As most of you may recall from THIS POST (and the others linked within that post)…
I HATE SUMMER.
Eh, hate is a bit of a strong word…
I ABHOR SUMMER.
There we go… Much better. A far more POWERFUL word to get my point across.
However… This year may be a tad different because as you read this post… Landon (my husband) and I are… MOVING INTO OUT VERY FIRST HOME (which is why I initially said I wasn’t going to post a blog this week- SURPRISE, I CAN DO MORE THAN ONE THING AT A TIME!)… THAT HAS A POOL AND AN OUTDOOR SPACE WITH BUILT IN GRILL SITUATION.
I have to admit that… I TRULY DISLIKE SWIMMING though because… I am terrified of the water. That’s a long story.
And the reason I LOATHE summer is because well… SWAMP. ASS.
So what’s a girl to do when it’s blistering AF outside yet doesn’t want to get her bank account raped by the power company by blasting AC 24/7 for the next 3 and a half months?
SHE WILL SIT IN THE COOL POOL at her new home.
Or stick her feet in it AT LEAST.
What’s MOST EXCITING about moving to this NEW ABODE is the outdoor space for grilling (oh and perhaps my BRAND NEW SET, i.e., kitchen, for all my GiGi Eats videos?!) because… NOW I CAN FINALLY TAKE PART IN SUMMER BBQs… As opposed to logging-on to Instagram and seeing all these happy go lucky people hanging out around their grills, shoving hot dogs in their faces while others lounge on a swan pool toy sipping on a highly alcoholic beverage.
I’ve NEVER WANTED TO BE MORE BASIC BEFORE IN MY LIFE BEFORE!!!
SIGN ME UP FOR “BASIC-HOOD”!
Now while you might find me sitting on a pool toy… Hopefully, one that’s shaped like a mechanical bull… This summer on Instagram…
That’s where my BASIC will stop. I PROMISE.
And before I even make Landon take that token “LOOK AT ME ON MY POOL TOY” photo this summer… Let me share with you some LESS THAN BASIC healthy summer recipes that will hopefully help you keep some sort of respect for me!
ANYTHING BUT “BASIC” SUMMER RECIPES… THAT ARE EASY AF:
DAIRY, SUGAR, GLUTEN, SOY & NUT-FREE MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP ICE CREAM
Forget diving into the pool to cool down. Dive into this minty, sugar, dairy, and gluten-free vat of body chilling goodness!
DAIRY, SUGAR, GLUTEN, SOY & NUT-FREE CHOCOLATE, STRAWBERRY & VANILLA ICE CREAM
If your goal in life is to have a threesome, well, this trio of recipes will allow you to cross that off your bucket list!
DAIRY, SUGAR, GLUTEN, SOY & NUT-FREE CREAMSICLES
You will certainly want to swallow this dairy and sugar-free cream!
DAIRY, SUGAR, GLUTEN, SOY & NUT-FREE FUDGSICLES
This recipe will have you not giving a shit if your flaky friends wind up bailing last minute!
DAIRY, SUGAR, GLUTEN, SOY & NUT-FREE COCONUT LIME ICE POPS
Can’t afford a tropical vacation this summer? Well, first off, going to the tropics in the summer sounds horrific thanks to the extreme heat those places typically attract… But secondly, who cares if you have this recipe… Bring the tropics to your kitchen!
DAIRY, SUGAR, GLUTEN, SOY & NUT-FREE HOT COCOA ICE CREAM
If you’re anything like me, then you have a countdown ticker on your computer and phone telling you how many days left until Christmas… Or at least the winter holiday season. Well, this recipe will help you feel as though the holidays are coming that much sooner… Just be prepared to be sad that they’re still at least 150 days away when you’re done sucking this one down!
DAIRY, SUGAR, GLUTEN, SOY & NUT-FREE KEY LIME MARGARITAS & FISH TACOS
Alcoholic beverages can not only bring out your inner doofus that makes poor decisions all around, but they’re also insanely caloric and can be monstrous sugar-bombs. However, this margarita recipe is quite possibly the healthiest and perhaps best choice you will make all evening… Thanks to the addition of fish oil… And speaking of fish, not pairing this libation with a fish taco is basically a food sin.
DAIRY, SUGAR, GLUTEN, SOY & NUT-FREE STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE
Get meaty without the meat… Thanks to a strong helping of coconut meat in this berry tasty concoction!
NICOISE SALAD
Hands down my favorite variety of salad on the face of the planet… And since you all know I have SUCH GOOD TASTE… You’re going to want to check it out!
PALEO “PIGS” IN A BLANKET
(made without pork and without bread)
No pigs were harmed in the making of this recipe… Because this version of pigs in a blanket actually uses chicken sausage… So yes, I can confirm that chickens were harmed in the making of the recipe, but man it’s 100% worth it!
REFRESHING SALMON CEVICHE
Sushi. Delicious. Poke. Mouth-watering. But… Ceviche?! This recipe is totally under-rated… So let’s make it TRENDY AF by making this recipe and posting photos ALL OVER INSTAGRAM so ceviche restaurants start poppin’ up all over the world!
KETO AVOCADO TOAST MADE WITH TURKEY “BREAD”
A light bite that won’t make you feel like a beached whale if eaten prior to heading to the beach… Or anywhere, where you may have to show off one of your 20 new bathing suits (ladies… How many of you splurged on one too many bathing suits for this summer?)
THE “BURGERON”… CHICKEN, LAMB & BEEF BURGER
When you have a lot of leftover raw meat… Just mush it all together and get to grilling… I guess you could call these burgers, “everything but the kitchen sink” burgers because they use three different types of meats.
WILD BOAR BURGER WRAP
Don’t be a fool this summer. WRAP YOUR MEAT… Or else, you may get into trouble.
SEARED TUNA TACOS WRAPPED IN NORI
If you don’t have a grill… And you hate cooking… Look no further than this PRE-COOKED recipe. But seriously. You may hate bumble bees, but you won’t hate Bumble Bee!
SCALLOP “SANDWICHES”
And of course… I am going to remind you to sandwich this easy appetizer into your face hole… Because, well, it’s tasty AF number one… And number two… It could save you from putting far naughtier things in there…
SO TELL ME…
- What are your thoughts on summer?
- Any of the above recipes tickle your taste buds?
- What’s your favorite summer eat?
- Any advice for first-time homeowners?
- Do you have a pool at your place?
- Have you ever posted a “basic” summer photo of yourself on Instagram? Be honest… AND SHARE!
