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33 Super Fresh Summer Recipes That Couldn't Be More Perfect Right Now

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Key Lime Slab Pie with Strawberry Whipped Cream
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen

We can always tell that summer is officially underway when our plates are filled with all the colorful gems currently stocking the farmers' market—like bright red tomatoes, fresh okra, juicy blackberries, pretty peaches, and our beloved Southern watermelon. From there, the meals practically inspire themselves, starting with some to-die-for tomato recipes to make all season long. Roasted cherry tomatoes turn into restaurant-worthy bruschetta tartines, and you can finally try your hand at old-fashioned tomato gravy, which belongs poured over our buttermilk biscuits any day. 

We're spending these hot months indulging in all the fresh vegetables packed inside new pasta salad recipes, easy chicken dinners that feel anything but boring, the most refreshing drinks ever (try the spicy watermelon spritzer or sweet tea-infused mule, stat!), and super easy slab pies that feed a crowd and make the most stunning summertime centerpiece for your table. Grab an ice-cold porch cocktail, slice up those heirloom tomatoes, and celebrate the season with these 33 sensational summer recipes.

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Mini Hash Brown Frittatas

Mini Hash Brown Frittatas
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Mini Hash Brown Frittatas

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Hot Crab-and-Artichoke Dip

Hot Crab-and-Artichoke Dip
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Margaret Monroe Dickey

Recipe: Hot Crab-and-Artichoke Dip

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Smoked-Tomato Salsa

Smoked-Tomato Salsa
Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Anna Hampton; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch

Recipe: Smoked-Tomato Salsa

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Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta

Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta
Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Anna Hampton; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch

Recipe: Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta

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Pickled Green Tomatoes

Pickled Green Tomatoes
Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Anna Hampton; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch

Recipe: Pickled Green Tomatoes

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Fresh Tomato Gravy

Fresh Tomato Gravy
Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Anna Hampton; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch

Recipe: Fresh Tomato Gravy

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Fried Green Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

Fried Green Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Anna Hampton; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch

Recipe: Fried Green Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

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Marinated Tomatoes

Marinated Tomatoes
Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Anna Hampton; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch

Recipe: Marinated Tomatoes

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Pasta with Marinated Tomatoes

Pasta with Marinated Tomatoes
Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Anna Hampton; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch

Recipe: Pasta with Marinated Tomatoes

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Marinated Tomato-and-Herb Salad

Marinated Tomato-and-Herb Salad
Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Anna Hampton; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch

Recipe: Marinated Tomato-and-Herb Salad

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Pickled Strawberries

Pickled Strawberries
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners

Recipe: Pickled Strawberries

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Sweet Tea Mule

Sweet Tea Mule
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Sweet Tea Mule

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Spicy Watermelon Refresher

Spicy Watermelon Refresher
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Spicy Watermelon Refresher

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Cucumber-Honeydew Cooler

Cucumber-Honeydew Cooler
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Recipe: Cucumber-Honeydew Cooler

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Pineapple-Coconut Fizz

Pineapple-Coconut Fizz
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Recipe: Pineapple-Coconut Fizz

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Blackberry-Mint Sparkler

Blackberry-Mint Sparkler
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Blackberry-Mint Sparkler

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Lemon-Basil Spritzer

Lemon-Basil Spritzer
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Lemon-Basil Spritzer

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Skillet Shrimp Destin with Orzo

Skillet Shrimp Destin with Orzo
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Recipe: Skillet Shrimp Destin with Orzo

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Lemon Vinaigrette Pasta Salad with Field Peas

Lemon Vinaigrette Pasta Salad with Field Peas
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners

Recipe: Lemon Vinaigrette Pasta Salad with Field Peas

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Tangy Chickpea Pasta Salad

Tangy Chickpea Pasta Salad
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Recipe: Tangy Chickpea Pasta Salad

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Pintos and Peppers Pasta Salad

Pintos and Peppers Pasta Salad
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Recipe: Pintos and Peppers Pasta Salad

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Dilly Bean Pasta Salad

Dilly Bean Pasta Salad
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Recipe: Dilly Bean Pasta Salad

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Grilled Chicken Salad with Blueberries, Goat Cheese, and Pickled Onion

Grilled Chicken Salad with Blueberries, Goat Cheese, and Pickled Onion
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Grilled Chicken Salad with Blueberries, Goat Cheese, and Pickled Onion

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Mojo Chicken Bowls

Mojo Chicken Bowls
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Mojo Chicken Bowls

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Greek Grilled Chicken Pita

Greek Grilled Chicken Pita
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Greek Grilled Chicken Pita

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Grilled Lemon Chicken with Herb Couscous

Grilled Lemon Chicken with Herb Couscous
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Grilled Lemon Chicken with Herb Couscous

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Curried Chicken Thighs with Charred-Vegetable Rice

Curried Chicken Thighs with Charred-Vegetable Rice
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Recipe: Curried Chicken Thighs with Charred-Vegetable Rice

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Key Lime Slab Pie with Strawberry Whipped Cream

Key Lime Slab Pie with Strawberry Whipped Cream
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen

Recipe: Key Lime Slab Pie with Strawberry Whipped Cream

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Peach-Plum Crumble Slab Pie

Peach-Plum Crumble Slab Pie
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Recipe: Peach-Plum Crumble Slab Pie

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Mixed Berry Slab Pie

Mixed Berry Slab Pie
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen

Recipe: Mixed Berry Slab Pie

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Stone Fruit Lattice-Topped Slab Pie

Stone Fruit Lattice-Topped Slab Pie
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Recipe: Stone Fruit Lattice-Topped Slab Pie

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Blueberry-Orange Blossom Honey Slab Pie

Blueberry-Orange Blossom Honey Slab Pie
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen

Recipe: Blueberry-Orange Blossom Honey Slab Pie

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Slab Pie Pastry Crust

Slab Pie Pastry Crust
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Recipe: Slab Pie Pastry Crust

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    1 of 33 Mini Hash Brown Frittatas
    2 of 33 Hot Crab-and-Artichoke Dip
    3 of 33 Smoked-Tomato Salsa
    4 of 33 Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta
    5 of 33 Pickled Green Tomatoes
    6 of 33 Fresh Tomato Gravy
    7 of 33 Fried Green Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
    8 of 33 Marinated Tomatoes
    9 of 33 Pasta with Marinated Tomatoes
    10 of 33 Marinated Tomato-and-Herb Salad
    11 of 33 Pickled Strawberries
    12 of 33 Sweet Tea Mule
    13 of 33 Spicy Watermelon Refresher
    14 of 33 Cucumber-Honeydew Cooler
    15 of 33 Pineapple-Coconut Fizz
    16 of 33 Blackberry-Mint Sparkler
    17 of 33 Lemon-Basil Spritzer
    18 of 33 Skillet Shrimp Destin with Orzo
    19 of 33 Lemon Vinaigrette Pasta Salad with Field Peas
    20 of 33 Tangy Chickpea Pasta Salad
    21 of 33 Pintos and Peppers Pasta Salad
    22 of 33 Dilly Bean Pasta Salad
    23 of 33 Grilled Chicken Salad with Blueberries, Goat Cheese, and Pickled Onion
    24 of 33 Mojo Chicken Bowls
    25 of 33 Greek Grilled Chicken Pita
    26 of 33 Grilled Lemon Chicken with Herb Couscous
    27 of 33 Curried Chicken Thighs with Charred-Vegetable Rice
    28 of 33 Key Lime Slab Pie with Strawberry Whipped Cream
    29 of 33 Peach-Plum Crumble Slab Pie
    30 of 33 Mixed Berry Slab Pie
    31 of 33 Stone Fruit Lattice-Topped Slab Pie
    32 of 33 Blueberry-Orange Blossom Honey Slab Pie
    33 of 33 Slab Pie Pastry Crust

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