Summer Recipes

Inspired by the warmest time of the year, we invited some of the most talented chefs in Qatar to share their favourite dishes for the hot days with us. Head to the kitchen and have fun re-creating their recipes!

Summer is all about refreshing dishes, but these are some tips to take into consideration:

- Opt for recipes with minimal ingredients but maximum flavour.

- Keep hydrated. Eat water-loaded fruits like watermelon, melon and grapes. You can also make different homemade popsicles with fresh fruits.

- Green leafy vegetables are high in nutrient value and provide a good cooling effect on the body. Spinach, lettuce and kale are your summer talismans. They can be added to smoothies and salads or served as a side dish to a meal.

- During this period, lighter foods are more appealing because they are easier to digest. Foods that require more energy to digest end up generating more heat in the body and, therefore, should be avoided during summertime.

- Cool off with chilled soups! Go for the likes of Gazpacho and cucumber soup.

- No-cook recipes such as salads are an easy way to have a quick meal and still achieve high nutrition and a cooling effect.