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)
Caprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Grilled Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers
Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, Slaw and Pina Colada Crema
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Zucchini Pizza Crust (with Chipotle BBQ Bacon and Grilled Corn Pizza)
Cheesy Zucchini Quinoa
Eggplant Pizzas
Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini
Jalapeno Popper Corn Fritters
Pesto Grilled Shrimp
Bruschetta Chicken Pesto Tart
Kolokythokeftedes (Zucchini and Feta Balls)
Southwestern Grilled Chicken Jalapeno Popper Salad
Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Blueberry Almond and Amaretto Quinoa Crisp
Moroccan Grilled Chicken Kabobs
Avocado BLT with Fried Egg and Chipotle Mayo
Zucchini Ricotta Gnocchi
Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Alfredo Pasta
Chicken Fajitas
Jalapeno Popper Dressing
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Burgers
Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)
Raspberry White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich with Guacamole and Roasted Jalapeno Mayo
Cilantro and Lime Fish Tacos
Chipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp
Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken
Cilantro and Lime Salmon
Creamy Pesto Caprese Pasta Casserole
Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs with Roasted Strawberry BBQ Sauce
Strawberries and Cream Coffee Cake with Vanilla Cream Cheese Glaze
Slow Roasted Tomato BLT
Pad Thai Shrimp Burgers
Blueberry Zucchini Bread
Caprese Chicken Pesto Pasta
Crispy Baked Eggplant Fries with Marinara Dipping Sauce (aka Eggplant Parmesan Fries!)
Creamy Avocado Dressing (aka Guacamole Buttermilk Dressing)
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Roasted Corn and Jalapeno Slaw and Roasted Jalapeno Crema
Roasted Strawberry BBQ Sauce
Chipotle Peach Salsa Quesadillas
Pesto Zucchini and Corn Quinoa Salad
Parmesan Crusted Pesto Tilapia with Roasted Tomatoes
Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote)
Corn and Black Bean Quesadillas with Roast Zucchini Salsa
Zucchini Pizza Bites
Carne Asada (Grilled Marinated Steak)
Strawberry Shortcake
Caesar Grilled Asparagus
Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad
Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Salsa
Grilled Coconut and Pineapple Sweet Chili Shrimp
Grilled Coconut and Pineapple Sweet Chili Shrimp Tacos
Mexican Street Corn Style Grilled Zucchini
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Salad with Creamy Feta and Dill Dressing
Bacon Wrapped Guacamole Stuffed Chicken
Grilled BBQ Chicken, Zucchini and Corn Quinoa Salad
BBQ Chicken COBB Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing
Fresh Pea Salad
Avocado BLT Pasta Salad
Creamy Dilled Cucumber Salad
Caprese Stuffed Avocados
Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes and Grilled Chicken
Grilled Zucchini Nachos
Taco Lime Grilled Chicken
Mexican Street Corn Nachos
Crispy Lemon Parmesan Zucchini Chips with Basil Aioli
Avocado Tzatziki Sauce
Green Goddess Zucchini Turkey Burger
Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars
Tuscan Roast Asparagus
Creamy Lemon Grilled Chicken, Asparagus and Artichoke Pasta
Grilled Chicken and Asparagus Caprese Spinach Salad with Bacon and Avocado
Asparagus and Lemon and Basil Ricotta Stuffed Salmon Rolls with Lemon Sauce
Creamy Avocado Zucchini Noodle Pasta with Taco Lime Grilled Shrimp
Chipotle Lime Salmon
Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
Pesto 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 Sauce
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Lemon Ricotta Strawberry Pie with Poppy Seed Shortbread Crust
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Greek Yogurt Banana Bread
Zucchini Ricotta Gnocchi and Corn in Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce with Crispy Crumbled Pancetta
Greek Goddess Grain Bowl with Fried Zucchini, Halloumi and Toasted Seeds
Zucchini Turkey Meatballs in Marinara on Zoodles
Cold Brewed Iced Tea
Pico de Gallo Chicken
Blueberry Syrup
Cold Cucumber Soup
Zucchini Bruschetta Bites
Corn and Zucchini Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Corn and Zucchini Goat Cheese Quiche with Lemon and Basil
Blueberry Zucchini Pancakes
Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks
Grilled Lamb Gyros
Lemon Zucchini Bread
Lemon Basil Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich
More Summer Recipes
Looking for more summer recipes? Check out my Summer Recipes Pinboard!
These all look amazing!! I love summer foods!
Looks great…. but eek, you have a typo in your photo! Sumer. Unless that is a new word. 😉
Only a few more days and the celebrating begins.
I love this post, so many great options to try!
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!
Great ideas…I'm so going to try some new things!!! Thanks