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Summer Dishes to Enjoy in Your Cornerstone Home
Forget having to go out for a good meal — this summer, it’s all about the fun of cooking and eating in your comfortable Cornerstone home! Enjoying your new kitchen right in the heart of your home to the comfort of your private outdoor space, your home is the hot eatery of the season. (No reservations or wait times necessary!) Whether you’re having family over for a summer soiree or preparing a cozy at-home date night, here are a few of our favorite seasonal recipes to cook, serve, and enjoy in your Cornerstone Home:
Brunch
Easy Caprese Quiche:Turn your favorite light and tasty summer salad into an irresistible morning treat!
Bananas Foster French Toast Kebabs:This “portable” delicacy is perfect for any brunch party.
Mini Pancake Tacos: They’re fruity, they’re sweet, and they’re almost too adorable to eat...
Mini Bagels and Lox: When you turn a brunch staple into finger food, you have a pleaser for any crowd.
Apps and Sides
Melon Prosciutto Skewers: Sophisticated and fun, these skewers are packed with the most incredible flavors.
Corn Salad:Nothing says summer quite like a classic corn salad mixed with your favorite add-ins.
Salmon Ceviche with Mango: Get fancy with this fine-dining dish that tastes even better when eaten at home!
Summer Cucumber Salad: Light and refreshing cucumbers covered in a silky sour cream sauce… bon appetit!
Main Dish
Grilled Margarita Pizza: This cheesy classic is so much fun to make (and even more fun to eat, of course).
Parmesan Chicken Cutlets:From the crispy coating to the juicy meat, this irresistible dish steals the show.
Grilled Moroccan Steak and Carrots: Get your grilling skills ready to cook this delectable steak to perfection!
Summer Squash, Mint, and Pecorino Pasta: Light and flavorful pasta is perfect for an at-home date night.
Skillet Cherry Tomato Pasta with Lemony Breadcrumbs:Topped with burrata, this dish will melt any heart!
Grilled Chicken with Coconut-Lime Slaw: Simple to make and bursting with flavor, this is your new go-to.
Cocktails and Drinks
Grapefruit Sidecar:With cognac, grapefruit juice, and triple sec, this sweet and spicy drink is a summer hit.
Blueberry Ginger Cooler:Fresh, fruity, and sparkling, this mocktail tastes like beach days and sunshine!
Strawberry Jalapeno Mint Julep: Add a little heat to your favorite classic cocktail and enjoy the mix of flavors.
Kiwi Mojito Mocktail: Beat the heat with this light and refreshing drink that’s just as pretty as it is tasty!
Dessert
Cucumber Key Lime Pie: One forkful of this tangy and sweet pie and you’ll be in seventh heaven...
Blackberry Coconut Tart: Marry the unique flavors of blackberries and coconut and you have a winner.
Rocky Road Pie: Nothing says summer love quite like the mix of chocolate, peanuts, and marshmallows.
Gourmet S’mores: Bananas, peanut butter, strawberries, cinnamon marshmallows… need we say s’more?
Our homes are designed to make entertaining easy. And with more free time on your hands you can enjoy your new home and new friends even more! Living in a Cornerstone Home community is all about enjoying life. Isn't it about time for you to join our happy homeowners and start living a healthier and happier lifestyle? Come visit and start cooking in your glorious new kitchen with new and old friends!