What could possibly make your time relaxing on your screened-in porch more enjoyable? Food and Drinks! Below we have compiled a list of summer recipes to enjoy while sitting on your SCREENEZE® porch.

OVEN-BRAISED RAINBOW CARROTS

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lb. thin rainbow carrots, halved lengthwise (quartered, if thick)

• 4 leeks (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise

• 1 tsp. orange zest, plus 1/3 cup and 2 tablespoons juice (from 1 orange), divided

• 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1 medium shallot, chopped

• 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar

• 1/4 c. toasted almonds, chopped

• 3 tbsp. fresh mint, chopped

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss together carrots, leeks, 1/3 cup orange juice, and 1 tablespoon oil in a 2- to 3-quart baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes.

• Remove foil and continue baking until golden brown and tender, 30 to 35 minutes.

• Whisk together shallot, vinegar, orange zest, and remaining 2 tablespoons each orange juice and oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over carrots. Serve sprinkled with almonds and mint

FROZEN PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE TERRINE

Ingredients:

• 15 Nutter Butter cookies, crushed (about 2 cups), divided

• 1 carton (16 ounces) mascarpone cheese

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

• 1 medium banana, sliced

• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled slightly

• 1 tablespoon baking cocoa

• 1 cup chunky peanut butter

Directions:

• Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with plastic wrap, letting edges extend up all sides. Sprinkle with a third of the crushed cookies.

• In a large bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, sugar and vanilla; fold in whipped topping. Divide mixture evenly among 3 bowls.

• To 1 portion of cheese mixture, fold in sliced banana; add to loaf pan, spreading evenly. Repeat cookie layer. To second portion, stir in melted chocolate and cocoa; add to loaf pan. Sprinkle with remaining cookies. To third portion, stir in peanut butter. Spread over top.

• Freeze, covered, until firm, at least 5 hours. To serve, invert terrine onto a platter; remove plastic wrap. Cut into slices.

Test Kitchen Tips:

• Homemade whipped cream can be substituted for whipped topping. Beat 1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream with 2-3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form.

• Your melted chocolate should be fluid enough to stir smoothly into the mascarpone mixture, but not warm enough to melt it.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 slice: 568 calories, 39g fat (18g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.

CUCUMBER-STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES

Ingredients:

• 24 cherry tomatoes

• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened

• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

• 1/4 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion

• 2 teaspoons minced fresh dill

Directions:

• Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out and discard pulp; invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain.

• In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth; stir in the cucumber, onion and dill. Spoon into tomatoes. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 stuffed tomato: 25 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fat.

RUM SUNSET

Ingredients:

• 12 oz. orange juice

• 3 oz. light rum

• 2 tbsp. grenadine

• Lime slices, for garnish

Directions:

• Combine orange juice and rum. Set aside 1/3 of the mixture.

• Pour 2/3 of the orange juice mixture into 2 ice-filled glasses. Set aside.

• Mix reserved orange juice and rum with 2 tbsp. grenadine. Slowly pour into each glass so it settles on the bottom, creating an ombré effect.

• Garnish with lime slices.

MIMOSA MARGARITAS

Ingredients:

• 2 c. orange juice

• 1/2 c. tequila

• 1/4 c. lime juice

• Lime wedge, for rimming glasses

• Coarse salt, for rimming glasses

• 1 bottle champagne or prosecco

• Orange and lime slices

Directions:

• In a pitcher, combine orange juice, tequila, and lime juice and stir to combine.

• Rim glass rims with lime and dip in salt. Pour in orange juice mixture and top off with champagne.

• Add sliced oranges and limes to glasses and serve.

SPARKLING GINGER LEMONADE (NON-ALCOHOLIC)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 4-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into coins

• 1 1/3 c. fresh lemon juice (from about 6 lemons), plus wedges for garnish

• 1 L club soda, chilled

Directions:

• Heat the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved. Add the ginger and remove from the heat. Let steep 30 minutes, then strain into a pitcher, discarding the ginger. Stir in the lemon juice and chill at least 4 hours or until ready to serve.

• Add the club soda to the pitcher and stir to combine. Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with lemon wedges.