Southern Summer Fruit Lemonade Smoothie

Beat the summer heat with this delightful Southern Summer Fruit Lemonade Smoothie. It's bursting with the flavors of fresh fruits and a hint of tangy lemon, making it the perfect drink to cool down on a hot day. Whether you're in the South or not, this smoothie will transport you to a sunny Southern porch with every sip!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup fresh peaches, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 cup ice cubes
• Lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Place the strawberries, blueberries, peaches, lemon juice, yogurt, honey, and ice cubes in a blender

Blend until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes

Pour the smoothie into glasses, garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves

Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing taste of the South!

Keto Chicken Avocado Salad

For people who want to lose weight, this Keto Chicken Avocado Salad is a great meal that tastes great and is good for you. It's full of protein and healthy fats, so it will keep you full and help you reach your ketogenic diet goals.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Shred the chicken and mix it with diced avocado, red onion, bell pepper, and cilantro in a large bowl

Mix olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl with a whisk

Add the dressing to the chicken and avocado mix and gently toss to coat

You can eat it right away or put it in the fridge until you're ready

Cherry Rosemary Cobbler Tart

This Cherry Rosemary Cobbler Tart has a buttery, flaky crust and tastes sweet from the cherries and smells earthy from the fresh rosemary.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 4 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar for filling
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted for brushing
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar for sprinkling

Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 190C 375F

Pulse flour, sugar, and salt together in a food processor

Pulse in the chilled butter until the mixture looks like big crumbs

Pulse in cold water slowly until the dough comes together

Place the dough on a floured surface and use it to make a circle that fits a 9-inch tart pan

The dough should be pressed into the pan's bottom and up its sides

Cut off any extra dough

Put the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, rosemary, and lemon juice in a large bowl

Mix until the cherries are covered

Put the cherry mixture into the tart shell that has been prepared

Spread melted butter around the edges of the tart crust and then sprinkle sugar on top

If you want the crust to be golden brown and the filling to bubble, bake it for 35 to 40 minutes

Let the tart cool down a bit before you serve it

You can serve it hot or cold

Speculoos Banana Cream Parfait

In this divine parfait, you can enjoy the wonderful mix of vanilla yogurt, whipped cream, speculoos cookies, ripe bananas, and caramel sauce.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups vanilla yogurt
• 1 cup whipped cream
• 1 cup crushed speculoos cookies
• 4 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix vanilla yogurt and whipped cream until well combined

In serving glasses, layer the yogurt mixture, crushed speculoos cookies, and sliced bananas

Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top

Drizzle caramel sauce over the top layer

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld

Garnish with additional speculoos crumbs and banana slices before serving

Chickpea Avocado Salad

This chickpea and avocado salad is full of healthy fats, protein, and bright flavors. You can eat it for lunch or as a side dish with any other meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Put chickpeas, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl

Add lime juice and olive oil to the salad

Add pepper and salt, and then gently toss everything together

Put it in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving or serve it right away

Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers

These grilled lemon herb chicken skewers are a delicious and healthy option for your barbecue. The combination of fresh herbs and zesty lemon creates a mouthwatering flavor that will make these skewers a family favorite.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Wooden skewers, soaked in water

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper to create a marinade

Add chicken chunks to the marinade, coating them evenly

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat

Thread marinated chicken chunks onto soaked wooden skewers

Grill skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and has a nice char

Serve hot and enjoy the flavorful, healthy grilled lemon herb chicken skewers!

Naked Turkey Bruschetta Burger

Pair lean, tasty, and juicy turkey burgers with fresh bruschetta. For a lighter option, serve "naked" without a bun.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground turkey breast
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 slices of whole grain bread
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 4 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese
• Balsamic glaze for drizzling
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Put minced garlic, chopped basil, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a bowl

Add the ground turkey and mix it all together

Four patties should be made from the mixture

Warm up the grill or grill pan over medium-low heat

The turkey patties should be cooked all the way through on the grill for four to five minutes on each side

Grill slices of whole grain bread for one to two minutes on each side

Put a turkey patty on each toasted bread slice to make a burger

Put a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese and a slice of tomato on top of each patty

Put the balsamic glaze on top of the cheese

Add some fresh basil leaves as a garnish

Serve right away

Slow Cooker Gluten-Free Pinto Beans

These gluten-free pinto beans cooked in the slow cooker are a hearty and flavorful dish that's great for a comforting meal. The beans are cooked slowly with fragrant vegetables and spices. This makes a filling gluten-free recipe that is simple to make and tastes great.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 can 14
• 5 ounces diced tomatoes
• 4 cups gluten-free vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish optional

Instructions:

Place the dried pinto beans in the slow cooker

Add chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped green bell pepper, and chopped red bell pepper on top of the beans

Pour in the can of diced tomatoes and gluten-free vegetable broth

Season the mixture with ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper

Stir everything together to combine

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until the beans are tender and cooked through

Serve the gluten-free pinto beans hot, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves if desired

Enjoy your delicious and gluten-free slow cooker pinto beans!