Blackberry Kir Royale
A classic French apéritif—bubbly with a dash of black currant liqueur—gets a fruity burst with the addition of frozen blackberries and blackberry syrup.
Cucumber and
Green Grape Gazpacho
Not all gazpachos require tomatoes. This white one whips together grapes, cucumbers, and almonds for an airy yet filling no-cook soup.
Tuna, Olive, Avocado, and
Green Bean Salad
The soup-and-salad combo is usually reserved for colder months, but serving this healthy tuna dish alongside the gazpacho proves it works well in summer, too.
Pistachio-Strawberry
Ice Cream Cake
This triple-decker delight layers pistachio, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream to form a frozen dessert that’s both nostalgic and elegant.
I'll give the "gazpacho" some credit for creativity, but a drink, a salad, and ice cream layered on a cookie crumb base is the best you can think of for a menu? Come on, Chow.
i love food, and i am a very good cook .
however, being a one guy family ,and non-meat eater , i have almost entirely switched to raw everything----except for basmati rice . i have good karma , too .
A salad and ice creams during the SUMMER? Wow, what would I do without Chow providing these unusual ideas?
I think that a cool, light summery dinner consisting of double-fruit, vegetables, heart-healthy olive oil and avocado, as well as low-fat protein is just fine. It's more than I eat some nights.