumber Salad)
A refreshing and classic Polish cucumber salad, Mizeria is a simple yet flavorful side dish, perfect for summer meals. Thinly sliced cucumbers are lightly salted to draw out excess moisture, then tossed with a creamy dressing of sour cream, fresh dill, and a touch of vinegar and sugar.
Ntakos (Dakos)
A classic Cretan meze, Ntakos features crunchy barley rusks (paximadia) topped with juicy grated tomatoes, creamy feta or mizithra cheese, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and fragrant oregano. It's a refreshing and simple dish perfect for a light meal or appetizer, especially during the summer months.
Okroshka (Russian Cold Soup)
A classic Russian summer soup, Okroshka is a refreshing and hearty cold soup made with kvas (or kefir), fresh vegetables, boiled eggs, and a protein of your choice. It's the perfect dish for a hot day.
Okroshka on Kefir
Okroshka on Kefir is a classic Russian cold soup, perfect as a light and refreshing meal during the summer months. This version uses a tangy kefir base, packed with fresh vegetables and protein.
Paidakia (Greek Grilled Lamb Chops)
Authentic Greek lamb chops (paidakia), marinated in a simple yet flavorful blend of olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and garlic, then grilled to perfection. A quintessential taverna dish, best enjoyed with a squeeze of fresh lemon.