this entire summer has felt like one big heat wave, and it’s barely even begun.
you already know fourth of july marks the start of official summer for me (and the end, because I truly feel like after july, you blink and summer is over) but whatever, on a more positive note - I love summer cooking + all the recipes that go with it. fresh fresh fresh and more fresh
now if laying poolside isn’t an option for you this weekend, I’m sorry and also you need to bully your friends into inviting you to their pool. however, I have a nice assortment of recipes to get you through the heat. from cold cocktails to refreshing bites, huge bowls of pasta salad, ice cream cakes and everything in between - you’ll definitely find a little somethin to enjoy whether outside or under your AC.
alright let’s get into ittttt
the godfather, recipe here
a classic, a staple, an OG
crispy artichoke lemon pasta salad, recipe here
pair with grilled chicken!
pan con tomato pasta salad, recipe here
so light fresh and easy!!!!!
hoagie woagie pasta salad with pepperoncini basil mayo, recipe here
a cold post-beach sandwich in salad form
strawberry caprese hottie, recipe here
light + simple + hot
late summer corn pasta salad, recipe here
pairs soooo well with any protein
peaches ‘n cream, recipe here
my #1 most popular pasta salad to date. for good reason, it slaps and if you doubt it - try it.
grilled summer veggie, recipe here
SO easy to make with the grill already running, also one of my personal favorites. so fresh and flavorful - trust. not just “vegetarian good” - just really good.
seafood pasta salad, recipe here
a sleeper hit. it’s giving mediterranean, it’s giving fresh, it’s giving whole ass meal. my friends went crazy over this one
crispy prosciutto + burrata, recipe here
so damn good. so much umami. a little more ~sophisticated~ than the rest
big dawg tortellini pasta salad, recipe here
tortellini just takes this into orbit
peach n’ corn pesto pasta salad, recipe here
feels like you just went to the farm, picked all your own produce and made the most delicious salad
green AF, recipe here
bursting with freshness. delightfully scoopable + hard to stop eating. also amazing with grilled chicken as a side
funfetti key lime cheesecake ice cream cake, recipe here
my bday cake this year that dare I say was nuts
pb&j ice cream sandwich, recipe here
so nostalgic and summer to me - this is the besttttt
strawberry rhubarb ice cream cake recipe here
graham + strawberry are the best match - all my friends loved this cake
key lime pie pavlova, recipe here
this is one of my favorite desserts I have ever made. my bf confirmed it’s at #1 for him. have made it 3x now. rave reviews, feeds a crowd.
s’mores ice cream pie, recipe here
literally summer in a dessert.
s’mores ice cream sandwiches, recipe here
like the cake but made bite sized
the perfect fruit salad, recipe here
it does exist, and this is how to make it. fab for a crowd and just a little more elevated than your usual fruit plate
eton mess lemon curd cake, recipe here
if you’re feelin’ a whole ass cake, this should be the one you make.
if you prefer a strawberry vibe, go for this variation
napoleon cake, recipe here
layers of cream and puff pastry - yuhhhh. the viral lobster strawberry graphic would look so cute on top of this. or martha stewarts american flag!
lamb smash tacos, recipe here
steak ‘n tomatoes, recipe here
burst cherry spaghetti with burrata, recipe here
so easy and feeds a crowd very happily
tomato + halloumi panzanella, recipe here
italian chop chop salad, recipe here
pretty much an antipasto board in a salad
caprese orzo salad, recipe here
big ass cous cous salad, recipe here
I make this on a weekly basis for a bbq so I see no reason you shouldn’t make it for a crowd
lobster rolls, recipe here
make them mini so everyone gets a bite but you don’t have to break the bank! you can also make with shrimp!
lamb arayes, recipe here
the BEST, so great for a crowd, easily prepped + can sub with beef if you like!
sungold peach bruschetta, recipe here
oysters con tomato, recipe here
a super fresh take on “pan con tomate” so savory and yummy
scallop crudo with yuzu kosho, recipe here
love a summer crudo
marinated roasted red peppers + mozz, recipe here
simply can’t go wrong with this at the bbq
marinated olive whipped ricotta, recipe here
a simply delicious dip - that’s all
spinach + artichoke spanakopita, recipe here
this recipe lives in my head rent free because it’s so good. my mom ate 1/2 the pan last time I made this lol
garlicky artichokes + tarragon aoili, recipe here
so european of you to serve artichokes + they’re the perfect poolside snack to pick on
dill pickle tzatziki potato salad, recipe here
my fave potato salad + side dish period - so fresh and delicious trust
spring crudite board with herby ranch, recipe here
can never go wrong with a little crudite + ranch
paloma jello shots, recipe here
the crowd goes wiiillld
pitcher of micheladas, recipe here
if a summer afternoon was a drink
pineapple rosé spritzers, recipe here
green garden gimlet, recipe here
you guys have been LOVING this recipe this season
kompot, recipe here
a non alcoholic seasonal fruit punch that you can make using *most* fruit you have! feel free to spike it with seasonal berries ;)
strawberry hibiscus refresher, recipe here
great NA option (or base lol) so refreshingggg
non-frozen pina coladas
pina coladas without all the ice + a coconut rim because how cute is that RECIPE HERE
a really good kiwi cucumber marg, recipe here
this is one of my fave cocktails - it’s definition fresh.
melon spritz, recipe here
another lil take on a spritz when aperol bores you
peachy orange wine sangria, recipe here
for the wine enthusiasts - and I mean it’s summer peach time
*batch* spicy strawberry basil margs, recipe here
*batch* rosemary bourbon iced tea, recipe here
tequila aperol spritzes, recipe here
to get you a lil more turnt than the usual spritz
hope you all have a fab weekend :* can’t wait to see what you chef up! tag me!
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xoxo, katie
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