10 Recipes to consider before the end of the summer
Don’t put away those grills just yet!
In another month or so, the summer will soon be coming to an end as usher in the cool fall months soon followed by the cold, frigid winter. But before you turn in your swim shorts, tank tops and sweet iced tea for jackets, scarves and hot cocoa, here are ten great summer recipes to squeeze in before we make the switch!
Strawberry Shortcake
What’s better than fresh juicy strawberries piled on top of a homemade biscuit and topped with whipped cream? Not many things! And if you haven’t already indulged in this summer tradition, then what are you waiting for? Enjoy it before the summer is over!
Check out this awesome Strawberry Shortcake recipe!
Berry Spinach Salad
Use some fresh summer berries — such as strawberries, blueberries or raspberries — and drop them on top of a bed of baby spinach leaves and, VOILA! You have a nice summer spinach salad, no muss, no fuss. Take it to the next level by topping it with feta cheese and maybe adding a nice homemade strawberry poppy seed dressing.
Check out this awesome recipe for Spinach Berry Salad with Creamy Strawberry Poppy Seed Dressing!
Fresh Blueberry Crumble
If you have some blueberries left over from that salad, why not make a delicious baked crumble before summer ends?! Just toss those berries with sugar, flour and spices, add to a baking dish, top off with more flour, melted butter and brown sugar, and bake! Take it to the next level with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. YUM!
Check out this recipe for a Ridiculously Easy Blueberry Crumble!
Grilled BBQ Chicken
We asked what was better than fresh strawberries in the beginning, but we honestly have to question if ANYTHING is better than BBQ chicken slow-cooking on a grill. It’s very simple — Just grab your favorite chicken pieces (preferably thighs and drumsticks, since they tend to hold up better than breasts), season them, slather them with your favorite BBQ sauce and put them on the grill! Here’s the best recipe for grilling perfect BBQ chicken for summer gatherings and cookouts.
Check out this awesome BBQ Chicken on the Grill recipe!
Grilled Watermelon
Watermelon is the summer’s largest fruit, and get this — you can grill it! Grilling it helps to bring out some of the amazing flavors, and we know you and your family and friends will love this new way to experience some tasty watermelon! Add a little cream on top before serving to take it to the next level!
Check out this Spicy Grilled Watermelon with Honey-Yogurt recipe!
Grilled Vegetable Skewers
So, we’ve told you to put meat and fruit on the grill, so the summer wouldn’t be complete without grilled vegetables! Use skewers to thread on some sliced tomatoes, sliced zucchini, small sections of corn on the cob, chunky red onion and peppers, mushrooms, and maybe even some Brussels sprouts — use whatever veggies you like! Mix up a nice, spicy seasoning for basting then pop them on the grill!
Check out this recipe for Grilled Vegetable Kabobs with Fajita Butter!
Peach Cobbler
Even though peach season is any time of year, they hold up next to berries and watermelon as a summer favorite. The best thing is, making peach cobbler is so simple. Just skin and slice some ripe peaches, add them to a sauce pan and cook with sugar until syrupy, add to a baking dish, cover with a batter made with flour, sugar and spices and bake! Peach cobbler isn’t complete without a serving of vanilla ice cream, so make sure that’s added to your ingredient list!
Check out this awesome Peach Cobbler recipe!
Loaded Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
No one can deny the way their mouth waters when they pull apart a warm grilled cheese sandwich and watch the strings of melted cheese fall onto their plate. It’s literally like heaven. Now think about that same scenario, but with caprese cheese, mozzarella, tomatoes, garlic and pesto sauce. Well, then you have a loaded grilled cheese sandwich!
Check out this awesome Loaded Grilled Cheese recipe!
Shrimp Pasta Alfredo
Shrimp (or Prawn if you’re in the UK) seems to always be in season. And slapped on top of a bed of pasta mixed with a creamy alfredo sauce is a summer favorite for many… Especially where I’m from in Louisiana.
Check out this Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Pasta recipe!
Louisiana Jambalaya
Speaking of Louisiana, don’t miss a chance to make this classic Louisiana recipe your own. A mix of rice, smoked sausage, shrimp, peppers cooked to absolute perfection. This pot of steamy goodness can be eaten any time of year, but it’s extra special as a cookout side… especially if you sit it next to the grilled BBQ chicken.
