Summer is all about warm afternoons, longer days, and tons of garden-fresh goodies. From appetizers to mains and sides to desserts, these 25 seasonal summer recipes make the most of fresh summer produce. Requiring minimal preparation, they capture the flavors of summertime on a plate.
Skillet Fresh Prosciutto, Tomato, And Basil Pasta
"This is a wonderfully fresh pasta that is perfect for summer. You can't beat the flavors of the fresh tomatoes and basil mixed with the simpleness of the prosciutto." - Kathi
Chicken Primavera
"A hearty, cheesy dinner that can be served with a side salad and garlic bread. This is a great casserole-type dish but made with all fresh ingredients." - The Kitchen Crew
Pico De Gallo
"You will love this recipe fresh, sweet, and spicy all together right out of Mexico. This is an authentic Pico de Gallo recipe. It was always on our table in the summertime." - Juliann
Grilled Chicken Kabobs
"I love cooking with my honey and we just had the best time putting these together! The depth of flavor was unexpected and delicious." - Tanya
Zucchini Tomato Pie
"The pairing of tomatoes and zucchini is delicious in so many dishes, and this pie approach I modified from a Bisquick recipe site is one more way to bring life to them when they're out of season." - Jenay
Lemon Blueberry Zucchini Bread
"This is my all-time favorite zucchini bread recipe. Of course, I just love those blueberries. So why not put these two together? With the addition of lemon, it was a big hit with my husband." - Goldie
Watermelon Caprese Salad
"Watermelon Caprese Salad combines sweet watermelon with tangy balsamic. The mozzarella and salt add a nice contrast while the basil adds freshness. This salad is what summer dreams are made of!" - Debbie
Grandma's Fresh Peach Pie
"The perfect peach pie for summer. This pie has the flavor of summertime with fresh peaches and a hint of almond." - The Kitchen Crew
Rainbow Grilled Vegetable Medley Pilaf
"This colorful dish can be served as a main dish or a side and is great hot or cold!" - Crystal
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." - Millie
Cool "Iced" Cucumber Soup
"This is a wonderfully cool and refreshing soup on a hot summer's day. I love cucumbers and sour cream... so I made up this wonderful cool iced cucumber soup." - Nancy
Mango Strawberry Salsa
"Was bored and wanted a fruity salsa so came up with this...Yummy, Yum." - Wendy
Country Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Squash
"Really, this could be served for any meal. It was like a breakfast casserole in a zucchini boat." - The Kitchen Crew
Strawberry Cobbler
"This recipe works best when you use fresh strawberries. Don't worry if the berries aren't sweet enough... macerating them adds to the flavor." - Shery
Greek Bruschetta
"I made this recipe up and it's so good. Different from the Italian bruschetta and very refreshing. It feeds a crowd." - Letizia
Jalapeno Popper Corn Fritters
"Crispy golden brown sweet corn fritters with all of the flavours of jalapeno poppers including jalapenos, cream cheese, cheddar cheese and bacon." - Kevin
Roasted Veggie Salad
"I went to the grocery store and all the veggies looked good today. So I bought a little of everything and this is what I did with it. This came out so good and it is a great meal for a summer day or any day." - Joan
Zucchini With Corn And Cheese (Calabacitas Con Elote Y Queso )
"If you like zucchini, fresh corn, and cheese, you will love this dish." - Trina
Fresh Basil Corn And Tomato Salad
"Fresh is the key. Don't be tempted to use frozen corn in this salad, or dried basil - it's not the same." - Kathy
Dog Days Watermelon Salad
"Now's the time to take advantage of the great supply of cucumbers and watermelon this time of year, the dog days of August! This salad is cool and refreshing - even your kids will love it - but it's best eaten the same day." - Connie
Easy And Delicious Stir-Fry
"Forget about take-out and make your own stir-fry with fresh veggies from your garden. This stir-fry recipe is so simple and tasty." - The Kitchen Crew
Zucchini Or Summer Squash Fritters
"We all have an abundance of both yellow summer squash and zucchini. Here's a recipe that allows you to have your squash and save it too!" - Rose
Sauteed Parmesan Zucchini & Yellow Squash
"A fabulous way to cook fresh summer squash. Onions and garlic provide so much flavor. They almost give this easy side a sweetness." - The Kitchen Crew
Glazed Salmon With Mango Salsa
"I was looking for something special for a dinner party and came up with this. We love it!" - Katrina