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Summer

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.

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How to Make Blueberry Juice (Easy Recipe)

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How to Make Ice Cream Without Ice Cream Maker

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Blueberry Water Recipe (Simple & Refreshing)

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How to Make Mango Puree (Easy Recipe)

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Blueberry Kale Smoothie (Healthy Recipe)

Egg Cucumber Salad (Light and Creamy)

Egg Cucumber Salad (Light and Creamy)

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Peas and Carrots Recipe (Quick and Easy)

Fresh vegetable salad in a bowl.

Fresh Vegetable Salad Recipe

Okroshka soup in a white bowl.

Okroshka (Russian Cold Soup)

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Easy Healthy Beet Recipes: Salads, Side Dishes, and More!

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Peperonata (Italian Stewed Peppers Recipe)

Top view of the raw beet salad in a bowl standing on a linen napkin.

Raw Beet Salad Recipe (Shredded or Spiralized)

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Healthy No-Cook Recipes for Hot Summer Days

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Armenian Grilled Vegetables – KHOROVATS

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Creamy baba ganoush in a bowl, garnished with chopped parsley. Served with crackers.

Creamy Baba Ganoush (Healthy Eggplant Dip)

Healthy peach crisp in a round baking dish.

Healthy Peach Crisp Recipe (No Flour, No Cornstarch)

Cold avocado soup in a white bowl, garnished with cilantro and lime slices.

Cold Avocado Soup – Ready in 3 Minutes!

Sauteed zucchini in a pan with a wooden spoon in the middle.

Easy Sauteed Zucchini with Garlic

Potato cucumber salad in a glass bowl. Top view.

Potato Cucumber Salad with Dill and Garlic

Caprese quinoa bowl with red cherry tomatoes, white bocconcini cheese, black olives, basil leaves and quinoa in a bowl with a silver fork on the left.

Simple Caprese Salad Quinoa Bowl (Healthy Recipe)

A top-view of vegetarian stuffed tomatoes in a white baking dish with red handles.

Vegetarian Stuffed Tomatoes with Feta and Mushrooms

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How to Make Thyme Tea with Fresh and Dried Thyme

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Colorful Caprese Appetizer Tray

Top view of the detox kale and beet salad in a bowl standing on a grey board.

Detox Kale and Beet Salad

A side view of the chia pudding breakfast parfait in a glass, topped with berries..

Chia Pudding Breakfast Parfait (3 Ways)

A top view of the pan fried rainbow trout with red cherry tomatoes and lemon slices in a black pan.

Pan Fried Rainbow Trout – Ready in 10 Minutes

Top view of the sauteed beet greens on a plate with a fork.

Sauteed Beet Greens Recipe (Simple and Delicious)

Close-up top view of cooked beet slices.

How to Cook Beets: 5 Easy Methods + Tips and Tricks

Close-up side view of sumac onions in a bowl.

How To Make Sumac Onions

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