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Jewish Recipes to Help You Beat the Heat this Summer
It’s shaping up to be one hot summer here in London – and I know that’s the case for a lot of us throughout the Northern Hemisphere. If you’ve sworn off your oven until autumn, I see you.
Luckily, there are plenty of heat-free ways to enjoy the best of Jewish and Israeli cuisine, from popsicles to pickles, salads to soups (cold, that is), and today I’ve rounded up some of the most refreshing eats around for your dining pleasure.
Whether you’re gathering with friends or family, hosting a Shabbat picnic, or just looking for something light and flavorful to enjoy, read on for some seriously delicious (and seriously easy) recipes.
Three-Ingredient Banana Tahini Pops from The Nosher
These delicious popsicles are not only super easy to make, but they’re also packed with nutrients!
Israeli Salad by Tori Avey
Israeli salad is a classic for a reason – it’s super easy to prepare, and the perfect side to pretty much any summer dinner.
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Limonana by @ruhamasfood
It doesn’t get more refreshing than this Israeli classic drink – when it’s really hot, this slushy, minty lemonade just hits the spot like nothing else.
Manischewitz Paletas by Margaret E. Boyle
How about a (slightly) boozy popsicle made from everyone’s favorite kiddush wine?
Russian-Style Pickled Watermelon from The Nosher
Expand your pickling repertoire with this summery Russian classic. Also, it’s way past time for us to take back the watermelon!
French Yogurt “Malabi” by Molly Yeh
Here’s an easy and refreshing way to enjoy the flavors of the classic Israeli milk custard dessert.
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Watermelon Sandwich by @sivanskitchen
The combination of sweet, juicy watermelon and salty, creamy feta may sound strange, but don’t knock it till you’ve tried it – it’s surprisingly delicious.
Vegan Tahini Milkshake by Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook
Tahini shakes are a perennial bestseller at Philadelphia’s Goldie Falafel, and now you can make your own at home.
Cold Cherry Soup by Yonit Naftali
Cold fruit soups are an Ashkenazi classic, and if you can get your hands on some sour cherries this rendition would be the perfect way to use them.
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Summer Fruit Summer Rolls with Salted Coconut Tahini Sauce by Adeena Sussman
These no cook, no bake sweet summer rolls look SO good – and since the recipe’s from the one and only Adeena Sussman, you can be sure it’ll be a winner.
I’d love to hear about your favorite Jewish summer eats in the comments!