Summer is so close I can feel it…please let these constant rays of sunshine stay! When the weather changes so do my food cravings. naturally I become drawn to eating more salads than usual, smoothies are my go to breakfast everyday and protein ice-cream is like my new best friend.
Every now and then I like to trawl back through my recipe archives and have a look see at some of the things that I was eating at a particular time in the year. Here, I’ve compiled a selection of 12 of my favourite recipes that may tickle your fancy and you may inspire you this spring/summer.
Sweet Potato and Peanut Butter Smoothie
Mediterranean Bean and Vegetarian Sausage Stew
Fruity Mixed Wholegrain Salad
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Curried Quinoa with Cashews and Sultanas
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Savoury Coconut and Mango Rice
Cookie’s and Cream Protein Ice Cream
Holy yum! My taste buds have definitely been tickled. I cannot wait to revisit some of these recipes over the next few months and of course whipping up a storm in the kitchen with lots of new recipes to share on the blog.
What kind of foods so you most look forward to eating in the summer?
Do you have summer staple foods that you revisit time and time again?
Um… wow. Those cherry oat muffins look right my alley. So does the muesli. Unfortunately it’s getting colder here and I don’t think I’ll get away with eating such light foods for much longer.
I always forget that our weather systems are polar opposites. I hope it’s not too cold!
My cravings are changing too! I’ve been craving cool, crisp salads with fresh produce!
Yum, my favourite type of summer food!
Food porn! Love it 😉 Am intrigued by the idea of putting sweet potatoes in a smoothie, one to build up to 🙂 I love in the summer when I finally stop craving stodgy food and can start feeling satisfied with light summer dishes especially ones incorporating fish or seafood. Have a lovely bank holiday weekend!
Oh you should try the sweet potatoes, so rich and creamy in a smoothie.
So many gorgeous summery ideas here Jemma 🙂 let’s hope the sun stays!
Fingers crossed it does!
You’re talking summer and it’s barely even looking like spring over here lol. I definitely notice my cravings changing though. More fresh foods and cold smoothies for sure. And the best foods in the summer? All the fresh fruit!
Oh no!¬ I hope it warms up soon!
The quinoa salad sounded lovely. I keep meaning to get my quinoa meals going so I might give this one a try. And the spinach dhal! Thanks for posting these recipes, it’s definitely given me some food ideas 🙂
Aww that’s great that I’ve given you some ideas, that’s what I love about blogging! 🙂
I am so excited that summer is around the corner now! Those lemon cupcakes look wonderful 🙂
I know it feels so close now!
You sure do make some lovely summer meals- very inspiring 🙂 In the warmer months, I tend to use many of the same ingredients as you do, but I also tend to wave hot food goodbye for a while; warm food on hot days makes me feel a little off… Thanks for getting me excited for the summer to arrive!!
Your welcome, I cannot wait!