More Collections: Summer Salad Recipes, Summer Drinks, Summer Desserts
No Time like Summertime!
Every season has something to look forward to, and summer is no exception. It’s the perfect time to be outside! We love to fire up the grill, savor fresh fruits and veggies (watermelon is a must-have), and indulge in refreshing summer desserts and summer drinks! These summer recipes are a great way to stay well-fed and happy all season long! Why we love summer recipes:
Fresh produce. I love making summer side dishes, summer salads, and desserts that include all the veggies and berries that are perfectly ripe and delicious in the summer. Plenty of tips. This post offers practical tips for cooking, grilling, and serving to make every summer meal a success! Variety of recipes. We’ve included a wide range of recipes from entrees, sides, salads, drinks, and desserts, providing options for every summer occasion.
Favorite Summer Dinner Recipes
Grill up a juicy Hamburger piled high with toppings, cook Hot Dogs in a crockpot smothered in mustard, or toast Homemade Pizza Dough on the grill. We have plenty of easy summer dinner recipes from the grill and beyond to have on repeat all season long! Some favorite summer fruits and vegetables to include in your healthy summer recipes:
Summer veggies. mushrooms, bell peppers, green beans, carrots, beets, cucumbers, leafy greens, green beans, onions, cabbage, peas, fresh corn, and radishes Summer fruits. avocado, apples, melons, stone fruit, figs, grapes, citrus, pear, squash, and cherry tomatoes Fresh herbs. fresh basil, garlic, cilantro, dill, fennel, parsley, coriander, cumin, or rosemary
More Summer Dinner Ideas
A summer dinner classic at our house is grilling up skewers of cubed chicken breast or shrimp and fresh veggies like red onion and peppers. There is no shortage of delicious summer dinner ideas. Whether you’re grilling or cooking low and slow in a crock pot, we have even more tasty options for you to enjoy!
Sides + Salads
Our go-to summer side dishes include the crunch of veggies and sweetness of fresh fruit! From Grilled Corn on the Cob to a bowl of fresh Mango Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips, seasonal produce is a must. We have included fresh produce and beyond in our list of must-make summer sides!
Desserts + Drinks
We, of course, eat plenty of cool treats and sweets! From no-bake recipes to ice cream treats, we have a variety of tasty summer desserts to choose from. And don’t forget to top your summer soiree with a refreshing summer drink!
Easy Summer Dinner Idea
We love to make meat for the summer holidays!! Our favorite meat to cook up is Steak, but we also love to make Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, and my hubby’s favorite – pulled pork! This deliciously easy Pulled Pork Recipe is made in the slow cooker and takes just minutes to prep making it a go-to dinner idea! Here is the recipe:
Favorite Summer Recipes
We hope you enjoy this list of delicious summer recipes. Whether you’re looking for something special to serve at a backyard BBQ or just an everyday weeknight dinner there is something for everyone! More Collections: Summer Dinner Ideas, Summer Crockpot Recipes, Summer Soups