33 Super Fresh Summer Recipes That Couldn't Be More Perfect Right Now
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.Â
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.
Mini Hash Brown Frittatas
Recipe: Mini Hash Brown Frittatas
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Hot Crab-and-Artichoke Dip
Recipe: Hot Crab-and-Artichoke Dip
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Smoked-Tomato Salsa
Recipe: Smoked-Tomato Salsa
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Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta
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Pickled Green Tomatoes
Recipe: Pickled Green Tomatoes
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Fresh Tomato Gravy
Recipe: Fresh Tomato Gravy
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Fried Green Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
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Marinated Tomatoes
Recipe: Marinated Tomatoes
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Pasta with Marinated Tomatoes
Recipe: Pasta with Marinated Tomatoes
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Marinated Tomato-and-Herb Salad
Recipe: Marinated Tomato-and-Herb Salad
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Pickled Strawberries
Recipe: Pickled Strawberries
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Sweet Tea Mule
Recipe: Sweet Tea Mule
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Spicy Watermelon Refresher
Recipe: Spicy Watermelon Refresher
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Cucumber-Honeydew Cooler
Recipe: Cucumber-Honeydew Cooler
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Pineapple-Coconut Fizz
Recipe: Pineapple-Coconut Fizz
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Blackberry-Mint Sparkler
Recipe: Blackberry-Mint Sparkler
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Lemon-Basil Spritzer
Recipe: Lemon-Basil Spritzer
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Skillet Shrimp Destin with Orzo
Recipe: Skillet Shrimp Destin with Orzo
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Lemon Vinaigrette Pasta Salad with Field Peas
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Tangy Chickpea Pasta Salad
Recipe: Tangy Chickpea Pasta Salad
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Pintos and Peppers Pasta Salad
Recipe: Pintos and Peppers Pasta Salad
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Dilly Bean Pasta Salad
Recipe: Dilly Bean Pasta Salad
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Grilled Chicken Salad with Blueberries, Goat Cheese, and Pickled Onion
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Mojo Chicken Bowls
Recipe: Mojo Chicken Bowls
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Greek Grilled Chicken Pita
Recipe: Greek Grilled Chicken Pita
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Grilled Lemon Chicken with Herb Couscous
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Curried Chicken Thighs with Charred-Vegetable Rice
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Key Lime Slab Pie with Strawberry Whipped Cream
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Peach-Plum Crumble Slab Pie
Recipe: Peach-Plum Crumble Slab Pie
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Mixed Berry Slab Pie
Recipe: Mixed Berry Slab Pie
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Stone Fruit Lattice-Topped Slab Pie
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Blueberry-Orange Blossom Honey Slab Pie
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Slab Pie Pastry Crust
Recipe: Slab Pie Pastry Crust