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Summer

Looking for summer recipes? June through September gardens are awash with juicy red tomatoes, thick green beans, purple eggplants and bushy basil. Fresh vibrant foods are in order. We have summer recipes ideal for quick cooking or no cooking at all.

Blueberry Shortcake

Blueberries are beautifully paired with whipped cream and melt-in-your-mouth shortcakes in this light dessert.

Grilled Chicken with Ancho Blueberry Sauce

This sweet and spicy fresh blueberry sauce complements smoky grilled chicken perfectly.

Blueberry Sherbet

This smooth, crowd-pleasing sherbet is so fresh and easy to prepare—it’s sure to be a hit at your next cookout!

Fruit Glazed Shrimp

The tart mango glaze works overtime as a both a sauce to serve alongside and as a boost of flavor to your grilling.

Salmon with Fruit Salsa

Rich salmon and tart, sweet and savory salsa make for a healthy and fast supper. This fruit salsa recipe is also perfect with grilled shrimp or chicken breasts.

Watermelon, Mint and Chili Salad

A summer potluck staple! If you’re looking for a salad with a little less spice, substitute the Thai chilies for a large seeded jalapeño.

Fruit Gazpacho

Make sure to make this as close as possible to serving, if you make it ahead give it a quick whir in the blender before you serve it to fix any separation.

Creamy Dill Broccoli Slaw

A crunchy, creamy new way of making cole slaw—with Greek yogurt!

Scallion and Chili Salmon Burgers

Low-carb salmon burgers packed with the bright flavors of lime, scallion and chili powder.

Mexican Style Grilled Corn

A low-fat version of tangy, zesty Mexican street corn, aka “elote.”

Mexi Mango Salad with Strawberry Chipotle Dressing

A lighter, tropical version of the taco salad with an easy-to-make fruity dressing.

Caprese Chicken Panzanella Salad

Fresh mozzarella and juicy tomatoes make this a refreshing chicken salad.

Courgette Noodle Salad

A chilled zucchini pasta salad with lemon juice, feta, basil and sun-dried tomatoes.

Superfood Acai Bowl

Smoothie bowls are an easy way to fill up on all kinds of beneficial vitamins.

Vegan Blueberry Oat Bars

Try topping with yogurt for a super-healthy blueberry cobbler that can pass as breakfast too!