Summer Entertaining
Last Updated May 26, 2019
No need to heat up the house when you've invited folks over for poolside fun. These fresh and easy crowd-pleasers signal the beginning of summer!
Lychee Limeade
Lychees freeze easily. Just place ripe, unpeeled fruit in a zip-top bag.
Chartreuse Salad
This recipe, from chef Melanie Stewart at Whole Foods Market North Miami, makes a gorgeous all-green salad. Change the ingredients based on what’s fresh and in season.
West Florida Grouper with Heirloom Tomatoes, Mango, Blackberry Drizzle
Chef Toby Joseph of Wild Sea Oyster Bar and Grille at the Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale uses grouper from the Gulf of Mexico in this colorful presentation.
Coconut Key Lime Chicken Salad
The coconut-key lime mixture serves as both marinade and dressing for this recipe. Coconut milk tends to separate in the can, so dump the entire can into a bowl, whisk solid and liquid together, then...
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...
Lychee Drops
This recipe from Cindy LaPradd is from Local Flavor: Recipes Raised in the Florida Redland, available from Bee Heaven Farm and used with permission. This can be used as an aperitif or dessert, or in...
Festive Pavlova
Use any fresh fruits in season for this light, creamy, easy-to-make dessert. The meringue has a melt-in-your-mouth crust and a marshmallow-y interior.
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