Who wants to do a lot of prep in the kitchen or cooking over a hot stove in the summer time?  Not us.  Here are some recipes for you to enjoy your end of summer picnics that are not only easy, but are sure to also impress your guests and satisfy everyone's taste buds.  Enjoy!

Summer Spring Rolls

Ingredients:
Rice Paper
Lettuce (butter or bib lettuce work well)
Rice straws
Sliced cucumbers
Shredded carrots
Basil
Mint
Cilantro
*Optional: shrimp, chicken, or tofu

Steps:
1) Boil rice straws for 3 min to soften.
2) Wet rice paper so that it becomes slightly sticky immediately before layering ingredients.
3) Layer all the ingredients (slice thinly all ingredients for ease of rolling).
4) Roll tightly, folding the two ends in while rolling.
5) Slice into 4 pieces.

Enjoy with or without your favorite dipping sauce

Cool Cucumber and Watermelon Salad

Ingredients:
2 Large Cucumbers quartered and sliced into ½ inch chunks
½ of a medium to large watermelon sliced into 1 inch cubes
1 large sprig of mint coarsely chopped
Goat Cheese
1 Lemon or Lime Juiced
*Optional: 1 small red onion coarsely chopped, 1 tsp Cheyenne pepper

Steps:
1) Combine Cucumbers and Watermelon into large bowl, add lime juice and stir together. Salt to taste and top with desired amount of Goat Cheese and garnish with mint and enjoy!
2) Add a little kick with Red Onion and Cheyenne Pepper.

Tenderloin Salad with Mint

Ingredients:
Two Large Sprigs of Mint coarsely chopped
2 8oz Filet Mignon seasoned and cooked to taste and sliced thinly
1 large Cucumber halved and sliced
1-2 medium Vine Ripened Tomatoes
1 small Red Onion halved and sliced
1 medium head of Romaine or Mesculun Lettuce Mix

Steps:
1) Toss all veggies together in large bowl and top with Filet.
2) Season to taste with oil and vinegar.