Editing Casual Summer Eating

Warm weather means slow nights of  eating outside,  sitting back on porches and  taking pleasure in the company of family and friends.  Undoubtedly, summer is also the  ideal time to relish all different kinds of culinary treats. Since produce is at its peak, full of color and snap, fresh seasonal ingredients are easier to come by than at many other times of year. Additionally, a world of possibility awaits all eager home cooks, as grill fires up and sunset barbecues unfold.

Effortless Prep
 A lot of people avoid cooking during the summer months for fear that cranking up the oven or stove will  worsen already warm temperatures . But if you  love cooking throughout the year, a few simple plan-ahead tips can keep your family and guests well-fed. For starters, try make-ahead recipes that are even better after being refrigerated. After all, there's a reason that pasta, potato, and fruit salads were meant for warmer days! Likewise, if you have the time, try  prepping ingredients in cooler morning hours for easy assembly later on. Lastly, take the cooking outside to a grill or fire-pit if you're worried about heat within your home. Doing so might even get guests involved in cooking, creating a fun and  wonderful experience from a simple dinner.

Low-Heat, High Health
After a lazy summer day, save  complicated dishes requiring elaborate pans and  tools for another  time. Keeping it  easy with your tools also lends itself to healthy eating, made easier by the abundance of fruits and vegetables. Have you been  browsing for a  artistic recipe that will please a crowd? Try using a [http://www.amazon.com/Fastest-Peelers-The-Market-Double-Edged/dp/B00JXR37YW peeler] to create delicate ribbons of vegetables like zucchini, asparagus, and carrots. Not only can these veggies serve as healthy  replacements for heavy pasta noodles, but paired with the right herbs, they're  stylish and summery with hardly any work! For an even  less complicated appetizer, use the same veggie peeler technique with honeydew melon, adding the ribbons of fruit to torn pieces of prosciutto and creamy chunks of fresh mozzarella-- it's sure to please a culinary crowd!

Extra Special Details
The starry nights that make so many people long for summertime are part of what gives the season its chart and memorability. Thus, take a few extra moments to add details to your meal or gathering. Using a peeler or zester, add some pizazz to your  refreshments with a splash of lemon or orange rind. For your desserts, use a peeler or grater to create white chocolate curls and shavings, perfectly topping any mousse or key lime pie. If life really is in the details, then these quick tricks are sure to make a  refined yet beautiful difference at mealtime.

Enjoy the Season
Summer months tend to come and go as  rapidly as fresh-from-the-fire s'mores. Enjoy the season's  finest ingredients and savor the simple ways they can be prepared. Perhaps even more so, remember to enjoy those who gather around your table as you clink glasses, share conversation, and savor the season's best bites.