School’s out, and we’re guessing you have *so* much more time on your hands. The best way to spend all that extra free time? Practicing your chef skills by whipping up these delish recipes! Read on to find the best recipes for any type of summer day.
Lemon Pasta
Who said pasta has to be boring? Shake up your current fave dish with this lemony take on classic pasta. If you’ve ever thrown a quick pot of pasta together before, you’re already halfway there. Trust us, this recipe may *look* gourmet, but it’s actually super simple.
Ready to impress your fam even more with your amaze cooking skills? Give your pasta a little something extra by adding some fancy garnishes as toppings. We heart sprinkling on a few fresh herbs like basil or mint, or even grating some extra lemon zest as a finishing touch.
Chicken Salad
Who doesn’t love a good ol’ chicken salad? This dish is perfectly fresh, light *and* somehow super filling. To take your salad up a notch, slap a scoop of it onto a flaky croissant (with some Swiss cheese, natch) and pop it in the oven for a bit for a yummy chicken salad melt. You can keep on customizing by adding in more of your fave spices to change up the flavor of your dish. Melty cheese, tangy flavors and an extra creamy texture? Now you’re talking.
Smoothie Bowl
Sure, smoothie bowls are most famous as a breakfast food, but they have a secret: they’ve been living a double life as the *ultimate* lazy girl lunch. If you’ve got a bit of a sweet tooth but still wanna stay healthy, recreate this amaze recipe for a totally delish smoothie bowl.
Make it your own by switching up the berries and flavors to match your mood. Feeling extra joyful? Go with a citrusy smoothie bowl with sugary toppings. More on the moody and poetic side? Switch it up with a blackberry flavoring and crunchy granola topping.
Flatbread Cubana Sandwiches
If you’re tired of the plain old ham sandwich, trust us, these flatbread cubana sandwiches will change everything. And when the hot summer weather hits? This flaky, fresh and tasty sammie is all you need. Plus, most of the supplies you need to whip up this 10-minute meal is probably already lying around your kitchen.
You can personalize your sandwich with extra add-ons to perfect the flavor. Sure, the recipe already calls for cheese, pickles and cilantro, but why not add an extra layer with some mayonnaise or tomatoes? However you make your tasty sammie, though, we promise it’ll be just the refresh you need on a hot summer day. So what are you waiting for? Get cooking, chef!
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