Cool dinnertime pleasures - Date With a Dish - Illustration

Ebony, July, 2003 by Charlotte Lyons

It's finally summer! So when the temperature rises and we're all enjoying fun in the sun, our taste buds usually dictate a different cuisine. When it comes to a selection for dinner, many times we choose easy-to-prepare dishes that are not too heavy, a little cool and bursting with great flavor.

On these pages, you can find a group of tempting recipes that are sure to give you some cool dinnertime pleasures.