Watermelons! Basil! Rhubarb! Oh my!
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1. Bacon and Ranch Deviled Eggs
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Creamy ranch dressing, bacon, Dijon mustard, and chives give your ordinary deviled eggs a major flavor boost.
Recipe:Bacon and Ranch Deviled Eggs
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This fresh and delightful appetizer starts with thinly sliced zucchini that is grilled and rolled up with ricotta and slow roasted, juicy tomatoes.
Recipe: Grilled Zucchini Roll-Ups
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If you want to save time and effort, start with your favorite store-bought ricotta cheese and top these crostini with some fresh basil.
4. Green Goddess Pasta Salad
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Packed with chickpeas and green peas and then tossed in a zesty yogurt dressing, this pasta salad will quickly be a crowd favorite.
Recipe: Green Goddess Pasta Salad
5. Shaved Fennel White Bean Salad
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Serve this hearty salad with crispy bread on the side, so you can enjoy it crostini-style.
6. Asparagus With Poached Egg and Proscuitto
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Start with grilled or roasted asparagus, then top it with prosciutto and a poached or fried egg for an easy meal you'll want to make on repeat.
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Use any flaky white fish like mahi mahi, grouper, or cod to make these crispy, Baja-style tacos. Whatever you do, don't skip the homemade mango salad made with chipotles in adobo, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and lime.
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Loaded with tender zucchini, sweet corn, and marinated white beans, this lettuce-free salad deserves a place at your next picnic.
9. Chipotle Apricot Grilled Chicken Thighs
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Sticky, sweet, smoky, and a tiny bit spicy, this grilled chicken hits all the right flavor notes.
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Everyone needs a good potato salad in their arsenal. This one begins with grilled whole new potatoes, which are gently smashed, tossed with mixed greens, and finally coated in lemon yogurt sauce.
Recipe: Grilled Smashed Potato Salad With Chive Lemon Yogurt
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The pistachio pesto is next-level delicious, but you can always go with your favorite store-bought version to save time.
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You only need a handful of simple ingredients to whip up this veggie-packed side dish, but there's something about the combination of mixed fresh herbs and butter that goes above and beyond.
13. Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza
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This still counts as eating your greens, of course.
Recipe: Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza
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This cream sauce happens to be totally vegan, but you wouldn't even notice. It tastes that decadent.
Recipe: Creamy Mushroom Asparagus Pasta
15. Roasted Strawberry Ricotta Toast
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Breakfast, lunch, or party app, this ricotta and strawberry toast is basically summer in a bite.
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Juicy watermelon takes the place of tomatoes in this summertime riff on a classic Greek salad.
Recipe: 10-Minute Greek Watermelon Salad
17. Grilled Salmon With Mango Salsa
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This sweet and zesty mango salsa turns basic grilled salmon into something unexpected and a little bit elevated.
18. Grilled Peach and Burrata Crostini
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There's something about the combination of ripe grilled peaches, creamy burrata, nutty basil pesto, and crispy, olive-oil coated bread that is completely irresistible.
19. Beet Poke Bowls
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This recipe calls for soba noodles at the base, but you can always swap in rice and your favorite poke toppings.
Recipe: Beet Poke Bowls
20. Grilled Chicken Margherita
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If you're hosting a crowd for your summer cookout, this Caprese chicken recipe is a fan favorite that you can easily make in a big batch.
Recipe:Grilled Chicken Margherita
21. Grilled Watermelon With Honey Balsamic Glaze
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Serve this grilled sweet-and-tangy watermelon as an appetizer, side dish, or even as dessert paired with vanilla ice cream.
22. Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad With Goat Cheese
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There's something about juicy grilled fruit that totally transforms a salad. Pair it with tangy goat cheese and bitter arugula, and you've got a winner.
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Serve these kebabs with tortillas, guacamole, and sour cream on the side for a simple yet oh-so-satisfying Mexican-inspired meal.
Recipe: Steak Fajita Kebabs
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Grab the freshest blueberries you can find, and turn them into this seriously creamy custard pie with a flaky, buttery crust.
Recipe: Blueberry Custard Pie
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This plum compote is perfectly acceptable to eat for breakfast with Greek yogurt or for dessert over a big bowl of ice cream.
Recipe: Roasted Plum Compote
26. Classic Cherry Crisp
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Did someone say à la mode?
Recipe:Classic Cherry Crisp
27. Strawberry Vodka Lemonade
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Need a big batch co*cktail recipe that's easy, summer, and completely delicious? Look no further.
Recipe:Strawberry Vodka Lemonade
28. Easy Blackberry Margaritas
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Made with blackberries, tequila, triple sec, Sprite, and lime juice, these margaritas are a creative take on a classic summer drink.
Recipe:Easy Blackberry Margaritas
29. Peach Bourbon Smash
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The best thing about this bourbon smash is that you can make a big batch and keep the pitcher in the fridge for up to 12 hours until you're ready to serve.
Recipe:Peach Bourbon Smash
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Sunny summer days call for these super-fresh mojitos made with watermelon purée, simple syrup, mint, and lime juice.
Recipe: Watermelon Mojitos
