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Fresh Summer Recipes

It's summer and that means longer days and more time to enjoy fresh recipes with others outdoors. Bring on the BBQs, picnics and more hours of daylight.

Make Strawberry Tomato Summer Salad, Air fryer Caprese Chicken and Grilled Corn Salad for your next outdoor dinner party.

Salads

  • A plate of grilled zucchini slices topped with herbs and feta.
    Grilled Zucchini Salad
  • Strawberry and tomato salad in a red bowl.
    Strawberry Tomato Salad
  • Chopped cucumbers, tomatoes and feta cheese salad in a wooden bowl.
    Greek Cucumber Salad
  • A tomato salad in a white serving dish garnished with basil.
    Italian Tomato Salad

Summer BBQ Recipes

  • A hand grabbing a rib from a cutting board.
    St. Louis Ribs Recipe
  • Grilled chicken thighs topped with parsley.
    Juicy Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Thighs (Easy & Flavor-Packed!)
  • Grilled teriyaki chicken kabobs served on a slate board with sesame seeds.
    Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs with Veggies
  • Pesto pasta salad topped with balsamic glaze.
    Easy Pesto Orzo Salad

Summer Cocktails

  • Watermelon margarita with a salt rim.
    Spicy Watermelon Margaritas
  • Two frozen strawberry moscow mules on a white platter.
    Frozen Strawberry Mule
  • A cocktail garnished with an orange slice.
    Jamaican Rum Punch
  • A pina colada with a pineapple wedge as garnish.
    Skinny Piña Colada with Dark Rum

More Summer Recipes

  • Ground Turkey Sloppy Joe Sliders
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders
    Cook Time8 Hours 8 Minutes
  • Chicken Piccata Pasta with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Dry Rub
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Vodka Sour Recipe with Fresh Lemon Juice (No Egg White)
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Sausage and Peppers Pasta (Easy Weeknight Dinner)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Creamy Tomato Vodka Orzo (30-Minute One-Pan Dinner)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Flaky Cod Tacos with Tangy Slaw (Easy Weeknight Dinner)
    Cook Time23 Minutes
  • Garlic Butter Mussels in White Wine Sauce (Quick Summer Seafood Appetizer)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Teriyaki Ground Beef Bowls with Veggies and Rice
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Roasted Italian Potato Salad
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Chicken Cobb Salad with Crispy Bacon & Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Bruschetta (Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken Dinner)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Potato Salad without Mayo (No Eggs!)
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Quick Pork Loin Steak Recipe (Juicy & Pan-Seared!)
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon Rosemary Marinade
    Cook Time22 Minutes
  • Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki (Grill or Stovetop)
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Thai Basil Beef (25 Minute Recipe)
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • How to Make Burgers on the Stove (Juicy & Easy Every Time!)
    Cook Time18 Minutes
  • Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Antipasto Tortellini Salad (Easy Summer Pasta Salad Recipe)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Braised Chicken Ragu
    Cook Time1 Hours 15 Minutes
  • Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta (Easy 20-Minute Dinner)
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Grilled Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Nut-Free Pesto Sauce (No Pine Nuts!) – 5 Minute Recipe
    Cook Time10 Minutes
  • Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs (Easy Weeknight Recipe)
    Cook Time47 Minutes
  • Creamy Baked Pesto Gnocchi with Chicken
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Easy Air Fryer Caprese Chicken with Pesto & Mozzarella
    Cook Time45 Minutes
  • Easy Spatchcock Chicken (in your Cast Iron)
    Cook Time1 Hours 20 Minutes
  • Connecticut-Style Lobster Rolls Recipe
    Cook Time23 Minutes
  • Parmesan Crusted Potatoes (Garlic & Herb)
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta (30 Minute Dinner)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Potato and Green Bean Salad
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Baked Mediterranean Salmon (Easy 30-Minute Dinner!)
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • 3 Cheese Mac and Cheese (No Flour)
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Quick & Easy Cold Noodle Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Creamy Zucchini Risotto with Parmesan (Easy Summer Recipe)
    Cook Time45 Minutes

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