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Check out some of our favorite recipes that are easy to cook in your room.

Summer is here, which means it’s time to enjoy everything that summer has to offer. Summer is great time to relax, unwind- and enjoy your favorite summer foods. At Extended Stay America, all our spacious suites included fully equipped kitchens with a full-size refrigerator, stovetop and microwave so you have the luxury of eating when and what you want. You’ll find that cooking in your in-room kitchen is just like cooking at home.

Need some inspiration? We have a few of our favorite summer recipes that are quick and easy to prepare right in your room. These recipes feature fresh, in-season ingredients. Start exploring below—let’s get cooking!

Mango Salsa

The perfect accessory for your chip.

Ingredients

3 cups of mango, peeled and finely diced
1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeno (seeds & ribs removed) finely diced
1 red bell pepper corded, seeded and finely diced
½ cup chopped cilantro leaves
2 tbsp. lime juice
Salt (salt to taste)

Directions

Combine mango, red onion, jalapeno, red bell pepper and cilantro. Mix in the lime juice and salt. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate to enjoy later.

Watermelon Mocktail

A tasty treat for those hot summer days.

Ingredients

2 mint leaves
Ice
3/4 cup of watermelon juice
1/2 cup club soda
Watermelon cubes for garnish (optional)

Directions

Mash the mint leaves & add to a cocktail glass. Fill the glass 1/3 of the way up with ice. Add watermelon juice and club soda. Garnish with watermelon cubes.

Taco Salad

Quick, easy and delicous!

2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 envelope of taco seasoning
2 heads of iceberg lettuce, chopped
1 cup of black beans, rinsed
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 large tomato
Tortilla chips (broken); salad dressing or salsa

Directions
Cook olive oil in large skillet on medium-high heat, add ground beef and cook for 6-8 min, until browned. Drain grease. Add seasoning & mix well until it comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 min. In large bowl, combine all ingredients. Add chips & salad dressing to serve.