Summer

Looking for summer recipes? June through September gardens are awash with juicy red tomatoes, thick green beans, purple eggplants and bushy basil. Fresh vibrant foods are in order. We have summer recipes ideal for quick cooking or no cooking at all.

Turkey Caprese Sliders

The ingredients for the classic Italian salad (tomatoes, mozzarella and basil) team up with ground turkey for fresh summer sliders.

Pasta with Meatballs and Sauce

A classic meat combo for meatballs is about one third each of veal, beef and pork. You can often find this in the meat area of the supermarket labeled “meat loaf mixture,” and if so, your work is done.

Kitchen Sink Chopped Salad

This is a kitchen sink salad. As in, Step 1: Open vegetable bins and peer inside. Step 2: Save any depressing looking vegetables for soup and pull out the rest for this big-bowl salad.

Ratatouille

A new take on a classic ratatouille recipe—this hearty version calls for fresh ricotta cheese to add heft and flavor.

Chicken Maque Choux

A Cajun-country classic side dish gets a tasty make-over with the addition of spice-rubbed chicken.

Cantaloupe and Tomato Salad

A refreshing riot of orange melon and red tomato.

Banana Split Yogurt Parfaits

This parfait double as a well-balanced breakfast—that’s how much your kids will love it!

Feta-Stuffed Glazed Chicken Quarters

Tangy feta cheese and a sweet marmalade glaze spice up this quick chicken dish.

Grilled Marinated Steak

A simple marinade turns flank, hanger, or sirloin steak into a tender, savory main dish.

Pomodoro Sauce

Meaty Roma tomatoes are the basis for a quick sauce for polenta, pizza or pasta.

Caprese Salad with Peppers

What goes better with fresh, ripe tomatoes than mozzarella and roasted peppers?

Tomato and Cucumber Raita

This chutney-style side dish is a perfect grab-and-go salad.

Napa Valley Basil Burger

A dash of wine-country red and fresh herbs help produce a more juicy, flavorful burger.

Arugula Salad with Strawberries and Feta

A little sweet, a little salty, a little peppery—a perfect summer salad.

Chicken and Squash with Chimichurri Sauce

Summer squash and herbs make this chicken dish fresh and bright.