In 90-degree weather, the last thing you want to do is turn on your oven and make a five-course meal. And I get it, there's only so many things you can make without an oven — salads, sandwiches, dips, chips, tomato eggplant stacks, etc. — but don't discount soups just because they are typically served hot. Cold soups are not only delicious during the Summer months, but they also are quick Read more

Spanish authority José Andrés isn't just a talented chef; he's also got an extraordinary sense of humor. "When you drink everything, life is so much better!" he exclaimed during a gazpacho-making demonstration in Aspen earlier this Summer. He then proceeded to spike his gazpacho and down it in front of a live audience. As a lover of all things tomato, I was not only smitten with his Andalucían Read more

Take advantage of Summer peaches with this recipe for peach cucumber gazpacho posted in our Healthy Recipe group by FitSugar reader Sprint2theTable. This chilled soup is a great light, summery starter or side dish. The serrano adds an unexpected bit of heat on the end of each crisp, sweet bite. Learn how to make this recipe after the break! Read more

It goes without saying that summertime is salad time, but when the mercury rises, I actually prefer to sip my salad. After all, what could be more refreshing than a bracing shooter of chilled gazpacho? At this year's Aspen Food & Wine Classic, José Andrés demonstrated how to make his wife's gazpacho. "This is the best salad in the history of mankind. When you drink everything, life is so Read more

For an ultralight and refreshing meatless Monday meal, OnSugar blog Cooking in Pajamas offers a suggestion: Turn to gazpacho. I really hate Atlanta summers.  I hate the heat, I hate the humidity, I hate the kids not having a routine and I hate that I can't cook whatever I want because it is too hot in the kitchen!  Other than salad, chilled soups are one of the few "no-cook" dishes that I Read more

I can't let August end without hosting a Summer cocktail party, so this Friday we're gathering in the gorgeous garden of my sister's house to sip drinks and nibble snacks. The assorted menu of savory bites is 100 percent finger food that's both vegetarian and carnivore friendly. Those who don't eat meat will enjoy crispy black-bean cakes with creamy guacamole. They'll also love crunchy tortilla Read more

In terms of classic culinary combinations, there is nothing quite as comforting as a bowl of tomato soup paired with a crisp grilled cheese sandwich. This satisfying duo is a staple during colder months and now, with this recipe, it can translate to Summer. Chunks of tomatoes are pureed with red wine vinegar and tomato juice to create a simple and pure gazpacho. A fresh mozzarella and prosciutto Read more

Even if you aren't a fan of warm soups in Summer, it'd be hard not to get behind the tart, herbaceous, chilled Spanish soup known as gazpacho. In-season tomatoes provide a savory acidity, emulsified olive oil gives a creamy mouth-feel, and garlic packs a punch. In traditional Spanish recipes, the addition of day-old bread adds weight and body. Make the soup by pulsing ripe tomatoes with other Read more