CT FM 025: July Foods In Season

CT FM 025:

July Foods In Season Brought To You By: RecipeThis.com

Introduction: Welcome to our July in season Podcast here at RecipeThis.com.

In July we love the beach, the waterpark, more beach days and more waterpark days. It averages 40 degrees and sometimes 45 degrees in the summer so any way that we can have some refreshing swimming time then we will.

For cooking we try to avoid it. We prefer things that are quick that use the Airfryer, with lots of salads, stir frys and refreshing desserts being the order of the day.

Just yesterday we had a chickpea vegan curry for dinner. It was all cooked in one quick pot on the hob and it was so nice for it to be made so fast without overheating the kitchen.

Then for breakfast it is mainly juice drinks. Think juice diet drinks.

Just because its so hot we can’t be bothered to cook something so a nice vegetable based juice is so much better for us.

Then for lunch it tends to be a salad. And that is our July days.

The only exception is beach days or pool days when we either eat from the cafĂŠ or we take a homemade picnic.

And that is our July in the Milner household!

July Foods In Season

I am sure what you really want to know is what the main foods in season are right now. What foods are rocking the market right now and what should you be buying in bulk and then freezing for later.

Of course we are probably slightly ahead in seasons than in some countries with us having such a hot summer. We eat a lot of avocados and sweet potatoes at this time of year as well as the biggest amount of cherries you have ever seen.

Foods In Season #1 – Strawberries

My biggest memory of summer is always the excessive amount of fresh strawberries that I end up consuming. I spent summer 2014 and summer 2016 pregnant and I remember getting through 5 kilos of strawberries with each pregnancy. Now not pregnant by darlings are joining me in a strawberry binge!

Strawberry Recipe Suggestions

Starting off with this delicious strawberry cheesecake. After all it is summer and isn’t strawberry cheesecake just amazing? Have this as the dessert for your summer barbecues, beach picnics or even when you just want to cure your sweet tooth.

After this I would also suggest:  Strawberry Jam Tarts  Strawberry Cupcakes  Strawberry Milkshake  Strawberry Ice Cream Foods In Season #2 – Raspberries

After strawberries it always raspberries. Smaller and more expensive but absolutely delicious in a summer dessert. My kind of summer foodie heaven. In summer you will see me lots of homemade raspberry yoghurts and plenty of ice pops.

Raspberry Recipe Suggestions

The summer just wouldn’t be the same without some raspberries would it? In this recipe I will be sharing with you the creamiest ever raspberry ripple ice cream!

After this I would also suggest:  Homemade Toddler Yoghurt  5 Minute Fruit Salad  Instant Pot Chocolate Lava Cake  Instant Pot White Chocolate Mini Cheesecakes Foods In Season #3 – Celery

I think celery is one of those foods that had a bad reputation. I put this down to the fact that it is a negative calorie food. This means that there is more effort in chewing it than the calories in the product itself. But jokes aside it is a delicious food and goes so well in summer salads, stocks and smoothies.

Celery Recipe Suggestions Starting off with my healthy celery soup. Its super low in calories and perfect if you want to lose weight this summer. I also like it chilled as a smoothie too.

After this I would also suggest:  Turkey Wild Rice Soup  Whole 30 Beef Pot Roast

 Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup 

Leftover Turkey Quinoa Salad

Foods In Season #4 – Fennel

We should talk about fennel and get excited about it more often as it is good. It tastes amazing whether hot or cold and is perfect for quick summer recipes. Plus it is so cheap and if you want to, you can grow your own.

Fennel Recipe Suggestions

Lets start with this delicious lemon roasted chicken and fennel. A great paleo meal to keep you satisfied this summer and without you overheating in the kitchen.

After this I would also suggest:  Seafood Stew  Italian Braised Lamb Shoulder  Fennel Quinoa Salad  Apple & Fennel Slaw Foods In Season #5 – Mint

We had fresh basil last month, fresh mint the month before and we are back to fresh mint again this month as it is just so, so good. Add it to a whole range of seasonal dishes for that wow factor.

We grow our own fresh mint and particularly love it on our Greek food.

Mint Recipe Suggestions I am starting with After 8 Mint Ice Cream just because its ice cream season and I am addicted to it.

After this I would also suggest:  Turkish Cheese & Leek Koftas  Soup Maker Minted Pea Soup  Oreo Cheesecake  Greek Eat Your Greens Slimming World Soup Foods In Season #6 – Garlic

Yes garlic is back. After being featured in June we are back for some more garlic in our food this month. I live in Portugal where live revolves around the Mediterranean Diet. Every meal always starts with place garlic and olive oil in the pan – just because they are always so good together.

Garlic Recipe Suggestions For getting the best ever garlic butter experience then it doesn’t get any better than these garlicky pork chops and they are so quick to make in the Airfryer.

After this I would also suggest:

 Garlic Butter Chicken & Potatoes  Garlic Mussels  Homemade Garlic Bread  Garlic Hummus Foods In Season #7 – Chicken

I love chicken and its perfect for the summer. Get some chicken, place it in the Airfryer and you have a perfect lunch or dinner. Make a salad with it, cook it on the barbecue….well I could go on but the possibilities are endless.

Chicken Recipe Suggestions

I just love the idea of adding all of my favourite Mediterranean seasonings and then adding them to succulent chicken pieces. Add to this a crust and you have southern fried chicken.

After this I would also suggest:  Whole 30 Air Fried Whole Chicken  Crockpot Brazilian Chicken Casserole  Paprika Chicken  Deconstructed Chicken & Mushroom Pie Foods In Season #8 – Crab

Crab is fun and cheap and so good for summer salads. I have eaten crabs for as long as I can remember and have fond memories of eating fresh crab from the shell with the sun on my back.

Crab Recipe Suggestions Lets start with a crab and cauliflower soup. Great for any time of the year and perfect for a quick mid week dinner.

After this I would also suggest:  Ultimate Crab Cakes  Cajun Crab Croquettes  Quinoa Crab Cakes  Easy Baked Snow Crab Foods In Season #9 – Potatoes

Potatoes are back! Yeah. I just love potatoes. Whether they are new potatoes, sweet potatoes, good old white potatoes, I am there and I want some! They just good so well together with what you’re eating. Whether it is chips, mash, jackets or even crisps I am there.

Potato Recipe Suggestions I have to start with these sweet potatoes, just because they are one of my favourites. Quickly sliced sweet potatoes, cooked with rosemary and so perfect for a healthy side dish.

After this I would also suggest:  No Peel Baked Sweet Potato  Turkey & Sweet Potato Lasagne  Hearty Brazilian Potatoes  Airfryer Sweet Potato Wedges Foods In Season #10 – Tomatoes

My all time favourite fresh produce is back by popular demand. I just love tomatoes and can never get enough of them. Whether you cook them or have them fresh they are amazing. And so versatile you could use them no matter what the season is.

Tomato Recipe Suggestions First of all when I think of tomatoes I think of this delicious carrot pasta loaded with lots of fresh tomatoes. It’s a total yummy yet healthy foodie moment.

After this I would also suggest:  Syn Free Lasagne Soup

 3 Ingredient Keema Curry  Slimming World Baked Pasta Sauce

 Sticky Chicken & Vegetables July Food Holidays I just love this part of the Podcast. Where we celebrate all the different quirky food holidays that are going on around the world.

We view them all and then choose the best of the best for you to celebrate. You could either do this by cooking something in particular or by using it as a research tool for your own food blog.

These are the highlights for July Monthly Themes:      

National Baked Bean Month National Culinary Arts Month National Hot Dog Month National Ice Cream Month National Picnic Month National Pickle Month

For July daily food holidays we have:            

National Gingersnap Day = July 1st National Chocolate Wafer Day = July 3rd National Barbecue Day = July 4th National Apple Turnover Day = July 5th National Fried Chicken Day = July 6th National Strawberry Sundae Day = July 7th National Sugar Cookie Day = July 9th National Blueberry Muffin Day = July 11th National French Fry Day = July 13th National Corn Fritter Day = July 16th National Peach Ice Cream Day = July 17th National Caviar Day = July 18th

         

National Ice Cream Sundae Day = July 20th National Lollipop Day = July 21st National Junk Food Day = July 21st National Vanilla Ice Cream Day = July 23rd National Hot Dog Day = July 23rd National Hot Fudge Sundae Day = July 25th National Milk Chocolate Day = July 28th National Hamburger Day = July 28th National Chicken Wing Day = July 29th National Cheesecake Day = July 30th

Slimming World Raspberry Yoghurt Ice Cream Pots Welcome to our latest Slimming World recipe and this is a delicious refreshing summer Raspberry Yoghurt Ice Cream Pots. Made for my 2.5 year old and perfect for your kids or yourself and lower in calorie than most summer desserts.

Author: RecipeThis.com Serves: 4 Preparation time: 5 Minutes

Ingredients:        

Blender Hand Mixer 250g Fresh Raspberries 400g Greek Yoghurt 150g Soft Cheese 1Tbsp Caster Sugar 1Tbsp Stevia ½ Tsp Vanilla Essence

Method:

1. In a blender add to it 50g of the raspberries along with the stevia and blend until smooth and put to one side.

2. In a mixing bowl add the soft cheese, caster sugar, Greek yoghurt and the vanilla essence and using a hand mixer, mix until light and creamy.

3. In plastic (or glass) sundae containers, spoon in the yoghurt mixture and the raspberry mixture, taking it in turns and making it look pretty.

4. Freeze it for 4 hours and then serve with fresh raspberries on top.

Notes: A plan B that I like is to put it into lolly moulds and then you have delicious summer lollies for the kids.

You can also have this as a trifle layer instead of freezing it.

It also comes out as really pretty ice cream chunks if you freeze it in cupcake cases.

From a Slimming World point of view, it is just 3 Syns for all four pots for the sugar and then ¼ of a healthy extra A for the soft cheese.

That’s A Wrap Thanks for listening to our Podcast and don’t forget how easy it is to transform your dinner plate to include lots of seasonal produce.

It is a great way to get excited about what is in season and to vary what you eat for dinner and to get your kids excited about fresh local food.

Subscribe To Our Cooking FM Podcast If you would like to subscribe to our Cooking FM Podcast then you can do so below:  Join our mailing list and you will be informed whenever we post a new Podcast  Subscribe Via iTunes

Your Feedback Is Welcome If you get the chance, please leave us an honest rating and a review on iTunes by clicking here. We would really appreciate the feedback and it will help our Podcasts grow. We appreciate it and we hope you enjoy our Podcasts!

Thanks again for listening and best of luck with you food adventures.

Samantha & Dominic Milner http://recipethis.com And don’t forget to connect with us on social media:    

http://facebook.com/recipethis https://twitter.com/recipe_this https://pt.pinterest.com/recipethis/ https://www.instagram.com/recipethisblog/

And to get regular updates from us sign up for our free foodie newsletter below:

http://recipethis.com/newsletter/