Vacation Recipes: 5 Easy Treats to Make in Your Cottage Kitchen
For plenty of us, vacation is a chance to relinquish the oven mitt and let somebody else do the cooking. From pancakes to lobster to wood-fired pizza and ice cream, Ogunquit restaurants can cover any meal you like. Still, with a full kitchen in your cottage and the view from its screened-in porch, it can be pretty tempting to whip something up right here at The Dunes. These vacation recipes are quick and easy — each requires no more than six ingredients — perfect for rounding out a long day at Ogunquit Beach.
Breakfast: 4 Ingredient Banana Oat Bars
Whether you’re planning to stroll around town or relax in a beach chair, you need something for breakfast that will keep you going all day. These 4-Ingredient Banana Oat Bars have the nutrients to fuel your adventures, and you can easily tailor the add-ins for picky eaters and pack up the leftovers for a mid-day snack.
Drink: Strawberry & Lime Moscato Punch and Strawberry Lemonade
After a long day in the sun nothing beats a refreshing evening drink. This Strawberry & Lime Moscato Punch can be made in the morning and ready for your return in the evening. And for the little ones looking for a thirst quencher as well, try out this mint limeade requiring only three ingredients.
Appetizer: The Perfect Guacamole
When the pre-dinner munchies set in, this guacamole recipe can save the day. It only takes five minutes to make — proof that good food doesn’t have to take all day. Open up that bag of tortilla chips and start dipping!
Dinner: Lemon Fish with Asparagus and Tomatoes
This recipe for lemon fish with asparagus and tomatoes looks like it came straight from a restaurant kitchen, when in fact it couldn’t get any easier. Pick up some fresh New England fish and get to it. Everything included in the meal is cooked in a foil packet, meaning easy cleanup and plenty of time to eat some more of that guacamole while it’s cooking.
Dessert: Frozen S’mores
These frozen s’mores put a twist on the campfire classic. These are sure to beat anyones sweet craving and they’re perfect for a hot day. Plus they don’t need a campfire, making vacation even more stress free.
Whether you’re entertaining or just cooking for family, these recipes can add some delicious fun to your stay in one of our Ogunquit cottages.