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    Home > All Recipes > Summer

    What to Cook in June

    Published: Jun 1, 2021 · Modified: Feb 27, 2023 · by Jess Smith · · Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links.

    what to cook in June

     

    Greetings friends! Hope you had a fun Memorial Day and are ready to dive right into summer. After a soggy spring in Kansas City, we have fled for the sunshine and are vacationing at the beach on the Outer Banks in North Carolina. It officially feels like the time of year to jump into all things summer. Colorful salads, cold drinks, desserts made with all the fresh berries. If you're looking for recipes to cook in June, we've got you covered. See below for a few of my favorite early summer recipes.

    1. BBQ Chicken Salad

    bbq chicken salad in a white bowl

     

    Crisp, fresh, and colorful, BBQ Chicken Salad is no ordinary salad. This dish has layers of flavor – sweet and tangy BBQ chicken, crunchy tortilla strips, and crisp vegetables, all tossed in creamy Greek yogurt ranch dressing.

    2. Egg, Brie and Arugula Breakfast Sandwich with Strawberry Glazed Bacon

    egg, brie and arugula sandwich on a white plate

    Savory, indulgent and topped with oven-baked strawberry glazed bacon, this is no ordinary breakfast sandwich.

    3. Pesto Pasta Salad

    Pesto Pasta Salad in a white bowl

    Pesto Pasta Salad is a quick pasta dish that tastes like summer in a bowl. Add bite-sized mozzarella pearls and fresh tomatoes and this pasta can be served warm or chilled, as a side dish or as its own light meal.

    4. Mango Chia Seed Pudding

    mango chia seed pudding in two glass jars

    Creamy, naturally sweet, and thickened with chia seeds, Mango Chia Seed Pudding is great served for breakfast or dessert.

    5. Slow Cooker Carnitas Taco Salad

    Slow Cooker Carnitas Taco Salad in a white bowl

    Carnitas Taco Salad is a Monday-friendly solution to a Saturday-worthy taco craving. Pack the salads with any vegetables you like and finish them with crispy slow cooker carnitas pork and crumbled tortilla chips.

    6. BBQ Pulled Chicken

    BBQ Pulled Chicken sandwich on a wood cutting board

    Sitting down to a meal of BBQ Pulled Chicken any time of year is to embrace the taste of summer. Make this weeknight-friendly meal in the slow-cooker or Instant Pot. It’s a great dish for pot-lucks, summer dinners, and is freezer-friendly too!

    7. Muffin Pan Strawberry Shortcakes

    Muffin Pan Strawberry Shortcake topped with whipped cream on a white table

    Looking for a simple, no-fuss strawberry shortcake recipe? Try Muffin Pan Strawberry Shortcakes. Unlike more complicated biscuit-style shortcakes, these use a simple cake batter to make light, tender little cakes. These are naturally egg-free. Top the cakes with berries and fresh whipped cream!

    8. Chili Lime Glazed Beef Skewers with Charred Corn Salsa

    beef skewers over corn salsa on a white plate

    These Chili Lime Glazed Beef Skewers balance a savory spice rub with a rich, sweet glaze. No stove or oven needed, this is an entirely outdoor-friendly recipe that highlights summer produce with lime-infused Charred Corn Salsa.

    9. Watermelon Lime Coolers

    2 women's hands holding jars with watermelon lime cooler

    Watermelon Lime Coolers use fresh watermelon, lime juice, mint and sparkling water for a refreshing drink that’s perfect for hot weather!

    10. Caprese Chicken with Pesto

    Caprese Chicken with Pesto in a skillet

    Caprese Chicken with Pesto is all the great flavors of a caprese salad with seared chicken breasts in an easy one-pan dinner! Serve it over zucchini noodles, pasta, quinoa or rice. This tasty dish is both gluten-free and keto.

    Some of My Favorite Kitchen Tools

    • Anchor 3-Piece Glass Mixing Bowls
    • Half Sheet Pan
    • Lodge Cast Iron Skillet
    • Salad Bowl and Tongs
    • Nonstick Muffin Tin
    • Pyrex 2-cup Glass Measuring Cup
    • Parchment Paper Sheets
    • KitchenAid 6-Quart Slow Cooker
    • 6-Quart Instant Pot Duo
    • Grill Pan

     

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    About Jess

    Hi! I'm Jess. I am the recipe creator and photographer behind the 900+ recipes you’ll find on Inquiring Chef. As a mom to three young kids and professional cook, my mission is to make every moment in the kitchen and around the table count. If you’re looking for easy, flavorful, family-approved recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Learn more about me here.

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