Healthy Food and Drink Delights: Summer Recipes and BBQ Grilling Ideas

Are you someone who both cares about having a good time but also cares about your health? If so, here are a few things to think about if you’re hoping to have the perfect summer that is as amazing as it feels, both inside and outside. Check out some top summer recipes and BBQ grilling ideas that will keep you and yours happy this summer:

Try vegetable kabobs

As you consider something that you can BBQ that is healthy and delicious, think about vegetable kebobs. They’re easy to make, much like meat on a stick, but instead of using steak or chicken, you can choose from the kinds of vegetables you’d love to grill.

Whether that’s zucchini and tomato or mushrooms with carrots, try serving some vegetable kebobs at your next outdoor barbeque. Of course, add some meat to your kebobs and you almost have yourself a full meal on a stick.

Jar some kimchi

Why not make your own relish or kimchi to add to your barbeque fare by using food jars that can keep them preserved and ready for use when your family events roll around?

Kimchi is quite easy to make and with the right recipes, you’ll wow your friends and family with the perfect additions to your summer meals and barbeques. While you could buy some fermented goods at your local grocery store, it’s a lot more fun to make your own. That way you can do it exactly how you like it.

Make a mean ceviche

Fresh fish and pico de gallo, lemon, and the best crackers of your choice are just some words that come to mind when one thinks of ceviche. Ceviche is known as a great summer delicacy, from Mexico to Peru, so if you’re thinking of adding a little flavor to your summer barbeques, check out your favorite Mexican recipe cookbook to see if you can find a summer ceviche that is as delectable as it is refreshing.

Some people don’t love fish, but they’ll eat shrimp. You can always make shrimp cocktails that are as delicious as ceviche on a summer’s day. Don’t forget to get your favorite guacamole to add to the event, so that everyone enjoys some comida sabrosa on a hot summer’s day.

Fresh salads for the win

If you want to do well in both the healthy food department, as well as the refreshing meal department, fresh salads are a great option. There are so many ways to make a good salad, so you don’t have to stress about the yum factor when creating meals for your family or barbeques with friends.

Whether you go for a fresh Greek salad that is full of flavor or you create a cobb salad that is as traditional as it is yummy, salads will always win when you put enough ingredients and zazz in them.

Lavender lemonades to cool off

If you need a fresh kind of drink for both you and the kids and friends and family during summer barbeques, consider lavender lemonades to cool off. Lavender syrup started showing up in cafes in recent years and now people can’t get enough of it, whether in their coffees or their cocktails.

If you’re looking for healthy options that can be suitable for all, refresh with the homemade lemonade that you know and love, and simply add a little bit of lavender.

In Conclusion

If you’re hoping to create a summer full of memories and good food, consider these above-mentioned ideas to get you started on building up recipes that will keep you feeling healthy and refreshed, even when it’s hot outside. From cool lemonades to fresh salads and ceviches, the best summer meals are full of foods that taste great while keeping you chill.