I’ve been meaning to make a post like this for some time now and I’m so excited to share it. It seems like every season I get asked what my all time favorite, must-make recipes are for that season. Like a fashion designer revealing her favorite looks? Or something?
Anyways back to food. I put together over 30 of our most popular summer recipes that are fresh, flavorful, and guaranteed crowd-pleasers. We’ve got everything from breakfasts and easy lunches to apps, sides and mains to bring to your next BBQ or picnic.
Each one focuses on delicious summer produce and they’re all ones that I’ve made countless times with my family and friends over the years. I know you’re going to LOVE them, so celebrate the second half of summer with all of these delicious eats!
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Breakfast
Almond Butter Peach Blueberry Oatmeal Cups
Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Puff Pastry Quiche
Brown Butter Strawberry Baked Oatmeal
Heart Healthy Olive Oil Salted Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins
Lemon Poppy Seed Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Summer Garden Crustless Zucchini Pie
Healthy Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread (nut free, vegan & gluten free!)
High-Protein Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats
Almond Cherry Smoothie (my favorite smoothie ever!)
Fluffy Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread Pancakes
The Best Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins (gluten free!)
Healthy Zucchini Bread
Coconut Key Lime Pie Smoothie
Healthy Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Good Morning Healthy Maple Blueberry Zucchini Muffins
Lunch
Damn Good BLT Pasta Salad with Creamy Jalapeño Cashew Dressing
Curried Chickpea Couscous Salad
Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad
Herby Olive Italian Orzo Salad
Copycat Portillo’s Chopped Salad
Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado, Goat Cheese & Hot Honey Vinaigrette
Italian Chopped Brussels Sprouts Salad
Creamy Vegan Corn Chowder
Summer Peach Spinach Salad with Avocado, Toasted Almonds + Goat Cheese
Homemade Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
The Easiest Chopped Greek Chickpea Salad
Vegan Caesar Salad
Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto + Goat Cheese
Southwest Chicken Corn Chowder
Apps & Sides
Best Healthy Coleslaw Ever (no mayo!)
Pizza Puff Pastry Tarts
Strawberry Balsamic Bruschetta
Tony’s Ridiculously Easy Homemade Salsa
Homemade Slow Cooker Baked Beans
Tony’s Melt-In-Your-Mouth Grilled Brussels Sprouts
Cocktails
Frozen Cherry Margarita
Coconut Lime Margarita
Spiked Tropical Green Juice (aka Green Margarita)
Watermelon Frosé
Frozen Mango Margarita
Spiked Cherry Limeade
Drunken Strawberries
Frozen Strawberry Margarita
Dinner
Chipotle Lime Salmon Tacos with Corn Avocado Peach Salsa & Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
Slow Cooker Gochujang Chicken Sandwiches
Baked or Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken (with the best honey mustard marinade!)
Creamy Sweet Corn & Brown Butter Ricotta Pasta
Vegan Pasta Primavera with Creamy Garlic Cashew Sauce
Herby Chicken Meatball Pitas with Jalapeño Tzatziki
Crazy Good Street Corn Chicken Tacos
Firecracker Salmon with Peach Avocado Salsa
Seriously Good Sweet Potato Cheddar BBQ Chicken Burgers
Dessert
The Best Zucchini Brownies You’ll Ever Eat
Sweet and Salty Chocolate Tahini Rice Krispie Treats
Vibrant Lime Bars
Grilled Peaches (+6 different topping ideas!)
Ooey-Gooey Tahini S’mores Bars
Strawberry Crisp with Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Crumble
Gluten Free Peach Crisp with Salted Coconut Milk Caramel
Lemon Pistachio Cake with Lovely Lemon Frosting
Chocolate Zucchini Cake (healthy + gluten free)
Strawberry Crumble Bars
World’s Best Banana Cream Pie (with peanut butter cookie crust!)
Blueberry Pie Bars with Oatmeal Crumble (vegan & gluten free)
The Best Tart Cherry Pie You’ll Ever Eat
If you make any of these summer recipes be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked it. Enjoy, xo!
