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Summer Recipes

As the warm weather rolls in, it's the perfect time to explore a collection of refreshing and flavorful dishes that are ideal for summer dining. Whether you're grilling outdoors or preparing a light meal indoors, you'll find inspiration in some of our most popular summer recipes.

  • Try the Healthy Haitian-Style Creole Spicy Shrimp Pasta, a vibrant dish that brings a taste of the Caribbean to your table.
  • If you're in the mood for seafood, the Calabrian Pepper Salmon with Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce offers a delightful blend of spicy and creamy flavors.
  • For a heartier option, the Grilled Beef Skewers with Djon Djon (Black Mushroom) Rice is a perfect choice for your next barbecue.
  • Other favorites include the Seared Snapper with Spicy Creole Sauce and Roasted Vegetables and the Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Jalapeno Butter and Cilantro Lime Rice.

Each recipe is designed to make the most of seasonal ingredients and simplify your summer cooking.

  • Easy Peanut Chocolate Caramel Candy Bar No-Churn Ice Cream
  • Fresh Berry Apple Pecan Chicken Salad with Goat Cheese
  • Easy Air Fryer Chicken Nachos Recipe | Ready in 10 Minutes
  • Protein-Packed Loaded Vegetarian Nachos Recipe
  • Cheesy Chipotle Mushroom Vegetarian Birria Tacos
  • Ultimate Loaded Nachos Recipe | Cheese Sauce & Pepper Crema
  • Spicy Peanut Chicken Wings with Mushroom Jollof Fonio Pilaf
  • Loaded Plantain Fries with Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Spicy Slaw
  • Chicken Curry Stir-Fry with Coconut Rice and Beans
  • Spicy Shrimp Farro Risotto with Mushrooms and Peas
  • Air-Fryer Salmon with Pepper Cabbage Slaw and Yellow Rice
  • Herb Panko Tofu with Curried Potatoes, Carrots and Onions
  • Easy Healthy Ground Turkey Curry Picadillo Twist
  • Best Air Fryer Caribbean Citrus Chicken Wings with Spicy Slaw
  • Crispy Air Fryer Honey Jerk Rubbed Chicken Wings
  • Easy 15-Minute Marinade for Beef Kabobs
  • Jerk Fajita Trio: 3 Must-Try Recipes for a Spicy Weeknight Cook-Up
  • A Quick Look at Haitian Flavor with Pikliz-Style Citrus Slaw
  • Grilled Pork Chops with Tamarind Habanero Glaze and Coleslaw
  • Spicy Chicken Vegetable Stew with Harissa Tomato Sauce
  • Easy Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Lasagna
  • Why Massaged Kale Benefits Matters: Easy Kale Salad Recipe
  • Easy Whipped Garlic Herb Cottage Cheese Spread
  • Caesar Salad with Egg Tomatoes and Chili-Infused Croutons
  • Quick Parsley Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
  • One-Pan Calabrian Chickpea Pasta Recipe | Fast & Flavorful
  • Jerk Steak Fajitas | Super Easy 30 Minute Meal 
  • Air Fryer Jerk Shrimp Fajitas | Easy Caribbean in 20 Minutes
  • Easy Sheet Pan Jerk Chicken Fajitas | Oven-Roasted Yum
  • Quick & Easy Food Chopper Guacamole with Jalapeño Kick
  • Homemade Pico de Gallo | Fresh Salsa in 10 Minutes
  • Homemade Cholula Green Chili Sour Cream Sauce
  • Air Fryer Chicken and Pork Belly Tacos | Easy & Crispy
  • 4 Must-Try Tacos Recipes to Inspire Your Next Craving
  • Healthy Haitian-Style Creole Spicy Shrimp Pasta
  • Easy Air Fryer S'mores Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Irresistible Frozen Treat Recipes for Any Time of Year
  • Mango Cookies and Cream No‑Churn Ice Cream | Easy Homemade Recipe
  • Frozen Watermelon Lemonade | Refreshing Summer Drink
  • Easy Air Fryer Sticky Date Teriyaki Chicken Wings
  • Salsa Verde Turkey and Beans Tacos with Avocado Cream
  • Quick Chickpea and Egg Skillet: Easy Mediterranean Meal

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I’m Maika, a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, and culinary educator. For over a decade, I worked at major hotels, including the PGA National Resort, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Conrad Hilton, and W Hotel. As a lifelong passionate cook, my blog explores a world of flavors and experiments with recipes to create restaurant-quality dinners that will excite the food enthusiast's taste buds. Learn More →

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Sliced Peach Piri Piri Chicken with Fonio Kale Salad on a plate.

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Caesar Salad with soft-boiled Egg, roasted campari Tomatoes and Chili-Infused Croutons garnished with freshly grated parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper in a wide rim bowl.

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Grilled Zhug Ras el Hanout Lamb Chops and Tomato, cucumber, onion Salad served with a lemon-oregano dressing served with a grilled lemon.

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top view and close up the Lemon Calabrian Chili Chicken Orzo Soup in a wide rim bowl .

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