Summer living is lots of fun at the family-friendly Arboretum Apartments, a gated rental community located near the grocery stores and markets of Ahwatukee Foothills Village. These beautifully furnished apartments have access to the complex’s lush courtyard, gushing fountains, and BBQ facilities. This allows residents to prepare grilled proteins and healthy salads after swimming in the pool.

Delicious Recipes For The Summer

A traditional barbecue consisting of hamburgers, hot dogs, and Traditional Potato Salad is perfect for feeding a family. Gooey Honey BBQ Wings are perfect for chicken lovers, and vegetarians can enjoy BBQ Eggplant drizzled with honey, balsamic vinegar, and feta cheese. Coleslaw with vinegar and sugar and homemade garlic pickles help complete the feast.

Entertain guests in the courtyard or on your balcony by serving cocktails under the stars made with boozy dessert drinks such as The Grasshopper, Mudslide, or Brandy Alexanders, and light up the night with romantic strings of mini-lights. Kitchen trends include dairy-free desserts, so try your hand at making a cool and refreshing Avocado Chocolate Pudding for dessert.

If you prefer to eat indoors, make your own fresh Avocado Sushi Rolls served with Wasabi and soy sauce. A Watermelon Mint Slushie provides electrolytes and hydration to thirsty bodies.

Using Your Kitchen Space To The Fullest

Using your kitchen space to create summer recipes means keeping it organized as possible. Use attractive cutlery holders to keep utensils within easy reach. Minimize clean-up using vinyl placemats that protect granite counters and are easily cleaned with a damp cloth.

Keep Your Apartment Living Cool

Trends for summer apartment living include saving energy and effort by using smaller appliances such as minute pots and air fryers to make your food. Stick to chilled desserts, and forget baking for now. The idea is to make meals that don’t require you to turn on the oven on hot desert days.