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I must profess that I have a love-hate relationship with summer. I hate the heat, but I love the food that comes along with it. But I am willing to put up with near triple digit temperatures for ribs and barbecued corn. What summertime foods make you wiling to put up with God-awful heat/humidity?
Corn on the Cob
I LOVE corn on the cob— it’s super tasty when it’s barbecued, but if I’m making it just for me I’ll throw it some boiling water for a couple minutes and BOOM. Perfection.
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I’m eating corn on the cob right now!
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I had some on Sunday night and now I’m craving more! I just can’t get enough of the stuff!
Chili Lime Corn on the Cob
This sounds delish.
Carne Asada Tacos
I eat tacos all year around, but during the summer my taco consumption definitely hits an all-year high (to counter balance this effect my tamale consumption goes up during the winter months.) There’s just something about eating carne asada tacos on a summer’s night with some cervezas. Mmmmm…
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YYYYYYYEEEEESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!
Green Papaya Salad
This is one of my favorite dishes to get when I go out for Vietnamese food, and it’s seriously the perfect dish for summer. Something about a cold salad with cilantro just screams “eat me for dinner” when it’s hot out.
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- I’ve never had this but I want it now!! I think I’ll have to head over to my favorite Vietnamese place for dinner tonight. Thanks!!
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One my of friends introduced it me to it a while back and I was skeptical at first because I hate regular papaya, but now it’s one of my fave dishes!
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Lemme know what you think!!
Gelato
I can eat ice cream all year around, hell, I can eat ice cream for breakfast. However, something has to be said for eating a cup of gelato on a hot day— the fruitier the flavor the better (no disrespect to hazlenut or pistachio, but lemon, melon, or something berry-like is just a better fit for summer).
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Oh heck yeah. Gelato carts are out full force in NYC this summer. Loving it.
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OMG. Gelato CARTS? I am so jealous right now.
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YESSSSS!
Black Apricots
At first glance you’d think this was just your ordinary, run-of-the-mill plum. But au contraire, this is the marvel known as the black apricot. Ever so slightly fuzzy on the outside and absolutely delicious on the inside.
Ribs
You can’t really talk about summer or bbq for that matter without talking about ribs. I definitely don’t eat NEARLY as much ribs as I would like. I need to rectify this ASAP.
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omg this makes me want to go home to have my dad’s bbq ribs. He makes them better than any I’ve ever had!
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So jealous— my dad only makes hamburgers!
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IT’S RIBS!!!!!!!!
Ice cream sandwiches
In special flavors!
added by aliciak 07/28/2009
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Homemade ice cream sandwiches?! YUM.
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Ahhh peanut butter! Dream come true!!
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It ain’t summer without the ice cream sandwiches. It reminds me of childhood.
Pluots
Whenever I go to the farmers’ market during the summer I have to get pluots (a cross between a plum and an apricot)— no matter what variety you get they’re totally delicious.
Tomato Bread Pudding
Well, tomatoes really. But summer to me is having so many tomatoes in the garden, we don’t even know what to do with them all. So, we make tomato bread pudding, which is absolutely delicious. Some day when I live in a house with a normal-size yard, I will plant so many tomatoes I don’t know what to do with them too!
added by Susie 07/29/2009
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I love tomatoes and I love bread pudding— so it seems logical that I would love this dish as well! What’s in it exactly???
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Well, it’s not reallyyy pudding. It’s more of a tomato, bread, and cheese dish full of deliciousness. Heaven!!
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Wow I have never heard of this! Do you have a recipe link?
Watermelon Juice
I love eating watermelon during the summer, but lately I’ve become obsessed with watermelon juice. It’s the most refreshing drink. EVER. Throw in some vodka, rum, or tequila and I think it would make for an awesome cocktail.
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I just started making it this past month. It’s amazing and I can’t believe I haven’t been drinking it before. I save a few cut up pieces and throw them in a bowl with some feta cheese. It’s delicious!
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I love it with feta! Also, in the juicer, with some lime and mint… oh so amazing and refreshing. And kind of sexy too!
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They sell a really good bottled version at Trader Joe’s— otherwise you can get out a blender and make it yourself!
Hot Dogs
When it gets out hot out, I automatically start craving hot dogs— it’s like genetics or something.
Nectarines
I like peaches, but I don’t love the fuzz on the outside, so given the choice I’d probably go with a nectarine instead. As for yellow or white, now that’s a harder decision…
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ahhh so refreshing. This pic makes me want one this very moment.
Tzatziki
Ok, this is REALLY random, but this Greek dip (made of yogurt, garlic, cucumber, and lemon juice) is the perfect condiment for summer (sorry, ketchup— you know I still love you.) It’s super good on pita sandwiches, on lamb burgers, grilled salmon, and pretty much anything else you can think of.
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Hm…I’ve never beena huge fan of this.
Lamb Burgers in Pita with Yogurt Sauce
If you make this, I will come over to your house for dinner.
Avocados
I eat avocados year around, but they are a mainstay of my diet during the summer. My current obsession is mango, avocado, and tomato salsa— goes great with grilled chicken.
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I stock up on avocados in the summer. I cut one in half and add a little cumin and lemon juice and chow down. mmm.
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My mom does something similar— she cuts it in half and sprinkles lemon juice and brown sugar on it. The cumin sounds way more exotic though!
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Oh yeah, fried, avocado, mayo…totally good for you!
Avocado Mango Salsa
BEST salsa ever.
Mint Lemon Cucumber Gin drinks
Gin is good year-round, but mint lemon cucumber gin drinks (the one pictured here is called a Miller Smash) are really summer-time libations. Refreshing on these sweltering days in the city.
added by aliciak 07/28/2009
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You’re SO right about the gin! I love a nice gin and tonic on a summer night— and this cucumber-mint concoction looks amazing!
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I LOVE mint in my drinks, especially gin!! Yay summer.
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This guide is horrible for the hungry and broke. Mmmmmm, carne asada.
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