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When the summer heat really takes hold in Toronto, the last thing I want to do is turn on the stove! That’s why these summer recipes focus on fresh, light, and flavorful dishes – most of which require little to no cooking.

Looking for summer recipes to keep the kids entertained? Get them involved in the kitchen with homemade strawberry soda or a refreshing peach-banana smoothie.

Hosting a backyard BBQ? Try a few clean-eating versions of classic cookout dishes like new potato salad with tomatoes and dill or mango cucumber salad. If you’re in the mood for something light yet satisfying to enjoy by the pool, my spinach salad with chicken and strawberries is the perfect pick.

Of course, summer wouldn’t be complete without ice cream! Cool off with creamy homemade mango or raspberry no-churn ice cream, or treat yourself to homemade blueberry frozen yogurt. No matter what dish you’re making, don’t forget to pair it with a refreshing glass of cucumber lemon mint water to stay cool and hydrated.

Two glasses with homemade juice.

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Mango juice in a glass.

How to Make Mango Juice at Home (Easy Recipe)

Overhead shot of carrot salad on a plate standing on a tea towel.

Raw Carrot Salad Recipe (with a Simple Dressing)

Overhead shot of apples on a flat surface.

What to Do with Leftover Apples (Ideas + Recipes)

Close up shot of the marinated tomato and onion salad in a bowl.

Marinated Tomato and Onion Salad (Easy Recipe)

Cucumber Cottage Cheese Soup in a bowl standing on a napkin. The soup is garnished with cucumber slices, parsley and olive oil.

Cold Cucumber Cottage Cheese Soup Recipe

Strawberry milk in a pitcher standing on marble background.

Strawberry Milk (Easy Homemade Recipe)

Two glasses of carrot apple ginger juice standing on a linen napkin.

Easy Carrot Apple Ginger Juice Recipe

Mango cucumber salad in a bowl.

Mango Cucumber Salad Recipe (Healthy and Refreshing)

Three glasses of pineapple juice.

How to Make Pineapple Juice (Easy Recipe)

A glass of cucumber lemon mint water with ice. Two more glasses in the background.

Refreshing Cucumber Lemon Mint Water (Easy Recipe)

Overhead shot of three glasses of peach banana smoothie on marble background. The smoothies are garnished with diced peaches.

Easy Peach Banana Smoothie Recipe (So Creamy!)

Two glasses of strawberry juice. A few fresh strawberries around them.

How to Make Strawberry Juice (Easy Recipe)

Overhead shot of three glasses of orange mango smoothie garnished with orange slices.

Orange Mango Smoothie Recipe (Easy and Healthy)

A glass of chocolate banana smoothie garnished with banana slices and cacao nibs. Another glass in the background.

Creamy Chocolate Banana Smoothie Recipe

A glass of banana smoothie garnished with three banana slices. Another glass in the background.

Simple Banana Smoothie Recipe (without Yogurt)

Strawberry Blueberry Banana Smoothie in a glass. Standing on a napkin.

Strawberry Blueberry Banana Smoothie (So Creamy!)

A glass of sea buckthorn juice standing on a tea towel. Another glass in the background.

Easy Sea Buckthorn Juice Recipe

Two glasses with pineapple infused water with ice on marble background.

How to Make Pineapple Water (2 Easy Recipes)

Overhead shot of 12 various apples.

The Best Apples for Juicing (18 Varieties to Try!)

Collage of verious sides for grilled chicken. Text overlay saying: healthy grilled chicken sides.

What to Serve with Grilled Chicken (35 Best Side Dishes)

Roasted mixed vegetables on a baking sheet being scooped with a wooden spatula.

Mixed Vegetables Recipe (Easy Vegetable Medley)

A glass with cucumber juice water and ice. There is another glass with water and cucumber slices in the background.

How to Make Cucumber Water (2 Easy Recipes)

A glass of apple juice. Another glass with juice behind. Some apples in the background.

How to Make Apple Juice with a Blender (Easy Recipe)

A glass with blueberry juice standing on a purple napkin. Fresh blueberries scattered around the glass.

How to Make Blueberry Juice (Easy Recipe)

Raspberry ice cream in a glass bowl.

How to Make Ice Cream Without Ice Cream Maker

A glass with blueberry water. Another glass in the background.

Blueberry Water Recipe (Simple & Refreshing)

Two jars with mango puree standing on a kitchen towel.

How to Make Mango Puree (Easy Recipe)

Close up shot of the blueberry kale smoothie in a glass.

Blueberry Kale Smoothie (Healthy Recipe)

Egg Cucumber Salad (Light and Creamy)

Egg Cucumber Salad (Light and Creamy)

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