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35+ Summer Recipes You'll Love

There’s nothing better than the bounty of summer spilling off tables and grills all season long. If you’re looking for easy grilled chicken, the perfect burger or  a fruit cobbler bursting with flavor, this summer recipe collection has something for you.

fruit popsicles in an ice chest
strawberry cobbler and a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a white bowl

Strawberry Cobbler

hands holding a bowl of berry cobbler with ice cream

Mixed Berry Cobbler

Peanut Butter Chocolate Oat Smoothie

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Smoothie

frozen greek yogurt

Frozen Greek Yogurt

english pea salad

English Pea Salad

square image of chopped salad in a wooden bowl

Asian Chopped Salad

Two Ingredient Green Smoothie

Mango and Spinach Smoothie

strawberry feta salad on a grey countertop

Strawberry Feta Salad with Poppy Seed Granola

tuna nicoise salad on a white oval platter

Tuna Niçoise Salad

scooping ice cream out of a loaf pan

No Churn Caramel Sea Salt Ice Cream

Thai green papaya salad on a blue plate with peanuts in a bowl on the side and lime wedges

Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam)

watermelon margaritas in clear glasses

Watermelon Margaritas

burger buns resting on a wire rack

Brioche Burger Buns

a skillet with orzo and vegetables sitting on a gray countertop

One Pot Orzo with Tomatoes, Corn, and Feta

cocktails on a white countertop

Paper Plane Cocktail

salsa in a white bowl next to corn chips on a white plate

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

cookie bars with red and blue candies on top

Fourth of July Cookie Bars

bourbon sweet tea cocktail in a mason jar with crushed ice around it

Bourbon Sweet Tea Cocktail

overhead photo of summer salad with corn, peaches and prosciutto in a white bowl

Summer Salad with Peaches, Corn, and Crispy Prosciutto

15 potluck recipes

15 Easy Potluck Recipes

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Brownie Ice Cream Cake

corn pasta in a grey bowl

Pasta with Creamy Corn Sauce, Basil and Breadcrumbs

fish skewers on a bed of rice in a black bowl

Turmeric Fish Skewers with Herb Sauce and Peanuts

Sweet Cornmeal Cakes with Peaches and Cream

tortellini pasta salad in a blue bowl

Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad

Spicy Szechuan-Style Green Beans

tomatoes in a white bowl

Balsamic Marinated Tomatoes

cooked zucchini in a white bowl

Pan-Seared Zucchini with Garlic and Basil

corn fritters in a cast iron skillet

Corn Fritters

Sweet and Tangy Marinated Cucumbers

summer vegetable paella

Summer Vegetable Paella

crispy chicken with balsamic tomato salad in a white bowl

Pan-Seared Chicken with Balsamic Tomato Salad

summer salad in a black bowl

Fresh Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Salad with Chili Lime Vinaigrette

bread salad in a large white bowl

Panzanella Bread Salad with Feta and Basil

square image of crunchy Thai ramen noodle salad

Crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad with Thai Dressing

potatoes in a white bowl on a white table

Lemony Potato Salad with Fresh Herbs

salad in a white bowl

Balsamic Chicken Salad with Fresh Berries and Feta

pasta in a white bowl

Elote Pasta Carbonara

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BBQ Chicken Salad

a bowl of corn chowder topped with cheese and bacon

Slow Cooker Corn Chowder

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