Everyone has their favorite meal of the day, so take your pick from these recipes to head into full summer mode! Whether you are dining alone or hosting a summer party, these lovely meals will be beyond your expectations. Enjoy these recipes just as much as we do!
Tasty Breakfast Dishes
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Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Toast
Heavenly and aesthetic, this dish will not disappoint. This takes no more than 5 minutes to make and will make your mouth water.
- 2 large slices of bread
- 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 lemon, zest
- 1/2 tsp honey
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Overnight Rumchata French Toast
The overnight wait is worth it to make this delicious dish. The fluffiness will simply melt in your mouth.
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Rumchata Liqueur
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 12 thick sliced pieces of bread
- Fresh fruit of your choice!
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Mediterranean Eggs Benedict with Tahini Hollandaise
Three words… To die for. Devour this dish on a perfect morning either on a self-care Sunday alone or on a breakfast date with a loved one.
- 2 Tbsp avocado or olive oil
- 1 medium shallot
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 bag fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 English muffins
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 8 large eggs
- Thinly sliced chives
Lavish Lunch Dishes
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Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Arugula
This lemony flavorful dish is the perfect summer lunch dish to enjoy on a hot day. This is a fresh meal that can make you feel full and satisfied.
- 1 lb pasta of choice
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 cups of arugula
- Chili. flakes
- Olive Oil
- Thinly sliced or torn basil leaves
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Blueberry Peach Feta Salad
If you are a lover of fruit on top of your salads, then this is the meal for you! The feta topped all over the fruit gives this salad a rating of 10/10.
- Blueberries
- Peaches
- Persian cucumbers or an English cucumber
- Feta
- Lemon
- Dijon Mustard
- Honey
- Fresh Basil
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Peach Caprese Burgers
For our burger lovers! Enjoy this juicy burger topped with fresh fruit to give it that summer twist.
- Ground turkey
- Pesto
- Balsamic vinegar
- Garlic and onion powder
- Fresh mozzarella
- Peaches
- Fresh Basil
- Hamburger buns
- Balsamic glaze
Mouth-Watering Appetizers
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Watermelon Basil Feta Salad
Let summer begin! This flavorsome appetizer is everything and more when it comes to being the host of a party. Let yourself and others enjoy this recipe on a hot summer day lounging out by the pool.
- 1/2 seedless watermelon
- 4 ounces feta crumbled cheese
- 1/2 cup basil leaves
- 2-4 tablespoons balsamic glaze
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Pineapple Mango Bruschetta
This appetizer is amazingly perfect to say the least! This is the perfect mixture of tangy and sweet.
- 1 Can of Pineapple Rings
- 1 Mango Diced
- 1 Bell Pepper Diced
- 1/4 Red Onion Diced
- 1/4 Cilantro Chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 French Baguette Cut in 1/2inch slices
- 1/4 Olive Oil
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Blueberry Flatbread with Goat Cheese
This appetizer is super easy to make and purely excellent. We adore this recipe and have high hopes you will too!
- 2 flatbread crusts
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4-6 tablespoons apricot jam
- zest of 1 lemon
- 8 oz. plain goat cheese
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 4-6 tablespoons honey
- a small handful fresh mint leaves
Delightful Dinner Dishes
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Bruschetta Chicken
A simply fresh and fun meal to serve!
- 4 6-oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- 3-4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze
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Creamy Tuscan Salmon
This dish was made for a person who loves fish! The creaminess of this meal makes for the perfect summer date night.
- 4 Salmon fillets
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Butter
- Garlic
- Cherry tomatoes
- Heavy cream
- Dried basil
- Cayenne pepper
- Black pepper
- Parmesan cheese
- Spinach
- Fresh basil
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Sheet Pan Hawaiian Shrimp
This flavorsome, appetizing, and tasty dinner dish is extraordinary.
- 1 1/2 lb shrimp peeled
- 1/2 whole pineapple
- 1 red and orange bell pepper
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Fresh cilantro
- 1 lemon
Summer Recipes Curated by Emma P.
Feature Image: Photo by Louis Hansel | Unsplash