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Top 21 Summer Recipes

Published: Jun 21, 2022 by Tanya · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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We're in the thick of summer which means less time to cook and more time to chill in the sun. This recipe roundup should give you several ideas to help you enjoy your summer to the max while still providing delicious meals for your family.

The perfect summer recipes are, of course, easy summer recipes. These recipes will be delicious and easy to make! If the kids are home from school with you they would enjoy helping you pull them together!

How to make the perfect summer feast?

For summer recipes, make foods that are easy and fast to make. Summer is great for grilling, quick pasta dishes, and easy summer salads.

Easy Summer Recipes

Quick and Easy Jamaican Banana Fritters

This popular Caribbean recipe is the perfect way to use up ripe bananas. Made with a few ingredients and fried quickly on the stovetop, this recipe is perfect for those summer mornings.

Creamy Yellow Squash Soup

Simple and easy to make, this delicious yellow squash soup is the perfect way to make the most of the season’s produce. Ready to serve in around 30 minutes, it’s perfect to serve for lunch or a sit-down appetizer.

Easy Southern Pickled Shrimp

These Southern pickled shrimp are one delicious and easy appetizer! Fun and colorful to serve, they are perfectly briny with just a little spice. They make for a wonderful addition to serve at a party.

Rasta Pasta

This easy shrimp Rasta Pasta recipe is a delicious way to mix up your weeknight meals! This Caribbean-style pasta is made with my homemade jerk seasoning and is loaded full of flavor.

Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot) BBQ Chicken

It’s so quick and easy to make a batch of shredded BBQ chicken in your pressure cooker. You just need four ingredients and it’s ready to enjoy in less than 30 minutes! For best results, use my bbq seasoning and bbq sauce, or use whichever is your favorite.

BBQ Air Fryer Ribs

Speaking of BBQ, how about tender flavorful ribs that are ready in less than an hour. Thanks to the air fryer, it's totally possible.

North Carolina Instant Pot Pulled Pork

This BBQ Pork recipe is made with NC Western-style BBQ sauce. This shredded pork is perfect for those long summer days.

Homemade BBQ Sauce

This thick and sweet BBQ sauce is perfect for all your summertime BBQ needs. It's homemade and the perfect balance of flavor to add to any of your favorite BBQ meats.

Vinegar BBQ Sauce (North Carolina Style)

You can't have summertime without delicious BBQ! This NC Western-style bbq sauce is a vinegar-based sauce that goes well with dishes like pulled pork or chicken. Make a huge batch and use it for all your summertime BBQs.

Nashville Style Hot Chicken Tenders (Air Fryer Recipe)

These Nashville style hot chicken tenders are so easy to make in the air fryer! These tenders are so wonderfully crispy and juicy, they rival any you’ve had in a restaurant! Ready to serve in less than half an hour.

Quick and Easy Mongolian Beef

If you are looking to mix up your weekly meals, this easy Mongolian beef is perfect for you! This rich and flavorful dish is on the table in 20 minutes and is a dish the whole family will love. Serve with rice or noodles for a filling and well balanced weeknight dinner.

Quinoa Avocado Salad

This salad is perfect for summer! It makes a big batch for a big family but believe me, they'll love it. Feel free to cut the recipe in half for less people.

Shrimp and Bacon Spinach Salad Recipe

There isn't much better than seasoned shrimp, spinach, and bacon covered in a delicious dressing. This Shrimp and Bacon Spinach Salad is the perfect quick recipe for the summer months.

Beet and Orange Salad

Beets come alive during the summer time heat. Pair these roasted beets with orange and top it with a delicious sweet orange dressing. Feta cheese, toasted walnuts, and arugula are added to make this the perfect summer salad.

Southern Cucumber Salad

This Southern cucumber salad is a refreshing and healthy way to cool down on hot summer days. Made with a simple red vinegar dressing, it's the perfect quick and easy refreshing salad.

Zesty and Easy Grilled Marinated Vegetables

There's nothing like grilled vegetables to beat the summer heat. Covered in an easy lemony dressing, these vegetables are the perfect summer side for all your outdoor cooking.

Marinated Air Fryer Vegetables Recipe

Sometimes the weather is just too hot to turn on the oven or go outside to grill. That's when these marinated vegetables in the air fryer come in hand. Made with your favorite summer vegetables like zucchini and bell peppers, this recipe is perfect for those long summer days.

Broccoli Slaw

This easy broccoli slaw is covered in a range and delicious vinegar dressing that makes the flavors pop. It's the perfect cool side dish to accompany any summer feast.

Fresh Corn Salad Recipe

With a refreshing honey vinaigrette, this corn salad is perfect for picnics and cookouts. The fresh ingredients will make you forget all about your winter cold!

Southern Potato Salad Recipe

The perfect side dish for any occasion, this Southern potato salad is tangy and creamy. Easy enough to make on the fly or ahead so you can enjoy it at your next BBQ!

Southern Chess Pie

Looking for a summer dessert recipe? Then this delicious and easy to make Southern Chess Pie is a perfect choice! Made with a few simple ingredients, I just know you will love this sweet and rich pie! Use homemade pie crust or store bought.

This post was originally published on July 15, 2021. It has been updated with additional recipes.

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