The warm weather is finally here and for me that means eating outdoors as much as possible! Living in an apartment building in Brooklyn, NY we don’t have a backyard, but we do have an amazing rooftop with grills and tables to eat outside. If you have been following me for a while, you know I am all about creating healthy and delicious recipes using fresh, simple ingredients that are also easy to prepare. This Summer Recipe Roundup is a collection of summer time recipes that your whole family will love.
Recipe Collection: Summer Recipe Roundup
Dips and Snacks:
The Best Homemade Guacamole Recipe
Be the Guac…it’s easy to make your own fresh guacamole and oh so delicious.
Simple, fresh ingredients come together to make a healthy and delicious fresh salsa. Serve it as a dip with tortilla chips or cut up veggies. Its also delicious on top of grilled chicken, steak, or fish.
Have you ever had Cauliflower Ceviche? This recipe is a replica of the one we ate every day in Mexico. With travel plans on hold for a while, bring the tastes of vacation home!
Simple Seasonal Salads and Sides:
The perfect addition to any outdoor meal!
Chopped mint is the perfect flavor addition to this fresh fruit salad!
Strawberry Cucumber Salad with Balsamic Glaze
The all time most popular recipe on the blog! Simple, healthy, and delicious!
Lentils and fava beans are one of my favorite combinations. Add in chopped herbs and some fresh lemon for the perfect summer side dish
On the Grill:
These recipes can be prepared on an indoor grill pan if you don’t have an outdoor grill!
Simple Grilled Ahi Tuna Steaks
Ahi Tuna may seem like a dish you could only get in a restaurant, but it is so easy to make at home!


Fish is a nice change for the grill! Fresh, simple ingredients give these swordfish kebabs their amazing flavor
Cilantro Lime Chicken With Avocado, Cucumber, Tomato Salsa
Fresh seasonal ingredients make this a perfect summer dish
Pesto is a no cook sauce or marinade that is easy and delicious on chicken, fish, steak, or veggies!
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Would love to hear what you think!