With temperatures rising, vacation planning, plants turning green, and school ending, this time of the year only means one thing: summer is upon us! When I think ‘green’, my thoughts go to all of the healthy food I plan on cooking this summer. I could not think of a more ideal time to celebrate the season with easy summer recipes to keep up with that summer feeling. Spend your summertime on the beach, relaxing with family and friends, and attending as many concerts and sports games as you want – not fretting over what to make for dinner each night. These are the summer recipes you need to keep the party rocking.
Appetizers
Tomatoes, shallots, basil: what’s not to love about this perfect appetizer? Recipe credit to AllRecipes and Doreen B.
Trying gardening this year? Plant some zucchini and try this homegrown appetizer. Recipe credit to AllRecipes and Karen Gallinetti.
Drinks
Over the age of 21? Make a classic mojito! Recipe credit to AllRecipes and Brandy.
You might be tempted to have the whole pitcher of sangria! Recipe credit to AllRecipes and HJacoby.
Main Dishes
Chef John’s Garlic and Herb Shrimp
Planting a new garden, or buying some new herbs? Make this easy dish. Recipe credit to AllRecipes and Chef John.
Soba Noodle Salad with Chicken and Sesame
Fast, healthy, and perfect for dinner! Recipe credit to AllRecipes and donrmath.
Serve by itself or with a small salad. Recipe credit to AllRecipes and LTHASKINS.
Side Dishes
Serve with fish or chicken. Recipe credit to AllRecipes and swedishmilk.
Serve sliced by themselves or on a bed of lettuce. Recipe credit to AllRecipes and Scarlett.
Desserts
Yum! Have this fancy dish with some vanilla ice cream. Recipe credit to AllRecipes and Baron.
A classic! Recipe credit to AllRecipes and OKBEE.
Saw some food that you like? Found a new dish to try with your family and/or friends? Chat about them below!