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Summer Recipes

[heart_this] · Jun 19, 2022 · 6 Comments

Summer Recipes

The best recipes for summer! Quick and easy recipes to enjoy summer produce, outdoor eating and recipes to help you keep cool!

The first day of Summer is June 21 and I have thinking about all of my favourite summer recipes! Summer has to be the best time of the year as it’s just packed full of fresh produce and of course the weather is perfect for outdoor activities like grilling and picnics! My weekly trek down to the farmers market is like an adventure where I get to see what new and wonderful things arrived and I often have a difficult time choosing just what to get! Below you will find a collection of some of my favourite summer recipes including those using some of summers bounty and some for outdoor cooking and eating!

Corn and Cotija Guacamole (aka Esquites Guacamole)Corn and Cotija Guacamole (aka Esquites Guacamole)
Caprese Grilled Cheese SandwichCaprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Grilled Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple SkewersGrilled Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers
Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, Slaw and Pina Colada CremaJerk Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, Slaw and Pina Colada Crema
Loaded Baked Potato SaladLoaded Baked Potato Salad
Zucchini Pizza Crust (with Chipotle BBQ Bacon and Grilled Corn Pizza)Zucchini Pizza Crust (with Chipotle BBQ Bacon and Grilled Corn Pizza)
Cheesy Zucchini QuinoaCheesy Zucchini Quinoa
Eggplant PizzasEggplant Pizzas
Chicken Enchilada Stuffed ZucchiniChicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini
Jalapeno Popper Corn FrittersJalapeno Popper Corn Fritters
Pesto Grilled ShrimpPesto Grilled Shrimp
Bruschetta Chicken Pesto TartBruschetta Chicken Pesto Tart
Kolokythokeftedes (Zucchini and Feta Balls)Kolokythokeftedes (Zucchini and Feta Balls)
Southwestern Grilled Chicken Jalapeno Popper SaladSouthwestern Grilled Chicken Jalapeno Popper Salad
Strawberry Basil LemonadeStrawberry Basil Lemonade
Blueberry Almond and Amaretto Quinoa CrispBlueberry Almond and Amaretto Quinoa Crisp
Moroccan Grilled Chicken KabobsMoroccan Grilled Chicken Kabobs
Avocado BLT with Fried Egg and Chipotle MayoAvocado BLT with Fried Egg and Chipotle Mayo
Zucchini Ricotta GnocchiZucchini Ricotta Gnocchi
Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Alfredo PastaRoasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Alfredo Pasta
Chicken FajitasChicken Fajitas
Jalapeno Popper DressingJalapeno Popper Dressing
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper BurgersBacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Burgers
Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)
Raspberry White Balsamic VinaigretteRaspberry White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich with Guacamole and Roasted Jalapeno MayoTequila Lime Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich with Guacamole and Roasted Jalapeno Mayo
Cilantro and Lime Fish TacosCilantro and Lime Fish Tacos
Chipotle Lime Grilled ShrimpChipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp
Tequila Lime Grilled ChickenTequila Lime Grilled Chicken
Cilantro and Lime SalmonCilantro and Lime Salmon
Creamy Pesto Caprese Pasta CasseroleCreamy Pesto Caprese Pasta Casserole
Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs with Roasted Strawberry BBQ SauceSlow Cooker BBQ Ribs with Roasted Strawberry BBQ Sauce
Strawberries and Cream Coffee Cake with Vanilla Cream Cheese GlazeStrawberries and Cream Coffee Cake with Vanilla Cream Cheese Glaze
Slow Roasted Tomato BLTSlow Roasted Tomato BLT
Pad Thai Shrimp BurgersPad Thai Shrimp Burgers
Blueberry Zucchini BreadBlueberry Zucchini Bread
Caprese Chicken Pesto PastaCaprese Chicken Pesto Pasta
Crispy Baked Eggplant Fries with Marinara Dipping Sauce (aka Eggplant Parmesan Fries!)Crispy Baked Eggplant Fries with Marinara Dipping Sauce (aka Eggplant Parmesan Fries!)
Creamy Avocado Dressing (aka Guacamole Buttermilk Dressing)Creamy Avocado Dressing (aka Guacamole Buttermilk Dressing)
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Roasted Corn and Jalapeno Slaw and Roasted Jalapeno CremaCilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Roasted Corn and Jalapeno Slaw and Roasted Jalapeno Crema
Roasted Strawberry BBQ SauceRoasted Strawberry BBQ Sauce
Chipotle Peach Salsa QuesadillasChipotle Peach Salsa Quesadillas
Pesto Zucchini and Corn Quinoa SaladPesto Zucchini and Corn Quinoa Salad
Parmesan Crusted Pesto Tilapia with Roasted TomatoesParmesan Crusted Pesto Tilapia with Roasted Tomatoes
Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote)Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote)
Corn and Black Bean Quesadillas with Roast Zucchini SalsaCorn and Black Bean Quesadillas with Roast Zucchini Salsa
Zucchini Pizza BitesZucchini Pizza Bites
Carne Asada (Grilled Marinated Steak)Carne Asada (Grilled Marinated Steak)
Strawberry ShortcakeStrawberry Shortcake
Caesar Grilled AsparagusCaesar Grilled Asparagus
Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta SaladMediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad
Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken with Strawberry SalsaCilantro Lime Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Salsa
Grilled Coconut and Pineapple Sweet Chili ShrimpGrilled Coconut and Pineapple Sweet Chili Shrimp
Grilled Coconut and Pineapple Sweet Chili Shrimp TacosGrilled Coconut and Pineapple Sweet Chili Shrimp Tacos
Mexican Street Corn Style Grilled ZucchiniMexican Street Corn Style Grilled Zucchini
Grilled Chicken SouvlakiGrilled Chicken Souvlaki
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Salad with Creamy Feta and Dill DressingGrilled Chicken Souvlaki Salad with Creamy Feta and Dill Dressing
Bacon Wrapped Guacamole Stuffed ChickenBacon Wrapped Guacamole Stuffed Chicken
Grilled BBQ Chicken, Zucchini and Corn Quinoa SaladGrilled BBQ Chicken, Zucchini and Corn Quinoa Salad
BBQ Chicken COBB Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch DressingBBQ Chicken COBB Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing
Fresh Pea SaladFresh Pea Salad
Avocado BLT Pasta SaladAvocado BLT Pasta Salad
Creamy Dilled Cucumber SaladCreamy Dilled Cucumber Salad
Caprese Stuffed AvocadosCaprese Stuffed Avocados
Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes and Grilled ChickenPesto Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes and Grilled Chicken
Grilled Zucchini NachosGrilled Zucchini Nachos
Taco Lime Grilled ChickenTaco Lime Grilled Chicken
Mexican Street Corn NachosMexican Street Corn Nachos
Crispy Lemon Parmesan Zucchini Chips with Basil AioliCrispy Lemon Parmesan Zucchini Chips with Basil Aioli
Avocado Tzatziki SauceAvocado Tzatziki Sauce
Green Goddess Zucchini Turkey BurgerGreen Goddess Zucchini Turkey Burger
Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake BarsStrawberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars
Tuscan Roast AsparagusTuscan Roast Asparagus
Creamy Lemon Grilled Chicken, Asparagus and Artichoke PastaCreamy Lemon Grilled Chicken, Asparagus and Artichoke Pasta
Grilled Chicken and Asparagus Caprese Spinach Salad with Bacon and AvocadoGrilled Chicken and Asparagus Caprese Spinach Salad with Bacon and Avocado
Asparagus and Lemon and Basil Ricotta Stuffed Salmon Rolls with Lemon SauceAsparagus and Lemon and Basil Ricotta Stuffed Salmon Rolls with Lemon Sauce
Creamy Avocado Zucchini Noodle Pasta with Taco Lime Grilled ShrimpCreamy Avocado Zucchini Noodle Pasta with Taco Lime Grilled Shrimp
Chipotle Lime SalmonChipotle Lime Salmon
Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini NoodlesShrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
Pesto Zucchini Fritters with Caprese Bruschetta ToppingPesto Zucchini Fritters with Caprese Bruschetta Topping
Spinach and Feta Chicken Burgers (aka Spanakopita Burgers) with Grilled Halloumi, Roasted Red Peppers and a Spinach and Feta SauceSpinach and Feta Chicken Burgers (aka Spanakopita Burgers) with Grilled Halloumi, Roasted Red Peppers and a Spinach and Feta Sauce
Mediterranean Quinoa SaladMediterranean Quinoa Salad
Lemon Ricotta Strawberry Pie with Poppy Seed Shortbread CrustLemon Ricotta Strawberry Pie with Poppy Seed Shortbread Crust
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Greek Yogurt Banana BreadChocolate Chip Zucchini Greek Yogurt Banana Bread
Zucchini Ricotta Gnocchi and Corn in Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce with Crispy Crumbled PancettaZucchini Ricotta Gnocchi and Corn in Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce with Crispy Crumbled Pancetta
Greek Goddess Grain Bowl with Fried Zucchini, Halloumi and Toasted SeedsGreek Goddess Grain Bowl with Fried Zucchini, Halloumi and Toasted Seeds
Zucchini Turkey Meatballs in Marinara on ZoodlesZucchini Turkey Meatballs in Marinara on Zoodles
Cold Brewed Iced TeaCold Brewed Iced Tea
Pico de Gallo ChickenPico de Gallo Chicken
Blueberry SyrupBlueberry Syrup
Cold Cucumber SoupCold Cucumber Soup
Zucchini Bruschetta BitesZucchini Bruschetta Bites
Corn and Zucchini Ricotta Stuffed ShellsCorn and Zucchini Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Corn and Zucchini Goat Cheese Quiche with Lemon and BasilCorn and Zucchini Goat Cheese Quiche with Lemon and Basil
Blueberry Zucchini PancakesBlueberry Zucchini Pancakes
Spicy Shrimp Sushi StacksSpicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks
Grilled Lamb GyrosGrilled Lamb Gyros
Lemon Zucchini BreadLemon Zucchini Bread
Lemon Basil Chicken Caesar Salad SandwichLemon Basil Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich

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Comments

  1. Tieghan says

    June 16, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    These all look amazing!! I love summer foods!

    Reply
  2. janet @ the taste space says

    June 16, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    Looks great…. but eek, you have a typo in your photo! Sumer. Unless that is a new word. 😉

    Reply
  3. bellini says

    June 16, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    Only a few more days and the celebrating begins.

    Reply
  4. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    June 17, 2013 at 2:05 am

    I love this post, so many great options to try!

    Reply
  5. andreakat01 says

    June 18, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    These recipes made me so hungry after days of hanging out at the hospital with my son and his wife who were having a baby. Made me want to run to the kitchen and get cooking!

    Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    June 20, 2013 at 11:43 pm

    Great ideas…I'm so going to try some new things!!! Thanks

    Reply

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