Summer is just around the corner, and before we know it, the kids will be out of school again and we’ll be spending our afternoons at the pool! When it comes to cooking during the summer months, we tend to get a little tired of the same old thing. Meals out start to sound more appealing and we’re sick and tired of the usual.
These summer recipes are not only easy to make, but they’re a fun way to shake up your usual meal plan! There are snacks, dinners, and more to complete your summer meal plan.
Here are 20 fun recipes to try this summer!
20 Fun Recipes to Try This Summer
20 Fun Recipes to Try This Summer
These summer recipes are not only easy to make, but they’re a fun way to shake up your usual meal plan!
Snacks & Appetizers
Light snacks and appetizers are a must in the summertime! From pasta salads to fruit salads, these recipes are always a hit in the summer!
BLT Pasta Salad
This bacon, lettuce and tomato pasta salad will be a hit at your summer cookouts and picnics!
Effortless Summer Salsa Recipe
Homemade salsa is an excellent way to supercharge your body with essential nutrients while tantalizing your taste buds.
Best Summer Fruit Salad (Video Recipe)
Fruit Salad is the best gluten-free, vegan, and paleo friendly healthy salad recipe bursting with summer flavors.
Caprese Pasta Salad
All the flavors of a traditional caprese salad are brought together in a hearty pasta salad!
Classic Tuna Macaroni Salad {Easy Summer Side Dish Recipe}
This Classic Tuna Macaroni Salad is an easy-to-prepare side dish perfect with sandwiches. A quick summer salad recipe for picnics!
Easy Italian Hoagie Dip
Your favorite Italian hoagie flavors and meats, chopped and served dip-style with crusty baguette slices.
Main Entrees
When it comes to the main entrees during the summer, I look for Crockpot recipes and quick and easy meals!
Beer-Boiled Shrimp with Fresh Corn
This Easy Beer-Boiled Shrimp with Fresh Corn Recipe has a sweet summer taste!
Crockpot Pineapple Pulled Pork Recipe
Pull out your slow cooker and throw in the ingredients for this savory and delicious Crockpot Pineapple Pulled Pork. Amazing on sandwiches, wraps, or rice bowls.
Sriracha Honey Turkey Meatballs
With a flair of heat, mellowed out by sweet, sweet honey, these meatballs will leave your guests raving and demanding the recipe.
Easy Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe {Crock Pot Recipes)
When you’re planning your menu next, be sure to add these easy pulled pork sandwiches to it! You won’t regret it!
Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon Recipe with Sweet Potatoes
With grilling season here, there is nothing more perfect than a perfectly prepared Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon. And the perfect side — grilled sweet potatoes!
Grilled Caprese Zucchini Boats Recipe
With simple steps and only a few ingredients, this Grilled Caprese Zucchini Boats recipe makes summer meals even more delicious!
Dessert
I am all about the summer desserts! You can’t go wrong with some homemade ice cream and S’mores!
S'Mores Dip: Campfire Not Required
You don’t need a campfire to enjoy S’Mores! Make this S’Mores dip indoors and enjoy all year long!
Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
This homemade strawberry ice cream is super creamy made with fresh strawberries and cream.
Homemade Ice Pops | 100% fruit and sugar free popsicles
Do you remember eating ice pops as a kid? They’re kind of like these cherry limeade popsicles, but they’re frozen inside plastic tubes instead of on a stick.
How to make a Slushie with Kool Aid - Easy Kool Aid Slushies
Your kids will absolutely go crazy over these kool aid slushies. They taste just as yummy as the ones you buy but at a fraction of the cost.
Iced Hot Chocolate Recipe - Delicious Frozen Hot Chocolate
Try this quick and easy Iced Hot Chocolate Recipe. It's delicious as Frozen Hot Chocolate or served iced. Either way, it is so good!
Ice Cream in a Bag
Nothing screams summer like a tasty frozen treat!
Easy OREO Pudding Pops Recipe
This Easy OREO Pudding Pops Recipe is so simple, inexpensive and SUPER Tasty!
