July is finally here, which means summer is more full in rays of sun and get-togethers with family and friends. While sticking with what works never hurts, it can be fun to mix things up every once and awhile. If youre looking for new recipes to try out this month, weve compiled a few of our favorites below. Cornmeal Fried Okra Fried foods of pretty much all sorts and kinds scream summer. But pulling this southern classic into your rotation is a memorable way to add some new taste to your dinner plate. Frying okra is also a great remedy for those that dont like the slimy texture non-fried okra tends to have. With a little bit of buttermilk, fine yellow cornmeal, cayenne pepper, and canola oil for the frying, youll have these puppies ready to serve in no time. You can find pictures, specific measurements, and the walkthrough for it all over here. Grilled Kale Caesar Salad Look, we know that kale gets a little bit of a hipster or foodie wrap, and maybe its lost a bit of its luster in kale-overload recipes on the old blogosphere. But then someone thought wait, but what if we grilled it or something and saved the day. This recipe involves a simple homemade dressing, torn croutons with your choice of bread, and of course grilled kale leaves to improve the texture and taste of a classic salad. Youll just need a little bit of red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, egg yolk, fresh grated parmesan, magic, and everything else they list over yonder. Lobster BLTs BLTs in and of themselves are a more subtle summer food with fresh lettuce from your local farmers market or health food corner store, tomatoes from a local garden, and butcher-quality bacon. But seafood is our creed here, and you deserve to eat like a king this summer, so why not try it with lobster? It doesnt take rocket science to throw together a good BLT, but this recipe includes suggestions for the lobster and even throws in the how-to for a smoky mayo to complete the package. You can find everything youll need for that over here. Summery Recipes for July
July is finally here, which means summer is more full in rays of sun and get-togethers with family and friends. While sticking with what works never hurts, it can be fun to mix things up every once and awhile. If youre looking for new recipes to try out this month, weve compiled a few of our favorites below. Cornmeal Fried Okra Fried foods of pretty much all sorts and kinds scream summer. But pulling this southern classic into your rotation is a memorable way to add some new taste to your dinner plate. Frying okra is also a great remedy for those that dont like the slimy texture non-fried okra tends to have. With a little bit of buttermilk, fine yellow cornmeal, cayenne pepper, and canola oil for the frying, youll have these puppies ready to serve in no time. You can find pictures, specific measurements, and the walkthrough for it all over here. Grilled Kale Caesar Salad Look, we know that kale gets a little bit of a hipster or foodie wrap, and maybe its lost a bit of its luster in kale-overload recipes on the old blogosphere. But then someone thought wait, but what if we grilled it or something and saved the day. This recipe involves a simple homemade dressing, torn croutons with your choice of bread, and of course grilled kale leaves to improve the texture and taste of a classic salad. Youll just need a little bit of red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, egg yolk, fresh grated parmesan, magic, and everything else they list over yonder. Lobster BLTs BLTs in and of themselves are a more subtle summer food with fresh lettuce from your local farmers market or health food corner store, tomatoes from a local garden, and butcher-quality bacon. But seafood is our creed here, and you deserve to eat like a king this summer, so why not try it with lobster? It doesnt take rocket science to throw together a good BLT, but this recipe includes suggestions for the lobster and even throws in the how-to for a smoky mayo to complete the package. You can find everything youll need for that over here.