summer recipes

SPICY FRITO CORN SALAD

"Once you make this salad, there really is no going back, it's summer corn salad but upgraded."

TAMALE PEPPERS

"Colorful and delicious dish! I am marking serving sizes for use as an entree, but we also enjoy to serve this as a s...

CORN RELISH

"I bring this to dinner every Thanksgiving, give it as a Christmas gift and eat it year-round. Yum!"

INDONESIAN CORN CAKES

"Like porridge and roasted meat, griddle cakes are ancient preparations. Corn griddle cakes are a simple folk food in...

RANCH-STYLE ELOTE / ESQUITES (MEXICAN CORN) 3 WAYS #RSC

"Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. This is a wonderful Mexican street cart food, that is either served o...

CHERRY TOMATO CORN SALAD

"This salad is quick, easy and delicious. It is from Taste of Homes, Weeknight Cooking Made Easy. I used frozen sweet...

BEST MEXICAN CHEESE CORN DIP EVER

"This corn dip has been a really big hit for me. Its easy to make and everyone will ask you for the recipe when you t...

EASY CORN FRITTERS

"I haven't had these corn fritters in years, and made my mom's recipe tonight. They are super easy and really tasty. ...

KITTENCAL'S FOIL-WRAPPED GRILLED CORN

"You may adjust all amounts to suit taste, I like to use seasoned salt for this but white salt will do fine -- to kic...

FRITO CORN SALAD

"I tried this at a Christmas brunch the quilt guild had. I had to hunt down the one who brought this in and get the r...

CORN SALSA

"This delightful corn salsa is a perfect salsa for dipping and can be used to boost flavor or garnish a southwestern ...

SUMMER CORN CHOWDER WITH SCALLIONS BACON & POTATOES

"The true taste of your summer favorites shine through in this wonderful chowder! Only two tablespoons of cream in th...

CHEDDAR CORN MUFFINS

"I found this recipe in a cookbook called. Quick Vegetarian Pleasures. Makes 12 muffins. "These are light and moist, ...

CHILE-CORN MASHED POTATOES

"A recipe by Texas chef Stephan Pyles. The chile powder required for this recipe is NOT Mexican chili powder which co...

CORN FRITTERS WITH CRISPY BACON, ROASTED TOMATOES & AVOCADO

"Corn Fritters for breakfast is a cherished event in our house. We both love this dish.... ALOT. I would go so far as...

SWEET CORN PEPPER SALSA

"This salsa has been a hit at several of our BBQs. Our friends have said they've never had anything like it before an...

WHITE CORN ON THE COB SEASONED WITH CHIPOTLE PEPPERS AND BUTTER!

"This sweet corn is kicked up with chiptoles pepper in Adobe sauce."

BACON WRAPPED GRILLED CORN ON THE COB

"The ultimate decadent corn on the cob;. based on a recipe from Paula Deen, of course. :) The flavor the bacon gives ...

SLICED TOMATOES WITH CORN AND BASIL

"This is another recipe from Cottage Living, but it sounds so crisp and refreshing, I had to post it for safe-keeping."

MEXICAN STREET CORN

"In Mexico, street vendors sell corn on the cob from carts like vendors in the U.S. sell hot dogs. The corn is served...

QUINOA WITH ROASTED CORN AND PEPPERS "

This is a great complement to TJW's Recipe#160252, or any grilled meats. Adapted from "How to Cook Everything" 10th A...

CAJUN SMOTHERED CORN

"From the Seattle Times newspaper, a simple and tasty side dish. This can be prepared ahead of time and rewarmed befo...

MISO-GLAZED EGGPLANT

"One of my favorite ways to serve beautiful purple eggplants is with a bit of miso and honey, grilled to caramelized,...

GREEN SUPERFOOD SALAD

"This easy and delicious salad is a way for you to get in all those servings of greens to keep your immunity up and y...

SUPER EASY VEGAN CHILI

"We all know I’m a huge chili lover, since it’s a great way to create a nutrient-packed yet hearty dish. Plus, it...

SOURDOUGH BRUSCHETTA

This colorful sourdough bruschetta combines all those epic flavors we love on toast! With tender tomatoes, creamy avo...

OPEN-FACE TURKEY PESTO SANDWICH

"High in protein and low in carbs, a sandwich you can feel great about eating."

ROASTED BEET DIP

"Earthy purple vegetables are a hearty base for a dip to snack on."

EASY HEALTHY SHAKSHOUKA

"Crack eggs into vibrant tomato sauce for a healthy meal any time of day!"

TROPICAL CHIA PUDDING

"Bright orange fruit adds some color to a creamy breakfast treat."

HEIRLOOM TOMATO TART

"If heirloom tomatoes are not available you can use beefsteak or other flavorful tomatoes- you may need a few extra. ...

BLACK BEAN & CORN TACOS WITH RADISH SALSA & FETA

"This recipe is from the acouplecooks.com, an awesome blog with tons of unique vegetarian recipes. The only differenc...

FRESH FIG AND FETA SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS

"It's fig time here in SW France, and I have been busy making up new fig recipes, as well as making jams, pickles, al...

MARTHA STEWART'S BAKED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) PARMESAN

I make this regularly. I just wanted to have this on hand. NOTE: I use more egg and bread crumbs than suggested"

BAKED SQUASH

"Here's a great recipe for those squash choked gardens. Really simple to prepare. I'm not too fond of squash, but wil...

PANZANELLA (ITALIAN BREAD SALAD)

"Why throw away the rest of that good, dense loaf you picked up at the bakery the other day? This is what the Italian...

CREAM OF ZUCCHINI SOUP

"A soup made of pureed veggies, that turns into a creamy delight."

CARAMELIZED NECTARINES OVER BAKED COD

"Spiced baked cod topped with a hot sweet nectarine salsa."

ULTIMATE GRILLED VEGETABLE TRAY

"This grilled vegetable tray might look like a crazy amount of work, but it is actually a lot easier to put together ...

SMOKED SAUSAGE AND CORN CHOWDER

"I love corn chowder, have a pot on now! Recipe is from Special Choice Recipes Cookbook"

RANCH & AVOCADO PASTA SALAD

"This makes a good lunch or side dish and can be varied depending on preferred taste and what ingredients you have in...

MOJO BEEF KABOBS

"Try this Cuban-inspired kebab recipe using lean sirloin from "The Healthy Beef Cookbook"."

GRILLED PORTOBELLOS WITH PESTO, TOMATOES AND FETA

"Many thanks to my dear friend Joanna who served these beautiful and oh-so-flavorful mushroom "steaks" for dinner the...

GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH RICOTTA AND TOMATO

A tasty side-dish for those who love classic Mediterranean flavours. Serve with grilled or BBQed chicken or kebabs. O...

GRILLED CHICKEN, ARUGULA, BLUE CHEESE PIZZA

"Fast, healthy and delicious! A new take on pizza."

HOT DOGS WACO STYLE

"This is our favorite way to eat hot dogs. Everybody has their favorite, and there are certainly many ways we enjoy d...

LOADED GUACAMOLE POTATO SALAD

"Avocado makes everything better, including potato salad!"

LAMB CHOPS FOR THE BBQ OR GRILL

"A tasty marinade for lamb chops. Great for the BBQ or grill. Prep time doesn't include time to marinate the chops."

SPICY BEEF FLATBREAD WITH YOGURT & CUCUMBERS

"This dish can work as a side or a main. It's especially great for impromptu guests."

MARYLAND CRAB CAKES

"If you have ever been to the Maryland area or once lived there you would know how AWESOME the seafood is! This recip...

LEMON AND HERB CHICKEN WITH PEACH AND PROSCIUTTO SALAD

"From Australian Diabetic Living a complete meal. Times are estimated but DO NOT inlude marinading time (2-4 hours). ...

GRILLED FATTOUSH WITH ZA’ATAR EGGPLANT

"A must-make salad for grilling season."

GRILLED PIZZA

"This was so much fun!! and so good!! Can't wait to do it again. Stretching the dough instead of rolling it makes it ...

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN KABOBS

The marinade is the key to these great kabobs. They only need 1 hour in the refrigerator to marinate."

CHORIZO BURGER

"Found this recipe tucked away in the back of the kitchen drawer. Do not remember where it came from. Spanish style b...

BARBECUE GRILLED KIELBASA DINNER PACKETS

"Polish sausage and potatoes, flavored with onion and fresh rosemary, cooked in foil. You can also bake the packets i...

OLD SOUTH GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES

"An old southern recipe from Mississippi for green beans and potatoes. You can delete the bacon or ham hock and they ...

DELICIOUS EASY SPINACH AND STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH FETA

In a large bowl toss the spinach with the strawberries and toasted almonds. In another small bowl whisk together all...

YEMISTA (GREEK STUFFED TOMATOES AND PEPPERS)

"Maybe my favourite Greek dish. Yes, my favourite."

PEPPERONI PASTA SALAD

"GREAT for a cookout or potluck dinner! This salad needs to marinate for the flavors to blend. The pepperoni gives a ...

CHINESE PINEAPPLE CHICKEN WITH CASHEW NUTS, GINGER, SPRING ONION

"This is sure to satisfy all your cravings for Chinese food, it's a great recipe. Be brave with the ginger, it mellow...

SHRIMP, AVOCADO AND TOMATO SALAD

"This is a Williams-Sonoma recipe which can be served as a salad or a light lunch. The dressing can be made up to 2 h...

LENTIL SALAD WITH BABY BEETS & FETA

"A lovely healthy salad that will keep you going until dinner. I found this on the back of a packet of French style l...

ELOTE SUMMER GNOCCHI

"Store-bought gnocchi get revamped with grilled fresh corn and all of your favorite Mexican street corn flavors."

SWISS CHARD & GOAT CHEESE FRITTATA

"Serve this hot, warm, or at room temperature. Serve with slices of heirloom tomatoes. The amount of garlic can be de...

OKRA SKILLET

"I'm from the South so I could eat a whole tub of this! I put my favorite spices and turkey kielbasa in this twist on...

GRILLED SUMMER SQUASH AND TOMATOES WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA

"This is so simple and so good. I make this on an indoor grill, but it can be made on an outside grill or in a stovet...

MAGGIE AND PETER'S BLUE CHEESE AND FIG PIZZA

MAGGIE AND PETER'S BLUE CHEESE AND FIG PIZZA

TOMATO AND WATERMELON SALAD

"From Pintxos: Small Plates in the Basque Tradition by Chef Gerald Hirigoyen . This Frenchman makes fabulous food in ...

TOMATO, CHEESE, AND AVOCADO SANDWICH

"This is one of my favorite sandwiches! I usually use a wonderful white horseradish cheddar cheese rather than provol...

QUINOA WITH ROASTED CORN AND PEPPERS

"This is a great complement to TJW's Recipe#160252, or any grilled meats. Adapted from "How to Cook Everything" 10th ...

DROP DEAD DELICIOUS STUFFED ZUCCHINI

"My mother-in-law is famous for her stuffed zucchini, and now I have the pleasure to share the recipe with all of you."

HAWAIIAN GRILLED HAMBURGERS

"This has oriental flavoring and a pineapple slice, moist and juicy and the flavors are addictive. Now I use turkey b...

GRILLED VEGETABLE SANDWICH

"I had a wonderful grilled veg. sandwich when I visited the Florida Keys recently with goats cheese. This is similar,...

GRILLED SHRIMP KABOBS

"These are very easy to make and great as an appetizer or served with salad or a rice dish for a backyard BBQ! I like...