Summer is here and you know what that means: it’s time to chow down! Check out these three cookbooks chosen by Library Tech Ella to help you cool off, wind down, and celebrate the most delicious days of the year.
200 Best Ice Pop Recipes by Andrew Chase
Sometimes, frozen Kool-Aid just doesn’t cut it. Upgrade your popsicle game with these surprising recipes. From savory to sweet, you’ll want to try all 200 of these pops. If you’re looking for something on the salty side, check out the Red Bean Ice Pop on page 182. For something a little sweeter, head to page 136 for the Apple Crumble Pop. This book truly has it all: pops from around the world featuring every fruit under the sun and ingredients you’d never expect.
The Beach House Cookbook by Mary Kay Andrews
Even if you’re not a fan of Mary Kay Andrews’ beachy novels, you’ll love The Beach House Cookbook! These “easy breezy recipes with a southern accent” are perfect for summer cooking! There’s classic tomato pie, jazzy jalapeno cornbread, and something called “ritualistic pimento cheese”. Entrees, cocktails, salsas, marinades, desserts, gameday dishes, and soups – you’ll be fed all summer long with these southern-inspired favorites.
American Summer Cookbook by Taste of Home
Take your summer weeknights to the next level with these grill-forward recipes. These recipes are for the fast-paced family always racing out the door to the next tailgate, potluck, and summer block party. A number of recipes involve a pressure cooker so you’ll want to go ahead and free yours from its hibernation spot for the cinnamon blueberry French toast and the spicy sausage and bleu cheese peppers. You’ll also be able to find the perfect dressing for any summer salad within: green goddess, basic buttermilk ranch, lemon vinaigrette, and poppy seed, just to name a few. It’s also kid-friendly! Check out the mini-corndogs on page 26, All-American sliders on page 146, and tons of desserts throughout. You’ll be able to cook for any summer event using the tips and tricks in this sizzlin’ cookbook.
Didn’t find any recipes you like? Check out the Homewood Public Library’s nonfiction section starting in the 640s for the cookbook that features your favorites!