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
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!)
Almond Cherry Smoothie (my favorite smoothie ever!)
Fluffy Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread Pancakes
The Best Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins (gluten free!)
Healthy Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Good Morning Healthy Maple Blueberry Zucchini Muffins
Lunch
Damn Good BLT Pasta Salad with Creamy Jalapeño Cashew Dressing
Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado, Goat Cheese & Hot Honey Vinaigrette
Italian Chopped Brussels Sprouts Salad
Summer Peach Spinach Salad with Avocado, Toasted Almonds + Goat Cheese
Homemade Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
The Easiest Chopped Greek Chickpea Salad
Homemade Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto + Goat Cheese
Spicy Cashew Chickpea Broccoli Salad with Ginger Peanut Dressing
Southwest Chicken Corn Chowder
Apps & Sides
Best Healthy Coleslaw Ever (no mayo!)
Tony’s Ridiculously Easy Homemade Salsa
Homemade Slow Cooker Baked Beans
Tony’s Melt-In-Your-Mouth Grilled Brussels Sprouts
Dinner
Baked or Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken (with the best honey mustard marinade!)
Vegan Pasta Primavera with Creamy Garlic Cashew Sauce
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
Gluten Free Peach Crisp with Salted Coconut Milk Caramel
Chocolate Zucchini Cake (healthy + gluten free)
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!
