Summer Fare InWinter

Winter foods can be heavy along with being not fun.There are weighty stews and goulashes along with roasts to deal with all in the name of getting warm.Yet you can have a fun summery fare even when there's two feet of snow outside.Your tummy will be warm thanks to these hot weather favorites. What says July an August more than a barbecue? If you're lucky to have an indoor grill use it.You cam make not only hot dogs and hamburgers but also ribs too.No grill? Use a frying pan for the dogs and burgers while you can oven roast the ribs.Sea food, always a summer treat, can still be had.You can get already made crab cakes to fry up along with tilapia for grilled fish.Little neck clams are in season right now and you can try whipping up a home made Manhattan clam chowder.These dishes deserve a great salad. Here you can rely on canned veggies to get that summery produce.Try beets or spring beans with freshly chopped onions for a nice taste of the garden.Another fun side is three bean salad,perfect with burgers or dogs. Of course you're not going to go for an icy treat when the temps feel like 30 below.You can make a summery cobbler using canned peaches or berries from South America(you can also use frozen strawberries and blueberries for this too)'Tarts can also be made with them and served with whipped cream.Cream pies, usually reserved for picnics and barbecues are a nice dessert in the winter.Buy already made Graham cracker and chocolate cookie crust and fill it with puddings such as coffee or banana.Decorate with Reddi Whip and fruit slices or shaved chocolate. Summer fare is easy to make when we're in the depths of winter.You have your favorite barbecue dishes even if there's two feet of snow outside.It's. It's A welcomed break from all that heavy winter food!