Cool down with these hot summer recipes AUGUST 2021
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When the weather is hot, the last thing anyone wants to do is stand over a stove to cook a meal. Here are some quick summer recipes that will keep you cool.
Chilled cucumber & avocado soup with crabmeat Serves 4 2 English cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 medium avocado, peeled and chopped 3 green onions, chopped 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream juice of 1 lime 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin salt, to taste Garnish: 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 avocado, peeled and diced 1 cup lump crabmeat, flaked Place all the ingredients together in a blender and process until smooth. Cover and chill for 1-2 hours. To serve, pour the soup in decorative glasses or bowls, and garnish with chopped tomato, avocado, cilantro, flaked lump crabmeat. Finish with some fresh ground black pepper.
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