Summer Food

Everything you need to make summer fun. Ideas for the 4th of July, campfires, BBQs, cookouts, family reunions and more. Full of red white and blue, cold drinks for hot days and plenty of s'mores. Also ideas to use that summer bounty from the garden!
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Cooking With Carlee
This chicken brings the flavors of Greece to your grill. It is marinated in lemon and yogurt and then grilled. It comes off juicy, tender and full of flavor. You are going to love how good and how easy it is!
This slow cooker pulled pork is flavored with soy sauce and pineapple, making it different than what you are used to and oh so good. Serve it on Hawaiian rolls or rice for a delicious meal. It is great for parties too because it is easy to make a big batch.
Marinate medalions of venison backstrap and cook them on the grill for the most tender and flavorful venison you've ever had. This is one of our all time favorite summer dinner recipes and we can't get enough. I just know you will love it too!

Summer Dinners

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It's salsa season! Of course it's kind of always salsa season, but right now is garden fresh salsa season. If you have a garden, you likely have most of these ingredients in spades right now. If you aren't the gardening type, you likely can get them really fresh and affordably from a farm stand or neighbor who gardens.
Tomatillos are like a little gift all wrapped up in pretty paper and ready to reveal the tasty contents inside. A quick trip to the oven with onion and jalapeno and a handful of simple ingredients is all it takes to turn them into a delicious salsa. It is perfect with pork carnitas or chicken tacos.
This recipe for blackberry crisp features lots of berries baked under a buttery oat topping. You can use fresh or frozen berries to make this delicious dessert. Take it to the next level with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, then you really have a treat!

Recipes Using Summer Produce

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This super simple pasta salad is the perfect summer side dish. It comes together quickly, can be made ahead of time and the leftovers keep great. It is a surprising mix of ingredients that work really well together to form a bright and fresh balance on your plate. We love serving it alongside grilled meat.
This yummy crab salad is super simple to put together and it is versatile too. Serve it with pita chips or crackers as an appetizer or snack. Or make it into sandwiches for a simple summer lunch or dinner. Either way, it is really delicious.
This simple salad is packed full of nutrition. With a simple lemon and olive oil dressing, it is a perfect summer side. Unlike most salads, it is actually better if it has a while to sit in the dressing making it a perfect make ahead for entertaining as well. All you have to do at meal time is toss and serve!

Summer Salads

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If you love a good sweet and tart dessert, you are in for a treat. This key lime ice cream recipe is simple as can be to make and has a big blast of flavor from the key lime juice. Each bite will transport you to Key West, and who doesn’t want a flavor vacation to the islands?
This apple pie has a secret, there isn't a single apple in it! Nope, it uses a summer vegetable instead. That's right, it's actually zucchini in there. But I promise you it tastes like apple. You are going to be shocked and amazed. Your guests will be flabergasted. Get some vanilla ice cream ready and promise me you will make this fabulous pie!
Sorbet is a cold and flavorful way to eat you fruit and enjoy it too! This recipe is super simple and includes only strawberries, orange juice and honey. The results are a perfect way to cool down on a warm day. They are also a great way to indulge your sweet tooth without any guilt.

Summer Desserts

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These no bake cheesecake bars are light and airy. They get their great texture from a box of lemon jello. This classic recipe is perfect for summer with its cool creamy goodness with just a pop of citrus. You are going to love them!
A peanut butter cookie dough ice cream base loaded with bits of frozen monster cookie dough is a match made in heaven. Your taste buds will be screaming for more ice cream!
Make delicious creamy ice cream in a plastic zipper bag. It's quick, fun and a great way to cool off on a hot summer day.

No Bake Summer Sweets

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