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Summer Squash Saute

Summer Squash Saute

Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 When zucchini season arrives, all the gardeners look for easy ways to serve the bountiful harvest. This recipe involves searing the juicy squashes, concentrating their flavor and browning the slices for a slight sweetness. Garlic,...

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Banana “Nice” Cream

Banana “Nice” Cream

Total Time: 4 hours; 10 minutes active Servings: 2 Craving a sweet treat? Instead of ice cream, make “nice” cream from frozen bananas. It’s dairy free and you can easily create custom flavors. Make sure your bananas are completely frozen and work quickly so the nice...

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Seared Salmon with Stone Fruit Salsa

Seared Salmon with Stone Fruit Salsa

Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 We all love tomato salsa, but it’s always fun to mix it up and make fruit salsa. When sweet, juicy nectarines, peaches, plums and cherries are in season, they make a vibrant, colorful salsa for topping a filet of salmon. This is a...

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Heriloom Tomato Gazpacho

Heriloom Tomato Gazpacho

Total Time: 1-3 hours; 20 minutes active Servings: 6 This refreshing summer soup is a delicious way to celebrate juicy seasonal tomatoes. A summer favorite, this Spanish soup makes a refreshing and simple lunch with a green salad and crusty bread or alongside a meze...

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Coconut Fudgesicles

Coconut Fudgesicles

Total Time: 30 minutes (plus freezing time); 10 minutes active Servings: 6 Cooling off on a hot day with a creamy fudgesicle is a joy of summer. Popsicle molds come in all kinds of shapes, and if you don’t want to buy a set, you can use three-ounce paper cups and your...

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Chicken Souvlaki

Chicken Souvlaki

Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes; 20 minutes active Servings: 4 Souvlaki are Greek skewered meats, steeped in a lemon and herb marinade for a spicy flavor. In this version, red bell peppers add color and more flavor. Keep this recipe handy when you need a quick summer...

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Citrus-Marinated Shrimp Skewers

Citrus-Marinated Shrimp Skewers

Total Time: 45 minutes; 15 minutes active Servings: 4 If you’re tight on time, these skewers are the perfect solution. The bright flavors of citrus bring out the succulent sweetness of the shrimp after a brief bath in the marinade and a few minutes on the grill. Pair...

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Classic Potato Salad

Classic Potato Salad

Total Time: 45 minutes; 20 minutes active Servings: 8 Sometimes you just want a really good version of the potato salad you remember from childhood. This one has plenty of eggs and pickles and just the right amount of mayonnaise. The dill gives it an herbal note....

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Coconut Orange Cardamom Iced Coffee

Coconut Orange Cardamom Iced Coffee

Total Time: 12 hours; 15 minutes active Servings: 5 Cold brew coffee is one of the joys of summer, delivering a potent coffee brew that can stand up to a glass full of ice. Cardamom and orange is a combination found all over the Middle East where it’s a classic flavor...

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Mango Bean Salad

Mango Bean Salad

Total Time: 40 minutes; 20 minutes active Servings: 6-8 Tangy and sweet, this festive salad is great for potlucks, picnics or dinner anytime.   Ingredients 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced 2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 fresh lime) 1 teaspoon lime zest...

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