13 Summer Recipes You Have To Make Before The Season Is Over
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Don’t let summer slip by without making one of these fresh and delicious summer recipes that are perfect for the season. From homemade lemonades to fresh salads, sandwiches, ice creams, and pies, you won’t want to miss out on a single crumb or drop of the recipes here. These are the summer recipes that make you live for the season and enjoy every last sweaty moment because you know you have these waiting at home for you.
1. French Yogurt Cake
If you want a chilled dessert that is soft and goes great with any type of fruit or ice cream, this yogurt cake is the recipe to try. It can handle the flavor of any fruit you like best and would go incredibly well with a cup of coffee. Don’t skip this one.
2. Strawberry Salsa
Summer wouldn’t be the same without at least one fresh fruit salsa. This strawberry salsa pairs perfectly with corn chips, and even goes great over grilled chicken or as a sweet garnish for tacos.
3. Caprese Skewers
Whether you want a movie snack for yourself or an appetizer for a crowd, these Caprese skewers are a great go-to recipe. They are easy to put together and are always a crowd-pleaser. But they are just as good for a snack for one or two. You can scale this recipe to be as big or small as you need.
4. Maine Blueberry Lemonade
Maine blueberry lemonade is one of those lemonade recipes that makes you dream about sipping a big glass on the porch swing. It’s refreshingly wonderful on a hot summer day, and perfect for sharing with guests. Pour a big glass over ice and cool off in the shade.
5. Italian Chopped Salad
Italian chopped salad is a hydrating salad that is packed with delicious summer nutrition including lots of fiber and even some plant-based protein. You can certainly add some grilled chicken to this if you wish, but you’ll find that this is plenty filling without it.
6. Lemon Cream Pie
Lemon cream pie is wonderful on a hot summer day. It’s a great way to end a meal and a refreshing way to enjoy something cool and refreshing at the end of a long, hot day. It goes great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a tall glass of iced tea.
7. Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
This strawberry cottage cheese ice cream is super easy to make and doesn’t require the use of an ice cream maker. It’s packed with protein, thanks to the base being made with cottage cheese instead of cream. But that doesn’t mean this isn’t creamy. Quite the opposite. You’ll wonder why you haven’t made ice cream this way before.
8. Cucumber Sandwich
A cucumber sandwich is a deliciously refreshing meal that helps hydrate you on a hot day. It packs up easily so you can take it for a work lunch or a weekend picnic. It pairs nicely with a side salad, pasta salad, rice salad, and a vast array of other side dishes.
9. Blueberry BBQ Sauce
Blueberry BBQ sauce is wonderful on chicken, pork, or beef. It’s a summer-fresh flavor that is wonderful for anything grilled. Use some to marinate meat in, and the rest to baste on after grilling. Pair with some rice and grilled veggies for a delicious, well-rounded meal.
10. Mexican Coleslaw
Mexican coleslaw is a light, refreshing slaw that can be enjoyed as a main salad or a side dish to other things. There is no mayonnaise in this recipe, so all you get are the light, refreshing, vegetables that hydrate and nourish on a hot summer day.
11. Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bark
Strawberry frozen yogurt bark is a great treat to keep in the freezer all summer long to nosh on whenever you want something cold and sweet.
12. Berry Trifle
Fresh summer berries and homemade granola make up this berry trifle that is amazing for breakfast or dessert. It’s a great dessert to share with friends and always makes a great impression on guests thanks to its lovely layers and a see-through dish.
13. Orecchiette Pasta Salad
Orecchiette pasta salad makes a great family-friendly meal that everyone will love. Orecchiette refers to the shape of “little ears” that this pasta resembles. It’s a great choice for lighter summer fare, and the dish will pair well with a green salad and crunchy garlic bread.
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