47 summer food Recipes

olive oil, zucchini , cut in half lengthwise then into 1/4-inch slices, yellow squash , cut in half lengthwise then into 1/4-inch slices, green bell peppers , cut into bite-size strips, red bell peppers , cut into bite-size strips, banana (or hot ) peppers, seeded and chopped, sweet onions, sliced, eggs, heavy cream, all-purpose flour, processed cheese food (eg. velveeta), cubed, seasoned bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder to taste (optional), onion powder to taste (optional), seasoned salt to taste (optional), black pepper to taste (optional)

mushroom , cut into thick slices, water, oil, garlic, chopped fine, salt and pepper, to taste, soul food seasoning , see note above, zucchini, sliced, summer squash, sliced

kosher salt , as needed, green or wax beans, trimmed, stalks broccoli , or 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets, asparagus, stalks peeled , woody ends trimmed, fresh sugar snap peas, fennel bulb, sliced into 1/4-inch wedges, bell pepper, stemmed, seeded , and cut into strips, yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded , and cut into strips, radishes (about 10, with greens attached), washed, carrots, cut into 4-inch-long sticks, zucchini or summer squash, cut into spears, cucumber , peeled if waxed, cut into spears, grape tomatoes, dip , recipes follow

angel food cake, strawberry flavored jello gelatin, water, white grape juice, assorted berries, mint (optional), grand marnier (optional)

angel food cake, cut into small cubes, nectarine, peeled and sliced, peach, peeled and sliced, white nectarine, peeled and sliced, carton strawberries, washed and sliced and sprinkled with sugar, jello instant vanilla pudding, tub cool-whip, nilla wafers, cold milk

zucchini, summer squash, kosher salt, red bell peppers, low-fat goat cheese, pitted calamata olives, chopped fresh thyme leaves, red pepper flakes, recipe tomato sauce, freshly ground black pepper, grated parmesan

extra virgin olive oil, plus more for dish, onions, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, minced, kosher salt, fresh basil leaf , torn, fresh thyme leaves, chopped, tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds, zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds, summer squash, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds, parmesan cheese, finely grated

extra-virgin olive oil, onion, diced, chopped fresh sage, garlic, minced, jalapeno pepper, minced with some seeds, zucchini or yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, white wine vinegar, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, chopped roasted red pepper, chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, eggs

pepper-jack cheese, shredded, baby arugula, roughly chopped, skinless, boneless chicken breasts (12 oz each), olive oil, plus more for brushing, kosher salt, cajun spice blend, vegetable oil, for the grill, frozen lima beans, thawed, yellow summer squash, diced, corn kernels, grape tomatoes, halved, juice of 1 lime

zucchini or a mixture of summer squashes, kosher salt, extra-virgin olive oil, day-old bread cubes , preferably sourdough, white onion, chopped , about 1 cup, garlic, thinly sliced, chopped flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh dill, chopped fresh marjoram or oregano, half-and-half, eggs, egg yolks, freshly ground black pepper, young goat cheese , such as montrachet., grated swiss or gruyere cheese, about 1/2 cup

summer squash, salt, pepper, garlic powder, crushed tortilla chips (in food processor), flour, oil, divided

mango, cubed, carrot, grated, red onion, small diced, red bell pepper, small diced, romaine lettuce leaves , large, greek honey yogurt

vegetable oil, red onion, chopped, garlic, chopped, chili powder, ground cumin, poblano chile pepper, seeded and diced, portobello mushrooms, stemmed and chopped, frozen corn (preferably fire-roasted), thawed, no-salt-added pinto beans, no-salt-added diced tomatoes, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, shredded cheddar cheese , sour cream and/or torn fresh cilantro, for topping (optional), corn tortillas, warmed

garlic, kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning, ripe tomatoes, cored and diced, red onion, finely diced, jalapeno, stemmed and minced (with seeds for more heat ), chopped fresh cilantro, silver tequila (optional), white corn tortilla chips, for dipping

diced watermelon (about 1/2 of a small watermelon), plus slices for garnish, lemon vodka, chilled, simple syrup , recipe follows, coconut juice, lemon, sugar, water

vegetable oil, extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, dijon style mustard, garlic clove, peeled, penne or medium sized pasta shells, boiled until al dente, drained, rinsed, cooled and patted dry, cooked (1 cup uncooked) french whole green lentils, cooled and patted dry, grated carrot, sliced scallions, diced celery, diced red or yellow bell pepper, chopped flat leaf parsley and fresh basil, tomatoes, left whole if small or halved, toasted pine nuts , optional

fresh basil leaf, chopped, fresh mint leaves, lemon twists, orange wedges, english cucumber, seeded and diced, very cold, orange flavored liqueur (recommended : cointreau), ice cubes, sparkling sake

red-skinned potatoes, halved, kosher salt, fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears of corn), chopped fresh green or wax beans, broccoli florets, tomatoes, halved, kirby cucumber with peel, chopped, ranch dressing , recipe follows, freshly ground black pepper, torn mixed greens , such as arugula, romaine, and watercress, sprouts , such as alfalfa, broccoli, radish, or pea, optional, garlic, kosher salt, mayonnaise, buttermilk, minced fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced fresh chives, scallion (white and green parts), thinly sliced, white wine vinegar, freshly ground black pepper