you might easily make the most of summer’s abundant produce and outdoor grill.

Fresh Basil Pesto

“Basil pesto darkens when exposed to air.

The pesto sauce will stay greener longer that way.”

Tomatoes on toast

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

Check for ripeness by gently pressing the outside of the avocado.

If there is no give, the avocado is not ripe yet.

If there is a little give, the avocado is ripe."

Fresh Basil Pesto

“Basil pesto darkens when exposed to air. To store, cover tightly with plastic wrap, making sure the plastic is touching the top of the pesto and not allowing the pesto to have contact with air. The pesto sauce will stay greener longer that way.” —Elise Bauer, Simply Recipes Founder

Elise

Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil

“Great appetizer.

I finished with a pinch of Parmesan before serving.”

Elise

Perfect Lemonade

Simply Recipes / Michelle Becker

“Great, love it!

A bowl of guacamole with two tortilla chips i nit

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

Added grated lemon zest for the oils of a lemon which gave a stronger lemony taste.”

you might also substitute crumbled feta for the cotija cheese."

Made 2 dozen of the most delicious muffins I’ve ever eaten."

Overhead photo of bruschetta with tomato and basil on a plate and small bowl of basil next to it

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

The skin will protect the chicken pieces from drying out."

Elise

Mango Lassi

“We used frozen mango and coconut milk and yogurt for a dairy-free option.

We’ll be making this one again.”

A plate of microwave corn on the cob set on a cutting board and topped with butter.

Eliezer Martinez

I did substitute panko for the bread crumbs and that added a wonderful crunchy texture.

But having a well-oiled hot grill and well-oiled fillets will help."

It’s also great with avocado!"

Two Glasses of Lemonade With Ice and Lemon Slices Next to a Pitcher With More Lemonade, Halved Lemons on the Counter, and a Sage Table Napkin

Simply Recipes / Michelle Becker

tomato salsa in a bowl showing chopped tomatoes and onion

Elise Bauer

Grilled Marinated Flank Steak sliced thinly on cutting board

Elise Bauer

Creamer Poured into a Glass of Cold Brew Coffee

Simply Recipes / Michelle Becker

A sliced loaf of zucchini bread with dried cranberries

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

Grilled Mexican Street Corn

Megan Keno

Three zucchini bread muffins set in front of a muffin tin with muffins inside.

Eliezer Martinez

Brushing bbq sauce on grilled bbq chicken on a platter.

Ciara Kehoe

Carne Asada

Elise Bauer

Mango Lassi

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

Tomato Pie with a Slice Lifted on a Pie Knife

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

Classic Coleslaw in a serving bowl.

Kelly Hamilton

A bright blue plate filled with fried green tomatoes ready to eat with a dipping sauce on the side.

“These fried green tomatoes are absolutely delicious! I did substitute panko for the bread crumbs and that added a wonderful crunchy texture. We had some leftover which I served for breakfast with a fried egg over top which my husband said was spectacular.” —Diane, Simply Recipes Reader

Brining chicken breasts for grilling

Elise Bauer

Grilled salmon with a forkful taken out alongside asparagus and lemon on the plate.

Ciara Kehoe

Mango Salsa

Elise Bauer