This recipe transforms humble zucchini into something truly special. Properly salting and squeezing the zucchini is key to removing excess moisture for perfectly crispy results every time! The creamy ricotta adds incredible flavor, moisture, and binds everything together so that your fritters don’t fall apart.

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I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for salads that are hearty enough to be a meal and flavorful enough to steal the show at a potluck. This one checks every box.

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We’ve rounded up the perfect mix of snacks, appetizers, sides, mains, and even a custard dessert to end things on a sweet note. One thing’s for sure, there’s no wrong way to enjoy corn this season! You can either buy unhusked corn on the cob, or buy it pre-husked (like from Costco or Trader Joe’s). It’s the ultimate summer veggie, in my opinion!

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There’s something magical about the combination of sweet cream and fresh peaches. It’s a classic flavor pairing that never goes out of style. This homemade ice cream is particularly special because it uses real, fresh peaches that are macerated to bring out their natural sweetness and juiciness. 

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Perfect for al fresco dining or quick weeknight meals, each recipe proves that eating light never means skimping on taste!

From salads to kebabs, bowls to rolls – we’ve got your covered. Sandwiches are light and delicious as well in the summer, and perect for picnics!

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Offering a refreshing medley of hydrating fruit, crisp veg, and creamy, tangy cheese, this watermelon cucumber feta salad is then tied together with a zesty homemade lemon-parsley dressing. Whip it up just before the guests arrive or for a lazy weekend BBQ with the family. For me, it’s the ultimate summer salad – it’s so fresh! I also love to serve this with grilled chicken or salmon.

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Great for summer entertaining, these pair well with grilled meats, or they stand alone as a wonderful summer meal. Now the problem is, which one will you try?

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We like to serve chicken or Father’s Day, Fourth of July, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day – and all the celebrations in between. Chicken is also delicious at any summer dinner party, pool party (kebabs or skewers!), or enjoy the leftovers in a chicken salad.

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There’s nothing quite like a good pasta salad in the summer. It’s the ideal side dish for a cookout, effortlessly complementing whatever you’re grilling. And since it’s made for a crowd, you can prepare a big batch in advance and have it waiting when your guests arrive.

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Eat the rainbow on a picnic! Enjoy these colorful veggies, tossed together with bowtie pasta, salami, olives, cheese and Italian dressing, for the ultimate Italian bowtie pasta! A bow tie Italian pasta salad is a vibrant salad featuring farfalle (bow tie) pasta tossed in a zesty, vinegar-based Italian dressing, making it a popular, mayo-free choice salad for summer picnics, BBQs, and Game Day!

This pasta salad is characterized by its colorful mix of crunchy and savory ingredients, commonly including halved cherry tomatoes, black olives, diced bell peppers, red onions, and fresh basil. To add substance and savory flavor, this dish often incorporates diced salami or pepperoni, along with mozzarella pearls or grated Parmesan cheese.

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