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Cool and Easy Summer Recipes

Last Updated July 02, 2022

Grilled pineapple and mango

Summer meals? Don't sweat it.

Keep your cool this summer! Turn to grilling, local fruits and veggies and simple, flavorful recipes like these.

Broccoli and Tomato Salad with Avocado Dressing

Raw broccoli on its own can have a strong taste and hearty crunch. Letting the broccoli marinate in the dressing allows the flavor to mellow. A good use for our nearly year-round avocado season, this...

Potato Pesto Salad

Grilled Potato Salad

Grilled Corn  and Cheese

Mangoes Mumtaz (Aam Mumtaz)

I was to attend the Mango Festival in Florida one year, and shortly before it a reporter from the Miami Herald came to interview me in New York. She turned out to be an old friend, Maricel Presilla,...

Indian-Spiced Chicken Wings

When the Miami Dolphins faced off against the New York Jets at London's Wembley Stadium this fall as part of the NFL International Series, South Florida fans got in the tailgating spirit with – of...

Grilled Pineapple  and Mango

Dragonfruit and Pineapple Jam Meringues

Spiny Lobster Roll  with Avocado Cilantro Mayo

Got Florida lobster? Turn it into these tasty lobster rolls.

Avocado Coconut-Lime Ice Cream

Makes 6-8 servings | Choose avocados that are ripe-firm, but not too mushy. Chill the ice cream canister in the freezer for at least 24 hours to make sure the ice cream freezes properly.