☀️ hot weather recipes


Hi Reader,

August and September tend to be the hottest months where I live in Southern California.

While I've seen the "everything pumpkin spice" display front and center at my local supermarket, I'm not remotely ready for it.

Instead I'm savoring the summer flavors (and trying to stay cool) with these favorite no-cook recipes:

☀️ Italian White Bean Salad: Vivian said, "This is great. Sometimes I throw in Romaine or Boston Lettuce."

☀️ Cold Spanish Soup: Lucy said, "Absolutely delicious! I made it with fresh vegetables from my garden."

☀️ Green Pepper Salad with Tomatoes: Jenna said, "Absolutely FANTASTIC! Added some chopped green onions, eliminated the oil since we are WFPBNO, and it is simply one of the best salads of the Summer!"

I love hearing how you make my recipes your own to suit your taste and way of eating. I appreciate you taking the time to go back and leave comments Reader. And I know other readers love it, too. 💚

Love and Veggies,

Amy

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