Diary
In summer, everything seems lighter! Our minds are light, our clothes are light, our cooking is light too. We suddenly feel like cooking differently, like delicious and easy recipes, shaking up our habits a bit. Canopea invites you to discover some simple and really delicious recipes to enjoy in summer.
Summer cooking, classic recipes revisited.
Summer soups, cold of course!
Cold soups, to cool down, we haven't found anything better yet. There is of course the inevitable gazpacho, made with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, garlic, basil, olive oil and lemon juice. A recipe we never get tired of. More original, without doubt, and useful to avoid any waste, vegetable tops soups. The tops of radishes, carrots and turnips are cooked in a broth with two potatoes. That's it! But how about trying a cold soup with a slightly daring mix? A tomato and melon soup, for example? A no-cooking soup, simply blended together and garnished with basil and lemon. And it's... delicious!
Canned tuna is a must-have!
Canned tuna is truly a summer must-have. It's amazing how many recipes can be made from a simple can of tuna. It can be used to make sandwiches on your summer walks and buffets, and in many salads, vegetables, pasta or rice. Another simple and delicious recipe: tuna rillettes. They are made from tuna, Saint-Môret cheese, crème fraîche, lemon juice and chives. Enjoy it as a starter on a slice of toast or, with a green salad, as a lighter main course.
Ceviche, an original fish marinade for summer
In summer, raw fish is divine. So why not try ceviche, a fish marinade perfect for hot weather. Sea bass ceviche is made with raw fish fillets, tomatoes and peppers cut into small cubes, then chilled for 30 minutes in a lime marinade. Other fish are suitable for this type of preparation: swordfish, salmon, tuna, and also, scallops.
No summer meal without carpaccio
You've probably heard of beef carpaccio: thin slices of beef drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice, and garnished with basil and Parmesan shavings. With pasta and pistou, it has become a classic on summer tables. To break the routine, you can make this recipe with veal, grison, fish (salmon and sea bream), or scallops. Vegetarians will probably prefer a nice carpaccio of grilled eggplant or mushrooms. Carpaccios can also be used for dessert: pineapple, peaches and strawberries, cut into strips and sprinkled with lemon juice. They are served with a scoop of ice cream or sorbet and a few mint leaves, as well as a sweet sauce made from water, brown sugar and a few spices: pepper, vanilla, cardamom or coriander seeds... it's all a matter of taste!
Quick egg recipes
Eggs, so good in summer! Hard-boiled, they can be added to your vegetable, pasta and rice salads. Cooked, they can be used in some original recipes. Tortillas are one of them. Made with eggs, potatoes, onions and fresh goat cheese, they are very easy to cook and simply delicious. Tortillas are like a cake, which can be cut into cubes and eaten as an appetizer. If you cut them into large pieces and serve them with a salad, the tortilla becomes a main course.
Another way to eat eggs: piperade. Halfway between an omelette and scrambled eggs, it is composed of tomatoes, peppers, eggs and chorizo, with a touch of chilli and garlic to spice things up. Served with rice, it is a summer must. Another way to enjoy summer is with omelets. We don't always think about it, but omelets can be dressed up with all sorts of ingredients to enhance their flavor: grated cheese, mushrooms, chives, ham, spices... All these good omelets can be eaten cold, which makes them a perfect dish for your summer picnics.
Stuffed vegetables, so versatile, so delicious
Tomatoes are not the only thing that can be stuffed. In Nice, other vegetables can be used for this kind of preparation. Take inspiration from the little stuffed dishes from Nice to diversify your summer menus: in addition to the classic tomatoes, you can add round zucchini, peppers, eggplant and sweet onions, which are stuffed with a mixture of sliced bread, minced lamb and sausage meat before baking. It's bound to work up an appetite!