For me, this dessert evokes the magic of the deep summers of my childhood – fresh rhubarb, cut straight from the garden and luscious, ripe strawberries pulled fresh from the vine, still warm from the blazing summer sun. I was fortunate enough to have both growing up in the small New England town of Boxborough, where I spent what seemed like endless summers helping out in my dad’s garden, catching fireflies, and sleeping out on the porch listening to the symphony of crickets as I fell asleep. This dessert reminds me of those days.
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Jerk Chicken with Mango-Avocado Salsa
This fragrant, firey chicken can be yours within an hour of coming home from work, as long as you’re willing to do about 15 minutes of prep the night before. Marinate overnight for best results – then just grill it up and enjoy. Serve with Mango Avocado Salsa, and white rice for a healthy, delicious meal.
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Jumbo shrimp in a marinade of pesto, saffron, and garlic aioli, get a quick walk across a hot grill, and are then served with fresh heirloom tomatoes to evoke the sensation of deep summer. The mint and pistachios, while not traditional in pesto, add a freshness that pairs perfectly with a hot summer night and a crisp, chilled white wine.
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This simple but delicious weeknight dinner takes around 30 minutes to make, but feels luxurious enough for a weekend. Pair it with some roasted asparagus (which you can do on the same sheet pan if you like), and rice pilaf. This works equally well on a hot grill, just in case you’re not in the mood to use your oven in the middle of the summer.
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This dish is as seductive to eat as it is to look at. Sweet, buttery lobster is paired with beautiful, floral saffron in this gorgeous dish that embodies the essence of deep summer. No matter where you live, this dish will instantly transport you to seaside, where dog-day afternoons give way to a cool, evening sea breeze after a day spent in the sun and sand. Wash it down with an ice cold lager, or a crisp, dry white wine for the maximum experience.
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