Recipes

Fire Up the Grill: Easy Summer BBQ's, Refreshing Mocktails & Sunny Recipes

Summer is all about gathering with family and friends, enjoying long evenings outside, and sharing delicious food without spending hours in the kitchen. That's where Harmony House Foods comes in! Our shelf-stable freeze-dried fruits, dehydrated vegetables, beans, and plant-based proteins make it easy to create fresh, flavorful meals for backyard BBQs, pool parties, camping trips, and picnics - all while cutting down on prep time and food waste. Our products are designed to be rehydrated and added to everyday recipes, making meal prep fast and convenient.

BBQ FAVORITES MADE EASIER

Build the Ultimate Veggie Burger

Take your homemade veggie burgers to the next level by adding rehydrated:

Dried bell peppers
Dried onions
Dried carrots
Dried black beans or pinto beans

The vegetables blend beautifully into burger mixtures, adding color, texture, and flavor without extra chopping.

Summer Grilled Skewers

Create colorful kabobs with:

Rehydrated bell peppers
Rehydrated mushrooms
Rehydrated zucchini
Cherry tomatoes

Alternate vegetables with chicken, steak, or plant-based proteins for a crowd-pleasing meal.

BBQ Baked Beans Upgrade

Transform ordinary baked beans by stirring in:

Onions
Bell peppers
Tomato dices
A little smoked paprika

The added vegetables create a homemade taste everyone will love.

BRIGHT & REFRESHING SUMMER MOCKTAILS

Summer drinks become extra special with freeze-dried fruits.

Tropical Sparkler

Mix together:

Sparkling water
Lime juice
Freeze-dried mango dices
Freeze-dried pineapple dices
Fresh mint

As the fruit rehydrates, it naturally infuses every sip with tropical flavor.

Strawberry Lemon Cooler

Combine:

Lemonade
Freeze-dried strawberries
Fresh basil
Plenty of ice

It's colorful, refreshing, and perfect for hot afternoons.

Berry Citrus Spritzer

Try mixing:

Sparkling water
Orange slices
Freeze-dried mixed berries
Honey (optional)

The berries slowly soften while adding beautiful color and natural sweetness.

FRESH SUMMER SIDE DISHES

Garden Pasta Salad

Skip the chopping and simply rehydrate:

Toss with cooked pasta, Italian dressing, mozzarella, and fresh herbs for an easy picnic favorite.

Southwest Corn Salad

Mix together rehydrated:

Sweet corn
Black beans
Bell peppers
Tomatoes
Cilantro
Lime vinaigrette

It's the perfect side for burgers, grilled chicken, or tacos.

Creamy Potato Salad

Add rehydrated celery and onions to your favorite potato salad recipe for fresh crunch without extra prep.

EASY WEEKNIGHT SUMMER MEALS

Busy summer schedules don't have to mean takeout every night.

Our products work wonderfully in:

Taco bowls
Grilled fajitas
Rice bowls
Pasta primavera
Stuffed peppers
Veggie wraps
Homemade soups for rainy summer evenings

Simply rehydrate your vegetables while the rest of your meal cooks, add them to the meal and then stir them in for fresh flavor in minutes.

PERFECT FOR CAMPING & OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Whether you're heading to the campground, the lake, or your favorite hiking trail, lightweight dehydrated ingredients make packing meals much easier.

Bring along:

Soup mixes
Freeze-dried fruits for snacks
Bean blends

Because they're shelf-stable, there's less worry about spoilage during summer travel.

MAKE SUMMER COOKING SIMPLE

The best summer memories happen around good food and great company - not hours of meal prep. With Harmony House Foods, you can spend less time chopping vegetables and more time enjoying backyard cookouts, family vacations, and evenings on the patio.

Whether you're grilling burgers, mixing refreshing mocktails, tossing together colorful salads, or preparing easy camping meals, these pantry-friendly ingredients help you create fresh, delicious recipes all season long.

Here's to sunshine, great food, and a summer full of flavor!