In the Washington D.C. region, we have been experiencing a sweltering summer this year. As you seek ways to cool down and try to beat the heat, one thing you might want to consider is spending time in your luxury Craftmark kitchen.
As strange as that might sound, hear us out—we don’t suggest you spend the day toiling over the stove or preparing to bake for hours during the dog days of summer.
On the contrary, what we suggest is trying to beat the heat with some great no-cook homemade treats. Your Craftmark kitchen is equipped with the right layout and space for this—the possibilities are truly endless. The following are a few of our top sweet and savory summer recipe suggestions to try this summer.
Sweet Treats
Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Banana Bites
Courtesy of The Kitchn, what’s great about this no-bake sweet treat is that you can customize it with your favorite toppings—sprinkles, chocolate, peanuts, coconut, or whatever taunts your taste buds. Even better is you only need to chop the banana, dip, freeze, and, voila, you have ready-to-eat treats anytime you get the craving.
Fruit Yogurt Popsicles
From the great minds at Sioux Honey, perfect as a light breakfast or a late-in-the-day snack, this honey-and-yogurt-based popsicle is both tasty and easy to make ahead of time to enjoy on a hot day. All it takes is three ingredients (honey, yogurt, and your favorite fruit), and then you blend and freeze for roughly five hours. Easy peasy!
Frozen Yogurt Bark
This treat comes via My Fussy Eater. Looking for a simple recipe that leaves a big impression? Try this frozen yogurt bark treat—it’s energy-boosting and isn’t laden with sugars. To make this delectable treat, you’ll need Greek yogurt, honey, raisins (or cranberries), vanilla extract, strawberries, and coconut. If you’d like your bark to be a little sweeter, you could opt to add a sprinkle of your favorite sweetener, and, two to four hours later, prepare to indulge.
Savory Treats
Watermelon and Goat Cheese Salad
From MidWestern Home Life, this simple yet elegant five-ingredient, no-cook recipe is the perfect side dish, appetizer, or snack. This easy-to-make recipe includes seven basic ingredients: cubed watermelon, fresh mint, crumbled goat cheese, cucumber, Kalamata olives, and green onion.
Prosciutto-Wrapped Pears with Blue Cheese
Featured on The Today Show, if you are looking for an easy dish that looks fancy, you can’t go wrong with the combo of prosciutto, pears, and blue cheese—simple yet sophisticated. This recipe is perfect for entertaining or enjoying a quiet evening in the privacy of your luxury home.
Chicken Caesar Salad Pinwheel
Courtesy of Bake Space, a light summer evening meal full of flavor, or an afternoon snack packed with protein, this wonderful recipe should fit the bill. You can simplify preparing classic chicken salad and, alternately, use canned chicken if you don’t want to cook at all. All that’s involved is tossing the chicken together with the other ingredients, then wrapping and sticking a toothpick in it. In minutes, you’re ready to eat!
Relax and Enjoy Life in Your Craftmark Home
In the 30+ years we’ve been building quality, luxury Craftmark homes, our philosophy has been that it’s important to live life to the fullest while you enjoy a healthy and happy lifestyle in your new home.
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