Since we’re cooking at home more than ever before, your menu may require a facelift. Thankfully, a new crop of fresh fruit and vegetables are coming into season. The weather is warmer so grilling is a family activity. Slow cooker meals allow the kitchen stays cool. Salads for dinner are satisfying and no-bake desserts start to make an appearance on the table. Here are 22 recipes you can make this month.
Sauteed Parmesan Zucchini & Yellow Squash
"Every summer no matter how few plants we plant it seems like we have too much zucchini and yellow squash. Since the neighbors don't like it when we leave it on their doorsteps, I've had to come up with ways to get my family to eat it. This is me and my husbands' favorite way." - Lynelle
Honey Mustard Shrimp on the Bar-b
"It took a few tries to perfect this recipe, but this one was the crowd-pleaser." - Darci
Mascarpone Cherry Tart
"Mascarpone Cherry Tart was an experiment. I wanted a cool not-too-sweet dessert since it’s, like, 1006 degrees outside right now." - Paula
Caprese Salad With Quinoa and Brown Rice
"This is a healthy variation of a Caprese salad with bowtie pasta. I decided to try something healthy as a change-up!" - Peggy
Grilled BBQ Chicken
"This is a general recipe for juicy grilled chicken that can be changed by the spices you use. You can use basic BBQ flavored spices or go with a Greek, Indian, Italian, or Mexican profile just by changing the spices you add." - Rhonda
Graham Cracker Pudding
"This is a quick and simple dessert my mama use to make when I was young and I have continued sharing it with my kids. It's delicious." - Erica
Blueberry Zucchini Bread
"A twist on zucchini bread... the blueberries almost steal the show!" - Pattie
Strawberry Lemon Coleslaw
"If you love strawberries like me you will love this salad, it is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I know this sounds strange but honestly, I have never taken this somewhere it hasn’t gobbled up. This is savory, tart, and sweet all at the same time. I promise this cool creamy slaw will be your new favorite. This is perfect for spring and summer holidays and a great side for barbecues." - Debbie
Grilled Sesame Flank Steak
"This is a fabulous method of cooking flank steak. If not prepared properly, it tends to be a little tough. This steak is full of flavor and super tender." - The Kitchen Crew
Melon and Feta Salad
"The sweet and juicy melon and salty feta combo in this salad works surprisingly well! The red onion provides a nice bite and the mint finishes the salad off nicely." - Kevin
Orzo and Spinach Salad
"This salad is bursting with flavor and is so quick and easy. You eat serve it as a side salad or add some grilled chicken, shrimp, or even canned tuna and make a light meal. I also add a few grape tomatoes it sometimes to change it up a bit." - Grace
Heavenly Chocolate Mousse Pie
"This pie only takes about 10 minutes to prepare. I promise you will have the spoons out while you are pouring mousse into your crust!" - Lisa
Frosty Strawberry Margarita Dessert
"Tequila and triple sec in this one... NOT kid friendly, lol, this one is for the adults only!" - Mary
Peach and Cherry Amaretto Crisp
"I think a good crisp recipe should be in everyone’s recipe box. They are much easier to make than a pie or cobbler and a great way to utilize fresh fruit of the season. This recipe is very easy, mix all the topping ingredients, and set aside." - Debbie
Crock Pot Hot Dogs
"We love the ease of cooking hot dogs in the Crock Pot. The sauce is sweet and tangy. Cut the hot dogs into bite-size pieces for an easy appetizer as Sheree suggests. Or, you could keep them whole and serve them on a bun with the delicious sauce drizzled on top (a different and tasty way to enjoy hot dogs)." - The Kitchen Crew
Tomato and Summer Squash Sauce on Pasta
"My counter was covered with some tomatoes and squash that I needed to do something with and this is what I came up with. You can substitute with zucchini if you like. It is also good poured into a baking dish and topped with mozzarella cheese and baked for 15-20 minutes!" - Millie
Chicken Thighs Herbs de Provence
"I bought a lovely tin of Herbs de Provence at the local farmer's market and needed to use them. This is what I came up with and it was delicious. I love chicken thighs but I believe this would work for breast as well." - Mary Ann
Easy Crock Pot French Dip
"This is so good and so easy! My men at home never leave any leftovers. We like to put the meat on big sub buns and dip the rolls in meat juices before loading on the beef slices." - Donna
Bacon Wrapped Turkey Burgers
"This is a new way to make a turkey burger, add a little bacon! They are so good, quick and easy to make." - Barb
Strawberry Icebox Pie
"This no-bake strawberry pie is so simple to make! The filling is creamy and fluffy with a tart and sweet flavor. There are bits of strawberry in every bite!" - The Kitchen Crew
Mango and Vanilla Jam
"For some reason the vanilla seems to make this mango jam seem even sweeter. So far I have been enjoying the mango and vanilla jam on toast and it also goes really well on some plain yogurt for breakfast." - Kevin