Summer is in full swing, and there’s nothing I love more than gathering with family and friends and sharing great food together — especially when we can keep things cool, simple, and stress-free.
I turned to some friends and food lovers to bring you their favorite easy and flavorful summer recipes — from chilled salads and creamy dips to icy treats and barbecue favorites.
Scroll down to discover their picks, and let us know your own warm-weather favorites in the comments!
CEVICHE TACO WITH BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALSA
My favorite highlight of summer is all the fresh fruit, from berries to peaches and plums- this is my season. I chose Mango Ceviche as my favorite summer recipe because it is deliciously vibrant and doesn’t require any cooking.
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“I am going to lead by saying this is not my favorite rather it’s one of my favorites (of which I have MANY!). But this burger, slathered in BBQ sauce, topped with quick pickles, and sandwiched between an onion roll makes this baby a little different and a lot fun for your next Q.”
“To me, summer means sunshine, and sunshine brings out the best in everyone. Some of my fondest memories revolve around being out in the sun by the grill. This recipe for London Broil reminds me of summer as we would always take this cut out to the grill…even on weeknights.”
GRILLED CORN WITH HERBED “BUTTER”
“Everyone loves to grill in the summer but sides are sometimes overlooked. Grilled Corn with an herb butter is one of our favorite sides.”
“As someone with a sweet tooth and an ice cream lover, Bananas Foster for dessert just does it for me! :)”
“I love that dinner can be a big salad and an iced coffee. I love that my toddlers’ cute little pudgy fingers are always trying to get into my salad.”
“Margaritas are the sign of garden parties, BBQs and fun! Summer is the best time for margaritas!”
“Camping (or at least the thought of it), grilling almost every night with ice cold beer! When not firing up the Q, I love light meals, like Spinach Shakshuka – a nice summer twist on the cozy classic.”
I like swimming, swimming and more swimming in the summer.
Thanks for the contest.
slehan at juno dot com
I am a teacher so the best thing about summer is having more time in the evening with family instead of grading papers.
I love being able to go swimming.
swimming
I love the time off during summer
I love getting otuside and spending time with the kids
My favorite thing about SUMMER is THE BEACH!!!!!! I also love the amusement parks and fairs, the local summer series events, swimming, al fresco seating and travelling.
Longer light outside
Summer-warm & hot weather, everything is green and in bloom, being able to go outside without being chilled to the bone the beach, the pool eating outside Rosanne
I just like spending more time outside.
backyard bbqs with the family 🙂
having the kids home and camp mommy
All the outdoor fun activities. visiting the pool and the beach
fresh fruit and veggies
I love the time off with kids!
The weather! And the summer fruit 😋
The warm weather. No coats!
Agree — the longer days are wonderful!
People seem more relaxed and laid back in the summer due to the warm weather and I love wearing sandals and flip flops.
Camp!
I love so much daylight! It doesn’t get dark until about 1030pm here.
i like the longer days, especially if it cools down early in the evening.
I love the sunshine and warm weather summer usually brings!
i love being able to sleep longer! no school!
I like the long, slow, lazy days of summer.
My favorite thing about the summer is spending time with my kids at the beach!
I love the warm weather, sunshine and long days of summer.
My favorite thing about summer is the longer daylight hours and being able to spend lots of time at the pool!
addictedtorodeo at gmail dot com
Ashley C
The lakefront
The b.each and swimming in the ocean
I love the hot weather.
no school