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Our Favorite Classic Summer Recipes

Sarah Perreault
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Enjoy the fresh ingredients of summer! Think ​​juicy tomatoes, ripe melons, tender zucchini, and so much more! See some of our favorites, such as plum crostata, watermelon-cucumber salad, peach and tomato salsa, pickled peppers, tomato sauce, grilled Mexican corn, caprese bruschetta, dilly beans, and zucchini pizza.

Tomato Recipes

Fresh Tomato Tart

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Fresh Tomato Tart
Photo Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Slow Cooker Tomato Sauce

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Slow Cooker Tomato Sauce
Photo Credit: Handmade Pictures/Shutterstock

Spinach-Stuffed Tomatoes

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Spinach-Stuffed Tomatoes
Photo Credit: Sam Jones/Quinn Brien

Tomato Herb Bread

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Tomato Herb Bread
Photo Credit: Artem Shadrin/Shutterstock

Triple Tomato Tortellini Toss

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Triple Tomato Tortellini Toss
Photo Credit: Lou Eastman

Tomato Jam

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Tomato Jam
Photo Credit: Lyudmila Mikhailovskaya/Shutterstock

Classic Gazpacho

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Classic Gazpacho
Photo Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Basil Recipes

Caprese Bruschetta

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Caprese Bruschetta
Photo Credit: Sam Jones/Quinn Brein

Farro Salad With Basil and Feta

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Farro Salad With Basil and Feta
Photo Credit: Sam Jones/Quinn Brein

Green Bean and Basil Soup

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Green Bean and Basil Soup
Photo Credit: weadana9/Shutterstock

Fresh Basil and Tomato Frittata

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Fresh Basil and Tomato Frittata
Photo Credit: Sam Jones/Quinn Brein

Roasted Red Pepper, Mozzarella, and Basil-Stuffed Chicken

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Roasted Red Pepper, Mozzarella, and Basil-Stuffed Chicken
Photo Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Basil Pesto Recipe

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Basil Pesto Recipe
Photo Credit: Dmytro Mykhailov/Shutterstock

Zucchini and Squash Recipes

Lemon-Zucchini Muffins

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Lemon-Zucchini Muffins
Photo Credit: Stocked House Studio/Shutterstock

Zucchini Pancakes

Zucchini Pancakes
Zucchini Pancakes
Photo Credit: Sam Jones/Quinn Brein

Zucchini Sausage Squares

Zucchini Sausage Squares
Zucchini Sausage Squares
Photo Credit: Sam Jones/Quinn Brein

Fresh Tomato and Zucchini Au Gratin

Tomato Zucchini Au Gratin
Fresh Tomato and Zucchini Au Gratin
Photo Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Zucchini Marmalade

Zucchini Marmalade
Zucchini Marmalade
Photo Credit: Sam Jones/Quinn Brein

Zucchini Spice Cake

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Zucchini Spice Cake
Photo Credit: Sam Jones/Quinn Brein

Zucchini Brownies

Recipe for Zucchini Brownies
Zucchini Brownies
Photo Credit: vm2002/Shutterstock

Zucchini Bread

Recipe for Zucchini Bread
Zucchini Bread
Photo Credit: Joseph E Ligori/Shutterstock

Zucchini Pizza

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Zucchini Pizza
Photo Credit: Sam Jones/Quinn Brein

Sweet Corn Recipes

Summer Corn Chowder

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Summer Corn Chowder
Photo Credit: Travellight/Shutterstock

Corn and Black-Bean Pitas

Recipe for Corn and Black Bean Pitas
Corn and Black-Bean Pitas
Photo Credit: Sam Jones/Quinn Brein

Grilled Corn, Latin-Style

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Grilled Corn, Latin-Style
Photo Credit: Pixabay

Summer Corn Salad

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Summer Corn Salad
Photo Credit: Sam Jones/Quinn Brein

Onion Recipes

Peach, Red Onion, and Tomato Salsa

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Peach, Red Onion, and Tomato Salsa
Photo Credit: Nataliya Arzamasova/Shutterstock

Potato Pizza With Sweet Onions and Rosemary

Recipe for Potato Pizza With Sweet Onions and Rosemary
Potato Pizza With Sweet Onions and Rosemary
Photo Credit: Backy Luigart-Stayner

Cucumber Recipes

Watermelon Cucumber Salad

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Watermelon Cucumber Salad
Photo Credit: Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock

Tzatziki

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Tzatziki
Photo Credit: Sam Jones/Quinn Brein

Pepper Recipes

Chicken with Roasted Red Bell Peppers and Rosemary

Recipe for Chicken With Roasted Bell Peppers and Rosemary
Chicken with Roasted Red Bell Peppers and Rosemary
Photo Credit: Sam Jones/Quinn Brein

Pickled Peppers

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Pickled Peppers
Photo Credit: Sam Jones/Quinn Brein

Green Bean Recipes

Potato Salad With Green Beans and Chicken

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Potato Salad With Green Beans and Chicken
Photo Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Dilled Green Beans

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Dilled Green Beans
Photo Credit: Sam Jones/Quinn Brein

Eggplant Recipes

Eggplant Parmesan Roll-Ups

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Eggplant Parmesan Roll-Ups
Photo Credit: Finaeva/Shutterstock

Eggplant, Zucchini, and Red Pepper Stew

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Eggplant, Zucchini, and Red Pepper Stew
Photo Credit: Sam Jones/Quinn Brein

Grilled Eggplant Halves With Herbs

Grilled Eggplant (Halves)
Grilled Eggplant Halves With Herbs
Photo Credit: Mironov Vladimir/Shutterstock

Eggplant Hoagies

Recipe for Eggplant Hoagies
Eggplant Hoagies
Photo Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Peach Recipes

Peach Cobbler

Peach Cobbler. Photo credit: Sam Jones/Quinn Brein
Peach Cobbler
Photo Credit: Sam Jones/Quinn Brein

Grilled Peach Glazed Chicken

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Grilled Peach Glazed Chicken
Photo Credit: klaikungwon/Shutterstock

Skillet Peach Pie

Recipe for Skillet Peach Pie with "Grated" Piecrust
Skillet Peach Pie
Photo Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Slow Cooker Sweet Tea Peach Pork Ribs

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Slow Cooker Sweet Tea Peach Pork Ribs
Photo Credit: Sam Jones/Quinn Brein

Peach Raspberry Crunch

Peach Raspberry Crunch
Peach Raspberry Crunch
Photo Credit: Sam Jones/Quinn Brein

Blueberry Recipes

Blueberry Crumble

Blueberry Crumble
Blueberry Crumble
Photo Credit: Happy Hirtzel/Shutterstock

Plum Crostata

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Plum Crostata
Photo Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Watermelon Punch

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Watermelon Punch
Photo Credit: Pixabay

Blackberry Cream Cheese Pie

Blackberry Cream Cheese Pie
Blackberry Cream Cheese Pie
Photo Credit: Sam Jones/Quinn Brein

Blackberry Cobbler

Recipe for Blackberry Cobbler
Blackberry Cobbler

Blackberry Jam

Blackberry Jam
Blackberry Jam
Photo Credit: Sam Jones/Quinn Brein

Browse our recipe collection on our cooking page for more great recipes.

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Sarah Perreault

Senior editor, Sarah Perreault, works on all things Almanac, but is especially proud to be the editor of our Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids series. Read More from Sarah Perreault

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carcie (not verified)

13 years 8 months ago

I have a question about the basil/tomato frittata recipe recently in my email (which sounds delicious!)--when the recipe says eight ounces of cheddar cheese, and 4 of jack cheese, are these weights or 8 oz./4oz. in a standard measuring cup? Appreciate and answer from someone smarter than me!

If you're referring to this recipe: http://www.almanac.com/recipe/fresh-basil-and-tomato-frittata then the answer is 8 oz and 4 oz are weights. Take an 8 oz block of cheddar cheese and grate it. Take a 4 oz block of Monterey Jack cheese and grate it. Hope this helps!