Summer Produce Guide (+ 115 Recipes to Make this Summer)

I'm not a huge fan of raw apricots eaten out of hand. But when I made this apricot-thyme galette, I knew I had a winner. Baking really makes them juicy and sweet.

This Apricot Almond Cake features a creamy apricot filling and is topped with fresh apricots and slivered almonds. Perfect with your morning cup of coffee or as dessert!

This Creamy Vanilla Apricot Sorbet turned out to be a great lighter summer dessert. For added flair, I made some white chocolate almond bark pieces to garnish the sorbet with.

I love versatile starter recipes like this Avocado Peach Salsa. It is a simple and fast recipe to prepare but the fun flavor profile and bright colors compliment a variety of serving methods, making it the perfect start to several different 30-minute (or less!) meals and snacks.

This Avocado Ranch Dipping Sauce is perfect for serving with homemade fries, like Tex-Mex Oven fries

Because sandwiches are very much about personal preference, feel free to use this recipe more as a guideline. If you prefer more cheese or arugula, for example, go ahead and adapt the recipe according to your personal tastes.

Breakfast Bowls like these Southwest Protein Breakfast Bowls with Sweet Potato and Black Beans are a great way to enjoy a quick protein-packed, creative meal at home on busy weekday mornings.

Slow Roasted Roast Beef, mashed avocado, roasted red pepper, lettuce, colby pepper jack, and chipotle aioli and sandwiched together between whole grain bread for a delicious sandwich.

Classic Fish Tacos get a healthy and quick makeover for busy weeknights in these Fish Taco Quinoa Bowls with Cilantro Lime Kale Slaw. This recipe for was created in partnership with LoveTheWild.

This 5 Minute Basic Guacamole features the delicious flavors of red onion, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, and fresh lime juice paired with ripe, mashed avocados. Its simple and basic, but oh so delicious!

This layered chicken taco salad in a jar is a great way to experiment with this trend. I love layered salads for their ease of use as well as customization.

A super healthy, detoxing smoothie, that's thick enough to eat with a spoon!

These chicken salad wraps are a breeze to whip up, and the chicken salad will stay fresh for up to three days. Make a big batch and enjoy throughout the week!

Consider these Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers and updated version of the classic childhood meal. I loved my mom's version, but this is also a great option for vegetarians.

We don’t do a lot of dips, but when we do I try to make dip recipes that add nutritional value to the meal or snack rather than being empty calories. Hummus is great as a dip because it is made largely from garbanzo beans (or chickpeas).

I love this really versatile side dish, You can serve it hot when it's ready and you can bet the leftovers are exceptional, whether they are served cold or room temp.

These Flank Steak Fajitas have so much flavor thanks to this delicious flank steak fajita marinade. Your family will love filling up their tortillas with all of their favorite fajita toppings to build their own custom plates! This recipe is super easy thanks to many make ahead tips and tricks to save you time!

Make sure you slice the chicken thinly and against the grain. That will give you the best texture to go with this amazing sauce.

This recipe for Sweet and Sour Smoked Sausage fits in the good, but easy category. If I get everything chopped and prepped before soccer it only takes a few minutes to throw together when we get home.

Quinoa “Taco” Salad has all the flavor and protein of a regular taco salad, but is so much healthier. It tastes clean and rich with flavor instead of laden with greasy, over-salted chips and low nutrient lettuce.

Meatballs are a perfect make-ahead meal. They are slightly time-consuming but well worth the flavor!

I’m glad we welcomed summer here with this tasty Triple Berry Lemon Galette! Free-form pies like these are so simple because there is no crimping or perfection intended.

In this Kale and Frozen Berry Smoothie, frozen wild blueberries, strawberries, red raspberries, and blackberries are combined with mango, fresh Kale, chia seeds, and orange juice for a refreshing smoothie.

This season, my new “go-to” recipe are these delicious Lemon Blackberry Cupcakes. There’s something about the lemon and berry combination that everyone always seems to enjoy.

These Balsamic Berry Salad Lettuce Cups are the perfect light salad for warmer months. They would also be great served as a healthy a snack or appetizer. If you’d like a light dinner or lunch, try adding a few strips of grilled chicken to the berry mixture.

A delicious, no-churn, low-fuss recipe for Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream - no ice cream maker required!

This Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake is made with lemon curd, streusel topping and sliced almonds. Perfect for a special occasion brunch!

This peach and mixed berry cobbler is topped with homemade sour cream biscuits. This is the ultimate end of summer dessert!

Blueberry Lemon is a classic muffin combo, so I figured they would work well in scones. I was right - these barely lasted to the second day!

These Blueberry Smoothie Pops are Healthy popsicles made with blueberries, banana, and yogurt for a cool sweet treat with zero guilt.

Panna Cotta is a great way to show off fresh berries. The flavor is clean and light and the perfect background to any flavor.

This lemon blueberry bread is studded with juicy blueberries and topped with a simple lemon drizzle. This is such a simple quick bread recipe!

This is a delicious lemon blueberry sauce to serve on cheesecake, yogurt, waffles, ice cream and more! Bonus: it can be made with fresh or frozen blueberries!

A healthy and quick whole wheat muffin recipe for two. No leftovers and hardly any clean up!

Crunchy almond crusts are filled with creamy almond custard. Top with fresh fruit of your choice!

Red, White, and Blue Berry Dessert Bites are the summery dessert for any 4th of July BBQ! Fresh red raspberries, blueberries, and a sweet and tangy cream cheese spread layer on top of a simple crust.

Homemade slushies like this recipe for a Cherry Limeade Slushie are perfect for summer and they’re super easy to make! 

These cute Cherry Vanilla Cupcakes have bits of real maraschino cherry in the bright pink Cherry Vanilla Buttercream. They're the perfect treat for Valentine's Day

This Black Cherry Pomegranate Cobbler will remind you of summer camp cherry pie dump cake without the canned pie filling and box mixes. It features sweet black cherries with a hint of pomegranate and a generous helping of crunchy, golden brown, buttery cobbler topping.

Even with the streusel topping, these could be considered healthy muffins. The cherry really brightens up the zucchini.

If you love grabbing a cherry limeade from the gas station or at happy hour, you'll love the flavor combo of these cupcakes!

Cherry and chocolate are a perfect combination! The crunch of nuts really makes these interesting and I know your kids will love eating them for breakfast!

I made this Cranberry Cherry Mango Smoothie day using a new Ocean Spray Cran-Cherry juice. It was so tasty I just had to share!

Fresh Zucchini Corn Salsa would make a great appetizer or snack, but with the added protein from the black beans, it also makes a perfect light and healthy lunch.

In this recipe for Mango Salsa with Grilled Corn and Blistered Red Peppers, juicy mango pairs well with grilled corn and blistered red bell peppers for a sweet and savory summertime salsa.

Try a fun summer take on tacos with this recipe for Chicken Tacos with Grilled Corn Tomato Salsa. Chicken is flavored with a tasty Chipotle Lime Marinade and then grilled. Instead of traditional salsa, fresh, sweet summer corn is grilled until charred and combined with tomatoes, jalapeño, onion, and cilantro.

Queso Blanco Dip with Roasted Corn, Kale, and Tomatoes with tortilla chips is a perfect appetizer to enjoy while watching the Super Bowl, or any of your favorite sports on game day for that matter!

This deconstructed guacamole is also perfect for snacking with chips, or for adding on top of tacos, fajitas, grilled meats or a Mexican salad. And it is great for entertaining!

These Shredded Beef, Black Bean and Quinoa Stuffed Poblanos are a healthier take on Chile Rellanos. The poblanos are roasted instead of friend, and they are stuffed with a mixture of Mexican shredded beef, quinoa, black beans, and corn.

I took my favorite fast pizza crust and added all the Mexican toppings I was currently craving, then popped it in the oven. It's the perfect fast meal or game-day snack.

Thinly sliced, cool cucumbers are layered with mashed avocado and cream cheese spread on whole grain bread to make this satisfying Cucumber and Avocado Sandwich

Fresh summer meals and outdoor entertaining are where it is at when it comes to this Greek Pork Kebab Platter with Greek Pico de Gallo. Juicy chunks of pork tenderloin are grilled with onion, lemon, and oregano and served platter style with Greek Pico de Gallo.

These cucumber watercress sandwiches are the perfect finger food recipe for a springtime baby shower. This tea sandwich recipe couldn’t be easier to make!

These Cucumber Feta Rolls are the perfect holiday appetizer!

This cucumber salsa comes together in under 10 minutes and is packed with flavor thanks to the cucumber ranch dressing, jalapeño, and lime.

Panzanella might seem a little odd if you've never had it, but it's really fun! Rather than having bread on the side you get to have it mixed in with all the lovely fresh vegetables and flavored with herbs.

The amount of each ingredient you use is up to you. Use as little or as much of the listed veggies as you would like. These grilled chicken Greek pita pockets are the perfect lunch.

Thanks to its bright, fruity flavors, Coconut Lime Banana Bread is perfect for spring baking. Serve this bread up for snacking, for dessert with some fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, or for your next spring brunch.

This Key Lime Pie Ice Cream is loaded with all of the familiar flavors of your favorite pie — even the crunchy graham cracker crust!

This herbed compound butter can be used on bread, corn on the cob, grilled steaks, and more. Plus, you can easily make different flavors of compound butter!

This recipe turned out absolutely delicious. Sweet, but tangy. Complex, yet somehow simple and perfectly delightful. It was a tropical summer in a bar. 

Cumin-Lime Pork and Pineapple Quesasdillas are a delicious, light summer grilling recipe!

Kale, purple cabbage, carrot, and red bell pepper are tossed with a jalapeño lime vinaigrette for a healthy Mexican inspired Cilantro Lime Kale Slaw.

Grilled Lime Cilantro Chicken Walking Tacos are a Way Better updated from you traditional walking tacos. Featuring grilled lime cilantro chicken and grilled pineapple tacos, these walking tacos taste fresh and light!

For the recipe, I subbed coconut oil for the butter and added shredded coconut, lime zest, and lime juice to the batter. The frosting also showcases coconut oil with some lime juice.

This Cilantro Lime Broccoli Slaw is  a tasty side dish to accompany any Mexican inspired meal. Pre-packaged shredded broccoli, carrots, red cabbage are tossed with jalapeño, lime, red onion, and red bell pepper for a refreshing side salad.

If you’re not already familiar with it, agua fresca is Spanish for “fresh waters” and is most often a blend of fruit, sugar and water, served over ice. While agua fresca can be endlessly customized with your favorite fruits, herbs, and even edible flowers, our family fave is this simple combination of strawberry and lime.

Fresh pineapple is tossed with butter, brown sugar, and lime, and then grilled for a delicious treat.

These Individual No Bake Mango Lime Cheesecakes are an easy summertime dessert that provides a fun new take on cheesecake. There is just a little hint of savory and spicy with salsa that pairs really well with the sweet, creaminess of the No Bake Mango Lime Cheesecake.

These 4 Ingredient Key Lime Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches are perfect for summer!

I love roasting fruit, and pairing peaches with goat cheese seemed like the perfect party appetizer.

The peach glaze perfectly complements the pork. These are fall-off-the-bone tender and will quickly become a new family favorite!

This peach and mixed berry cobbler is topped with homemade sour cream biscuits. This is the ultimate end of summer dessert!

This Peach Cake is the perfect summertime dessert if those warm months have you craving fresh, juicy, sweet peaches. Or, maybe you have a lot of peaches on hand and you're wondering what to make with peaches? Check out this peach cake recipe for a simple dessert and lots of peach recipe ideas.

A sweet, peach-y syrup with a touch of cinnamon that is perfect for spooning onto pancakes, waffles, French toast, ice cream, or just about anything!

Summers seem to leave me short on time, but I still have cravings for dessert. This recipe for Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone Whip and Fresh Raspberry Sauce is a great summer dessert recipe.

No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake Pots are the perfect summertime dessert recipe. Delicious berries. Cold dessert. No turning on the oven. I love the individual serving sizes because it makes for such a pretty presentation.

Taken up a notch to satisfy my sophisticated adult taste buds, these Raspberry Ice Cream Sandwiches are just the treat I need to settle my nerves after a long, exhausting day. Creamy, vanilla ice cream, fresh raspberries, and chocolate pair so well together sandwiched between a simple graham cracker.

These Chocolate Sour Cream Cupcakes are topped with a bright and delicious Raspberry Cheesecake Buttercream.

Raspberry Almond Angel Food Cake Parfaits is a super easy dessert recipe that kids can make for Mom on Mother's Day. Angel Food Cake pieces are layered with lemon curd, fresh raspberries, honey almond whipped cream and sliced almonds.

This Raspberry Hibiscus Soda is a refreshing spring beverage for any social gathering. Raspberries not available? Strawberries, pomegranate arils, or orange slices also taste great!

Bread pudding is one of my favorites and is a great way to use up leftover baguette. Served warm, this dish is the perfect ending to a bowl of soup in the middle of winter.

A lovely red curd that's slightly tangy - perfect for spreading on scones or toast!

A simple, incredibly fresh smoothie that helps you start the day feeling refreshed, energized and happy!

This Homemade Raspberry Jam is low carb, nutrient dense and super simple to make! Made in just 20-minutes with only 4 ingredients and under 3 net grams of carbs per serving, this raspberry chia jam recipe is sure to be a new family favorite.

This Mango Raspberry Sangria made with Rosé wine is perfect for spring and summer!

This tangerine raspberry iced tea is incredibly refreshing and contains no refined sugars. Perfect for potlucks and pool days!

This Lemon Curd Pavlova is topped with fresh raspberries. You can make lots of mini pavlovas and serve them individually, or make one large pavlova as a dessert centerpiece. Either way, this dessert is sure to impress!

An extremely moist 100% whole wheat chocolate bundt cake with a tunnel of raspberry cream cheese filling and a healthier chocolate ganache.

Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream and Fresh Raspberry Sauce are the perfect combo of a fluffy, light vanilla cupcake, rich chocolate buttercream, and a tangy, sweet fresh raspberry sauce.

Popsicles are a great way to beat the heat this summer. They're a fun and easy snack for kids to prepare that doesn't heat up the kitchen or make a lot of mess. Try these Creamy Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles for a fun take on some favorite summer flavors.

Strawberry Orange Granita is a refreshing Italian frozen dessert with a coarse, flaky consistency. You make it by hand, rather than churning it in an ice cream maker, so no special tools are required!

With fresh strawberries and a bag of Meyer lemons added to my grocery cart, these Strawberry Scones with Meyer Lemon were practically begging to be made.

Nothing says summertime like an ice cold glass of fresh squeeze strawberry lemonade.

The perfect sweet and tart drink to pair with any summer BBQ.

Drink it just like it is, or use it as the base for your favorite adult cocktail

I took my perfect white cupcake recipe and added lime zest, then added some lovely pink strawberry frosting. These were a hit with my kids.

Grilled Summer Squash Crostini with Goat Cheese and Pesto is a great way to savor the abundance of zucchini and yellow squash during the summer months.

This Grilled Summer Squash Sandwich is so easy to make and is the perfect way to use up summer squash and zucchini.

Fresh, summertime vegetables are tossed in pesto and balsamic and cooked with boneless pork chops in this makeover version of the classic foil dinners from childhood.

Take advantage of summer's colorful and delicious produce and make this Roasted Tomato Crostini with Walnut Almond Pesto and Goat Cheese. Crostini is a great summer appetizer to serve while sitting out on the patio in the evening.

Use up abundant ripe summer tomatoes and basils in this tasty recipe for Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad.

This slow roasted tomato pasta recipe is super simple, but bursting with fresh flavors. The basil and roasted tomatoes pair perfectly together!

Dinner can be on the table in 20 minutes with this recipe! Shrimp cooks quickly even from frozen so it is the perfect weekend dinner.

Chopped lettuce, heirloom baby tomatoes, plenty of bacon, bleu cheese, and cubes of toasted bread make up this Bleu Cheese BLT Salad, a fun take on a classic BLT.

Trying to think outside the box of green salads, I recently made this super quick Warm Chickpea Salad with Tomatoes. It was perfect for a quick lunch paired with some toasted pita bread.

This easy roasted salsa verde takes just a few minutes to prep once you've roasted the veggies. It is perfect for homemade green enchilada sauce, smothered burritos, or simply as a green salsa to serve with chips.

I decided to combine two of my favorite things. Guacamole and Salsa Verde. For a richer flavor in the salsa verde recipe, I decided to roast the tomatillos and poblano that went into the salsa verde.

Classic hummus is transformed into this Roasted Salsa Verde Hummus with the addition of roasted poblano, jalapeño, tomatillo, onion, cilantro, and lime.

Corn tortillas are filled with tender, shredded chicken, black beans, and fresh spinach. Then, smothered in two contrasting sauces for one amazing Chicken Enchilada recipe.

Homemade Watermelon Mint Lemonade is a fun take on the traditional homemade lemonade recipe – and it couldn’t be more summery with it’s gorgeous bright pink color.

The perfect fruity and refreshing drink for the whole family on a hot day!

Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad is a really simple salad and a more grown-up way to eat watermelon with a BBQ dinner. I love the combination of sweet and salty and the way the mint played off of both flavors. The syrupy balsamic glaze added just the right acidity.

I’m here to share a great recipe with you that is perfect for those hot summer days that is super simple to whip up! Friends, meet my Sparkling Watermelon Limeade.

These Zucchini Apple Spice Muffins are perfect for the transition space between summer and fall. You can use up the loads of summer zucchini that are laying around in your garden, the grocery store, or at the farmer’s marker, while savoring the fall spice flavors and a hint of apple.

Zucchini Tomato Basil Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette is a light and refreshing summertime salad

I love adding extra veggies to nachos. They are a snacky-looking meal but you can really make them nutritious!

Zucchini is stuffed with a mixture of salsa and ground turkey and topped with cheese and avocado salsa for a quick, easy and healthy dinner!

This primavera is a great way to use up languishing squash in your fridge. Any green veggies really make this a pretty dish and if you are vegetarian just omit the chicken and add more veggies!