Summer is in full swing and down here in Texas, that means we’re looking for every chance we can to cool off!
Today, we wanted to inspire you with some refreshing Summer Entertaining Recipes!
Each of these are simple to throw together but have a big wow factor that will have you feeling fresh & fun.
The key to a refreshing summer menu is to keep each dish light. Incorporate bright colors, citrus flavors, and dishes that are kept cool.
The first dish up is this bright & colorful Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad from Lemon Tree Dwelling.
How delicious does this look?
This is a dish you can easily make the day before you are hosting and keep in the fridge. Just give it a toss and serve.
It would also be fun to serve individual glasses with mini forks!
Next up, we have a classic summer appetizer, Simple Bruschetta from I Heart Naptime.
You can’t go wrong with fresh summer tomatoes and a crusty french baguette.
If you’re a gardening aficionado, we bet you could even make this dishes with your own home-grown tomatoes! Yum!
Lastly, we need something to drink to beat this heat! Embrace summer fruits with this Strawberry Basil Gin Cocktail from Show Me The Yummy!
Make ahead as a batch cocktail and serve in a pretty pitcher.
Or even make it a mocktail but subbing out the gin for a little more club soda!
Garnish with some fresh mint for a cooling effect and let a hot day pass you by.
If you need us, we’ll be on a shady patio with our biggest hat, sunglasses, and these yummy dishes & drinks!