Friday Menu: A Deliciously Light Summer Lunch

When the kitchen gets too hot to handle, I prep my entire meal the night before. The next day I’m ready for a light refreshing lunch for friends without the sweat and hassle.

Cumin-Scented Black Bean Soup: I love serving this chilled with a dollop of sour cream and sliced grape tomatoes.

Light & Luscious Black Bean Soup

Cremini Mushroom, Spinach & Feta Quiche: this classic, warmed or room temp,  is always a winner.

Wild Mushroom & Feta Quiche

Chilled Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette: I always think the acidity in the lemon brings out the delicate flavor of farm stand asparagus.

Lemony Asparagus Vinaigrette

Mixed Summer Berry Pavlova: With it’s crisp and crunchy exterior and the soft inside, this meringue is piped into a cup that holds mounds of sweet vanilla cream and topped with a luscious berry compote.

Wild Berry Pavlova