When it’s Just Too HOT to Cook…

Summer Down Sizing

Hot.  Hot.  Hot!  This time of year cooking with simplicity is absolutely necessary.  My objective is to not turn on the oven!  As a chef, that is a very difficult task!  At the end of the day, a light refreshing meal makes for a happy family and mom!

Entertaining in the backyard, simple means grilling–as much as possible. Thankfully, we have pots of tomatoes, herbs and greens ready to harvest. Pizza Bianca is a great choice–pizza dough rubbed with olive oil and grilled to bake through.  Snip arugula, basil, spinach, cherry tomatoes off the vine and crumbled goat cheese…yum!  Add a grilled steak or chicken breast, and dinner is almost done.  Strawberries are still available, so a Strawberry Rhubarb Fool is a tasty addition to the outdoor dinner.  No oven required!

My daughter Mackenzie adores her lemonade.  We make this often, and enjoy the refreshing taste.  You can also use limes and oranges for a twist. Enjoy the summer with all its fresh outdoor flavours. Happy cooking!

Chef Dierre

Never Enough Thyme Catering Inc. was created with one thought in mind…to create more thyme!  Chef Dierre offers corporate and celebratory catering, a specialty food shoppe including cakes and cooking classes.  We’re located at 83A Arthur Street South, Elmira, ON.  Contact us by telephone at 519.669.0374. 

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