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  4. Fast and Fabulous Recipes That’ll Help You Savor Summertime—While It Lasts!

Fast and Fabulous Recipes That’ll Help You Savor Summertime—While It Lasts!

By Southern Living Editors
July 21, 2018
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Best-Ever Succotash
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely
Let the slow, simmering days of late summer keep on ticking. We’re stocked up with plenty of reasons to savor the flavors of the season. First, journey into Louisiana’s Cajun country where you’ll find a secluded bed-and-breakfast that hosts some of the most spirited celebrations of the region’s culture that we’ve tasted. The menu balances the traditional and unexpected with quirky takes like Kettle Chip-Crusted Fried Green Tomatoes and Braised Greens and Grapes. We’re feeling the heat this season and responding with no-cook summer suppers. Step away from the stove using these five fresh and fabulous recipes that’ll get dinner on the table without breaking a sweat. The Crunchy Chicken-Peanut Chopped Salad will save you again and again, we promise. We’re giving you a reason to fire up the grill, too. Try our sizzling skillet steak recipe with blistered vegetables that can be made entirely in your cast-iron skillet. It’s low on cleanup, high on flavor. Is any late-summer night complete without a classic dish with a brand-new twist? Our Best-Ever Succotash features standout ingredients like okra and basil, making it a hit at every gathering. Save any weeknight with a grilled pizza packed full with fresh summer vegetables and savory smoked chicken, while our Mini Tomato Sandwiches with Bacon Mayonnaise turns a classic dish into a tasty appetizer. We couldn’t round up the season without a perfectly chilled dessert. Serve up slices of our No-Bake Peanut Butter-Fudge Ice-Cream Pie, and you’ll be raking in the compliments. Whatever you whip up this August, make it a breeze with these easy recipes.
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Grilled Eggplant-and-Corn Romesco Napoleons

Grilled Eggplant-and-Corn Romesco Napoleons
Credit: Cedric Angeles; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Recipe: Grilled Eggplant-and-Corn Romesco Napoleons

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Yellow Gazpacho with Herbed Goat Cheese Toasts

Yellow Gazpacho with Herbed Goat Cheese Toasts
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Recipe: Yellow Gazpacho with Herbed Goat Cheese Toasts

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Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise

Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise
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Recipe: Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise

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Kettle Chip-Crusted Fried Green Tomatoes with Tasso Tartar Sauce

Kettle Chip-Crusted Fried Green Tomatoes with Tasso Tartar Sauce
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Recipe: Kettle Chip-Crusted Fried Green Tomatoes with Tasso Tartar Sauce

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Best-Ever Succotash

Best-Ever Succotash
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Recipe: Best-Ever Succotash

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Greek Chicken Salad Wedges

Greek Chicken Salad Wedges
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Recipe: Greek Chicken Salad Wedges

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Crunchy Chicken-Peanut Chopped Salad

Crunchy Chicken-Peanut Chopped Salad
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Recipe: Crunchy Chicken-Peanut Chopped Salad

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Seared Hanger Steak with Braised Greens and Grapes

Seared Hanger Steak with Braised Greens and Grapes
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Recipe: Seared Hanger Steak with Braised Greens and Grapes

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Grilled Pizza with Summer Veggies and Smoked Chicken

Grilled Pizza with Summer Veggies and Smoked Chicken
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Recipe: Grilled Pizza with Summer Veggies and Smoked Chicken

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Grilled Steak with Blistered Beans and Peppers

Grilled Steak with Blistered Beans and Peppers
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Recipe: Grilled Steak with Blistered Beans and Peppers

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Roasted Tomato, Salami, and Mozzarella Pasta

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Shrimp Boil Vegetable Bowls

Shrimp Boil Vegetable Bowls
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Recipe: Shrimp Boil Vegetable Bowls

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No-Bake Peanut Butter-Fudge Ice-Cream Pie

No-Bake Peanut Butter-Fudge Ice-Cream Pie
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Recipe: No-Bake Peanut Butter-Fudge Ice-Cream Pie

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Blackberry Trifles with Pecan Feuilletage and Mascarpone-Cane Syrup Mousse

Blackberry Trifles with Pecan Feuilletage and Mascarpone-Cane Syrup Mousse
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Recipe: Blackberry Trifles with Pecan Feuilletage and Mascarpone-Cane Syrup Mousse

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1 of 14 Grilled Eggplant-and-Corn Romesco Napoleons
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