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.

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TOMATO TIME

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GET grilling
no cook summer recipes with greek salad salmon carpaccio and melon with prosciutto.

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!

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CORN CENTRAL

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BRING TO the bbq

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AVOCADOS

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heirloom tomatoes from the santa monica farmers market.

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.

 

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SUMMER SALADS

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COOL down
LAY ON THE lobster
STELLAR seafood
lobster, new england clam chowder in NJ with greenery.

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.

 

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BLUEBERRY BLISS

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POOLSIDE cocktails
HAVE A picnic
SUMMER sweets

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INSPIRED SIDES

the bbq

cucamelons small produce in baskets set out at the farmers market.

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.

 

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SUMMER TRAVEL

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