Articles On:summertime

Summer Fruit Crisp with Mascarpone Custard

In this Summer Fruit Crisp with Mascarpone Custard, the cheesy layer transforms fruit and streusel ...

A yummy summer fruit crisp.

Best July Foods for Health and Enjoyment

While the gourds of fall and the grassy green shoots of spring have their charm, ...

Watermelon and blueberries, some foods to stock up on in July.

Recipes for Two Summer Dips

At a picnic, pot-luck, or relaxing on the patio, dips satisfy the taste buds and ...

A caramelized onion dip with vegetables. An example of one of the three summer dips recipes.

Don’t Get Burned by the Summer Heat

Heat isn’t just uncomfortable – excess heat is dangerous, especially for seniors and people with ...

Woman in a room drinking water and battling the summer heat. Image by Satjawat Boontanataweepol

6 Summer Superfoods

Summer is arguably the best season for eating fresh produce, and it’s a top time ...

A plethora of summer superfoods in the produce aisle.

Lentil, Quinoa, and White Bean Summer Salad Recipe

Serve this vegetarian Lentil, Quinoa and White Bean dish for a luncheon along with a ...

A delicious lentil quinoa and white bean salad in a bowl.

Traditional Summertime Side Recipes

As a Seriously Simple cook, I develop ways to streamline and reinterpret classic dishes. Sometimes ...

Some favorite summertime sides on little plates, including potato salad, baked beans, and coleslaw, next to salt and pepper shakers

Curried Summer Fruit Chicken Salad Recipe

This no-cook summer salad might be a slight misnomer — the no-cook part — it’s ...

Curried summer chicken salad

Strawberry Vinaigrette for the Best Summer Salads

When life gives you too many fresh strawberries, make a margarita first, then make this ...

strawberry vinaigrette in a jar in front of a salad

Keeping Seniors Safe in Summer Heat

Summertime heat and humidity are accompanied by the risk of heat-related illnesses, especially for seniors ...

A senior man wiping his brow in the summer heat, from Chernetskaya. Summer heat can cause heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Knowing prevention, signs and treatment can help keep seniors safe in summer heat.