Ultimate Guide to Summer Cooking
Summer is here and with it comes high temperatures, firing up the grill, and trips to the beach. It’s the season of long, sunny days and balmy evenings. It’s the perfect time to enjoy fresh flavors from tomatoes and corn to blueberries and peaches.
Whether you’re planning a casual cookout with friends, a beach picnic, or a family gathering in the backyard, I’ve got you covered with an array of seasonal recipes that will make your summer unforgettable. From light and refreshing salads to mouthwatering grilled dishes and delicious desserts, these recipes are designed to help you savor the best that summer has to offer.
from the
TOMATO TIME
garden
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30-Minute Meals -
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HEAT WAVE
NO COOK RECIPES
As soon as summer hits I don’t feel like using the stove. I don’t handle extreme temperatures very well and sweating that much is just exhausting. From salads, smoothies, sandwiches and dips – you can make all of these recipes without breaking a sweat!
from the
CORN CENTRAL
garden
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American
Corn Ribs
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30-Minute Meals
Sautéed Shrimp with Creamed Shishitos and Corn
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Restaurant-Quality Starter Recipes
Spicy Charred Corn with Cilantro Aioli & Cotija (Elote)
from the
AVOCADOS
garden
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Healthy-ish
Spicy Shrimp-Salad Stuffed Baked Avocados
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JUICY
MORE TOMATOES
Tomatoes are one of my favorite recipes to utilize when they are at their peak during summer months. Pair perfectly with roast chicken or grilled steak for a complete al fresco dinner.
from the
SUMMER SALADS
garden
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30-Minute Meals
BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad
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CELEBRATE THE SEASON
4TH OF JULY MENU IDEAS
I’ve got all the Fourth of July recipes and menu ideas you could need for any type of occasion. Celebrate America’s birthday with plenty of food – from appetizers for a crowd, salads using fresh, seasonal ingredients, seafood or meat on the grill, festive red, white and blue desserts and cocktails to sip on while watching firework displays.
from the
BLUEBERRY BLISS
garden
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Breakfast & Brunch
Blueberry Cornmeal Pancakes
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American
Blueberry-Cured Salmon Gravlax
bring to
INSPIRED SIDES
the bbq
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30-Minute Meals
Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad
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30-Minute Meals
Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe
CELEBRATE THE SEASON
END OF SUMMER
RECIPES
I’m rounding up my favorite summer recipes to use the best of the seasonal produce from tomatoes and peaches to corn and avocados as well as seafood like lobster and clams.
hit the
SUMMER TRAVEL
road
