Europe is beautiful any time of year, and if you happen to be gallivanting abroad this summer, you will surely be seeking out ways to stay cool while taking in all the sights and attractions. Even if you aren't taking a European vacation this year, serving up some of the following refreshing dishes to your guests at your next dinner party will give the get-together a semblance of your favorite country(ies).
My sister and I spent the summer at a good friend's house in France years ago, and if there is one thing that that stands out in this memory, it is the amazing cake her mother had purchased for us from a local pastry shop. Thin macaron-like cookies lined the Charlotte accommodation special rates reykjavik Russe 's perimeter, and it had alternating vanilla and raspberry frozen ice cream layers inside! This is a confection to enjoy during the holidays or special occasions. If you are visiting France, I can't think of a more appropriate time to sample a piece of this luxurious cake.
An excellent, icy treat to savor on a sultry day in Italy (or anywhere in the world) is Granita . My Sicilian grandfather insisted that I try this frozen sweet while visiting my grandparents' lovely Mediterranean accommodation special rates reykjavik home one steamy July, and this sugary indulgence can not even begin to be compared to the Italian ice that you see in the average grocery store's freezer accommodation special rates reykjavik section. It is a bit thicker than a slushy (7-11 has nothing on the real deal!), and it is generally either lemon or strawberry flavored.
One spoonful of Gazpacho brings back wonderful memories of a semester abroad that I spent studying in Seville, Spain. This soup is served chilled and features a perfect accommodation special rates reykjavik fusion of pureed veggies. It was traditionally made by using a mortar accommodation special rates reykjavik and a pestle to mash a mixture accommodation special rates reykjavik of stale bread, tomatoes, accommodation special rates reykjavik cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, accommodation special rates reykjavik and salt. Blenders are much more commonly used today.
I once worked at an upscale Greek restaurant in Richmond, Virginia, and the owner/chef would let the servers sample various menu items after closing for the evening. Avgolemono accommodation special rates reykjavik can be served either cold or hot. I personally vouch for the cooler version of this soup as being a great meal to relish during the hot and hazy months of the year. Typically, accommodation special rates reykjavik this citrusy delight is prepared with chicken stock, lemons, and eggs.
These tasty specialties should be on your bucket-list of things to try while you are off exploring accommodation special rates reykjavik Europe with your rental car in France . If you can't make the trip this year, I've included links to the recipes. What is your favorite summertime, European dish?
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